chore: update content

pages/page-1.md → pages/getting-started.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Below, you will find a suggested, step-by-step pathway to help you navigate Eart
 
 ## Step 1: Understand EarthCODE Terminology
 
-Familiarize yourself with the [key terms and concepts](./page-2) used in EarthCODE. Understanding the terminology will help you navigate the platform and engage with the community effectively.
+Familiarize yourself with the [key terms and concepts](./key-terms-and-concepts) used in EarthCODE. Understanding the terminology will help you navigate the platform and engage with the community effectively.
 
 ## Step 2: Explore EarthCODE
 

pages/group-5/page-3.md

@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@ Finding content on the **EarthCODE Discourse forum** is key to making the most o
 
 ## 1. Use the EarthCODE Catalog
 
-Start by browsing the **EarthCODE Catalog**, where discussions are linked to specific items like datasets, workflows, or experiments. Look for the **"Discuss This"** option to:
+Start by browsing the **EarthCODE Catalog**, where discussions are linked to specific items like datasets, workflows, or experiments. Look for the **"Related EarthCODE Forum Topics** option to:
 
 - Join an existing discussion if one exists.
-- Create a new discussion tied to the catalog item.
+- Create a new discussion tied to the catalog item using the **"Start a new topic on the EarthCODE forum"** button
 
 This keeps discussions directly connected to resources and well-organized.
 
@@ -93,9 +93,11 @@ Whenever possible, **respond to an existing discussion** rather than starting a
 If your discussion relates to an item in the **EarthCODE Catalog**, it’s best to:
 
 1. Navigate to the catalog and locate the item.
-2. Use the **"Discuss This"** option.
+2. Use the **"Start a new topic on the EarthCODE forum"** button.
 
-This will either direct you to an existing thread or automatically create a new, pre-tagged topic in Discourse. This ensures discussions are directly connected to catalog resources.
+![osc forum](./jointheconversation/OSC.png)
+
+This will automatically create a new, pre-tagged topic in Discourse. This ensures discussions are directly connected to catalog resources.
 
 ## Starting a New Topic
 When no relevant discussion exists, create a new topic. Follow these steps:

pages/index.md

@@ -1,25 +1,21 @@
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-# https://vitepress.dev/reference/default-theme-home-page
-layout: home
-
-hero:
-  name: "Welcome to EarthCODE"
-  text: "User Documentation"
-  tagline: Earth Science Collaborative Open Development Environment
-  actions:
-    - theme: brand
-      text: Getting started
-      link: /page-1
-    - theme: alt
-      text: Community and Best Practices
-      link: /group-4/
-
-features:
-  - title: Integrated Open Science Environment
-    details: A central hub for Earth System Science, seamlessly integrating data, tools, and workflows with the Open Science Catalogue to enable discovery, iterative research development, and the publishing of results.
-  - title: FAIR Tools and Workflow Support
-    details: End-to-end support for applying FAIR principles, managing data, code, workflows, and documentation with advanced version control, automated pipelines, and publication tools to ensure reproducibility, reuse, and Open Science compliance.
-  - title:  Scalable Computing & Community Engagement
-    details: Access to scalable cloud computing, data visualization, and advanced processing tools, including machine learning model execution, while fostering collaboration through community forums, guides, and interactive dashboards, and ensuring long-term storage and persistent access to research outputs with DOIs..
+layout: page
 ---
 
+<section class="blue hero">
+
+# User Documentation
+<br />
+
+<a class="VPButton cta no-icon" href="./getting-started">Getting Started</a>
+
+<a class="VPButton cta no-icon" href="./group-4/">Community and Best Practices</a>
+
+
+**Integrated Open Science Environment**: A central hub for Earth System Science, seamlessly integrating data, tools, and workflows with the Open Science Catalogue to enable discovery, iterative research development, and the publishing of results.
+
+**FAIR Tools and Workflow Support**: End-to-end support for applying FAIR principles, managing data, code, workflows, and documentation with advanced version control, automated pipelines, and publication tools to ensure reproducibility, reuse, and Open Science compliance.
+
+**Scalable Computing & Community Engagement**: Access to scalable cloud computing, data visualization, and advanced processing tools, including machine learning model execution, while fostering collaboration through community forums, guides, and interactive dashboards, and ensuring long-term storage and persistent access to research outputs with DOIs.
+
+</section>