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Stand Up Paddle => SUP General => Topic started by: Admin on March 02, 2014, 08:54:05 AM

Title: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 02, 2014, 08:54:05 AM
Hi guys,

We are preparing to upgrade the Zone to the newest version of our forum software.  We have been running on the older line of the software since 2007.  It was fairly new back then and we have updated it frequently so it is current within that line...but support and updates for that line are now coming to an end.  

There are a lot of advantages to the newer software but we will be running a bit ugly during the transition.  All user data, posts, messages, etc will be preserved and will transfer over.  We will temporarily lose many/all of the mods we have made until we can reinstall and configure replacements.  There may be some reduced functionality and/or a short downtime.  

This will likely start next weekend and might take a week or so until we have it fully pretty again.

Thanks for your patience during this transition.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: addapost on March 02, 2014, 09:11:06 AM
hmmmmmm, sounds to me an awful lot like this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4kBRC2co7Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4kBRC2co7Y)
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Dwight (DW) on March 02, 2014, 10:26:25 AM
Thanks for all your hard work Admin and Chan.

I hope the new software kills flash dead, where it belongs.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: southwesterly on March 02, 2014, 11:11:15 AM
Thank you for all your behind the scenes work.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 02, 2014, 01:23:51 PM
Thanks to all you invisible people inside my computer.
You make my computer so much more fun.

Crap... now I'm going to have to get some work done :-\

This is all my daughters idea isn't it? :D

Good luck with the changeover.... see you on the other side.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: pdxmike on March 02, 2014, 03:46:32 PM
No problem as long as the platinum members still get our free sandwiches each month.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Weasels wake on March 02, 2014, 03:52:32 PM
Us gold members only get fish sticks. :-\
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 02, 2014, 03:57:32 PM
Pics from phones pleeeze!
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 03, 2014, 10:28:57 AM
Soooooo,

That was the switch over to the newer software (which we are live on now).  Now on to the reinstalling and beautifying stage.  This will take some time.  I will try to get the big stuff restored first (video embedding) etc.  More shortly....
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: surfinJ on March 03, 2014, 11:56:24 AM
Fresh clean look.  So are you missing a couple of days of surf, or sleep,
or is it flat?  Anyways thanks for the sweat.

Noticed the zone video section is gone.  I did enjoy the results of the web
search you provided.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: spookini on March 03, 2014, 12:48:30 PM
Where's the "any key"?? ;D
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: TallDude on March 03, 2014, 01:46:46 PM
Ok. I found the login, then the reply. Where the hell is the bathroom???
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Tom on March 03, 2014, 02:50:40 PM
Is it too late for redquests? If not, I would like to easily be able to click to read the last post posted on a thread. Otherwise, please just carry on.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Green Water Sports on March 03, 2014, 03:28:39 PM
Lookin' good so far.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Dwight (DW) on March 03, 2014, 03:29:42 PM
It looks pretty. But disappointed the software is trying even HARDER to force me to use Flash. Not only does it nag for the plug in, but the links to play it, when you can't see it, are gone.

F*** Google and Adobe
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: stoneaxe on March 03, 2014, 03:47:23 PM
I like it. Cleaner look without major change...any functional improvements at the user level?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: southwesterly on March 03, 2014, 04:03:26 PM
It tingles, that means it's working.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: southwesterly on March 03, 2014, 04:07:49 PM
I don't know if it's just me, but I've never had a modify or edit button after a post.
It really helps when you find missspellled words after you hit the post button.
Is it just me with this problem?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: lucabrasi on March 03, 2014, 04:43:35 PM
Let's see if mine is still there after I post this. It is usually there for a bit after a post. Maybe if I knew it wasn't there I would post more better.

Yep, there.......no more better here for me. You tho are more better unfiltered and raw.
Still tingles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heLRQFbYn4k

Ahhhh, I do see a little footnote at the bottom saying when I edited it. That will mean I got to post more better or I will have the extra stigma of having an asterisk.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 03, 2014, 04:54:54 PM
Hi Guys,

It is coming along but it is still a major mess.  We will definitely get to the fine tuning but I still think it will be a week of tweaking.  A couple of things are fighting me at the moment.  In the long run we should see improvements in a lot of areas as we can now use the latest versions of all plugins.  Newer versions of tapatalk, etc were not functional with our old software so this should allow us access to better performance there and  in other arenas. 

Embedded video should be working now.  more soon....
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: southwesterly on March 03, 2014, 05:06:59 PM
Tank you.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: sup_surf_giant on March 03, 2014, 05:40:08 PM
I'm kinda missing the Recent Topics tab.  :-[
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: spookini on March 03, 2014, 07:20:06 PM
Whenever I get to the "view insurance plan options" screen, it just freezes up.

(I was also told this upgrade would not affect my rates AND I could keep my doctor.  Mad as hell right now! ::)
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: raf on March 03, 2014, 07:35:26 PM
ditto on the recent topics tab.  Its pretty much the default use of the site
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Kevin on March 03, 2014, 08:22:17 PM
Can't see photos well on iphone
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: PonoBill on March 03, 2014, 09:39:03 PM
Really digging the mouse type. I like wearing these glasses, they make me look studious. Of course I have to be careful near lights so I don't set my lower eyelid on fire.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Bean on March 04, 2014, 03:36:58 AM
I'm kinda missing the Recent Topics tab.  :-[

It looks like we have to go to Forum and Recent Topics are all the way at the bottom.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mdsurf on March 04, 2014, 03:53:57 AM
It's there "recent unread posts".  It is at the top left of the page, by your name, under Hello and your user name.  Show unread posts since last visit.  That is the quick button you're looking for new topics since your last visit vs the ten recent topics at the bottom of the page.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: stoneaxe on March 04, 2014, 06:44:02 AM
One comment...it's going to be annoying having flashing ads on all sides with the threads squeezed into the middle.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: PDLSFR on March 04, 2014, 06:53:18 AM
IS it me or are the time stamps for the recent posts off a little?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 04, 2014, 08:36:32 AM
Hi Guys,

Still a work in progress.

