You can finally enjoy the result of my latest work. We got MUCH IMPROVED personal home pages here on the LumberJocks as well as better organization of the profile and account editing.
The former personal homes were not visually appealing and displayed only minimal amount of content. On the other hand, new ones have rich 3-column layout with lots of info about you and your activity on LumberJocks. I believe they represent something you can be proud of and are worth sharing with your friends and even with the customers.
Following items are included on new homes:
- larger buddy icon
- latest buddies
- number of posts, location, website and about text
- latest blog entries
- latest projects
- workshop
With lots of activity on the LumberJocks your home page may even look like Mark's one – take a look to get some inspiration ;)
When you visit your own home page you will be also presented with brown “Welcome toolbar” containing shortcuts to most common actions. It should come in handy quite often. You can go instantly to your own LJ home page by clicking on “My Home” link in the header.
Midnight is coming here and I’m quite exhausted so I’m going to end this announcement now.. go ahead and browse some of the home pages yourself. Any feedback is appreciated as always ;)
-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://profile.to/msojka






















28 comments so far
john
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posted 853 days ago
I just noticed the great changes and it amazes me how much time you take to make this such a great site for everyone .
Thanks Martin.
-- John in Belgrave ,(Slideshow http://cid-69bce320c6d8b119.spaces.live.com/ (Website) http://www.extremebirdhouse.com
WayneC
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posted 853 days ago
Looks great. I really like it. You may want to consider putting a workshop photo rather than a map 0n the page. Also, I was wondering if you could add a workshop photo if available on the home page along with a persons projects.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
MsDebbieP
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posted 853 days ago
SWEET !!
Always full of surprises.
I love how the eye wanders around the page, being drawn by the colours and the pictures.
Now I want to re-write my bio and add a blog every day so my family and friends can keep up to date!
My own personal webpage. Bravo Martin; Bravo!!!
Thank you!
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
TonyWard
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posted 853 days ago
LJ’s just keeps on getting better, is it possible for LUMBERjocks to become the Alpha and Omega of woodworking web sites?
-- Bandsaw Box Plans
frank
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posted 853 days ago
Hello Martin;
—-I am amazed at the constant updating and upgrading going on here….
Ha!....so what can we do to get personalized photo headers on our home-pages….?
Now in truth, I am most happy to be a part of the members that so surround us here at LumberJocks. Worker’s of wood we are with many avenues to express ourselves. Lately I’ve been spending more time here and neglecting my other weblogs and sites, hmmm….what is this telling me.
....well back to work while there’s still some sun up….
Thank you.
GODSPEED,
Frank
-- --frank, NH, http://frank.wordpress.com/
Don
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posted 853 days ago
Martin, these changes are terrific!
Thanks again for your marvelous work here.
-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/
Obi
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posted 853 days ago
Fantastic job, Martin
-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/
scottb
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posted 853 days ago
Well said Deb, SWEET
really looking good there Martin!
-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/
Jeff
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posted 853 days ago
Very nice layout of information, Martin. Thanks for the upgrades. I kinda like Wanye’s idea of a shop photo too.
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
woodspar
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posted 853 days ago
Wow, was I ever surprised with this roll out. I had been on line this morning, and then this evening I didn’t even recognize the place. Great Job Martin!!!
-- John
Karson
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posted 852 days ago
great – Great – GREAT
And Martin you are the greatest. Some day you’ll make a million on all of this.
Meanwhile we are having fun, and enjoying the ride.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
oscorner
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posted 852 days ago
Thanks, Martin! I like the new look.
-- Jesus is Lord!
MsDebbieP
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posted 852 days ago
re: workshop
I prefer the map – I just like knowing “where in the world is…” everyone.
Then a simple click on their location and I’m zoomed right into their shop area.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Damian Penney
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posted 852 days ago
I like the map too, and great work on the changes.
-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso
Martin Sojka
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posted 852 days ago
WOW… thanks for such a positive feedback folks… you made my day ;)
-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://profile.to/msojka
Bill
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posted 852 days ago
Great job Martin. Another winner of an update!
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
Damian Penney
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posted 852 days ago
One thing though, is there anyway to get the buddies link back in the personal nav bar?
-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso
DAN
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posted 849 days ago
excellent website … I’m very happy to play a part in it.
Regards
DAN
-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever
Martin Sojka
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posted 847 days ago
.. new related design update – check out the new grid layout on the LumberJocks listing pages .. looks like great woodworking family, what do you think?
-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://profile.to/msojka
Martin Sojka
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posted 847 days ago
Hey Damian.. buddies are back in the personal nav bar for easy access.
-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://profile.to/msojka
Max
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posted 847 days ago
Martin,
I like the way the new LumberJocks listing page is laid out. It looks great…..
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
Damian Penney
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posted 846 days ago
Great :) Thanks Martin.
-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso
Aubster
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posted 846 days ago
The site and the listing page looks great. I just need to find a picture of myself to put in.
-- A man who moves mountains starts one stone at a time.
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 846 days ago
I love the new look Martin, I had PC problems for awhile, & then I was working on my summer entry video, so I never took the time to thank you.
I especially like the LJ listings page.
I fit right in there, between a dog, & a baby. LOL
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
WayneC
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posted 846 days ago
Dick, your surrounded by cuteness. : ^ )
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
PanamaJack
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posted 846 days ago
Martin, you are the man!
By the way Dick…I resemble that remark!
Think about how I must feel! A minor among these “Old Pros”??
-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 846 days ago
I also have my own guard dog. ;)
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
PanamaJack
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posted 845 days ago
I forgot to thank you for this great improvement Martin…Sorry ‘bout that!
Thank you Martin!
But like I said above…YOU are da Man!
-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,