Web Coordinator Report - May 2025

Why Accurate Meeting Information Matters

I remember when I tried to attend my first meeting; it was difficult to find. When I finally located it, no one was there. The door was locked. I almost used this as an excuse to keep drinking.

Just last month, four sober people who serve our area had difficulty finding a meeting. Imagine how much harder it would be for someone still foggy and confused from alcoholism.

Helping people find meetings is vital to our program.

Every accurate address and Google Plus Code you provide could be the difference between someone finding recovery or turning away. Please take a moment to verify your meeting's information.

Simple Guide: Adding a Meeting to Area 77 Database

Quick Steps to Add Your Meeting:

1. Submit all meeting updates at: https://pr-area77.org/anadir-grupo

2. For location accuracy, use one of these:

   • Google Maps validated address (preferred)

   • Google Plus Code (acceptable alternative)

3. How to get a Google Plus Code:

   • On Mobile: Open Google Maps, long-press location, swipe up for details, copy Plus Code

   • On Computer: Open Google Maps, right-click location, select "What's here?", copy Plus Code

4. Format examples:

   • Complete: "9Q9M+336, Pájaros, Toa Alta 00953, Puerto Rico"

   • Simplified: "FW28+Q3 San Juan"

5. Important: Include a contact email or phone number (for internal use only)

The database powers both our website meeting list at pr-area77.org/las-reuniones and the Meeting Guide app. Accurate information helps newcomers find your meeting.

For more information, including tutorial videos, please visit https://pr-area77.org/meeting-guide

Area 77 Website Analytics from April 2025

Success Metrics

• Website Traffic: 1.8 thousand visits

• Unique Visitors: 1.5 thousand

• Most Visited Page: "Las Reuniones" page continues to be our highest engagement point

• Top Traffic Sources:

• Direct visits

• Google searches

• AASanJuan.org referrals

Google Search Performance

In April 2025, our website received 475 clicks from 6,620 search impressions, with content appearing on 15 different pages in search results. While overall clicks decreased slightly from March (down 74 clicks), we've expanded our search presence from 4 to 15 pages with first impressions, showing broader visibility of our content.

Meeting List PDF Implementation

I'm pleased to report that our printable meeting list PDF is now fully implemented and operational. Key features include:

• Password Protection: To honor our tradition of anonymity, the complete meeting list with contact information is accessible on a password-protected page. https://pr-area77.org/contacto
• Public Information: Meeting times, locations, formats, and types remain publicly accessible

• Print Optimization: The PDF is formatted to be completely legible on standard 8.5 x 11 paper

• Manual Updates: The list updates directly from our master database, ensuring accuracy

Resource Accessibility

El Despertar continues serving our bilingual community, maintaining full Spanish and English availability with its searchable archive.

Meeting Information

Our digital directory currently supports 219 meetings through the Meeting Guide integration.

Ongoing Call to Action

The accuracy of our meeting information directly impacts a newcomer's chance of finding help. I continue to ask all GSRs to:

• Review your group's information on the website

• Submit updates through the form on pr-area77.org

• Include Google Plus Codes for meeting locations

Accessibility

We continue enhancing accessibility across all platforms to be fully compliant with Web Accessibility Initiative standards.

Closing

The implementation of our printable meeting list represents a significant improvement in fulfilling our primary purpose. We've balanced the needs of providing accessible information while respecting our traditions of anonymity. Every accurate listing strengthens our ability to carry the message to the still-suffering alcoholic.

In service,
Paul M.
Web Coordinator, Area 77