Easy Guide to Starting a Personal Website: Help for Beginners

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses challenges faced by participants in setting up personal websites as Pampered Chef consultants, particularly focusing on the requirements and processes involved. Participants share their experiences and offer suggestions on where to find the necessary links and steps to establish a personal website.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions that their recruit is unable to find the link to set up a personal website and expresses frustration over not remembering the process.
  • Another participant suggests checking the "Promoting Your Business" section for the "Personal Web Site Assistant" link, noting that a debit or credit card is required for billing.
  • Several users mention that inactivity may affect the ability to set up a website, with one participant stating that it can take several days after becoming active to activate the website.
  • One participant shares their experience of being in a similar situation, indicating that they need to be active again to regain access to their website setup.
  • Another participant suggests contacting Tech Support if the website setup link cannot be found.
  • Some participants note that there may be temporary links available for new consultants to set up their websites within the first 90 days.
  • One participant expresses concern about having business cards printed with the website that is currently inactive.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the impact of inactivity on the ability to set up a personal website, with some participants indicating that inactivity may prevent access while others share their experiences of similar situations without clear consensus on the specifics.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily discussing their personal experiences and challenges related to the setup of personal websites as consultants, with references to specific timeframes and requirements that may vary among individuals.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are new to setting up personal websites or those experiencing difficulties in the process may find the shared experiences and suggestions helpful.

darlinclem
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I have a recruit who is ready to set up her personal website but can't find a link to do so. I have had mine for over three years and don't remember how I did it. I had her check under "Promoting your business" and she can't find anything and she doesn't have a "Personal Web Site" link under "Frequently Used Links". Where do I send her to set up her website?? I feel so stupid!
 
Look at the red tabs at the top of CC- "Promoting Your Business". She should be able to see "Personal Web Site Assistant", and since she doesn't have one yet- it should walk her through that. I THINK..>it's been awhile for me too.She does have to have her PC Debit or Credit Card first though, in order to be billed.
 
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esavvymom said:
Look at the red tabs at the top of CC- "Promoting Your Business". She should be able to see "Personal Web Site Assistant", and since she doesn't have one yet- it should walk her through that. I THINK..>it's been awhile for me too.She does have to have her PC Debit or Credit Card first though, in order to be billed.
She has tried that and says there is no link. She does have a debit card. She said she has even tried searching the site and said the links talk about it but don't get her there.. argggghhhh :)She was inactive last month (and hasn't submitted yet this month), could that make a difference? It was her first month of inactivity.
 
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hmmmm...what about under the First Tab - Managing your Business. Then scroll down to "My Shows. there is something there for Personal Web Site. But not sure if that will do it too. Since I've already got my site, I don't think I'm seeing what she would be...and it's been almost 2yrs. if that doesn't work, she may need to call Tech Support instead of spending too much time looking any more.
 
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Thanks! I'll mention that to her tomorrow. She has given up and went to bed <g> Maybe fresh eyes will help. I told her I would call and ask if I couldn't find out here.
 
On the main Consultant's Corner Web Page, there should be a temporary link above the Consultant Connections box (right column) to click on and go through the steps. It's only there for a limited time with new consultants. Is this her 2nd month? It should be there there throughout her first 90 days, but I've never had a recruit go inactive in their first 90 days, so if she's still in that time frame & it's not there, then it's probably because of her being inactive. If she qualifies in her first 90 days, she'll get a free trial. But she does have the have TPC Debit Card or TPC Credit Card to establish her site. They will not take a personal credit card. ;)
 
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Sheila said:
On the main Consultant's Corner Web Page, there should be a temporary link above the Consultant Connections box (right column) to click on and go through the steps. It's only there for a limited time with new consultants. Is this her 2nd month? It should be there there throughout her first 90 days, but I've never had a recruit go inactive in their first 90 days, so if she's still in that time frame & it's not there, then it's probably because of her being inactive. If she qualifies in her first 90 days, she'll get a free trial. But she does have the have TPC Debit Card or TPC Credit Card to establish her site. They will not take a personal credit card. ;)

She actually didn't take advantage of it back then. She is just starting her second year.
 
If all else fails she could email the HO to ask for help.
 
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Found out it was what I was afraid of.. you have to be active to sign up for a website. If you are inactive it can take 3-4 days after you become active to be able to activate your website.. ARGH! *sigh*
 
I guess I am in the same situation: had my first 90 days in February, qualified for free trial, expired in April, inactive since March. Now I want to get the site back and no link to do it :(...I'm assuming that I have to be active again?!?
The bad part is that my business cards have the website on them :cry:
Anybody know how much will it cost me? How about if I can pay partial with $PC?

Thank you
 
darlinclem said:
She was inactive last month (and hasn't submitted yet this month), could that make a difference? It was her first month of inactivity.

Has she qualified yet? If not, and because she was inactive last month, she probably can't do it yet.
 

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