FAQ at the Canadian Million Campaign Homepage

December 22, 2006

What is the millioncampaignhomepage all about?

In August of 2006 the mch was conceived by Matthew Edwards and created by Small Fish Online. It was inspired by Alex Tew's Million Dollar Homepage. The basic premise, however, was not to make money but to put together a site for people and organisations involved in furthering social and environmental harmony. Originally based in the United Kingdom, the MCH network has now grown to include Canada and the United States.

How do I get involved?

We are giving away blocks of 25 x 25 pixels to Canadian organisations and people involved in furthering social and environmental harmony. To reserve a 25x25 block of pixels, please click here.

Who are you?

Canada - The Canadian MCH was constructed and is maintained by Alex Ramon, creator of Alternative Energy News and Peak Oil.
Japan
United Kingdom - The UK MCH was conceived by Matthew Edwards and created by Small Fish Online.
United States - Oregon, Nevada

What kind of organisations are you looking for?

The only basic rules are that we are looking for co-operative organisations who are working for public and planetary service rather than private profit, who do not use violence, and who do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, age, class, or any other arbitrary hierarchical distinctions. The Canadian Million Campaign Homepage is dedicated to websites operating from within Canada.

Beyond that we are particularly interested in providing space to organisations and individuals who are at an early stage in their careers, who operate on a small scale or on a local grass-roots community basis. The oxygen of publicity to such nascent projects is imperative in allowing them to grow and develop, and mighty oaks grow from tiny acorns. One of the greatest obstacles to positive change is that of a mainstream media too dominated by vested commercial interests, which often unconsciously as well as consciously prevents smaller entities having the right, opportunity and space to use their voices.

What is the best format to send my logo in?

Since we are offering blocks of 25 x 25 pixels, the ideal graphic would be a copy of your website Favicon* - if you have one. Otherwise, a 25 x 25 pixel graphic, which represents your group, is fine. JPEGs and GIFs are the preferred formats.

*A Favicon (pronounced fav-eye-con) is short for 'Favorites Icon.' A Favicon is a multi-resolution image included on nearly all professionally developed sites. It is usually displayed on the Address line and in the Favorites menu within a web browser. The Favicon allows the webmaster to further promote their site, and to create a more customized appearance within a visitor's browser. Often, the Favicon reflects the look and feel of the web site or the organization's logo.

How do I create a favicon?

It's free and it's easy - just visit FavIcon from Pics to create one now.
For free image-editing software, download GIMP.

What is the point of the mch?

The guiding principle of MCH is synergy. When people co-operate and work together what they achieve is greater than the sum of the parts. By including a large variety of different campaigns, organisations and motivated individuals in one place, we hope to increase links between not only them but the wider public as a whole. Our planet and our society are in a crisis. When there is an emergency, you need as many ambulances - going in the same direction, at the same time - as possible.

Can I help you in any other ways?

FAQ Certainly. We rely on word-of-mouth and the kindness of strangers to spread the news about mch. Please Shout at people about this site. Go on. It will feel good. If you want to go really hog wild, hell, grab this here logo and stick it on your site for all to see. A link would be appreciated muchly. The Million Campaign Homepages are administered by slightly deranged cyber-buccaneers whose planet-saving mission requires a constant supply of chocolate biscuits and Rum. Unfortunately that costs money. So in order to keep us alert and on the job, please donate generously. Remember, kids: "Pennies + Pounds = Rum" Thank you!.