The Slings and Arrows of New Websites

I knew when I transferred my malcolmrcampbell domain from Yahoo to Intuit, I would have to redesign the site from scratch. The transfer was a cost-cutting measure I put off for a long time because, as the title of this post suggests, I suspected there would be slings and arrows.

There were. The whole thing is supposed to move flawlessly and automatically from one ISP to another. It didn't. I had to re-start the process several times, then delete the web hosting account from Yahoo, then delete an old and seldom-used domain on Intuit. Lots of support calls since--and I know this will surprise you--the online help system doesn't really headline what to do when you cancel and account!

On the plus side, I've re-designed the site. Intuit's software gives me better control over the elements. It also made it easy to include a new blog called Magic Moments. The older generation will remember that was a song made popular by Perry Como. I'm using it to post links to book reviews, sites and blog posts related to fantasy and the heroine's journey.

There's still more work to be done on the site. But it's gone from slings and arrows to excitement.