Considering Some Major Changes to all the Sites

[lisianblue]

Andrew & Kimberly I so hope that someday very soon, you will be able to quit the 9-5 job(s) and do just this and your creations.  I know you both work long long hours.   You both have put so much work into all this - and the fact that it is still here and growing is proof of that!
I have to tell you, I really paid attention to my titles, tags & description with your listing guide ideas in mind,  and 2 (3?) my ornaments on artfire are coming up on the 1st page of a google search for handpainted valentine ornaments!  YAY!! Thank you
and as soon as I get home I'll get my hats and scarves updated in HAFshop.  Now, if could get them to come up on the 1st page of valentine ornaments that would be even better!

[trusk4u]

I missed something.  Where is this listing guide idea list? I think I need to look at it and do some revising in my shop. Views are pretty good overall, but I think they could be better.

Kim and Andrew, you guys know we all love you and know how hard you work at this. The changes will come in time. No need to apologize, ever!

[Chainmaille By MBOI]

I missed something.  Where is this listing guide idea list? I think I need to look at it and do some revising in my shop. Views are pretty good overall, but I think they could be better.

Kim and Andrew, you guys know we all love you and know how hard you work at this. The changes will come in time. No need to apologize, ever!

Thanks Teresa.
What are you talking about with the listing guide idea list?

[LisaE]

Just a reminder of my wish list, if at all possible, I would like to change the name of my shop to Uniqlets.
I would like to eliminate all the numbers and signs that the spaces caused.

[Chainmaille By MBOI]

Just a reminder of my wish list, if at all possible, I would like to change the name of my shop to Uniqlets.
I would like to eliminate all the numbers and signs that the spaces caused.

Lisa, we'll see what we can do. I have a feeling there are going to be a lot of manual changes once we merge so we might be able to do something. Remind me once we merge if I forget.
Thanks

[LisaE]

Just a reminder of my wish list, if at all possible, I would like to change the name of my shop to Uniqlets.
I would like to eliminate all the numbers and signs that the spaces caused.

Lisa, we'll see what we can do. I have a feeling there are going to be a lot of manual changes once we merge so we might be able to do something. Remind me once we merge if I forget.
Thanks

Thanks Andrew for your infinite patience with all the requests.

[Chainmaille By MBOI]

Looks like the first step of the merge is done. The shop is now residing at http://handmadeartists.com
All links to the site are redirecting including any existing shop links. So there is no rush to change any links to your shop, however as you get time it would probably be better in the long run to change any links you have to your shop.
The next step is to get the forum theme built, we have 2 people working on this so hopefully they will get done in a reasonable amount of time. They are each working individually so we'll so who comes up with the best one.
Integrated login will be the next step, hopefully we will move along quickly.
Thanks for your patience.

[dreamriverdesigns]

Yea!!!  You guys do such a fabulous job of; promoting, working hard and still giving so much of yourselves to the handmade arena.  My hat's off to you!!!!!

[AmongTheRuins]

Well Andrew and Kimberly, you've done it again - you've blown my mind with your impressively hard work and dedication!  I admit my head is spinning a bit after reading all the details - well, I didn't real ALL the details.  LOL  Most of them though!  This is the best handmadeartists site on the web - by far and it's because of you two! 

[RoxysRox]

Fantabulous!! I am all for something that makes life easier for all!!! Keep up the good work!!

[CrochetHooked]

  Congratulations!    Well Done! 

[MakinTheBestOfIt]

One step down...to many to count to go!  Oh well, who said we needed a life? 

[LisaE]

I tried the link given in the email and received a message saying "Firefox cannot find the server."  Thanks.

[Chainmaille By MBOI]

I tried the link given in the email and received a message saying "Firefox cannot find the server."  Thanks.

The link in the email was wrong.
http://handmadeartists.com
Any of the old shop links work as well, they are just redirected

[LooneyLizard]

All sounds like a great idea! It will certainly help the page rank. I dont know if i missed it, but are both domains are on the same hosting server? as your domain trust should remain the same. (this is my husbands input)

One question, will your upgrades mean that more of your pages will be indexed? it seems many are not (especially in the forums) this will help everyone, especially making their signature links more valuable. It should help to increase relevant keyword density on the domain too.

Oooh looking forward to seeing the new site