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Steps to make the final move?

Ning To Jamroom

So here's what I think I need to do (in terms that make sense to me), with a few questions thrown in:

1. Set Ning domain to sub-domain. Make sure that is working right.
2. point the registered domain (what we want our JR site to use) to our JR server (details in Paul's message above)
3. Wait 24-48 hours (how will we know how long to wait?)
4. Check to see that our domain has been verified on Mailgun (I've already added our API key)
5. Switch our Jamroom hosting to the domain's 'primary' setting.
6. Do we need to wait after that?
7. Send out a test email to see if it works?
8. Send out emails to all our members with their temporary passwords and wait for them to come rushing in, with no problems at all (LOL).
9. Drink beer and celebrate.

Does that all sound about right?

Steps to make the final move?

Ning To Jamroom

Thanks Paul...

Steps to make the final move?

Ning To Jamroom

I am on the road today, but I will take a look at this tomorrow to see if it has everything I'm wondering about and let you know if I still have questions. Thanks, Michael!

Deb

Steps to make the final move?

Ning To Jamroom

So I think our new JR site is about ready to go... But what I need to know is how do we actually do that? What are the steps to make it take the place of our Ning? We have a non-Ning URL that we've been using for our Ning site and it's the one we want to use for our new JR site. We want to keep our Ning site for about a month more just in case we need anything from it before it disappears.

Your advice and wisdom, please. (Or jut point me in the right direction here on JR if there's already a list of to-do's here somewhere.)

Thanks!
Deb
updated by @icw: 02/01/16 08:09:45AM

How do I add a featured events widget to our Events page?

Using Jamroom

I know how to set up and add a place for the widget on the events page. I can get that far. But when I try to figure out how set the parameters, I am stumped. Also how do I "feature" (or pin or whatever it would be called) the events I want to have listed in that widget? (see attached screenshot)

I have a similar question regarding discussion forum posts. I see where I can "pin" a post but then not sure how to set up the widget. Thanks.

updated by @icw: 12/22/16 11:55:59AM

TIP: group 'join' button tweak

Ning To Jamroom

I was just thinking about the "test member" idea myself! I think that will help a lot so I can see what regular members see. also really good info about groups that may have not made the trip... I will definitely look at that. we don't have many groups on this network, but I have a couple of other networks that will be making the trip and they have more groups.

TIP: group 'join' button tweak

Ning To Jamroom

So is it possible to have some groups stay Private? (people would need to be approved to see the group discussions) and some more Public (they could see the discussions but not join in unless they join... joining could be automatic or they might need to b approved. either way is fine with us).

If this is possible, I will need specific instructions on how to proceed since I'm an "accidental techy" (someone who has stumbled into this role and learns as she goes...)

We're moving to JR next week! Best advice?

Ning To Jamroom

Thanks again, Srumelia - as usual, you have great advice.

We're moving to JR next week! Best advice?

Ning To Jamroom

Wow, what fabulous advice! Thank you so much for all the tips. I have very similar members - a lot of people who aren't very active online and they like things to be similar to what they are used to... but I'm definitely looking forward to "moving day" and am sure that there will be much to do/explain. Thanks again.

We're moving to JR next week! Best advice?

Ning To Jamroom

We are moving one of our Ning networks to JR next week. I'm an "accidental techy" (someone who learns what to do when she needs to but has no tech expertise otherwise). I've gotten great support form JR folks, but want to hear from past Ning folks who have already made the leap.

What is the most important thing that I should do/know in order to make this migration as smooth as possible? Note that we have purchased JR hosting and the Ning-to-JR import service to go the heavy lifting already.

Thanks for any advice, words of wisdom, encouragement, etc.
updated by @icw: 01/28/16 11:28:51AM