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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: PS: Advertising Discussion

Neat Elisabeth! Thanks so much!

Heather

On Nov 11, 2008, at 2:42 PM, Elisabeth Fortin wrote:

> I created 2 basic Database tables for your input...
>
> 1- Products
> 2- Events
>
> Take a look and if you like the concept. It's very simple to add the
> products and events you would like to share with all!
>
> I don't think anyone will go ahead and enter ALL the official AOBA
> shows, the LINKS to them should be enough? I believe it should be a
> place to promote our member events.
>
> I also added 2 "official" events in the Calendar in November to see
> how it works and whether an Events Calendar would be better than the
> Events Database. Let me know what you think.
>
> Heather could decide if she wants these tools open for all to input
> their own data or if she wants a moderator to do this in a
> more "standard" fashion. I can help if required ;)
>
> Gotta go... I'll be back tomorrow to read your input.
>
> See ya!
>
> Elisabeth Fortin
> www.AlpacAdore.com
> Quebec, Canada
>
> --- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks, Elisabeth!
> > I have enabled the database feature on the group website, so have
> fun!
> > :)
> >
> > Heather
> >
> >
> > On Nov 11, 2008, at 11:48 AM, Elisabeth Fortin wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks Allison and Don, I'm glad you like the idea :)
> > >
> > > Heather, if you want me to set up a test Database and Calendar
> to see
> > > if this could work just let me know. You will probably need to
> give
> > > me the rights to do this.
> > >
> > > PS: As a "new" breeder, I have nothing to sell or promote yet so
> I'm
> > > not doing this to get free advertising for myself. I just want to
> > > help keep the group "ad free" and "content full" ;)
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Elisabeth Fortin
> > > www.AlpacAdore.com
> > > Quebec, Canada
> > >
> > > --- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, "Don Stanwyck" <don@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I could live with this a lot easier than the "flood my mailbox
> once
> > > a week"
> > > > idea.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the idea, Elisabeth.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Don Stanwyck
> > > >
> > > > Carnation, WA
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
> > > [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com] On
> > > > Behalf Of Allison Moss-Fritch
> > > > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 3:27 PM
> > > > To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Subject: RE: [AlpacaTalk] Re: PS: Advertising Discussion
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Nice balanced view.I would agree to this,
> > > >
> > > > Allison Moss-Fritch
> > > >
> > > > New Moon Alpacas
> > > >
> > > > Santa Clara, CA
> > > >
> > > > From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AlpacaTalk%
> > > 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AlpacaTalk%
> > > 40yahoogroups.com> ]
> > > > On
> > > > Behalf Of Elisabeth Fortin
> > > > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 2:59 PM
> > > > To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AlpacaTalk%
> > > 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Re: PS: Advertising Discussion
> > > >
> > > > Hi group,
> > > >
> > > > I also think it's a great idea to LIMIT the advertising, there
> are
> > > > other groups for that. However, like Janice and others... I
> would
> > > > like to have a centralized place to see our member products
> and all
> > > > events.
> > > >
> > > > My suggestions/thoughts are that we should...
> > > >
> > > > 1- Use the "Calendar" section (already available in this group
> but
> > > > not used) to promote ALL alpaca related EVENTS, seminars,
> auctions
> > > > and shows... whether they be AOBA or specific farm events.
> > > >
> > > > 2- Use the "Database" section (already available in this group
> but
> > > > not used) to list member PRODUCTS whether they are fiber
> products,
> > > > books, or anything else that would be of use to other
> members... or
> > > > as Janice worded it "any inventive and creative alpaca related
> > > > products any of us have developed". Maybe members could also
> add
> > > > products they "recommend" even if they aren't their own
> criations?
> > > >
> > > > 3- Send ONE weekly reminder (from the moderator) so all new
> members
> > > > would know to look in the Database and Calendar for that type
> of
> > > info
> > > > instead of allowing all members to "repeat" their adds on a
> regular
> > > > basis.
> > > >
> > > > 4- If we want comments on the pros & cons of a specific
> product or
> > > > even an event, the forum Messages could then be the place for
> those
> > > > discussions ;)
> > > >
> > > > This way the info on our "member products & events" would
> always be
> > > > available for consultation... those who do not have the time
> to put
> > > > their "weekly" ad in would not be penalized... and the members
> will
> > > > not receive multiple emails of the same ads or events.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Elisabeth Fortin
> > > > www.AlpacAdore.com
> > > > Quebec, Canada
> > > >
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