diff --git a/docs/insiders/faq/sponsoring.md b/docs/insiders/faq/sponsoring.md index 31acaff06..8c86319ab 100644 --- a/docs/insiders/faq/sponsoring.md +++ b/docs/insiders/faq/sponsoring.md @@ -55,6 +55,27 @@ as a collaborator. If your organization doesn't use GitHub or hosts its repositories on other platforms, you can mirror the Insiders repository in your environment once you have access. +[__We are hosting our repository on Gitlab, can we also use Insiders?__](#github-alternatives){ #github-alternatives } + +Absolutely! Material for MkDocs Insiders is designed to be compatible with +various repository hosting platforms, including GitLab. The key requirement is +still a GitHub account, as we use GitHub Sponsors for all transactions and +manage access to the private Insiders repository through GitHub. + +Once you've become a sponsor and secured access to the private Insiders +repository via an individual GitHub account, you can +[mirror the repository in another location]. This mirroring process not only +allows for easy integration into your existing workflow but also ensures that +your projects stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements of +Material for MkDocs Insiders. + +For any questions about integrating Material for MkDocs Insiders into your +projects, our [discussion board] is a valuable resource. It offers a space to +connect with others who may have similar requirements and setups as well as to +exchange tips, and explore solutions together. + + [mirror the repository in another location]: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/duplicating-a-repository#mirroring-a-repository-in-another-location + [__Which sponsoring tier should I choose?__](#sponsorship-tier){ #sponsorship-tier } The sponsoring tiers are divided into non-commercial and commercial tiers. If @@ -160,24 +181,28 @@ to all new features, benefiting you from our ongoing development efforts. [__Is Insiders free for those who contribute to this project?__](#insiders-contributors){ #insiders-contributors } -Great question! We can not offer free access to "drive-by" contributors that -only fix minor issues like typos or add new languages. These contributions are -always welcome, but as we need to review them, they result in a higher time -investment from our side and don't compensate for this work. However, as this -project keeps growing, we always seek for individuals to support us. In return, -we offer financial compensation or/and Insiders access. If you are interested -and have experience in the technologies and paradigms listed below, please get -in touch with us at sponsors@squidfunk.com: +Thank you for your interest in contributing to Material for MkDocs! We value +every contribution, but it's important to distinguish between different types of +contributions. While minor edits such as typo corrections or adding new +languages are appreciated, they demand significant review efforts that exceed +the scope of such contributions. Consequently, free access to the Insiders +edition is exclusively offered to our [community experts]. -- Deep knowledge of CSS, HTML, TypeScript -- Experience with progressive enhancement and responsive design -- Experience with reactive programming with RxJS -- Solid understanding of Python, MkDocs + ecosystem -- Solid technical writing skills +If you're passionate about making a significant impact, we encourage you to +explore our [community experts] program. This program is designed for +experienced users eager to share their expertise on our [discussion board]. Our +discussion board facilitates the exchange of insights on workarounds, setups, +and features and addresses queries from users at all levels of experience. As a +community expert you become an integral part of our project by actively +assisting users and addressing their inquiries. This allows our team to focus +more on enhancing and developing new features – benefiting the entire community. -Additionally, we're working on a contributor program that will reward -contributors that engage in the community by answering questions and helping -users with access to Insiders. +In acknowledgment of such valuable contributions, active [community experts] are +granted free access to the Insiders edition. This presents a fantastic +opportunity for you to make meaningful contributions while enjoying the perks of +the Insiders edition. + + [community experts]: ../community-experts-program/index.md [__How can I set my billing to monthly or yearly?__](#insiders-billing-cycle){ #insiders-billing-cycle }