Travis Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I'm going to make the move to the new community software this Saturday (Oct 6th). I'm pretty excited to get started. I know after we're done, we'll have a stronger community with better resources to help our scrolling friends. Here's the game plan. First thing Saturday morning, I'm going to wake up, eat my bagel, drink a Mtn. Dew, then dig in. I'm going to lock the website while I make the move. The forum and gallery won't be accessible during this time. I'm going to make the move as quickly as possible, but I'm guessing SSV will be closed most of Saturday. Be sure to stop by our Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/scrollsawvillage) for updates on the status of SSV this Saturday. I'll try by best to keep everybody up to date on my progress. We'll get something workable right away, but to put everything back in order will take time. Here's my pecking order: [*:2sfvyhr1]First, I'll move over the forum and the forum content. I'll get this working right away so we can start using it again. I think this will go really smoothly.[*:2sfvyhr1]I'll move our current gallery into a new folder (with a new URL). I'll put a link to it in the Navigation bar. We'll still be able to access the old gallery so we can view pictures and download patterns, etc. But we won't be able to upload anything to this old gallery.[*:2sfvyhr1]I'll set up our new gallery. I don't have a lot of confidence that moving our stuff from the old gallery to the new one will be very smooth. In fact, I'm guessing nothing will transfer. That means a whole lot of extra work for me. I'll have to transfer the patterns & User Gallery images to the new system manually. So please be patient while I make this move. It may take me awhile. However, as stated above, the old gallery will be accessible. The new gallery will be set up so we can start uploading new patterns/pictures. Trust me, the new system will be 100 times better and will be worth the extra work/wait.[*:2sfvyhr1]Next, I will be styling the website so it's similar to our current setup. It'll take a bit of tweeking and things may change over time. I like the light color of SSV as we have it now because I think it's easy on the eyes. But the first few days will have a the default style, which is too dark for my tastes. But I'll have the place looking like SSV in no time.[*:2sfvyhr1]I'll set up the Mobile styling. So those with smart phones can come to SSV and browse much easier. Note: There is an app you can purchase, but I haven't tried it out. iTunes reviews aren't very good. I'll download it and try it for myself. But until you get the thumbs up from me, I'd stick to the web browser on your smart phone. The website will look really good that way and super easy to navigate.[*:2sfvyhr1]I'll set up the blogs system. This is a new feature I'm pretty excited about. Each member can create one or more blogs. Blogs are a great way to document projects, share ideas, or to journal your progress.[*:2sfvyhr1]I'll set up the chat room system. We're going to bring back the chat room! Right now it'll support 5 members at a time. If it becomes popular, I can buy a license to allow more.[*:2sfvyhr1]I'll set up the Articles system. I'll be porting over most of the information from the Wiki to make it easier to find. I'll also be creating a number of articles & tutorials, too. This will be a great resource and knowledge base. This transition will take time. I may move things around. URL's may change. Layout may modified, etc. I'll be adding new features, and sometimes removing them. If you run into any problems, go to the base URL http://www.scrollsawvillage.com and then navigate from there. The trick is to make this new software work for our needs, and that will take a bit of trial and error. But I'm pretty excited for the changes coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardar2 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Okay Travis Good luck with it. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tclls40 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Good Luck!! I don't envy you one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 All the best Travis. Remember we are all behind up, not next to you helping, no way, lol. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docupton Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thats a lot of work you've given yourself, a huge thanks for your efforts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captlucky Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 looks like a good plan. how are we coming on getting the money to pay for it ? thanks Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Remember back up,back up, back up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 looks like a good plan. how are we coming on getting the money to pay for it ? thanks Ron We came up with $235. I paid the rest. I bought the software last night and started uploading the install packages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Remember back up,back up, back up! Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmoh Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hope all goes as planned. Also hope you still have some hair left when it's all over with ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichB Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 What a lot of work Travis. Good Luck. Thank you for taking this on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpowellpumphrey Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Looking forward to seeing the new look on here. Hope everyone has posted to stay onboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWag Workshop Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Good Luck Travis, Hope everything goes smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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