Manifesto and Support Section Update Summary

Manifesto and Support Section Update Summary

Date: October 12, 2025
Updates: Refined Manifesto + Support & Stewardship Section

🎯 Overview

Two major updates to strengthen the movement and provide sustainable support pathways:

  1. Refined Manifesto - More powerful framing of the AI revolution and power shift
  2. Support & Stewardship Section - Value-aligned ways to financially sustain the movement

✊ Manifesto Update

What Changed

The manifesto has been completely rewritten with a stronger narrative arc that:

  • Opens with the AI revolution context (timely and urgent)
  • Frames the problem more sharply (“convenience at the cost of freedom”)
  • Emphasizes we’re standing on open-source giants’ shoulders (not starting from scratch)
  • Positions A as “the ecosystem without walls”
  • Strengthens the call to action

Key New Phrases

Opening Hook:

“We stand at the dawn of a new era — the AI revolution is here.
But as the world changes, so must the balance of power in technology.”

The Problem:

“That isn’t innovation — it’s convenience at the cost of freedom.”

The Solution:

“A seamless, intuitive platform that doesn’t require a technical manual to reclaim your digital life.”

The Vision:

“A is for Agent is not another ecosystem — it’s the ecosystem without walls.”

The Declaration:

“This isn’t just software. It’s a declaration that the power balance can shift back to individuals.”

Where It Appears

  1. Homepage (index.md) - Full manifesto in scrollable section
  2. Standalone Page (pages/manifesto.md) - Shareable URL: /manifesto/
  3. Footer Navigation - Updated to link to standalone page

Visual Enhancements

  • ✊ Fist emoji in title for solidarity/action
  • Color-coded principle blocks (purple, green, teal)
  • Gradient highlight boxes for key statements
  • Large, prominent CTA button with globe emoji
  • Social sharing buttons on standalone page

💚 Support & Stewardship Section

Philosophy

Core Principle: “Freedom should never depend on a paywall”

  • Everything remains open-source and free forever
  • Support is optional and value-aligned
  • Framed as stewardship, not sales
  • Emphasizes reciprocity and transparency

New Page Created

URL: /support/
Location: pages/support.md

Five Value-Add Offerings

1. 🧠 Guided Setup

  • Personalized configuration help
  • 1:1 or group sessions
  • Best practices training
  • Direct access to core contributors

Email: support@aisforagent.net

2. 🔗 Custom Integrations

  • Bridge-building between tools
  • Plugin development assistance
  • Open-source contribution (optional)
  • Documentation support

Email: support@aisforagent.net

3. 🏛️ Workshops & Talks

  • Digital agency principles
  • Ethical AI discussions
  • Open-source architecture
  • Community-governed systems

Email: workshops@aisforagent.net

4. 💫 Supporter Membership

  • Monthly or one-time contributions
  • No perks behind paywalls
  • “Fuel for the movement”
  • Transparent use of funds

Platform: GitHub Sponsors (example)

5. 👕 Merch & Tokens

  • T-shirts, hoodies, stickers
  • Digital badges
  • 100% profits support development
  • “Wear the A”

Email: merch@aisforagent.net (coming soon)

💎 Radical Transparency

How Funds Are Used

Built into the Support page:

  • 50% - Open Source Development
  • 25% - Infrastructure & Operations
  • 15% - Community & Education
  • 10% - Contributor Grants

Reciprocity Loop

  • Grants for significant contributors
  • Support for upstream open-source projects
  • Educational scholarships for underrepresented communities

Public Reporting

  • Quarterly financial reports
  • “Every dollar in. Every dollar out.”
  • Links to transparency metrics

🧩 Support CTA Component

Reusable Include

File: _includes/support-cta.html

A beautiful, reusable section that can be added to any page:

  • Green gradient background
  • Four-card overview of support options
  • Two CTA buttons (Explore Options + Become Supporter)
  • “No guilt. No upsell.” messaging

Where It’s Used

Currently added to:

