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+title: Maptime Has a New Website!
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+description: "Maptime.io has a new look! We've migrated from Wordpress to the dynamic duo of [Jekyll](http://jekyllrb.com/) and [GitHub Pages](https://pages.github.com/). Getting involved is now easier than ever."
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+![Maptime has a new website](/img/maptimes.gif)
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+Maptime is proud to announce the release of our new website! We recently migrated from WordPress to the dynamic duo of [Jekyll](http://jekyllrb.com/) and [GitHub Pages](https://pages.github.com/). Getting involved and contributing ideas to Maptime is now easier than ever.
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+Static website generators like Jekyll are [great](http://www.developmentseed.org/blog/2012/07/27/build-cms-free-websites/). They strip out a lot of complexity of traditional Content Management Systems like configuring databases, security, and servers. Now-a-days putting together a website with Jekyll and serving it for free with [GitHub Pages](https://pages.github.com/) is a snap. This combination of tools for hackers, tinkerers, and learners has been a perfect match for Maptime. Since we're built on top of the GitHub ecosystem it's easy for folks to let us know about any [problems](https://github.com/maptime/maptime.github.io/issues) they might run in to, suggest new features, or get involved in other ways.
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+Here's a quick tour of some of the newest features:
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+### [Creating a new Maptime chapter](http://maptime.io/chapters/)
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+[Maptime is growing up](http://maptime.io/blog/2014/10/15/maptime-is-growing-up/). As of this writing we have almost 30 chapters in the States and four more on the other side of the pond in Europe. One thing is clear: people want an approachable way to learn how to make maps, and Maptime is stepping up to fill that need.
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+![](/img/chapter.json.png)
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+With the new website it's easier than ever to get the materials you need to start a Chapter in your own town or city. What's needed to start a chapter? Three things:
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+1. __Contact Us!__: Send our admin team an [email](mailto:hello@maptime.io) and let us know you're interested.
+1. __Get on Slack__: [Slack](https://maptime.slack.com/messages/general/) is our internal chat app for all things Maptime. We have channels for everything from website admin to tutorials. It's a great way to manage your chapter's communications. We'll send you an invite to get you squared away.
+1. __Get on Github__: we use Github for everything from [managing our website](https://github.com/maptime/maptime.github.io/issues) to writing our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/maptime/code-of-conduct/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md). You and your admins can be added to teams where you can get access to the Maptime organization, your chapter's repo, or other privileges that you think you need.
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+Once you're all setup, you can add your new chapter to the [map](http://maptime.io/chapters/). With the new re-design all you need to do is add your information in [one place](https://github.com/maptime/maptime.github.io/blob/master/_data/chapters.json) and make a __pull request__. Once your chapter has its first meeting scheduled, you'll see your chapter added to the map and the Chapters listing automatically!
+
+### [Curated resources to get started with mapping](http://maptime.io/lessons-resources/)
+
+One of the great things about Maptime is that people from all disciplines come together to learn about maps. Everyone has their own area of expertise, which has led to a series of tutorials that covers the whole mapping spectrum.
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+![](/img/maptime-dc.jpg)
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+Maptime is an open community that loves to share [resources and knowledge](http://maptime.io/lessons-resources/). As more chapters pop up around the world our library of resources continues to grow. This makes it easier for new chapters to get off the ground. Topics so far include {% for topic in site.data.tutorial-tags %}{% if forloop.last %}and {{ topic }}.{% else %}{{ topic }}, {% endif %}{% endfor %}
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+Have an idea for a lesson or tutorial that you'd like to see Maptime cover? Great! Add a [new issue to the Maptime repository](https://github.com/maptime/maptime/issues/new) and we'll see about making it a reality.
+
+### More options for managing your Chapter website
+
+There are now two great ways to quickly integrate your Chapter with the Maptime community! First, you can [fork](https://github.com/maptime/maptime.github.io/fork) the maptime.io website and add a new directory for your city like `/atlanta`. Each time you post a new blog post or Chapter meeting it will automatically appear both on your Chapter's homepage and on the front of [maptime.io](http://maptime.io)! [Follow the guide here]({{ site.baseurl }}/chapters/start/) for getting started.
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+Another option is to hit the ground running with our Starter website. All you have to do is [fork Starter](https://github.com/maptime/starter) to your city's repo _within_ the Maptime Organization and your new site will automatically appear at maptime.io/your-city!
+
+![](/img/toronto-page.png)
+
+If all this GitHub jargon is too much for you, but you're still interested in joining the Maptime community with a Chapter of your own give a shout-out to one of our founders, [Alan](https://twitter.com/mappingmashups), on Twitter or send an email to [MaptimeHQ](mailto:hello@maptime.io?Subject=New%20Chapter%20Plz!).
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+As always, we're about helping. Whether it's maps or getting to know git - we hope the site will encourage your to learn, help, and contribute! So, please...send us your [feedback](mailto:hello@maptime.io)!