Q2 2025

Progress Update

• Core Systems Complete: The foundational work for Beginner Privacy is now in place.
• Workflow Established: Basic processes are functional and ready for expansion.

Next Steps

1. Team Expansion

• Recruiting 2-3 admins/maintainers to assist with operations.

2. Community Development

• Self-Hosted Forum: A Discourse forum will be set up on a VPS to foster discussions.
• Timeline: Implementation will take time due to technical setup and testing.

3. Fiscal Hosting

• Applying for a fiscal host (e.g., Open Collective) to manage donations and sponsorships transparently.

Finances

• Current Costs:
  • Website: Free (Hosted with GitHub Pages)
  • Domain: $15.99/year.
  • Upcoming VPS: ~$10/month (for forum hosting + transactional email server).
• Cost Strategy: Expenses will remain minimal, focusing only on essential services.

Closing Notes

Growth will be gradual, with a focus on sustainability. Updates on forum progress and fiscal hosting will follow in Q3.