  • ✅ Homepage (index.md) - after Quick Links
  • ✅ Join page (pages/join.md) - before footer
  • ✅ Product page (pages/product.md) - before footer

Easy to add to other pages:

<!-- Support CTA Section -->
<section class="support-cta" style="padding: 6rem 2rem; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48bb78 0%, #38b2ac 100%); color: white; text-align: center;">
  <div style="max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;">
    <div style="font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">💚</div>
    <h2 style="font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;">Support the Movement</h2>
    <p style="font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1rem; opacity: 0.95;">
      Everything we build is open-source and free. Forever.
    </p>
    <p style="font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 3rem; opacity: 0.9;">
      But if you want to accelerate development or get personalized help, we offer optional services and ways to contribute.
    </p>
    
    <div style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; text-align: center;">
      <div style="background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 8px; backdrop-filter: blur(10px);">
        <div style="font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">🧠</div>
        <h3 style="font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">Guided Setup</h3>
        <p style="font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.9;">Personalized help</p>
      </div>
      <div style="background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 8px; backdrop-filter: blur(10px);">
        <div style="font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">🔗</div>
        <h3 style="font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">Custom Integrations</h3>
        <p style="font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.9;">Build together</p>
      </div>
      <div style="background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 8px; backdrop-filter: blur(10px);">
        <div style="font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">🏛️</div>
        <h3 style="font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">Workshops</h3>
        <p style="font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.9;">Learn & spread</p>
      </div>
      <div style="background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 8px; backdrop-filter: blur(10px);">
        <div style="font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">💫</div>
        <h3 style="font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">Membership</h3>
        <p style="font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.9;">Fuel the mission</p>
      </div>
    </div>
    
    <div style="display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;">
      <a href="/support/" style="background: white; color: #38b2ac; padding: 1rem 2rem; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; transition: transform 0.2s; display: inline-block;">Explore Support Options →</a>
      <a href="https://github.com/sponsors" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: white; padding: 1rem 2rem; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border: 2px solid white; transition: transform 0.2s; display: inline-block;">Become a Supporter</a>
    </div>
    
    <p style="margin-top: 2rem; font-size: 0.95rem; opacity: 0.85; font-style: italic;">
      No guilt. No upsell. Just optional ways to help accelerate what we're all building together.
    </p>
  </div>
</section>

🧭 Navigation Updates

Header Navigation

Home > Platform > Movement > Product > Ideas > Docs > Support > [Join]

Support added between Docs and Join

About Section now includes:

  • Manifesto (links to /manifesto/)
  • Platform
  • The Movement
  • Support Us ← NEW
  • Transparency

📁 Files Changed

New Files

  1. pages/support.md - Full support page with all offerings
  2. pages/manifesto.md - Standalone manifesto page
  3. _includes/support-cta.html - Reusable support CTA component
  4. MANIFESTO-AND-SUPPORT-UPDATE.md - This summary

Modified Files

  1. index.md - Updated manifesto section
  2. pages/join.md - Added support CTA
  3. pages/product.md - Added support CTA
  4. _data/nav.yml - Added Support to navigation
  5. _layouts/base.html - Added Support link to header

🎨 Design Consistency

Color Palette for Support

  • Primary: Green gradient (#48bb78 → #38b2ac)
  • Accent colors per offering:
    • Guided Setup: #667eea (purple)
    • Integrations: #9f7aea (light purple)
    • Workshops: #38b2ac (teal)
    • Membership: #ed8936 (orange)
    • Merch: #48bb78 (green)

Visual Hierarchy

  1. Hero section with logo and gradient
  2. Core message - “Freedom should never depend on a paywall”
  3. Five offerings - detailed cards with clear CTAs
  4. Transparency section - fund allocation breakdown
  5. Reciprocity loop - community benefit explanation
  6. Final commitment - “Everything remains open-source”

💬 Messaging Tone

Manifesto

  • Urgent yet hopeful
  • Confrontational (calling out the problem) yet constructive
  • Inclusive (“everyone who refuses to be trapped”)
  • Empowering (“power balance can shift”)

