Final Thoughts
Final Thoughts
Written by John Packard
October 24, 2013
As John Temples mentioned in an article above, we are being forced to be a tad more protective of the information we are delivering to our members. SMU has invested heavily in our new website – both in our time and money. This was done so that we could continue to grow – add new products – and improve the experience of our loyal readers.
You will see that education is an important ingredient in our new website. We will expand our services with webinars, videos, learning modules as well as expanded and revised training workshops.
Interactive is another key ingredient in our new website. There will be a number of interactive graphics which will not only be in our web pages – but will be in our newsletters as well.
Having multiple levels of membership makes our new website a bit of a challenge. I know the hassle of logging in is going to irritate some of our customers who just want a simple and easy experience. If you use one computer to read your newsletter the transition will be easy – just log in the first time and don’t log out when you leave the website. If you move about using multiple computers, mobile devices, etc. there will be a learning curve as you will need to remember to log out when you have finished so the next time you log in on a different device your account will be available for you to do so.
Please have patience and remember the changes are not just for change sake. They are being made to improve your experience, for us to add more value for you and to protect the information for our members.
For those of you who have small offices and have been sharing the newsletter with others within your building. We would like to hear from you. Allow us the opportunity to improve your membership to include those in your office who are/would benefit from receiving our newsletters and access to our website. You can reach us at: 800-432-3475 or at info@SteelMarketUpdate.com
On Sunday, John Temples will develop a short video of the new website and newsletter to begin to give you a feel for how the system will work and what changes you will see from the very beginning.
The site is still being tested and this issue of how you will interact with our newsletter and website continues to be reviewed and refined as we attempt to work the bugs out.
If you are on a trial of our newsletter or have been in the past – now is an excellent time to become our newest member. Our rates have not yet changed but will as soon as the new website comes online (for new members). You can become a member through our website or through our office: 800-432-3475.
We would love to hear from you with any concerns you might have – both now prior to the website coming online as well as after the site goes live. You can reach me at: John@SteelMarketUpdate.com
As always your business is truly appreciated by all of us here at Steel Market Update.
John Packard
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