This clearly isn't an improvement, how can it be, the old system worked fine, this doesn't? Just because it works OK (which this doesn't) doesn't make something an improvement.
So logging in again is security related? Why? Was there a problem before, no one ever said there was?
I sign in to "Stats" to save myself a step, but still end up in account settings, an extra step, how is that an improvement? Taking longer to do a simple task isn't an improvement.
OK, some people think it looks better, big deal, looks are subjective, make it bright pink and someone will think it looks better. I don't want spin and mirrors. I don't want appearance over content. I don't want change for change sake, I want things to be better, this isn't in any way.
I agree: The logging in again is very, very annoying.
I have another issue that I wonder if other folks are experiencing. (And forgive me if it has already been mentioned.)
After I log in again, the first thing that comes up is my profile. When I go to click on an area in which I'm really interested, such as stats or account, I first get a pop up message that says: "You've made changes on this page which will be lost if you leave this tab.: And then I am forced to choose "Continue anyway" or "Save and continue." But, as you might guess, i have not made any changes to my profile at all. I haven't even spent a couple of seconds on the page. Why does the new set-up think I have?
The annoying part is that this happens every single time. So now, in order to do a simple thing such as check my stats, I have to log in twice and indicate that that I want to "continue anyway" because I didn't change anything in my profile.
I agree: The logging in again is very, very annoying.
I have another issue that I wonder if other folks are experiencing. (And forgive me if it has already been mentioned.)
After I log in again, the first thing that comes up is my profile. When I go to click on an area in which I'm really interested, such as stats or account, I first get a pop up message that says: "You've made changes on this page which will be lost if you leave this tab.: And then I am forced to choose "Continue anyway" or "Save and continue." But, as you might guess, i have not made any changes to my profile at all. I haven't even spent a couple of seconds on the page. Why does the new set-up think I have?
The annoying part is that this happens every single time. So now, in order to do a simple thing such as check my stats, I have to log in twice and indicate that that I want to "continue anyway" because I didn't change anything in my profile.
Does anyone else have this problem also?
We are working to get the logging in issue sorted out. As for the Continue Anyway selection. If you choose to Save and Continue then that message should stop showing. With the transition to the Account Settings page it is just looking for confirmation of the information there initially.
Just noticed that I don't have to click on "continue anyway" as often when I made changes to my profile, specifically the state I live in. I'm not sure why that was made blank considering I filled it in a long time ago.
But of course, clicking the save button is not working well as I've now had to put in my state three times now within 15-30 minutes. Will this be something I have to do every time I decide to visit the new control panel?
Other things I've noticed being odd but not necessarily related to this new SM implementation but they could be:
My account renewal date in the subscription section is off by one day (now a day earlier) but the new date is way cooler and much easier to remember.
My stats are off. I checked my stats on June 16 & 17 and today. As of today, my total views for June 16 is noticeably larger. When should I count on a particular day's stats to be accurate? The next day is obviously different than when checked two weeks later.
Before I logged into my account, I checked some prices on a particular gallery I remembered changing back and forth between various price-lists. Now, it's at my default pricing which was never a pricelist I assigned to it. So, it looks like I'll be double-checking everything today.
For me, the new style seems to be nice for seeing the "news" tab in the first section which needs to be retitled. Of course, the "just the facts" SM news update list should be much, much longer starting with more levels. The other things I liked seeing is the branding section and the making money section but my experience with these is not extensive enough to care either way about the update. Overall, I prefer the old style possibly because I liked the tabs at the top with the majority of things I wanted to see in the Pros section instead of on the sides in various sections. Anyways, I see the opportunity for changes and expect to see more changes implemented with the new style.
Just noticed that I don't have to click on "continue anyway" as often when I made changes to my profile, specifically the state I live in. I'm not sure why that was made blank considering I filled it in a long time ago.
But of course, clicking the save button is not working well as I've now had to put in my state three times now within 15-30 minutes. Will this be something I have to do every time I decide to visit the new control panel?
Other things I've noticed being odd but not necessarily related to this new SM implementation but they could be:
My account renewal date in the subscription section is off by one day (now a day earlier) but the new date is way cooler and much easier to remember.
My stats are off. I checked my stats on June 16 & 17 and today. As of today, my total views for June 16 is noticeably larger. When should I count on a particular day's stats to be accurate? The next day is obviously different than when checked two weeks later.
Before I logged into my account, I checked some prices on a particular gallery I remembered changing back and forth between various price-lists. Now, it's at my default pricing which was never a pricelist I assigned to it. So, it looks like I'll be double-checking everything today.
For me, the new style seems to be nice for seeing the "news" tab in the first section which needs to be retitled. Of course, the "just the facts" SM news update list should be much, much longer starting with more levels. The other things I liked seeing is the branding section and the making money section but my experience with these is not extensive enough to care either way about the update. Overall, I prefer the old style possibly because I liked the tabs at the top with the majority of things I wanted to see in the Pros section instead of on the sides in various sections. Anyways, I see the opportunity for changes and expect to see more changes implemented with the new style.
