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I Actually Like The Changes on AR

Real Estate Agent with thredUP.com

October 11, 2008 02:45 AM

I just logged in to Active Rain about 10 minutes ago for the first time today and noticed the changes. At first I was wondering what the heck happened, but after a minute or so I found the Dashboard. Then, right away I noticed that there were a few people complaining about the changes...

Well, I actually kind of like it. At the top of the page I can now search by topic or go to my subscribed readers if I want to where before I would have to flip through endless pages of blogs to find something written a few hours earlier. And OMG it is so much faster!!

So with that said I say 'Thank You' to the AR Guys!

One small change in my opinion may help out some people that are confused. Right now we have to go to the Home Page to find the 'All Blogs' button to get to the dashboard.

Where if we were to also put the 'All Blogs' Button on our Home Page in the Top Left Corner, it may be easier for those who can't find it...just a suggestion.

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Gena Riede

Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA

Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Stephanie, I just roll with the punches. After all the changes since the beginning I found it easier to simply accept and move-on. Your suggestion is a good one, though.

AR keeps us on our toes!

Oct 11, 2008 03:43 AM

Stephanie Edwards-Musa

thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX

knitwit at thred UP

Hi Gena, the changes always end up being positive even if the ideas are rejected my members at first.

Oct 11, 2008 03:51 AM

Elaine Hanson

Coldwell Banker Realty - Malibu | Topanga - Malibu, CA

REALTOR - Topanga, CA Real Estate Agent

I've slept on it and had horrible dreams of chasing blog butons down dark hallways and through fire. I still want it. It will be ours.

Oct 11, 2008 04:24 AM

Inna Hardison

ha media group - Orlando, FL

Wordpress for Real Estate & Design, Print HaMedia Group

THIS SUCKS>... I want my fave bloggers back! I slept, took valium, drank, smoked, woke up and I STILL HATE IT...

there, i feel better now, a wee bit...

Oct 11, 2008 04:57 AM

Bob & Carolin Benjamin

Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ

East Phoenix Arizona Homes

The changes grow on you (once you can find things) .. am sure it is all for a good purpose. Our 2 cents.

Oct 11, 2008 05:04 AM

Amanda Evans

DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX

Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas

The button is coming back. The button is coming back.

Now what am I gonna nag about? That was way too easy.

Oct 11, 2008 05:10 AM

Stephanie Edwards-Musa

thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX

knitwit at thred UP

Amanda,for your button

http://blip.fm/profile/youragentsteph/blip/688096

Oct 11, 2008 05:12 AM

Pippa Mac

Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX

The Woodlands TX Real Estate

Stephanie .. I'm getting used to it, change is always a little uncomfortable!

Oct 11, 2008 05:14 AM

Amanda Evans

DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX

Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas

Pippa, don't get used to it! We pouted a long time to make AR bring the button back!

Oct 11, 2008 05:18 AM

Cyndee Haydon

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes

Hey Steph - I was at my new office yesterday and helping some new agents sign up for Active Rain and felt so lost - LOL - I did help 2 new people get signed up and FINALLY found a way to get to the blog dashboard however I didn't know how to find the Newbies group to direct them to so I'm still learning my way around.

It strikes me that these changes should actually help most people who didn't like the ease of which consumers could bounce to other blogs - it's more like each of us has a blog and a" resource center" - that's my impressions at 20,000 feet - just my humble opinion! :)

I've mellowed with time and found AR keeps doing things to help us so think I'll save my conspiracy theories for the US Government and Wall Street for now ;-)

Oct 11, 2008 05:23 AM

Jon Washburn

Seattle, WA

Hi Everyone,

Okay, okay, I cry MERCY!!! ;)

The "Blogs" button will return to the navigation header very soon (maybe tonight). We were concerned about not having enough room in the navigation bar.

Thank you all so much for your feedback. Each time we make a change we pay close attention to our member's feedback to help give us guidance.

Oct 11, 2008 06:22 AM

Stephanie Edwards-Musa

thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX

knitwit at thred UP

Hi Jonathan,

I still think that hide and seek with the blog button would be more fun. :)

Oct 11, 2008 06:25 AM

Amanda Evans

DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX

Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas

Jon, set that Jorgen (if that's his real name) Hahn guy free as well. I think it is safe for him to return to the Rainosphere.

Oct 11, 2008 06:31 AM

Richard Byron Smith, NMLS #184479

Mortgage Loan Officer, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation NMLS #2289 - Chattanooga, TN

Mortgage Loan Officer

The changes are very good. I would like the blog button back and the logon button back on the top row.

Richard

Oct 11, 2008 08:16 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Stephanie. I too am coming around. They obviously want to drive us through the home page. Good spot for featured posts and featured members.

Thanks for writing,

Ken

Oct 11, 2008 08:23 AM

Justin Williams

Independent - Virginia Beach, VA

Loan Officer

I hate this Change..PLEASE PLEASE just make a button for "Subscribed blogs" or "All Blogs"...seriously this makes no sense!

Oct 11, 2008 08:41 AM

Everard Korthals

---Preferred Lifestyle Advisors--- - Lancaster, PA

Mountain Realty

John, if you're going to readd the blog button, why not do so for everyone's personal admin profile page. That way you get to keep the space you've created when you removed it on the main navigation bar. Just our thoughts. Keep up the good work.

Oct 11, 2008 01:20 PM

Lane Bailey

Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA

Realtor & Car Guy

I follow you... but I want fast access to my subscribed blogs. I found the right place, but I like having instant access no matter where I am in the rain.

Oct 11, 2008 04:55 PM

Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

How to generate posts and comments. Change the ActiveRain navigation.

Oct 12, 2008 01:22 AM

Lisa Hill

Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Real Estate

I never really conisidered that some people wouldn't be able to find it. You're right. That would be a better place for it.

Oct 13, 2008 02:56 PM

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