Updates

Here they come!!!

We wanted to start the New Year off right so we have been working hard on some new features for everyone. This update will arm your admin areas with two brand new links.

One link that will be added to your admin area is the client resource link. This link will take you to our NEW client resource area. The client resource area contains links to important information, a few reminders, information on our NEW video areas, and a link to the NEW GracefulHosting Forum.

The other link that is being added to your admin area should really help you guys out. How often do you go to your admin area to actually add products or make some changes to your settings? Most would say not that often. You're going to check on that mooola! You know, those orders that are pouring in. Instead of having to click through the menus to get to the orders area, you now have a link right in the header that takes you directly to the orders area.

Apart from these two links in your update, all of the links in the header of your admin area are getting a facelift (about time, huh!.) We are aslo updating the manual order area to fix the foreign language text that was appearing in the discounts and shipping boxes. You can also feel a little more secure because we are beefing up the security of your system with a few minor changes (you'll never even know we made them...we promise.) One more new feature that will be very helpful to those who are just starting to build their store or those who like to close their store for updates, the view your store button will no longer reflect your open/closed status. This means even if your store is closed to the public, you will be able to see your store by clicking the link in your admin area.

Just email me if you have any questions (or issues {we hope you don't have to email us about this}) . If you don't know how to update your system visit this link .: http://gracefulhosting.com/video1/video2/video2.html :. to watch a video showing how to operate the update manager.

Thanks and I wish you all a great year!
Adam

Graphics Area NOW OPEN!!!!

Are graphics area is now open. It currently includes a few templates but over the next few months we hope it will grow rapidly. All graphics in the Graphics Area will be absolutely free to current clients.

Check it out
http://gracefulhosting.com/cart/index.php?cPath=40

Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Adam

Overview of the Last Few Weeks

The last few weeks have been full of events. Below is a quick overview.

*Post your link on MarketPlaceforCrafters.com for free! When you get to the PayPal page just click the home button and you are done!
*Send me your 468X60 banner that will be displayed on the blog, the GracefulHosting homepage and in the client directory.
*Send me a write up about your business and a few pictures for the NEW and improved client directory!
*Take the time to write a review by visiting gracefulhosting.com/cart/reviews.php
*Keep your eye out for the GracefulHosting Giveaway that will happen once per month right here on the blog.
*Write a small business tutorial for one month of free hosting. The article simply needs to relate to small business. You will receive full credit.
*Get those Secret Santa Gifts OUT SOON!

If you have any questions please contact me. If you have suggestions for features you would like to see, let me know. I will work my hardest to make it happen.
Thanks
Adam

New Client Directory

Hi Everyone,
Checkout the new client directory. You now have spage to list information and pictures relevant to your business. To have your items added simply email them to me and I will add them. If you have any questions just let me know.
Thanks
Adam Grace

Secret Santa

Hi Secret Santas!
We are slowly approaching the December 15, 2008 shipping date. Remember the budget of atleast $20.00 not including shipping. If you don't remember who you are supposed to be purchasing for please let me know and I will send you an email containing the details. When you have shipped your items please email me. I will list updates here. Thanks
Adam

Here are updates:
Secret Santa1 -> Secret Santa 2 (Shipped and Received)
Secret Santa2 -> Secret Santa 3 (Shipped and Received)
Secret Santa3 -> Secret Santa 4 (Shipped and Received)
Secret Santa4 -> Sceret Santa5 (Shipped)
Secret Santa5 -> Secre Santa 1 (Shipped and Received)

I will post on Saturday morning , December 20, with Secret Santa pairings. I will also provide websites and email address so you guys can contact each other with thank yous.

Tech Support

So, I just invested in this really cool device called a Peek (getpeek.com.) This device is going to give me access to my email everywhere that I have cellular service so that means quicker response times to all emails. Great, huh? Just email me as normal and I will reply it will just come from a different address. If you have any questions just let me know.
Thanks
Adam

More Free Advertisement!!!

