 Editor in Chief Bill   | 24 Sep 2015 8:48 p.m. PST |
Now is the time to propose any simple changes you'd like to see for the TMP 4.0 version of the Manufacturers Directory. I'm not looking to make major changes at this time, but (for example) adding a new field would be simple. Probable Changes: * Facebook URL
* Twitter URL
* active (yes/no/unknown)
* the Catalog field is obsolete Are fax numbers relevant any more? As a perk for our advertisers, we will be able to include a YouTube video on their company listing, if they have something suitable. |
| Bashytubits | 24 Sep 2015 8:51 p.m. PST |
I would think e mail contact info and what internet sources, facebook, twitter, etc… they list products on or can be contacted through would be good. |
| Editor in Chief Bill | 24 Sep 2015 9:26 p.m. PST |
We already list email contact info.  (Only visible to logged in members, though.) |
| Mako11 | 24 Sep 2015 11:32 p.m. PST |
Fax numbers might be relevant to some, who refuse to use e-mail. There are a few still kicking around, supposedly – Navwar being one, IIRC. |
| John Armatys | 25 Sep 2015 5:45 a.m. PST |
If not "active" perhaps you could add the date, and for "unknown" a request for updated information. Would it be worth having a link so that users can send updated information? |
 ColCampbell  | 25 Sep 2015 8:50 a.m. PST |
I think a physical, geographic location should be provided in the basic listing. I know many do have it now but some do not. That should be a basic requirement to have a listing in the directory. Jim |
| RavenscraftCybernetics | 25 Sep 2015 8:57 a.m. PST |
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| JasonAfrika | 25 Sep 2015 9:56 a.m. PST |
Bill, please organize the directory like the old one….by type of product. An alphabetical listing is absolutely worthless when I am trying to find 10mm figure manufacturers for example. In th eold days you had each company listed underneath the product category. That was SO MUCH BETTER and way more useful. Thanks |
| Editor in Chief Bill | 25 Sep 2015 11:52 a.m. PST |
Bill, please organize the directory like the old one….by type of product. I don't think we've ever had it organized that way… but I am open to ideas on how to make it easier to find who makes what. |
| Editor in Chief Bill | 25 Sep 2015 11:54 a.m. PST |
I think a physical, geographic location should be provided in the basic listing. I know many do have it now but some do not. That should be a basic requirement to have a listing in the directory. That would unfortunately cut out a number of active companies. It would probably be better just to have one of the editors make a pass through the database, and contact companies for their location information if not listed. |
| skedaddle | 25 Sep 2015 12:04 p.m. PST |
For places that have a storefront, would it be possible to list open/close hours? |
| Editor in Chief Bill | 25 Sep 2015 6:01 p.m. PST |
Skedaddle, that is a good idea! |
| Editor Julia | 01 Oct 2015 7:15 a.m. PST |
How about a small shop for advertisers where they can post and sell a couple of there major minis. |