A few notes:

SouthWesterly, your 90 second edit capability should be active now.

We will rebuild all of the "recent" tabs up top.

Time Zone offset can be set per user in your profiles.

Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: pdxmike on March 04, 2014, 09:25:28 AM
I don't know if it's just me, but I've never had a modify or edit button after a post.
It really helps when you find missspellled words after you hit the post button.
Is it just me with this problem?
I just tried it on this and it worked for me.   In the past, it didn't show up when I was looking at my new post in the thread.  But if I clicked on the topic (the bold "Re:  Thread topic" in the top line of my post, then the post would reappear at the top of the screen and the modify button would be there in the upper right, for an hour or so after your post. 


But now I don't even have to do that.  I just looked at my post and there the button was was in the upper right.  In fact everything you see here is a modification from my original post.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Bean on March 04, 2014, 10:46:46 AM
One comment...it's going to be annoying having flashing ads on all sides with the threads squeezed into the middle.

Yes, the new format is making me feel even more narrow minded than usual. ;D
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: yugi on March 04, 2014, 11:40:37 AM
I can no longer zoom into the page (Firefox Mac), it just zooms the text. Any hints on how to do this?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: SUPnKev on March 04, 2014, 11:49:01 AM
Maybe its my computer, or maybe its that the beautification hasnt been completed yet, but all the threads seem to be squished in on the sides. This means when there are photos, I have to use the scroll sideways slider to see it a bit at a time.  Not optimal. It didnt used to be that way.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 04, 2014, 12:17:20 PM
Is there a way to set up e-mail notifications when someone replies to a thread you've posted on? I looked through my profile but I'm not clever enough to figure it out.

Yes, It is in the notifications section of your profile.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 04, 2014, 12:19:23 PM
Is Tapatalk working with the upgrade? I'm wanting to put it on my phone, but want to make sure it works first.

It is installed but it is throwing errors.  I think it is a reverification issue but I have a ticket open with the developer.  I hope to have that solved today.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 04, 2014, 12:22:15 PM
I'm kinda missing the Recent Topics tab.  :-[

There is (now) a new "recents" tab up top which combines all of the recent options into a single drop-down.  There are other additions to the menu as well.  I cracked something in the process which is only showing these options to users that are logged in but I hope to have this corrected for guests later today.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 04, 2014, 12:26:44 PM
I can no longer zoom into the page (Firefox Mac), it just zooms the text. Any hints on how to do this?

Weird, zoom is working for me on Firefox, Chrome, IE, Safari and Opera.  What version are you running?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: southwesterly on March 04, 2014, 12:33:54 PM
Testing the edit button.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: southwesterly on March 04, 2014, 12:37:01 PM
Thank you so much pdxmike. I don't know if it was always like that or not.
I feel like a total kook.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 04, 2014, 12:41:26 PM
I'm kinda missing the Recent Topics tab.  :-[

There is (now) a new "recents" tab up top which combines all of the recent options into a single drop-down.  There are other additions to the menu as well.  I cracked something in the process which is only showing these options to users that are logged in but I hope to have this corrected for guests later today.

Mmmm, not quite yet.  This is actually only showing for admins...but trust me it is really nice :)
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: lucabrasi on March 04, 2014, 04:23:28 PM
But now I don't even have to do that.  I just looked at my post and there the button was was in the upper right.  In fact everything you see here is a modification from my original post.
Thank you so much pdxmike. I don't know if it was always like that or not.
Mine has always just seemed to be there for a bit after I post. After a bit it disappears and the gate is closed. Certainly had to be signed in but it was just always there. I have found it funny you were going around with out one, I think you even said it used to be there, and also strange there is another step for some to take.
Does everyone else have the syllable rhymer and thesaurus in the bottom left corner?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: SupGa on March 04, 2014, 05:54:07 PM
Over half the page is now being taken up by flashing ads, very annoying, can't see the time stamp on post as the right hand side is hidden by the flashing ads. Is there a way to disable the ads?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: PonoBill on March 04, 2014, 06:46:13 PM
Zoom works in Firefox and Chrome. If you choose zoom in or out from the menu the increment is very small. If you do it via keystroke it's bigger--odd, but I tried several times and actually measured. I also found that checking "zoom text only" works well--it didn't work on the old site.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: gorgebob on March 04, 2014, 08:14:39 PM
Fire fox and Apple gives me a narrow annoying newsprint look. The videos are half screen. What can I do to change the look on my set up.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: yugi on March 05, 2014, 12:12:28 AM
I can no longer zoom into the page (Firefox Mac), it just zooms the text. Any hints on how to do this?

Weird, zoom is working for me on Firefox, Chrome, IE, Safari and Opera.  What version are you running?

Firefox Mac 27.0.1, same deal in Safari.

The issue is that Zoom-In now only works on the text rather than also the frames, whereas I need to Zoom in on the whole page. The site appears very small on my screen, I have large gaps on either side of the frame, then the ads then a tim strip in the middle w the content. This happens all the time with my small laptop screen and high screen defn - but all i do is zoom in and i only need to do once. But zoom in does not work on the page for this new site, it is restricted to work on the text.

It appears the iFrames are fixed. Since only the stuff inside zooms, then the problem of photos or videos only partially appearing (and need to scroll left and right) start.