Support Section

  • Humble (“no guilt, no upsell”)
  • Transparent (showing exactly where money goes)
  • Value-focused (“you’re not buying access — you’re building the future”)
  • Reciprocal (benefits flow back to community)

📊 Success Metrics

Manifesto Engagement

  • Time spent on manifesto section
  • Shares of /manifesto/ page
  • Referral traffic from manifesto links
  • Conversion to Join page

Support Engagement

  • Views of /support/ page
  • Email inquiries per offering
  • Supporter membership signups
  • Workshop booking requests

🚀 Next Steps (Recommended)

Immediate Actions

  1. Set up email addresses:
    • support@aisforagent.net
    • workshops@aisforagent.net
    • merch@aisforagent.net
  2. Configure GitHub Sponsors (or alternative):
    • Create sponsorship tiers
    • Set monthly/one-time options
    • Link from Support page
  3. Create pricing/packages for:
    • Guided Setup sessions
    • Custom Integration work
    • Workshop presentations

Short-Term Enhancements

  1. Build out transparency:
    • Link to actual financial reports
    • Create quarterly update template
    • Set up automated tracking
  2. Develop merch:
    • Design T-shirts with logo
    • Create sticker sets
    • Set up merch store (Printful, Teespring, etc.)
  3. Refine offerings:
    • Create detailed service descriptions
    • Develop workshop curriculum
    • Build onboarding flows for each offering

🎯 Strategic Positioning

Manifesto as Movement Identity

  • Shareable, quotable, memorable
  • Frames A as response to AI revolution
  • Positions against “convenience at cost of freedom”
  • Establishes “ecosystem without walls” narrative

Support as Sustainability Model

  • Maintains 100% open-source commitment
  • Provides professional services without compromising values
  • Creates reciprocal value loops (community → platform → community)
  • Demonstrates radical transparency as competitive advantage

🌍 Distribution Strategy

Manifesto

  1. Social media - Tweet key quotes with #AisforAgent
  2. Dev communities - Share on Hacker News, Reddit r/opensource
  3. Tech press - Pitch as “AI-era digital freedom manifesto”
  4. Email - Send to mailing list with “Read the Manifesto” CTA

Support

  1. Existing users - Announce support options to beta testers
  2. Enterprise prospects - Position workshops/integrations for teams
  3. Community supporters - Invite to become financial backers
  4. Transparency as marketing - Publish quarterly reports publicly

📝 Content Templates

Social Media - Manifesto Quote Cards

Twitter/X Template:

"A is for Agent is not another ecosystem — it's the ecosystem without walls."

Read the full manifesto: [link]

#DigitalFreedom #OpenSource #AisforAgent

LinkedIn Template:

We stand at the dawn of the AI era. 

The question isn't just what AI can do — 
it's who holds the power: corporations or individuals?

A is for Agent is building the alternative.

Read our manifesto: [link]

Email Signature Addition

---
Support the A is for Agent movement
💚 Contribute | 🧠 Get Help | ✊ Read Manifesto

✅ Testing Checklist

  • Manifesto displays correctly on homepage
  • Standalone manifesto page loads
  • Support page renders all sections
  • Support CTA appears on 3 pages
  • Navigation links work (header + footer)
  • Social sharing buttons functional
  • Email links properly formatted
  • Responsive design on mobile
  • Color consistency across sections
  • Typography readable at all sizes

🎓 Key Takeaways

What Makes This Powerful

  1. Timely framing - AI revolution context creates urgency
  2. Clear enemy - “convenience at cost of freedom” is tangible
  3. Inclusive invitation - “everyone who refuses to be trapped”
  4. No guilt funding - Optional support respects user autonomy
  5. Radical transparency - Shows exactly where money goes
  6. Reciprocity loop - Benefits flow back to community

What Sets This Apart

  • Not a product launch - It’s a movement declaration
  • Not a paywall - It’s optional value-adds
  • Not fundraising - It’s stewardship and partnership
  • Not opaque - It’s radically transparent

Updated: October 12, 2025
Next review: January 2026