Navigating the New Web: Tips for a Beginner

[Intrepid_Chef]

Well this came from out of the blue. Suddenly I am approved for the New Web.

I'm frankly not sure I even want to bother, but I figure that if I ever recruit anybody, I have to know that I'm talking about. Plus, my computer will be sent in for repairs soon, and this IS why I bought the iPod ....

I have no idea where to begin. I have ignored the email thus far because they told me I'd have to cancel my PWS. Um, cancel, right in the middle of a show?

Any tips, and can I work from both for a while?

 

[sushimommy]

you will have to finish any open shows you have on your pws. after that, for me the transition was pretty seamless (until I had a panic attack about receipts today - lol - but i just wasn't looking far enough) - if you follow the instructions on the long email, you should be in good shape. I went ahead and went "all in" once I moved over and haven't even been back to the old cc. btw - i just moved over about 2 weeks ago, so i am still learning but fairly comfy "over there"

 

[Shari in TX]

I was approved for the new web a couple weeks ago and I keep ignoring the email. I don't have any open shows, but I'm very concerned about canceling my old PWS. What if I don't like the new web or have a lot of problems with it the way some people do? Then I won't be able to go back to the way I'm doing it now. I'm a very part-time consultant averaging less than a show a month. On the one hand, I want to move forward and support the changes going forward. On the other, I just wish it felt like it was going to be a more seamless transition than I think it's going to be.All that to say, you're not alone in your trepidation, Intrepid_Chef!Shari

 

[esavvymom]

Hmmmm...I didnt even read allofthe email. I got as far as the part telling me I was elgible and said no way! Not yet.
So do I have to cancel my PWS? i cant renew it in September, when it comes due? Dang,...I am hoping to take more time! Oh well....maybe I should start now. I havent done a show in many many months. But I am wanting to start back up. Maybe I should treat it like a new consultant just starting out.And for the record...I hate typing on an iPad!!!! takes me three times as long because of typos, and I still didnt fix them all.
Just sayin'.

 

[sushimommy]

Since the most recent email said that they have made it available to all consultants now, I am thinking that they will issue a transition date in the not too far future. i could be wrong, but i do know that supporting and managing updates for two entirely different systems is difficult on tech support.

 

[monicag]

When did an e-mail go out? I haven't received anything. I am a senior consultant.

 

[BethCooks4U]

You do not HAVE to cancel your website immediately. I've been on Beta for some time now and kept my old website for a while. The issue is that people will still be directed to the old site and may not see the link to new one and could have trouble finding a show set up on beta and you would have to maintain both websites though so you look current. I recommend playing with beta to get familiar with it and migrating contacts. Then after a bit go ahead and cancel the old website. Once you have made the jump you will love it!

 

[jendill]

I accidentally deleted the email with the steps to transition my website. Anyone have that they could copy and paste?