With fixed frames, zooming in on the text creates the issue  SUPnKev is having. Try zoom out,  SUPnKev, then photos and video won't need to be sideways scrolled.

Maybe its my computer, or maybe its that the beautification hasnt been completed yet, but all the threads seem to be squished in on the sides. This means when there are photos, I have to use the scroll sideways slider to see it a bit at a time.  Not optimal. It didnt used to be that way.

I haven't found the trick to be able to zoom in to the page (is there one?). Maybe you could unlock the iframe sizes.

Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: yugi on March 05, 2014, 12:13:28 AM
same problem as gorgebob

Gorgebob, if you zoom out you will see all of videos. But then everything is tiny.

Anyone know how to get around the issue that this site seems to restrict zoom to "zoom on text only"? (normally its the other way around. Zoom works on the page and one uses "Zoom on text only" to keep the Frames the same size and zoom into the frame contents)
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: blueplanetsurf on March 05, 2014, 01:55:57 AM
So far so good. 
I would like to see a feature that allows viewers to rate posts  useful/ cool/ funny and a search function that allows you to find the most voted for posts.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: NEplay on March 05, 2014, 06:04:15 AM
Thanks for working on the site. There use to be a blogs tab to the right of the forum tab that I used pretty frequently to see find stories and what not. Is that somewhere I can not find it? Gone for good? Coming back?

Thanks,

Marta
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 05, 2014, 07:38:26 AM
Tapatalk is now working and is running their newest version.  Older versions of the mobile apps may require updates to function.

The Top Menu should now be fully functional for all users including the "recent" tab and all of its drop down options.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Tom on March 05, 2014, 07:53:01 AM
What does taptalk do? I sometimes use a tablet, nook, and taptalk keeps advertizing thai I need it.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Tom on March 05, 2014, 07:53:37 AM
What does taptalk do? I sometimes use a tablet, nook, and taptalk keeps advertizing thai I need it.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: SeaMe on March 05, 2014, 08:14:08 AM
One comment...it's going to be annoying having flashing ads on all sides with the threads squeezed into the middle.

THIS.  :(
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 05, 2014, 09:50:35 AM
Pleeze make 'em go away. Is it really necessary?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: pdxmike on March 05, 2014, 09:52:30 AM
Recent posts are back!  That's the only way I read standupzone.


Everything else looks great for me on chrome on a large monitor.  No problems that others have had with ads interfering, etc. 
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: pdxmike on March 05, 2014, 09:55:37 AM
The one problem I forgot to mention is that for some reason my posts are now mistakenly identifying me as pdxmike of all people.


Signed,


TEX
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Tom on March 05, 2014, 09:58:46 AM
When I use my PC, every thing is fine, but with my nook tablet, the pictures don't display properly. The height is ok, but the width only shows about 1/3 of the the picture. This is the same in both landscape and profile.  I can scroll left and right to see the picture. The pictures displayed fie in the old format.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supdiscobay on March 05, 2014, 12:09:23 PM
tried to respond to two threads and kicked me off both times after I hit the post button.
Using chrome.
any thoughts?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supdiscobay on March 05, 2014, 12:12:19 PM
Ok of course, when I ask for help now it works. Nevermind
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 05, 2014, 01:04:24 PM
tried to respond to two threads and kicked me off both times after I hit the post button.
Using chrome.
any thoughts?

Please let me know if you have this happen again.  We were having a PHP limit issue which was set too low.  I think that it is corrected but it will be very helpful if you guys report anything odd here until we get this fine tuned.

Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 05, 2014, 01:10:34 PM
Fire fox and Apple gives me a narrow annoying newsprint look. The videos are half screen. What can I do to change the look on my set up.

We reconfigured the ads to free up the right side of the page and expanded the forum width to 97%.  That should allow more real estate for content. 

We test on as many browsers, systems and devices as we can but I only have two generations of the major browsers loaded and am limited to the devices we have here.  The rest we count on your eyes for.  :)
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: baddog on March 05, 2014, 01:32:23 PM
Thanks for dumping the right side banner and going with a top and left side banner.  It's so much better.  Exactly what I wanted to recommend.  Now if we could have an edit a post timeframe and a mark as sold or move to sold classifieds folder:)
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Bean on March 05, 2014, 01:33:21 PM
We reconfigured the ads to free up the right side of the page and expanded the forum width to 97%.  That should allow more real estate for content. 

Yes, huge improvement Mr. Admin, thanks!  :)
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: yugi on March 05, 2014, 02:27:34 PM


We reconfigured the ads to free up the right side of the page and expanded the forum width to 97%.  That should allow more real estate for content. 

...

That fixed it for me. Thanks.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: SupGa on March 05, 2014, 03:42:14 PM
Much better ..looking on ipad still have to scroll on the image. Not able to see the complete image in the post.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: SeaMe on March 05, 2014, 03:47:03 PM
We reconfigured the ads to free up the right side of the page and expanded the forum width to 97%.  That should allow more real estate for content. 

We test on as many browsers, systems and devices as we can but I only have two generations of the major browsers loaded and am limited to the devices we have here.  The rest we count on your eyes for.  :)

THANK YOU!   :-*
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: lucabrasi on March 05, 2014, 04:39:39 PM
I'm with everyone else who has chimed in, the ads were awful on both sides, much better now no matter what Tex says.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Weasels wake on March 05, 2014, 04:43:57 PM
Reeeeely minor detail, or just an observation~
When I glance down the general category, I see "Last post" and "Today" both in bold.  With the old format, it was easy to spot the "Today" as it was the only thing in bold (assuming I remember correctly).  I'm now finding myself clicking on headings that I think are from today and find that they aren't.  It's my fault I know, that is because I'm used to clicking on the bold type for the latest.
Old habit, that will have to be changed?  Maybe so.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Weasels wake on March 05, 2014, 04:47:23 PM
A "delete post" would be cool also, with the same time limit as "modify".
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Socalsupper70 on March 05, 2014, 04:49:48 PM
using chrome and keep getting the little robot asking to kill the page or wait due to non responsive page-works sometimes and not others-site looks great though.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 05, 2014, 04:57:46 PM
using chrome and keep getting the little robot asking to kill the page or wait due to non responsive page-works sometimes and not others-site looks great though.

