March 12, 2007
Kerr calls out Gentry for site, Clement photos
Tennessean columnist Gail Kerr notes in her column this morning that mayoral candidate Howard Gentry may need to ask someone on his staff to keep a closer eye on his Web site:
“Howard Gentry’s Web site with no video has remained unchanged for months. Two pictures in his photo gallery [one above] show voters with Bob Clement signs. Oops. Gentry did start using a “blast” e-mail technique last week, sending out a heartfelt piece about the things he believes in.”
Ouch. Kerr also describes Clement’s and Kenneth Eaton’s Web sites as “bland.” I tend to agree. One thing seems clear to me: It takes more than just throwing up a Web site to maintain an internet presence as a political candidate. Daily updates aren’t necessary, but consistent updates and engaging site content are important. They may not win a race for you, but the alternative sure isn’t going to help, either.
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