Hey folks… long time no see.
I’ve been doing a little renovating on the site. Nothing major but maybe interesting enough to share with you so you can regularly visit the newly exposed features. You’ll notice on the right sidebar, under the “Pages” section, that there are a couple of new links. They are Special Dates and Visitor Maps.
Special Dates replaces a monthly feature I used to have on this site. I used to list special dates (Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays etc) in a special monthly post. I’ve neglected to do so the last couple of months, and nobody complained, but I figured I’d add this feature anyway. The Special Dates page will automatically show the up-and-coming special events that I know about… check it out, and let me know if I’ve missed anyone.
Visitor Maps shows a map of the world with graphic pointers to the places from which folks have browsed on my site. One map shows a pulsing pointer for every location with someone currently browsing the site. (Usually, there is only one… yourself! But if you’re lucky, you’ll be on here coincidentally with my other reader… me!)
Also, recently I’ve added other links under the “Photo Stuff” section. The links are self-explanatory. Check them out too!
I hope y’all enjoy these new features… trying to mix things up a little with my limited programming expertise is a challenge. Let me know if it’s been worth the effort…
Jody
November 26, 2007 at 8:49 am
As I write this, Visitor Maps is broke: “Oh Me Nerves! You got an error 404 – URL Not Found”
Steve
November 26, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Oooopps…. I was working from “preview” mode and forgot to publish. It’s there now.
Thanks Jody. :`
Nadine
November 27, 2007 at 10:46 am
Liked the special dates feature. Can’t seem to get the map one working from work, will try at home later.
Side note: are you having any trouble pinging to the NL blog roll, mine is never showing up now? Have written them to ask about it three times now, no response.
Steve
November 27, 2007 at 11:29 am
The maps thing requires a flash viewer and some java stuff to be installed….
I didn’t notice the ping thing, but now that I’ve checked it appears not to be working! I’ll email them too.
Paul
November 27, 2007 at 11:41 am
Renovations?…….lol, I thought Donna was putting you back to work again on the house!
Craig
November 27, 2007 at 1:28 pm
From what I can gather it’s not only programing expertise thats a challenge for you!!! One of these days Donna’s going to stop tying your shoes for you…… maybe you’ll get some velcro ones for Christmas!
Nadine
November 27, 2007 at 1:40 pm
If you hear back let me know. I haven’t heard back from them.
Funny thing is it does update for some sites… now that is odd.
Steve
November 27, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Gee Craig… you’d better start being nice instead of naughty. Christmas is coming up.
Craig
November 27, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Too late for that …. just remember to bring that bottle of wine when you come to visit!! I think Shelly is looking for something special…. like me!!!!!
Dan
December 1, 2007 at 2:37 am
currently visitors currently
but other than that i like the idea
Happy Friday!
Steve
December 1, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Dan da man! I’m gonna have to fire my editor!
Ian
December 2, 2007 at 10:12 pm
The map (sorta) works for me. Someone is browsing from London, Ontario… but no one appears to be browsing from Halifax. I’ve become invisible! I no longer exist! Neat.
I don’t think I have a firewall setup, but maybe the Aliant modem does that for me automatically.