Largo Project Overview

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Largo is an open-source Wordpress framework developed for nonprofit news organizations.

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INN’s Wordpress Framework

The Largo Project

What is it?

• Argo is a WordPress framework created by NPR, and funded by the Knight Foundation

• Largo is INN’s adaptation of Argo, extended to meet the long-form needs of our members

• The Largo Project provides the tech and tools to allow our member organizations to fulfill their editorial mission

The Approach• CAPITALIZE: Build on what already exists

• SYNTHESIZE: Tie elements together into one coherent whole

• HARMONIZE: Polish the results for an enhanced audience experience

ArgoExamples

Largo Offers• Streamlined WordPress Backend

• Built for Editorial Needs

• Mobile Strategy

• Byline Options

• List of Recommended Plugins

• INN Feeds & Editorial Calendar

• Backup System, Security

• Feature Embeds and Inlines

• Support from INN

Wordpress backend

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Recommended Plugins

Backups SECURITY

Embed’s & Inlines

Block Quotes

Embedded Data

Charts & Images

Availability

• August/September 2012

• FREE *

• Available for public download on Github.

• Set up time to talk with us about how to get started

*Thanks to a grant from Investigative Newsource Board Member Karin Winner

INN’s Wordpress Framework

The Largo Project