Pleased to see you back on the Zone SoCal.  Is this still occurring now (as of the last few hours)?  Anyone else?  Kindly post up screen shots of the errors and let me know what device was in use and and where/how the error occurred.  Posting, browsing, PM, etc. 
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: lucabrasi on March 05, 2014, 05:04:56 PM
Reeeeely minor detail, or just an observation~
When I glance down the general category, I see "Last post" and "Today" both in bold.  With the old format, it was easy to spot the "Today" as it was the only thing in bold (assuming I remember correctly).  I'm now finding myself clicking on headings that I think are from today and find that they aren't.  It's my fault I know, that is because I'm used to clicking on the bold type for the latest.
Old habit, that will have to be changed?  Maybe so.
Something funky like that with me too. I need to pay attention more to see if it is "broke" or if it is just different but I do notice something strange with the posts in the category area and at the bottom in recent posts. Seems the same when I go into a thread, signed in or not but it looks different before going into it. Seems it jumps around to "today" or a date that may also be today "3/5/14" or something.  I notice the time stamp is correct when signed in now, never could get that right before. I think it defaults when signed out. I do notice the recent topics is different after I sign in than it is before I sign in. I don't think it is listing as many after I sign in. I will try and pay attention as I figured just different and not broke for the most part. Chrome Version 33.0.1750.146.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 05, 2014, 05:54:30 PM
Can't get to zone from tapatalk with my Nokia 920. Installed the app searched for zone to no avail. Prolly smart phone newbie itis. Help!
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: stoneaxe on March 05, 2014, 06:24:34 PM
Much better getting rid of the additional sidebar adds. There was way to much shite flashing and blinking.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Socalsupper70 on March 05, 2014, 06:54:55 PM
Pleased to see you back on the Zone SoCal.  Is this still occurring now (as of the last few hours)?  Anyone else?  Kindly post up screen shots of the errors and let me know what device was in use and and where/how the error occurred.  Posting, browsing, PM, etc.

No its not doing it anymore Admin.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Weed on March 05, 2014, 06:55:56 PM
Still flashing and blinking on my computer maybe more so.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: surfinJ on March 05, 2014, 10:53:45 PM
Freeing up the right side makes it look more familiar, nice.

Will the video section be coming back?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 06, 2014, 05:20:55 AM
Working now on a new classified area.  You can view it as it progresses.  All new listings will post as normal posts as well in the forum.  Users can accept direct paypal payments, upload photos, leave item specific coments, do auctions, etc.  More soon.  http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?action=classifieds
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: NEplay on March 06, 2014, 03:02:16 PM
Hi Admin,

The site is looking better and better by the minute, thank you. Did I miss the answer to my question about the blogs button?

Marta
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 06, 2014, 03:35:16 PM
Thanks for minimizing the ads and the frequency of change. Slower still would be less annoying. Might even check one out. Tapatalk still wonk!
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 06, 2014, 04:56:27 PM
Thanks for minimizing the ads and the frequency of change. Slower still would be less annoying. Might even check one out. Tapatalk still wonk!

For Tapatalk did you try visiting Standupzone through the Tapatalk app or your phone's web browser?  Please try both.  I needed to clear cache (this is an option in the app) to get it to work on iPhone and iPad.  Once running it is really solid.

Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 06, 2014, 05:04:46 PM
Hi Admin,

The site is looking better and better by the minute, thank you. Did I miss the answer to my question about the blogs button?

Marta

Not sure about that yet.  That and the blog page were very low traffic and they had become pretty dated.  We would look for a better solution but my gut is not to fragment what we do to much.  I would prefer a solution that ties into the  forum (our core) better rather than sitting off to the side.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Dwight (DW) on March 06, 2014, 06:39:34 PM
Hi Admin,

The site is looking better and better by the minute, thank you. Did I miss the answer to my question about the blogs button?

Marta

Not sure about that yet.  That and the blog page were very low traffic and they had become pretty dated.  We would look for a better solution but my gut is not to fragment what we do to much.  I would prefer a solution that ties into the  forum (our core) better rather than sitting off to the side.

I'd vote for a blog roll. 
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 06, 2014, 07:12:41 PM
Admin, Tapatalk app working fine on Nokia now. Never tried to use it from browser as tapatalk is native to Nokia. I'll take a crack at browser on tablet!
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: southwesterly on March 06, 2014, 09:01:27 PM
You guys really spiffed up the place. It looks real nice and thank you for all the hard work.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 07, 2014, 04:16:21 AM
I'd vote for a blog roll.

There is some forum software that will dynamically take rss feeds from any rss source such as a blog and use that info to create forum posts in a selectable forum category (we could call it blogs) on site like the zone.  It basically should create a title, one paragraph of content, one photo if it exists and a "more here" link.  It would check all of the selected sites on a schedule and import the data.  The same would work for videos.  That would integrate the blog content right into the forum where it will get more use and add more value.

That is the hypothetical.  I tried this earlier and it worked but it needed a lot of tweaking that I did not have time for.  I will likely try to get this rolling during the summer.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Dwight (DW) on March 07, 2014, 04:23:32 AM
I'd vote for a blog roll.

