Site Move Complete (Almost)

Moving is never fun, even if the destination is worthy. Last spring, when I published the new, updated edition of Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp I decided to add the videos that were embedded in the PDF file of earlier versions to the site and offer them by subscription. Those who buy the book going forward will get a 1, 2, or three month subscription to the videos, depending on which version of the book is purchased. If you already own any version of Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp you have not been forgotten. When I decided to rebuild, I realized that the old platform wasn’t up to the task, much like an old Buick that won’t survive a drive across the country. And like anything else the site rebuild took longer than anticipated.

About a week ago I flipped the switch and the new ReadWatchDo is up and running. The previous site had been online for a dozen years so a general cleanup was in order. I posted a lot of content since 2012 and as I moved that over I tried to include all of the useful content. I also tried to remove the things that once were timely but no longer relevant. I simplified where things live and I believe you’ll find this site an improvement.

There are, of course odds & ends that still need to be tidied up. Most of those are blog posts and images that decided they liked where they were and refused to give up their old URLs. This is still a work in progress.

If you had anything bookmarked on the old site, chances are that the content is still there, but not where it used to be. There is a “Search Box” on the home page that works pretty well. But if you can’t find what you’re looking for send me an email and I will try to track it down for you.

I’ll be the first to admit that I still need to track down and fix broken links and missing images. I could use your help in tracking these things down. To make it worth your while, I will send a coupon code (good for a discount on a future order) to anyone who emails me with something specific that needs attention. This offer is for my audience only! If you’re an SEO expert or a web design business, please don’t waste your time or mine. Here is how to help if you care to:

Since I launched my first website (CraftsmanPlans.com) (which was also rebuilt this summer) I have been amazed at the support from my audience, and it is truly appreciated. In closing I have one more favor to ask; this is a shoestring operation with a tiny budget for advertising so if you appreciate my work, please share what I do with your friends. Click my signature below to get in touch with me by email.

–Bob Lang