diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6e72cb6..54e75cf 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,18 +1,24 @@ -# Exit to Community Hugo Site +# E2C.how website **An informational website by the Exit to Community Collective.** -This is a Hugo static site that migrated content from a Notion database to create the Exit to Community documentation site. +This is a Hugo static site that migrated content from the earlier site that was built with a Notion database, with assistance from Claude Code. ## Project Overview -The site documents case studies, legal snippets, and resources related to "Exit to Community" - the practice of converting startups into community-owned cooperatives. +The site documents case studies, legal snippets, and resources related to "Exit to Community"—the practice of converting startups into community ownership and governance. + +## How to contribute + +To contribute to this project, use the contact form at E2C.how to request edit access to the repository. With such access, the public site automatically updates whenever changes are pushed to the `main` branch of this repository. Changes may be pushed either by: + +* Editing files directly via the GUI edit tools at `https://git.medlab.host/e2c/e2c-how/` +* Pushing from a local clone via git ## Key Technical Details ### Site Structure - **Hugo static site generator** with custom layouts -- **No CMS** - Decap CMS was removed due to login issues - **Content in Markdown** with YAML frontmatter - **Custom CSS styling** with E2C yellow branding (#F4D03F) @@ -70,7 +76,7 @@ The site documents case studies, legal snippets, and resources related to "Exit ### Deployment -To deploy changes, simply push them to the `main` branch and they should automatically publish. +To deploy changes, simply push them to the `main` branch and they should automatically publish. Deployment occurs through GitLab and Surfer on the MEDLab server, making use of Drew Hornbein's [template](https://git.medlab.host/dhorn/medlab-hugo-template). ## External Dependencies - Hugo static site generator @@ -82,4 +88,3 @@ To deploy changes, simply push them to the `main` branch and they should automat - Content updates should maintain the clean YAML structure - New case studies should follow the established pattern with logos - Consider adding search functionality if the content grows significantly -- Form submissions need backend integration for actual processing