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Ask An Ambassador: Are We There Yet?

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Ask An Ambassador:  Are We There Yet?

And the answer is…..we’re getting there!  By now we’ve all become accustomed to the site changes here at ActiveRain. (or perhaps you haven’t… if so, please take it up with anyone not named Kathy Streib.)

Several weeks ago, I wrote a post summarizing what Bob Stewart had related to me regarding certain bumps and jags in the ActiveRain road.

And, as you can predict, this post raised some additional questions about changes to the site.  I wrote Bob and with his permission, I’m sharing his responses.

1. The Photo Editor

In a nutshell, once uploaded there it stays!  Your most recent uploads will be at the top of the photo editor.  

2. The Gold Star!

It will return, although when Bob does not know.  The Gold Star will replace the “Suggest” button if the post is featured.  So be patient grasshoppers…. (Dick - is it time for a Sensei Grasshopper challenge?)

3. The Draft Issue

For those of us who write their posts in “Draft” mode in advance of their “Publish” date, hopefully the “Draft Issue” should be fixed in the next release which should take place next week.

Why is this important?  As it is now,  if you write your post in draft and publish at a later date, your post will show up in the regular blogroll when it is published, however, if someone is searching for the your post in their  “Following” blogroll, your post may be at the bottom of that blogroll based on the “draft” date.

4. Reblogging

YEA!  Reblogging should return to what it previously was…. the link will take the reader to the author’s postand you will be able to disable comments.

If you look around, there have been several members who have posted workarounds for some of the bumps in the road.  And just be patient.

 Per Bob:

We had a slight lull in our development schedule because of the holidays and then also because our entire company moved offices. We should be back to releasing something every three weeks now and I think next week is a big drop with tons of bug fixes.”

So, in answer to your questions… we’re almost there…. just hold on!

 

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Comments(40)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sally & David- I'm not a programmer or know anything about writing software so I have no idea what it takes to go through all of these implementations.  It's good to know that things are progressing. 

Dorie- the "draft" issue is an issue for me.  What I do every morning before I post, is open a new draft and copy and paste the older draft into it.  But, it really only matters if you want the members here to see it.  I know that I've searched for your posts sometimes and had to scroll down to the bottom to find you. 

Gita- I use Google Docs toobut I haven't tried to go the other way. 

Bobbie- it does take timebut it's nice to know what's going on. 

Jared and Amanda- I've always been happy to see AR keeping up with the latest in SEO and Google analytics.

Alexandra- there are things we can do and yes, we can work around it for a little longer. 

BARFF- haven't a clue...heard she's nuttier than a fruitcake.

Sheila- don't give up!  The updates are coming. 

Debbie- I agree.  I think comments are down and yes, it's taking me too long to put together a post. 

Clint- That's a concern of mine.  Just in my weekly post alone, I can upload 5 or 7 pics!

Debbie- I do want the gold star back. 

 

Jan 16, 2014 01:04 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Scott- actually, it was tested prior to launch.  Be patient.

Tom- i agree.  At least it's being addressed.

John- same here.  It's got to bog down the system.

Jon- I know that it's frustrating for everyone especially since we're all busier.

Frank & Karen- I do like seeing when someone's post has been featured. 

Kristin- You've got me on that one... I really don't know.

Dick- I was hoping you'd say that.  It's one of my favorite challenges.  

Janice- it will.....until the next update! LOL

Connie- I didn't realize they had moved offices as well.  can you imagine!

Jan 16, 2014 01:10 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kathy

Thanks for sharing the update.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 16, 2014 01:15 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Thank you so much Kathy :) Very helpful. I bookmarked this. Thanks again!

Jan 16, 2014 02:02 AM
Phil Stevenson, CRMP
PS Mortgage Lending 305-791-4874 or 888-845-6630 - Miami, FL
"Mortgage Nerd" in Miami, Florida and Texas

Kathy, thanks for sharing the "inside scoop." The biggest issue for me is drafts but I've been doing the workaround for that one, even though it takes a little longer. Hopefully, next week will be better for drafts.

Jan 16, 2014 02:34 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Kathy ...It's always good to have someone to call for help ...I know it's worked great for me over the years!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Jan 16, 2014 06:08 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I've developed a way and see attitude to the whole thing, Kathy. I'm sure we'll wake up and find everything fixed.....someday. 

Jan 16, 2014 06:30 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for the update Kathy, most of these issues were not too tough to work around but it will be nice to have them solved.

Jan 16, 2014 08:39 AM
Jim Patton
Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA
Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

Thanks for the info Kathy.  I like the changes that AR is doing it just sometimes takes me a little while to figure everything out. 

Jan 16, 2014 08:48 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Lou- you're very welcome!

Patty- we should start seeing some updates soon!

Phil- I'm with you on the drafts.  Let's hope that is on the near fix. 

Rob- Bob and Kerrie have always been good about getting back with us. 

Toni- same attitude I've developed.  I'd rather focus on what I can do. 

Bob- I agree.  It's a lot like the stuff you live through when your house is being remodeled. 

Jim- welcome to the club!

Jan 16, 2014 09:14 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Thanks for the update to the updates, Kathy.  I am patient so till next week or the following week.

However, I think I like my brother's, "Are we there yet?" question with every e-mail as he is wondering if it's vacation time . . .

Jan 16, 2014 11:05 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Kathy, its fun to blog here, even if there are a few quirks in the system.  

Jan 16, 2014 11:41 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Kathy thanks for the update.  You just reminded me I ask a question a couple weeks ago and no response yet, unfortunately it was not one of the answers you gave :)

Jan 16, 2014 03:46 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy If I don't ask you I'll never know.  You are the one I can go to and find out what I need to know. 

Jan 16, 2014 06:52 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Kathy.  They are slowly getting there.

Jan 16, 2014 07:50 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the update, Kathy.

Jan 16, 2014 08:49 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for your tips. I have not yet used the photo editor. Much to learn...

Jan 16, 2014 09:36 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Thanks for the updates Kathy. There's always something new to learn, isn't there? 

Jan 16, 2014 09:38 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Great news Kathy! Thank you for sharing the updates. I can't wait! :-)

Jan 19, 2014 08:27 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Thanks for the update, Kathy.

Jan 20, 2014 12:32 AM