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« on: June 22, 2007, 08:08:47 am » |
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Hello everyone,
In the near future, SMC will be undergoing a serious make-over!
With this said, I would like any and all input from everyone on things you like/dislike, would like to see implemented, areas needed to be removed, etc, etc... A features request, if you will... I cannot promise everything will get implemented or removed, but I can assure you that I'll do my best to accomodate the majority.
One of the reasons for this redesign is the amount of ficticious accounts being registered on our Discussion Areas. It seems the scripts running on SMC are being exploited and it's becoming unmanageable from my standpoint. The "scripts" I'm referring to for those that may not know, are areas of SMC that allow visitors to register (Discussion Areas), send suggestions, advertisers form, photo submissions, link submissions and probably a couple of others I'm forgetting... This activity has quadrupaled over the last few months. I have increased security on our Discussion Areas so that Adminstrators have to approve EVERY registration manually; I only approve those visitors that complain they can't post! Not a welcoming way to invite new members!
With this said, my goal is to have all areas of SMC consolidated so when logged into SMC, you have access to our Discussion Areas, Photo Gallery and any other feature we may implement in the future... I'm sure you would prefer one login for Photo Gallery, Discussions, etc, etc...
Looking for direction...
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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2007, 12:02:59 pm » |
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(Jim @ Jun. 22 2007,6:08)
QUOTE With this said, my goal is to have all areas of SMC consolidated so when logged into SMC, you have access to our Discussion Areas, Photo Gallery and any other feature we may implement in the future... I'm sure you would prefer one login for Photo Gallery, Discussions, etc, etc...
Jim - the single login would be great. Would also be nice to have direct access to some of the other sections (machines, photo gallery, etc) from within the discussions window. Saves having to go back to the home page and then finding the link there. |
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Jim
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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2007, 06:22:05 pm » |
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Bryan,
Thanks for the reply!
The demo Site (not currently available) has this functionality now!
This "global navigation" was a primary concern of mine as well...
Keep things coming...
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Jim
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« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2007, 09:22:22 pm » |
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Anything else...?
I have enough to do without bringing more features, but sure would like your input...
Question: How many users/visitors do you think actually use the Restoration Professionals database search feature...? Where you can search by your zip code to locate a restorer within 150 miles.
This is something I was thinking of dropping... It's one of the more diffcult features to migrate but I do think it has purpose...
Thanks again ! ! !
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« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2007, 05:28:35 am » |
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(Jim @ Jun. 25 2007,10:22)
QUOTE Anything else...?
I have enough to do without bringing more features, but sure would like your input...
Question: How many users/visitors do you think actually use the Restoration Professionals database search feature...? Where you can search by your zip code to locate a restorer within 150 miles.
This is something I was thinking of dropping... It's one of the more diffcult features to migrate but I do think it has purpose...
Thanks again ! ! ! I didn't even know there was such a database...
How about a live chat? Maybe a calendar of events? and local shows that may be coming up, swap meets, etc... |
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« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2007, 09:36:14 am » |
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QUOTE Question: How many users/visitors do you think actually use the Restoration Professionals database search feature...? Where you can search by your zip code to locate a restorer within 150 miles.
I used that early on, but my search always came up empty.
How many restorers do you have registered in there?
I would check with them and see if the function actually benefited them.
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« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2007, 10:23:01 am » |
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I can say that I have had a few people call me from this site.
Rather than using the convenient zip code search, is it
possible to print a list of restorers by state and let visitors choose?
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Jim
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« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2007, 12:26:28 pm » |
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QUOTE How about a live chat? Maybe a calendar of events? and local shows that may be coming up, swap meets, etc...
Live Chat... I can look into this but felt the differences in our visits would render this feature a little useless more times than not... I'll let you know in a fwe days...
Events Calendar is already implemented in the new Site. The old calendar system was cumbersome to use too, but now we'll have various levels of security so someone other than me can input upcoming events...
So, if I understand the few, you would like to have some sort of searchable DB for restorers... I'll look into this as well and see what I can do...
Thanks again for the suggestions ! ! !
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