In conjunction with a new link exchange site I am offer you guys free link placement on www.marketplaceforcrafters.com. The normal lifetime listing fee of $1 will be waved. To take advanted of this offer please visit www.marketplaceforcrafters.com and click on submit link. It will take your to a page where you should enter details about your site....fill them in completely. Take up every bit of space you can. I will tell you why in a moment. Now, when you get to contribution, leave it at $1 (you won't have to pay it.) Now just click next step. It will bring you to a terms screen. Click agree. You are now done. Do not click the paypal button. I have provided a list of my current client's domain names so you will be approved without payment.

Now as to why you should use this service and fill in all the details.... This service banks on listing your site to search engines for you therefor filling in as many search terms as possible is very important. The more people that use the service the higher your rankings will move up in major search engines so tell your friends about it. Even further, it can't do your rankings any harm and its isn't costing you anything. If you have any questions just email me.

Thanks and I hope this does you guys some good.
Adam

THE FREE LISTING OFFER IS FOR GRACEFULHOSTING CLIENTS ONLY IN CONJUCTION WITH MARKETPLACEFORCRAFTERS.COM.

Banner Advertisement~Free for Clients!

Hi Everyone,
I've just launched my banner system and I am now accepting banners from CURRENT CLIENTS to display on my blog as well as other places AT NO CHARGE. Just send me your banner to agrace@gracefulhosting.com along with the link you wish for it to direct to.

You can see the banner display area below. I will also be posting your banner in several other places.

Email me at agrace@gracefulhosting.com with any questions.

Thanks
Adam

Updates Released

Everyone's update manager has been installed and the first set of updates has been released. Let me know if you need help with anything or if there is something you don't understand.

To Install Updates
Visit Admin Panel
Login
Click on the "click here to update your system"
Now Click Check for Updates. Your System Will Automatically Install Updates

This Updated in this realease:
~Sending Emails
~Seach Function-We have been rewriting the search function and finally have it running just the way we would like. If you would like a search box added to your site please update your system and then email us stating you would like on.
~Page Header-This is something that you will never even notice unless you view your website source code.

Thanks
Adam

A Lot Has Been Going On

So, this is my third post today. Whew! Anyhow, this is the most important of the three.

I have been working on a few updates. These are not security related. They are simply cosmetic and help simplify a few things when using the page manager, newsletter manager, and send email option. None of your current settings will be changed.

This update is not advised for Dial Up users. While it will work with dialup it will just be slower.

Just let me know if you would like the update made to your software. I will begin making the updates this Saturday.

Thanks
Adam

PS. An update manager will be installed on Saturday, November 8, 2008 for ALL current customers. This will allow our customers to make the updates to their own system. Please email us with any questions.

Up for a Holiday Swap?

So, we have decided that playing Secret Santa would be the more fun thing to do. Below are the details.

SignUp Deadline~ November 5, 2008
Spending Minimum~ $20.00 not including shipping
Must Be Shipped by December 15, 2008

Email me your name, shipping address, and a list of things you might be interested in. I will place the name in a hat and will draw on November 6, 2008. You will receive the name I drew for you by November 7, 2008.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Adam

UPDATE!!!
The Secret Santa SignUp is closed and all people have received names and addresses. Check back here on December 20, 2008 to find out who your Santa was!!!

Write an Article for Us

Hi Everyone,
Its official. We have run out of ideas for what to write so we came up with this.

If you write an article for the GracefulHosting blog and we decide to use it, you get a free months worth of hosting. Now, we know thats not much but we are not asking for an encyclopedia style article. Just hints, tips, ideas, etc for running a small business.

If you are interested you may contact us at agrace@gracefulhosting.com

Thanks
Adam

Re-Open to New Customers

We recently closed our store, GracefulHosting.com, due to a huge spike in signups. We expected to have the new signups completed Monday afternoon but managed to work throught them today. Therefore, we are now accepting new signups once again. All new hosting orders will be processed in 24-48 hours. Thanks for your cooperation.
GracefulHosting Support

No New Customers Notice

We are currently not accepting customers due to an increase in new clients. We aquired 5 new customers in one day last week and we wanted to focus on those 5 new customers and our current customers without anything else to hinder our customer service. We plan to begin accepting new customers again on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, if not sooner. Our cart will still function and you may still purchase and pay for hosting and our Ready to Go Websites but orders may not be processed until September 30, 2008. We hope that everyone understands.
Thanks
GracefulHosting Support