There is some forum software that will dynamically take rss feeds from any rss source such as a blog and use that info to create forum posts in a selectable forum category (we could call it blogs) on site like the zone.  It basically should create a title, one paragraph of content, one photo if it exists and a "more here" link.  It would check all of the selected sites on a schedule and import the data.  The same would work for videos.  That would integrate the blog content right into the forum where it will get more use and add more value.

That is the hypothetical.  I tried this earlier and it worked but it needed a lot of tweaking that I did not have time for.  I will likely try to get this rolling during the summer.

I like that idea. I still go check the blog roll run by a few guys who have a long list. One site is specifically setup to monitor windsurf blogs http://danewsblog.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 07, 2014, 04:24:16 AM
Admin, Tapatalk app working fine on Nokia now. Never tried to use it from browser as tapatalk is native to Nokia. I'll take a crack at browser on tablet!

In the browser Tapatalk should prompt you with a "use Tapatalk to view this site" link bar if you stumble across a Tapatalk enabled site like the Zone.  If you click the link it should open the site in the tapatalk app.  If the link is not there you would either need to install the current version of the app or clear cache in the app itself.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 07, 2014, 04:29:43 AM
I like that idea.

Stoked.  The big issue we were running into before was the numerous ways that various bloggers were formatting and handling the elements we needed.  It was too random to pull from consistently.  We may need to set some parameters for the bloggers that wanted to participate so that we could reliably call on those page elements. 
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 07, 2014, 04:32:44 AM
Southwest and DW, we need to get you guys some new Avatars.  You look so sinister with those black X's.  Apologies, some of the avatars did not make the journey with us.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Chilly on March 07, 2014, 04:53:54 AM
The Avatar’s appears on Chrome, but not on Internet Explorer. I updated my Avatar and now it appears on both browsers. BTW, great job on the new design. 
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 07, 2014, 05:13:49 AM
The Avatar’s appears on Chrome, but not on Internet Explorer. I updated my Avatar and now it appears on both browsers. BTW, great job on the new design.

Nice catch!
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 07, 2014, 05:39:29 AM
Nice job Admin & company.... pretty smooth transition!

When can I expect my best SUP ever? :D
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 07, 2014, 05:55:04 AM
Nice job Admin & company.... pretty smooth transition!

When can I expect my best SUP ever? :D

I did receive your Best SUP Ever order.  I need to Bondo it once more before shipping. It is draining nicely and the finboxes went back in without a hitch.  I hope you love it as much as I did.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: surfniels on March 07, 2014, 06:17:51 AM
+1 for the blog roll
And I want my blog on it - hahahahahah  :P
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: raf on March 07, 2014, 07:39:51 AM
Would it be possible to BOLD the type for the topic so it stands out from the Forum Category directly below it? 
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: kayadogg on March 07, 2014, 07:48:34 AM
Really digging the new look of the site, I know an upgrade like this can be a pain in the @$$.  Thanks for the work.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 07, 2014, 08:14:33 AM
Nice job Admin & company.... pretty smooth transition!

When can I expect my best SUP ever? :D

I did receive your Best SUP Ever order.  I need to Bondo it once more before shipping. It is draining nicely and the finboxes went back in without a hitch.  I hope you love it as much as I did.

Excellent.... love bondo ;D
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 07, 2014, 08:57:19 AM
Kudos on the Tapatalk interface. Works really well from my tablet ( Nokia Windows based - surprise ) and from phone. I would not know how to clear a cache except with my monster snow blower!
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 07, 2014, 03:05:18 PM
Is there a secret code I need to list a classified?
I see kaya is smarter than me and got a classified posted, but I have been rejected 4 times.

Rejection makes me feel bad.... and when you feel bad, you buy too many SUP's.
And when you buy too many SUP's, you need to sell them cheap so you can buy another SUP
And when you buy another SUP, you feel good.
So please help me sell my 9'4 RAW so I can pay for my next SUP, and feel good.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: southwesterly on March 07, 2014, 04:49:40 PM
Am I going to sound really stupid if I ask what a blog roll is?
Sounds like bad sushi to me.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Dwight (DW) on March 07, 2014, 05:04:16 PM
Am I going to sound really stupid if I ask what a blog roll is?
Sounds like bad sushi to me.

Not a stupid question. You wouldn't know its called that unless you design a blog site.

http://danewsblog.blogspot.com/   go here. It's the list of blogs down the right side. It automatically pulls the RSS feeds and moves the newest blog post to the top of the page.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 07, 2014, 05:09:30 PM
Is there a secret code I need to list a classified?
I see kaya is smarter than me and got a classified posted, but I have been rejected 4 times.

Oooh, sounds like a bug.  Please let me know the details of your listing.  Any pictures?  How many, how large?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 07, 2014, 08:32:27 PM
314 words
1,514 characters
18 lines

A veritable literary masterpiece

1 pic 315K

1 really GREAT deal
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 07, 2014, 08:34:34 PM
ps.... the clock is wrong as well

I posted the above at 11:32 pm :(
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 08, 2014, 04:44:19 AM
314 words
1,514 characters
18 lines

A veritable literary masterpiece

1 pic 315K

1 really GREAT deal

Please email the text and photo to admin@standupzone.com

I would like to see if I can duplicate and correct the error.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 08, 2014, 04:49:42 AM
ps.... the clock is wrong as well