Thank you for your feedback. We are reading through them all and fixing issues adjusting design where we can.
We implemented more formal check for states where you are from. It used to be free form field and we had things like 'SoCal', 'SanFran' in the database. This caused issues with certain accounts with renewals as well as shipping to your own address. This is why the Account Settings asks you to enter it again, even if you had it entered correctly, but not in the format we support now.
The change to Account Settings shouldn't have any effect on stats. Those are collected elsewhere and still displayed with the same UI as before.
Same goes for the pricelists. The change in Account Settings shouldn't have affect on the data ir UI. Please contact our Heroes if you experience difficulties. They can sort your pricing out for you.
Clicking my username at the top of the new account page and then "homepage" links to (and takes me to) my *.smugmug.com site instead of my custom domain.
Clicking my username at the top of the new account page and then "homepage" links to (and takes me to) my *.smugmug.com site instead of my custom domain.
Just noticed this today. I really like the new layout as it allows me to see all the critical stuff very easily. Kinda hard to find some of the more detailed stuff, but I'm sure I'll find it when the time comes to change something.
Clicking my username at the top of the new account page and then "homepage" links to (and takes me to) my *.smugmug.com site instead of my custom domain.
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I am also confused about this one as well. I can see categories, but not galleries???
So logging in again is security related? Why? Was there a problem before, no one ever said there was?
I sign in to "Stats" to save myself a step, but still end up in account settings, an extra step, how is that an improvement? Taking longer to do a simple task isn't an improvement.
OK, some people think it looks better, big deal, looks are subjective, make it bright pink and someone will think it looks better. I don't want spin and mirrors. I don't want appearance over content. I don't want change for change sake, I want things to be better, this isn't in any way.
I have another issue that I wonder if other folks are experiencing. (And forgive me if it has already been mentioned.)
After I log in again, the first thing that comes up is my profile. When I go to click on an area in which I'm really interested, such as stats or account, I first get a pop up message that says: "You've made changes on this page which will be lost if you leave this tab.: And then I am forced to choose "Continue anyway" or "Save and continue." But, as you might guess, i have not made any changes to my profile at all. I haven't even spent a couple of seconds on the page. Why does the new set-up think I have?
The annoying part is that this happens every single time. So now, in order to do a simple thing such as check my stats, I have to log in twice and indicate that that I want to "continue anyway" because I didn't change anything in my profile.
Does anyone else have this problem also?
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We are working to get the logging in issue sorted out. As for the Continue Anyway selection. If you choose to Save and Continue then that message should stop showing. With the transition to the Account Settings page it is just looking for confirmation of the information there initially.
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You can see your galleries once you click on the category.
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But of course, clicking the save button is not working well as I've now had to put in my state three times now within 15-30 minutes. Will this be something I have to do every time I decide to visit the new control panel?
Other things I've noticed being odd but not necessarily related to this new SM implementation but they could be:
- My account renewal date in the subscription section is off by one day (now a day earlier) but the new date is way cooler and much easier to remember.
- My stats are off. I checked my stats on June 16 & 17 and today. As of today, my total views for June 16 is noticeably larger. When should I count on a particular day's stats to be accurate? The next day is obviously different than when checked two weeks later.
- Before I logged into my account, I checked some prices on a particular gallery I remembered changing back and forth between various price-lists. Now, it's at my default pricing which was never a pricelist I assigned to it. So, it looks like I'll be double-checking everything today.
For me, the new style seems to be nice for seeing the "news" tab in the first section which needs to be retitled. Of course, the "just the facts" SM news update list should be much, much longer starting with more levels. The other things I liked seeing is the branding section and the making money section but my experience with these is not extensive enough to care either way about the update. Overall, I prefer the old style possibly because I liked the tabs at the top with the majority of things I wanted to see in the Pros section instead of on the sides in various sections. Anyways, I see the opportunity for changes and expect to see more changes implemented with the new style.Thank you for your feedback. We are reading through them all and fixing issues adjusting design where we can.
We implemented more formal check for states where you are from. It used to be free form field and we had things like 'SoCal', 'SanFran' in the database. This caused issues with certain accounts with renewals as well as shipping to your own address. This is why the Account Settings asks you to enter it again, even if you had it entered correctly, but not in the format we support now.
The change to Account Settings shouldn't have any effect on stats. Those are collected elsewhere and still displayed with the same UI as before.
Same goes for the pricelists. The change in Account Settings shouldn't have affect on the data ir UI. Please contact our Heroes if you experience difficulties. They can sort your pricing out for you.
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Thanks Andy, but I am still in the dark.
If I select "Style" and then "Categories", this is what I see:
http://www.apertureplus.com/Other/SM-Gallery-Show/23978778_KsT9n2#!i=1946111729&k=KwGwqm2
My instructions were for those that hide their galleries / categories box on the homepage - you aren't hiding that box
You can list by galleries, if you click this link:
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That's a bug we need to fix.
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This has been fixed.
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