Upgrade but no link to old URL

PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
edited January 14, 2012 in SmugMug Support
I upgraded to Power account yesterday. I have to say I'm disappointed that anyone going to my old URL will not be automatically redirected to my new custom URL. Any way to include that when one upgrades? :huh
The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
... I'm still peeling potatoes.

patti hinton photography

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    Hi Patti, long time no talk!
    What, what... What old url? Is it a custom domain? That can be easily connected to your SmugMug account. Please tell me more and I promise you won't be disappointed.
    Andy

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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    Hey Andy! How's Nancy? I upgraded from standard smugmug to power smugmug yesterday and changed my URL to pattihintonphotography.com. When I go to my old smugmug site copperbee.smugmug.com I get a dead end "no photos here" message. Doesn't it automatically redirect folks to my new smugmug addy?
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    P.S. You're winking at me again. People will talk.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,013 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    The old nickname link will always work, did you change your nickname?
    It takes awhile for a domain to activate, maybe 24 hrs in some cases.
    BTW, your new domain link works now.
    Al - Just a volunteer here having fun
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    Patti wrote: »
    Hey Andy! How's Nancy? I upgraded from standard smugmug to power smugmug yesterday and changed my URL to pattihintonphotography.com. When I go to my old smugmug site copperbee.smugmug.com I get a dead end "no photos here" message. Doesn't it automatically redirect folks to my new smugmug addy?

    Oh you changed your nickname at the same time? Ack. Yes, we don't do redirects from an old nickname to a new nickname, I'm sorry - how come you changed nicknames?
    Andy

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  • AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,013 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    Looks like you did change your nickname
    http://pattihintonphotography.smugmug.com/
    Al - Just a volunteer here having fun
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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    Allen wrote: »
    The old nickname link will always work, did you change your nickname?
    It takes awhile for a domain to activate, maybe 24 hrs in some cases.
    BTW, your new domain link works now.

    Bingo! I changed it to my domain name ie pattihintonphotography.

    Another question: Can you have separate pages with toolbar on your home page with the power account or is that only with the pro account? For example a link to a blog?
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    Patti wrote: »
    Bingo! I changed it to my domain name ie pattihintonphotography.

    So you can change it back still, if you like, up to you. The copperbee link I mean. pattihintonphotography.com will be the primary means that people use, anyhow.
    Andy

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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    Andy wrote: »
    Oh you changed your nickname at the same time? Ack. Yes, we don't do redirects from an old nickname to a new nickname, I'm sorry - how come you changed nicknames?

    Yah, I thought it made it more consistent.ne_nau.gif Can I switch it back and hide it on the site or am I euchred?
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    Done and now the link works. Thanks Andy/Allen.

    What's the "OP" next to my name on my avatar mean? "Old Phart"? I've not been around these parts for several months. Still getting used to the new site. Very nice btw.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,013 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    I'd switch it back, that's the only way that anywhere that link is used will still work. Linked photos using
    the old nickname still work though just the site link would not.

    Using your domain no one will have any idea what your nickname is without digging into the html. Just
    be sure any manually added links on your site like in navbar are switched to the domain or relative links.

    OP means original poster in a thread or who started the thread.
    Al - Just a volunteer here having fun
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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    Thanks Allen. Much better than Old Phart.

    Can I do a nav bar with a power account? I thought that was just pro.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    Patti wrote: »
    Thanks Allen. Much better than Old Phart.

    Can I do a nav bar with a power account? I thought that was just pro.

    Sure, click Tools on your homepage, Easy Customizer.
    http://help.smugmug.com/customer/portal/articles/93333-easy-customizer---power-user
    Andy

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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2012
    Thanks Andy. Couldn't figure out how to create an "about" page or 'contact' page. This helps.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
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