I posted the above at 11:32 pm :(

Please try again.  The Forum Clock has been reset to PST.  If that does not match your timezone you can sett an offset in hours in your profile so it will match exactly.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 08, 2014, 06:07:39 AM
Some classified changes have been made.  Should be less restrictive now.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: TallDude on March 08, 2014, 09:20:16 AM
Sometimes when I try to upload certain .jpg's then try to post, I get a server error. It's not the file size because I keep them in the 200k range. I'm wondering if it's the file name? Windows doesn't have a problem with a file like:  Talldude's waste'n time.jpg , but your server OS might? 
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 08, 2014, 09:23:50 AM
Hi Talldude.  What is the pixel dimension of the largest side?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: TallDude on March 08, 2014, 09:28:36 AM
1743 x 956   .jpg  202 kb
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 08, 2014, 09:35:41 AM
The limit is 1500.  It should forward you to a oversize notice page but this is a bit erratic.  There is also a resize function that is even more fickle and browser picky.  I would suggest resizing the image and trying again.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: TallDude on March 08, 2014, 10:04:49 AM
I'll pay attention to the 1500 pixel width limit from now on. I was focusing more on the file size. The problem seemed to happen more with my screen capture. The windowing on the capture was probably pushing the landscape limits. Thx. 
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 09, 2014, 03:40:57 PM
Admin
I have tried every way I know how.... no luck listing in "Classifieds"
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 10, 2014, 06:56:57 AM
Admin
I have tried every way I know how.... no luck listing in "Classifieds"

OK,  I have found the (2) errors.  We had also updated PHP, MySQL and Apache to their newest versions in preparation for the new forum software.  That is awesome but a few lines of older code in this Classified mod have become deprecated.  The developer is getting us some new code that will fix that.  I will get this done quickly. 
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 10, 2014, 07:20:46 AM
OK Creek, that code has been modified.  Please try again (and thanks for the assistance).
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: TallDude on March 10, 2014, 01:34:23 PM
TapTalk is working great.  Love the quick reply!

Talldude

Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 10, 2014, 08:01:32 PM
Hey Admin

here is the screen shot.

I tried to send it in a PM, but I don't know how to do pictures in PM's
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 11, 2014, 07:34:54 AM
Hi Creek,

Thank you!

The URL on the error message looks like the mod had a problem with the post to forum portion of the function.  I will hunt down a solution.  In the meantime your post did work.  When exactly in the process did you get this error message?  Are you able to add a photo now?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 11, 2014, 08:25:28 AM
Hi Creek,

I think we found what this is.  Kindly do a test post to classifieds for a fake product.  Please do not use wording or images from your earlier entry.  It should work fine.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: JimK on March 11, 2014, 09:52:52 AM
Hey this may already be out there but how come we don't get our post numbers any more. I found that info useful as in how committed this person was in getting info (Pointed out "Lurkers")

JimK
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 11, 2014, 10:05:10 AM
Hi Jim,

Please let me know what post #'s you are referring to.  Where were you used to seeing this info that it does not currently show?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 12, 2014, 10:48:20 AM
Hi Admin   -  weirdness with tapatalk. Sometimes a little pin appears with a post and you cannot do anything. Invalid action response. For example in the classifieds there are mow duplicate entries - the ones with the pin are locked, and the ones without the hated pin I can read. Possible tapatalk newbie user error. This is all from my tablet which has a much nicer look and feel than my phone. Que pasta compadre?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 12, 2014, 10:57:22 AM
At the bottom of your tapatalk app there will be a settings tab.  Please select it and select clear cache.  Lemmeno.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 12, 2014, 12:22:59 PM
Cleared cache. The clearest example is classifieds. I get three listings creek kayadog and ichabod which I cannot open. Then there are three duplicate entries without the pin icon that work fine. Does this help?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 12, 2014, 12:32:17 PM
And there is more. From my phone classifieds shop up as an option - you tap (hahaha) and
NOTHING is this related to creek issue. am not worked up bout this just trying to help find bugs was the BIOS marketing manager at Phoenix a million years ago that's not a bug that is a feature
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 12, 2014, 02:06:33 PM
AHA. THERE IS A LIST THAT IS LOCKED FOLLOWED BY DUPLICATE LIST THAT BEHAVES LIKE IT SHOULD! Everywhere...sigh
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 13, 2014, 07:32:59 AM
AHA. THERE IS A LIST THAT IS LOCKED FOLLOWED BY DUPLICATE LIST THAT BEHAVES LIKE IT SHOULD! Everywhere...sigh

I am unsure what the locked list would be.  That does not appear on Android or iDevices.  You are able to use the app now though, correct?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 13, 2014, 07:46:54 AM
Hi... sorry to report that my many, many attempts to load a picture to my classified all receive the same "error" notice
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 13, 2014, 07:50:17 AM
Hi,

Is this the same ad text from earlier or did you try a new test with sample text such as  "test post"?

Please post the photo here.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 13, 2014, 10:07:37 AM
I have tried within the framework of the ad post itself... always denied with included picture. Got the copy alone listed and just left it there.
Today I tried to add a picture under reply and under the more information button. No matter which way I go at it.... an attachment (Pic) kiils the deal.
I have no issues in other forum areas, adding pics or vids. I even changed my profile picture to test. All ok... except classifieds.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 13, 2014, 10:14:09 AM
I have tried within the framework of the ad post itself... always denied with included picture. Got the copy alone listed and just left it there.
Today I tried to add a picture under reply and under the more information button. No matter which way I go at it.... an attachment (Pic) kiils the deal.
I have no issues in other forum areas, adding pics or vids. I even changed my profile picture to test. All ok... except classifieds.

Please upload the photo to this thread.

