From 90eb54f76887925526e633e62935f38ec7509536 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?fl=C5=8D?= Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2023 11:11:29 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Add blog post: Switching to Discord --- .../blog/switching-from-slack-to-discord | 135 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 135 insertions(+) create mode 100644 apps/marketing/content/blog/switching-from-slack-to-discord diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/blog/switching-from-slack-to-discord b/apps/marketing/content/blog/switching-from-slack-to-discord new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fe2fc8379 --- /dev/null +++ b/apps/marketing/content/blog/switching-from-slack-to-discord @@ -0,0 +1,135 @@ +--- +title: Switching to Discord +description: Launching an open-source document signing tool because trusted-based products should be built on openness. The first release will be in 2023. Sign up at documenso.com to be on board. +authorName: 'Flo Merian' +authorImage: '/blog/blog-author-flo.jpeg' +authorRole: 'Go-to-market' +date: 2023-08-02 +tags: + - Announcement + - Community +--- + +We’re switching to Discord. + +Documenso is an open-source DocuSign alternative, built with community and transparency in mind. + +So, when we started working on the project, we quickly set up a Slack workspace to start engaging with community members. + +As the community grows (reached 2K stars on GitHub and 100 community members on Slack), we felt the need to set up a more community-friendly environment. + +The Documenso team is growing, too. [Lucas joined Timur](https://twitter.com/ElTimuro/status/1648608988391514112), then [Ephraim](https://twitter.com/documenso/status/1662418374243041280) and [David](https://github.com/dguyen) recently joined the journey. We want to stay in touch with the community as much as possible and avoid context-switching to focus on work, support, and fun. + +We’re an open-source project and focus on building a great developer experience. So, when we thought of a Slack replacement, community- and developer-friendly, Discord was an obvious choice — not to mention that it would help us keep up with [OSS friends](https://documen.so/oss), too. + +So, we’re switching all conversations, team- and community-wide, to Discord. + +In this post, we won’t debate *why* we’re switching — Slack vs. Discord is a long-lasting debate with pros and cons, and fans on both sides. There are great [stories](https://blog.meilisearch.com/from-slack-to-discord-our-migration/) and [threads](https://twitter.com/McPizza0/status/1655519558600470528) on the topic. We just don’t want to write yet another story here. + +Instead, we’ll focus on *how* we plan to make the switch. + +## ## Who is this story for? + +First, we wrote this post for the team so we’re ready for the switch. Then we post it online because we value transparency and thought it might help the community. + +For community members, this story would help you understand how we plan to make the switch and give you the guidance to fully embrace the new experience. + +For founders and makers who would like to switch too, in one way or another, this story would help you handle the transition with a detailed guide. + +## Switching to Discord + +We’re switching to Discord, step by step. First, we’re moving team conversations, then we’re moving the community with a 15-day buffering. + +The detailed plan goes like this: + +- 2023-07-25 `t=0`: Timur starts setting up the Discord server and sends invites to the team. +- 2023-07-26 `t+1`: The team switches to Discord. The objective is to get used to the product and to customize it to feel at home and, when we’re ready to welcome the community, to make new members feel at home, too. +- 2023-08-02 `t+8`: We announce to the community the upcoming changes in the different channels — GitHub, Twitter, and Slack. + + - **GitHub** + - [ ] Create new Pull Request + - [ ] Add story to the blog + - [ ] Update link to the community + + ``` + https://documen.so/discord + ``` + + - [ ] Start a new Discussion + + ```markdown + Happy Wednesday! + + TL,DR: We’re switching to Discord. [Join the fun!](https://documen.so/discord) + + We want to build a beautiful, open-source DocuSign alternative. As we're growing (reached 2.3K Stars), we feel the need to have a more community- and developer-friendly environment to share ideas, support, and memes. + + Make sure to join the server to keep up to date on all things Documenso. + + Oh and, spoiler alert, there may be some swag there 👀 + + See you there! + Flo + ``` + + - **Twitter** + - [ ] Tweet the announcement + - [ ] Pin Tweet + - [ ] Update link in bio + + ``` + The Open Source DocuSign Alternative. + + http://documen.so/github + http://documen.so/discord + http://documen.so/manifest + ㅤ + ``` + + - **Slack** + - [ ] Post message in `#general` + + ```markdown + Happy Wednesday! + + TL,DR: We’re switching to Discord. [Join the fun!](https://documen.so/discord) + + We want to build a beautiful, open-source DocuSign alternative. As we're growing (reached 2.3K Stars), we feel the need to have a more community- and developer-friendly environment to share ideas, support, and memes. + + Make sure to [join the server](https://documen.so/discord) to keep up to date on all things Documenso. + + Oh and, spoiler alert, there may be some swag there 👀 + + See you there! + Flo + ``` + + - [ ] Pin post + - [ ] Set topic and description + + ``` + We're switching to Discord. Join the fun: https://documen.so/discord + ``` + + - [ ] Archive channels: `#code-review` `#how-to` `#meet-and-greet` `#random-memes` `#self-hosting` `#support` + +- 2023-08-09 `t+15`: 7 days later, we send a reminder on Slack. + - **Slack** + - [ ] Schedule reminder in `#general` (Flo) + + ``` + Friendly reminder: we're switching to Discord and will soon disconnect this Slack workspace. + + Join the fun! https://documen.so/discord + ``` + +- 2023-08-16 `t+22`: 15 days later, we’re making the final edits to the Slack workspace. + - **Slack** + - [ ] [Edit posting permissions](https://app.slack.com/slackhelp/en-US/360004635551) in `#general` + - [ ] Disconnect Slack + +## Final thoughts + +- We’re at the very, early stage on our journey to building a beautiful, open-source DocuSign alternative. We want to build a great developer experience with the open-source community and, switching to Discord, we want to set up the foundations of an open, safe place for community members to get in touch, brainstorm ideas, and have fun. +- It doesn’t mean we won’t ever switch back to Slack. The tools of today aren’t the ones of tomorrow. We don’t delete the Slack workspace, we archive it, and keep the `documenso` handle. May it be just an *au revoir?* +- For now, we’re pushing forward and are eager to welcome you on Discord. Make sure to [join the server](https://documen.so/discord) in order to keep up to date on all things Documenso. See you there! From 84d295e324ce576d0b9129ffd11edd5a15a5d240 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?fl=C5=8D?= Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2023 11:15:08 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Update link to community (Discord) --- README.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a7bb44b9f..3330a0e3c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Learn more »

- Slack + Discord · Website · @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@

- Join Documenso on Slack + Join Documenso on Discord Github Stars License Commits-per-month From c036858d45325142090cdd7840d5ac793646b296 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?fl=C5=8D?= Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2023 11:16:04 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update link to community (Discord) --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 46768040d..3309796fa 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ If you plan to contribute to Documenso, please take a moment to feel awesome ✨ ## Developing -The development branch is main. All pull request should be made against this branch. If you need help getting started, [join us on Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/documenso/shared_invite/zt-1qwxxsvli-nDyojjt~wakhgBGl9JRl2w). +The development branch is main. All pull request should be made against this branch. If you need help getting started, [join us on Discord](https://documen.so/discord). 1. [Fork](https://help.github.com/articles/fork-a-repo/) this repository to your own GitHub account and then From 16a703092261500d1df5d8fc3efcb319073c0853 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?fl=C5=8D?= Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2023 11:27:07 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Edit blog post description --- apps/marketing/content/blog/switching-from-slack-to-discord | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/blog/switching-from-slack-to-discord b/apps/marketing/content/blog/switching-from-slack-to-discord index fe2fc8379..3736505be 100644 --- a/apps/marketing/content/blog/switching-from-slack-to-discord +++ b/apps/marketing/content/blog/switching-from-slack-to-discord @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Switching to Discord -description: Launching an open-source document signing tool because trusted-based products should be built on openness. The first release will be in 2023. Sign up at documenso.com to be on board. +description: Join us on documen.so/discord to share ideas, support, and memes. authorName: 'Flo Merian' authorImage: '/blog/blog-author-flo.jpeg' authorRole: 'Go-to-market'