NCT needs a little assistance

Jim_S · Feb 8, 2009

One of the things that draws traffic to a site is having related links.

We have a link page both to serve our members and to help us in the rankings.

Would you guys take a look at the page and help us out?

First, does anyone have any suggestions on organization, any categories we don't have, etc . . .

Second are there any other links we should add? I've tried keeping up withg the ones mentioned in posts but they are coming a little too fast. Would you repost them in this thread?

The link page is accessed from the main NCT page.

Thanks for your help,

Jim

Jim_S · Feb 8, 2009

it may be tomorrow before I can start making changes/additions. I'm having a little ftp trouble :bonk:

PieSusan · Feb 8, 2009

I already sent Doc the following:
Baking and Pastry Arts (main forum name)
Subforum names:

Bar Cookies and Brownies

Bread

Buckles, Cobblers, Crisps, Dumplings, Grunts, Pandowdy and Slumps

Cakes, Cupcakes, Roulades, and Tortes

Candy

Cheesecakes

Cookies

Custards, Mousses and Puddings

Dacquoise and Meringue

Ice Cream

Pastries

Pies and Tarts

Quick Breads and Muffins

(He said that it would take a little time. It is why I am only posting a few recipes now. I don't want him to have to figure out what to move to where--I don't know if he is a baker or who amongst the mods is one, either)

QSis · Feb 8, 2009

All I see on the link page at the moment is a photo of Paul Prudhomme, Jim.

Lee

Jim_S · Feb 8, 2009

Thanks, those are for Doc since they are internal to the Forum.

I'm working on a web page with links to external sites. Click here to take a look.

Jim

Jim_S · Feb 8, 2009

QSis said:
All I see on the link page at the moment is a photo of Paul Prudhomme, Jim.

Lee

yep, ol Paul is on there. do a refresh and see if that helps. Theres a page or so of links.

Jim

Jim_S · Feb 8, 2009

broken link

forgot, the link to Emeril's Recipe Database is broken.

lilylove · Feb 8, 2009

I'm still just getting Paul after the refresh... I'll try again in the morning Jim.

Jim_S · Feb 8, 2009

lilylove said:
I'm still just getting Paul after the refresh... I'll try again in the morning Jim.

well, just paul isn't bad. He's good!

What browser are you using? I can see it in Internet exploder and Firefox.

Jim

lilylove · Feb 8, 2009

Internet explorer with vista

Maverick2272 · Feb 8, 2009

So basically you are looking to put links on that page that lead back here? If so, I would add a fun page there as well so they can see not only that we have recipes and resources but also fun.
And I would concentrate the links on the forums not any subforums. Like links to a BBQ forum, Baking forum, gardening forum, etc etc. so they can see up front the main stuff we have to offer.

PanchoHambre · Feb 9, 2009

Hey Doc. I was thinking that there are some of people who post here with some great knowledge /skills and abilities as well as humor would there be a way to add some content to the front end of the site based on that. I don't know if there is an easy way to do this because I don't know much about web stuff. back in the day I posed on a music forum and started writing live reviews for them. It was fun to contribute to the site and I was going to the shows anyway. I don't know if there is a way to sort of hook up some of the talented posters with a venue to create content that would be cost effective and simple to manage on your end. Or a way to link up blogs or something that are hosted elsewhere. Some sites (won't mention names) are really against anyone being promotional of their blog/business but I think it could be cool and and interest. I don't have an agenda here because I don't have my own to offer but it is just a thought.

On links... what about some of the specialty cookware shops like Broadway Panhandler and Fante's (I am sure most cities have them those are the two I know) that may not get as much web action as big retailers but have web business and loyal customers.

For food sites two that come to mind are worlds healthiest foods and menupages (maybe that's jut NY don't know if they are expanding) those are two I find myself at alot.

another place to find foodies is say the web pages of food related shopping districts and markets again I can only go regional for myself but Arthur Ave in the BX or Philly's Italian Market but again they are everywhere.

Dont know if this helps or addresses your questions but keep throwing things out there and we'll keep brainstorming for you

Keltin · Feb 9, 2009

I can't see the links either. Just a big white page and a small pic on the right. I'm using IE7.

But....it works in Google Chrome and FireFox. Odd......

Jim_S · Feb 9, 2009

Keltin said:
I can't see the links either. Just a big white page and a small pic on the right. I'm using IE7.

But....it works in Google Chrome and FireFox. Odd......

That is odd. Usually things work (at least after a fashion) in ie and Firefox and don't work in Google Chrome.

There's nothing odd about the page, it''s straight html with a table to hold the positions of the labels and links.

Jim

High Cheese · Feb 9, 2009

No links here either. Did you upload it?

:hide:

Jim_S · Feb 9, 2009

Jeekinz said:
No links here either. Did you upload it?

yep, it's been there since March. I haven't updated it in a couple of months.

Here's a screen capture (snagit with Firefox)

Keltin · Feb 9, 2009

Here's a screenshot from IE7. Is some plugin or alt application required in IE7? I know I've disabled a few.

Miniman · Feb 9, 2009

I just get the picture as well IE7 with XP

Calicolady · Feb 9, 2009

I get the photo in the top right corner. No writing.

Maverick2272 · Feb 9, 2009

I see it exactly as the screen shot....? No problems here.

Keltin · Feb 9, 2009

Windows XP here as well, and no links in IE7.

chowhound · Feb 9, 2009

Keltin said:
Windows XP here as well, and no links in IE7.

Add me to that list as well.

FryBoy · Feb 9, 2009

Running FF3 under Vista Home Premium 64-Bit, and I can see all the links.

You need to add a section for knife dealers and information.

PanchoHambre · Feb 9, 2009

I can see them from work... mac firefox and home pc firefox

Maverick2272 · Feb 9, 2009

Same as FryBoy here. FF3 under Vista Home Premium 64-bit.
Good idea Fryboy, that would be a good addition to the links.

Jim_S · Feb 9, 2009

attn ie7 users

try this page, written exactly the same way using a table, just doesn't have Paul Prodhomes picture. You don''t think he has anything to to with it do you? :dizzy:

http://www.capitalcitycockers.org/mbrlnks.htm

Adillo303 · Feb 9, 2009

Mum could it be the text color? Maybe try good ple black for a test.

Jim_S · Feb 9, 2009

Adillo303 said:
Mum could it be the text color? Maybe try good ple black for a test.

anythings possible, the colours are picked to match the forum. I can't access via ftp right now, should be fixed soon.

Jim

PieSusan · Feb 9, 2009

I cleared my cookies and cache and still can only see the picture of Chef Pru at the far right side of my screen.
Sorry/Pie Susan

Adillo303 · Feb 9, 2009

Jim
It works ok from my blacksberry

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