Did you try "Edit Files and Pictures" at this link:  http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?action=classifieds;sa=view;id=18
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 13, 2014, 11:01:48 AM
Hi Admin - The locked list displays an x icon and a pin icon. The unlocked list only displays the x icon. Any attempts to do anything with a post displaying the pin icon generates invalid action white bar going across entire screen on tablet. Classified section now has 4 listings sperman, supthecreek, kayadogg, and ichabod spoonbill. I have a list of 8 listings - the first four have the pin icon (locked) while the second four do not display the dreaded pin icon - only the x and work normally. This same pattern of a group of listings with the pin that are locked followed by duplicate set of listings minus the pin icon that work normally is everywhere. I original thought it was only on  classifieds. Hope this helps. Nothing like a good science fair project. And classifieds do not appear at all on phone flavor no no Nokia windows..
cleve
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 13, 2014, 11:08:51 AM
Sounds like the developers spent a bit less time with the non Apple and Android apps :)

Unfortunately, I do not think I will be able to troubleshoot those issues.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 13, 2014, 11:47:53 AM
Admin - Thanks for all of your help. Didn't think it was a trivial thing! Might look on tapatalk help, but it has been spotty in the past.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 13, 2014, 07:25:49 PM
test
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 13, 2014, 07:26:58 PM
test w/ 129k pic was a no go
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 13, 2014, 07:28:23 PM
129  k - pic test = no go
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 13, 2014, 07:31:37 PM
I have tried within the framework of the ad post itself... always denied with included picture. Got the copy alone listed and just left it there.
Today I tried to add a picture under reply and under the more information button. No matter which way I go at it.... an attachment (Pic) kiils the deal.
I have no issues in other forum areas, adding pics or vids. I even changed my profile picture to test. All ok... except classifieds.

Please upload the photo to this thread.

Did you try "Edit Files and Pictures" at this link:  http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?action=classifieds;sa=view;id=18

Tried them all many times.... so far, no problems adding vids. I'm going to go add a picture to "Bail" thread as a test of my system
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 13, 2014, 07:34:22 PM
no problem uploading pictures to the "Bail" thread
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 13, 2014, 07:35:59 PM
Test # 3 failed to this thread again... so it's just this thread and classified
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: PonoBill on March 13, 2014, 11:31:55 PM
(http://www.ridingsophia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/adathumb-225x225.jpg) hmmm
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 14, 2014, 03:44:07 AM
well Bill, its good to know that yours works
Mine doesn't :(
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 14, 2014, 05:01:02 AM
Hi Creek,

Thanks for your help.  Please rename the file and try again.  Please also try another image with another name (both to this thread).  I am guessing modsec at this point.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 14, 2014, 05:08:33 AM
Sorry about running you ragged Admin....

I posted some picts that failed here in "Gear" as a review, and most loaded... some did not.

Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 14, 2014, 05:09:36 AM
that was a JPEg 225KB
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 14, 2014, 05:11:12 AM
This is a renamed pic that failed everytime

JPEG 82 KB
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 14, 2014, 05:12:55 AM
interesting.... same picture I have renamed, moved and resized several times , but could never upload
I'm gonna run over to classified and see if it will upload there.... back in a minute ;D
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 14, 2014, 05:21:48 AM
I got pics on classified ;D ;D ;D ;D

Wow... I am confused. Did you tweek something?

I have tried these same shots many times at many sizes and names and all failed

The same pics I just uploaded in my classified had failed 5 min ago with different names... all JPEGs under 300KB

whatever you did... it works and I thank you!
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 14, 2014, 05:31:55 AM
Hi Creek,

No change on my end.  We use hardening on this server called modsec.  It is primarily designed to keep malicious behaviors down.  It looks for patterns of user behavior that it matches to known methods of gaining illegitimate site access and blocks those.  It works really well but also generates some very funny false positives.  I think and hope that is what was occurring here.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 14, 2014, 06:53:11 AM
I got pics on classified ;D ;D ;D ;D

Actually, you will want to post pics here http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?action=classifieds;sa=view;id=18 so that they show up on the classified page (there is an edit files and pictures link at the bottom of the page).  Direct forum posting of pics for classifieds will go away shortly.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Supmmm on March 15, 2014, 06:22:53 AM
What happened to the classifieds this am.....did I miss something? There's only about 10 adds in there today?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 15, 2014, 06:30:19 AM
What happened to the classifieds this am.....did I miss something? There's only about 10 adds in there today?

We have new software in place for that now.  The base location is here:  http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?action=classifieds .

Listings will now auto delete after 7 days.  This will also remove the associated forum post.  This will help reduce clutter and confusion in that area.

Here are the new guidelines:

http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,23452.0.html
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: mrbig on March 15, 2014, 05:31:00 PM
And of course they no longer exist on tapatalk! Can I post my windows no no Nokia tablet as a web surfer stand on? I want to crush it! LOL!
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: supthecreek on March 18, 2014, 02:31:51 PM
could that be true?

A week long classified to sell a board costs $9.95 ?????????????

Did I miss something?

Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: lucabrasi on March 18, 2014, 02:53:29 PM
could that be true?
A week long classified to sell a board costs $9.95 ?????????????
Did I miss something?
Really should run for 2-4 weeks if that the case. I couldn't imagine it being overcrowded if listings were removed after 4 weeks even if free listings. I would think having to sort through a little bit would be better than just a few. Not a crowded beach but not a barren desert either.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on March 19, 2014, 04:41:08 AM
Sure, lets revamp that and go a bit further.  $3.95 for 14 days.  Brands, shapers, shops, team riders, ambassadors and such will need to email prior to posting classifieds.  We will have a separate rate for those users but this will give them an opportunity to post.  This will not include existing site sponsors (the service will remain free to them).
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: PDLSFR on May 21, 2014, 05:29:19 AM
Hello Zoners, so I used the New Classified section yesterday to sell a couple QB Paddles. I wanted to share my experience and provide a couple tips and offer my suggestion to improve this Zone option. My add was for 2 different QB Paddles priced different and I offered to toss in a Dakine Paddle Bag if the buyer bought both paddles. Creating the classified ad was mostly a simple process, the fee was minimal, and I was surprised at how easy it was to upload the photos. Here is where things went a little south in the experience, the ad provides a “Buy It Now” button and you need to enter in a price while creating your ad, so I entered a price for one of the paddles, when I reviewed the ad, it appeared that this price was for both paddles and the bag, I quickly went into the ad to make the edit, but by the time I got into the ad, a guest on the site clicked the “Buy It Now” button and made a payment to me for the price I listed (which was for the one paddle). Now the buyer being a guest could not PM me so we had to communicate via email, which luckily we did rather quickly so I could inform him he paid for only 1 paddle and if he wanted both I needed more money. The other issue at this time was providing a shipping cost as I had not gotten a quote to ship these paddles to the buyer. So after several emails I managed to send him the cost of shipping plus the additional paddle. Now I was amazed at how quickly these paddles sold (trust me it was a fantastic deal so I knew they wouldn’t last but wow they sold within minutes) so the classified section is still a no-brainer to sell your SUP goods, but I wish the ad provided either an option to use or not use the “Buy It Now” button, or to provide multiple buy it now buttons so you could factor in multiple cost options (such as shipping, add on items, etc). I also think there needs to be some sort of filter or security option to allow only the registered Zoners to use the “Buy It Now” button option and/or some sort of better communication for Guests looking to make purchases (not that my sale had an issue with a guest, but I would have felt more confident in the process had it been a registered Zoner).
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on May 21, 2014, 06:12:21 AM
Hi,

I apologize for issue with guests being able to bid or use buy it now.  That was not our intention and it is now corrected.  Guests can now view items but will need to register/log in to bid or use buy it now. 

The quick sale seems to be the norm for well priced items.  Many items are not making it a full hour :)

The buy it now button is optional.  If that option is left at the default of $0.00 no buy it now is available to buyers.

We do ask that each listing include all items that are being offered at the set price.  For instance if the listing shows a bag and board then the price should be for both items.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: baddog on May 21, 2014, 09:49:56 PM
Sure, lets revamp that and go a bit further.  $3.95 for 14 days.  Brands, shapers, shops, team riders, ambassadors and such will need to email prior to posting classifieds.  We will have a separate rate for those users but this will give them an opportunity to post.  This will not include existing site sponsors (the service will remain free to them).

Has the pricing changed for listing a board? When I 'select now' for listing a board, the price comes up at 9.95?
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: Admin on May 22, 2014, 05:30:13 AM
Yes, it is currently $9.95.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: ninja tuna on May 22, 2014, 06:12:41 AM
Hello Zoners, so I used the New Classified section yesterday to sell a couple QB Paddles. I wanted to share my experience and provide a couple tips and offer my suggestion to improve this Zone option. My add was for 2 different QB Paddles priced different and I offered to toss in a Dakine Paddle Bag if the buyer bought both paddles. Creating the classified ad was mostly a simple process, the fee was minimal, and I was surprised at how easy it was to upload the photos. Here is where things went a little south in the experience, the ad provides a “Buy It Now” button and you need to enter in a price while creating your ad, so I entered a price for one of the paddles, when I reviewed the ad, it appeared that this price was for both paddles and the bag, I quickly went into the ad to make the edit, but by the time I got into the ad, a guest on the site clicked the “Buy It Now” button and made a payment to me for the price I listed (which was for the one paddle). Now the buyer being a guest could not PM me so we had to communicate via email, which luckily we did rather quickly so I could inform him he paid for only 1 paddle and if he wanted both I needed more money. The other issue at this time was providing a shipping cost as I had not gotten a quote to ship these paddles to the buyer. So after several emails I managed to send him the cost of shipping plus the additional paddle. Now I was amazed at how quickly these paddles sold (trust me it was a fantastic deal so I knew they wouldn’t last but wow they sold within minutes) so the classified section is still a no-brainer to sell your SUP goods, but I wish the ad provided either an option to use or not use the “Buy It Now” button, or to provide multiple buy it now buttons so you could factor in multiple cost options (such as shipping, add on items, etc). I also think there needs to be some sort of filter or security option to allow only the registered Zoners to use the “Buy It Now” button option and/or some sort of better communication for Guests looking to make purchases (not that my sale had an issue with a guest, but I would have felt more confident in the process had it been a registered Zoner).

I was the buyer.  I was logged in when I hit the buy it now button at least I am pretty sure I was.  Sorry I do not remember the exact details.  I wanted to buy both the paddles and went into "fix it" mode about contacting you when it only showed only the one price.  It was a very good deal that I wanted to make happen.  Everything went very smooth though and thank you.
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: PDLSFR on May 22, 2014, 06:40:12 AM
No Worries Ninja Tuna...all went very well....I think it came thru as a Zoner Guest rather than your Zoner name or I wouldn't have second guessed the transaction. I'm chalking it up to Classified 101 training for me since it was my first time using the new classified section (used the older version several times as it wasn't as complicated), plus I should have listed them separately in case someone wanted to buy one and not the other.

I also got burned once using Distressed Mullet's classified so everyone be wary selling anything on that site (lots of scammers on that site)...always deal w paypal or cash.

Ninja T..I'm sure you and your son will be stoked !!

Enjoy !!
Title: Re: Zone Upgrade
Post by: PDLSFR on May 22, 2014, 06:44:27 AM
Baddog..it was cheaper for the classified ad for the paddle section.
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