WA To The Rescue One More Time

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I know I haven't been around a lot in the past few weeks. I had a huge project that needed my full attention and since I'm. . . shall we say well over the age of consent, some things just take longer these days. That project is completed and, because of it, I needed to seriously update my old writing website.

The Old Site

Most of you know I'm a writer. I had a writing website that I paid way too much for a few years ago. I decided I needed a new "look," plus I had to morph it into the way I do business now. Armed with my new knowledge of WordPress, thanks to WA, I went to town.

Ruh-Roh

But guess what? It refused to update. It said it needed 11 updates and wouldn't do a doggone one of them! It kept telling me files were missing. The builders were long gone. I Googled and Googled, trying to find out what to do and then I remembered something.

This site was started with one host and they went out of business. A new company had picked up all those accounts. Somehow, I fell through the cracks until I had to find who was hosting my website. So much fun! I figure something must have happened in the transition.

Siterubix.com

"Well, that's no problem," I told myself. "I'll build a siterubix.com site." And I did! I even designed my own header. The cast comes off the arm I broke patting myself on the back on Wednesday. LOL

But then came the time to move the site to my business name.

Scattered Site

I had moved over two sites before, but this one. . . well, the domain was at GoDaddy and the hosting was somewhere else. Plus, the old site was still active with my domain. Wasn't quite sure what to do. So I threw it out to the Community and got lots of advice. I also put in a Support Ticket because of everything being located in a different place. Now, with the correct information in hand, I was set to go. (Cue horror film music here.)

The Move

I went to GoDaddy and aimed the name servers to WA. Then I popped in to Build Your Websites Here, hit the 'ole move it button and waited for the warm, fuzzy thrill of victory. What I got was a huge error message that looked like Martian to me. I about had heart failure.

I waited a few minutes, intending on doing it again (oh, yeah, good thing to do, right?) and, as I refreshed the page, I noticed that the new site was up in the Manage section, right above the siterubix.com site. There was just one problem. I couldn't sign into either one of them!

Panic Sets In

I knew I might have to wait. So I waited patiently. (And if you believe that, I have some nice oceanfront property in Arizona you might be interested in!) I must have waited all of about 15 minutes and I still could not access either site.

So I filed another support ticket. They gave me some ideas, none of which worked. And then they told me to wait a bit. WAIT??? I'm here having a heart attack and they want me to wait some more? Obviously, they're not up to snuff with old ladies having the vapors!

Just to be on the safe side, though, I went back into GoDaddy to make sure the DNS were indeed pointing in the right direction. They were.

VOILÁ

I can honestly say I don't know what the hell happened, but a short time later. . . .it worked! Yeah, I know. Had I not panicked and just sat it out for a while, but . . . the no panic thing or the patience thing is not my usual style.

And this site was super important. Remember that first fiction book I was scared of editing? Well, I did it. The author loved it. She invited me to her online release party on Friday so I really needed this website under my business name.

KUDOS

Once again, I find myself thanking the wonderful WA Community and, in particular, Alan Hocking who I pestered mercilessly on PM. And you just can't say enough about the great folks in Tech Support, who apparently did know they had a crazy old lady on their hands. But now the crazy old lady is a happy lady indeed!

So now all is right with the world. Well, almost all. But that's another question the community will be seeing shortly. :)

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Just notice something.....your profile picture is PERFECT! Given the say things have been coming at you lately.....but one of the things I admire most about you is your positive attitude and you don't give up!...so HOLD ONTO YOUR HAT! HERE WE GO! ... lol

LOL! I won't say you're wrong. I'm going to have some new pics taken in the firsts quarter of next year, but I'll never get rid of that one!

So, this explains why you haven't been around. I had been wondering! You go through some of the craziest times, but always come out on top. :) Michelle

Not quite "always," Michelle. And when I do, I fight my way up there. I learn better that way. :)

You're very smart Carla and I'm glad you are back! :)

Thanks, Michelle!

There she is, I've missed you Carla. I'm glad you got everything sorted out. Good to hear from you again:)

Thanks, Jazmin! I've missed everybody here. I'm going to try to work myself back. Things have eased off just a smidge, but it may be the amount I need. ;)

Kudos Carla - I agree the support is top notch at WA.

Sure is!

I'm so happy for you Carla, I'm glad you were able to get everything sorted out. I feel your pain in what you must have went through. :) Can't wait to read your site.

Thanks, Evelyn! It's funny now, but at the time. . . hoo boy. :)

Glad you got it fixed.

Thanks, Doug!

Sure glad you got it all going correctly. I can relate to the panic and old lady stuff, even tho I am fighting that...lol Sometimes I have no patience either. :) Nice to hear from you again also. :)

Thanks, Judy!

I am soooooo happy for you! You have amazing talent and I have felt threw you into that Charlie Brown figure with the cloud over his head all the time raining......perhaps that rain was there for growth, who knows? You have arrived! You have blossomed! CONGRATULATIONS!

That's sweet, Rosie. Thanks!

You are always welcome :)

Hi loveing

Happy Holidays, Carla!!!!!

Thanks, Rosie!

I've missed you a LOT......it was so great to hear from you.....you made my day...... :)

Wow Carla, that is so great to hear....that is a short story in itself and well written, you are a true writer indeed. I am very happy that all is well and you sorted all the gory details out. Good to have a community to lend a helping hand even if they don't have a clue what your yammering about...Lol....just kidding! Good luck with your future prospects, I wish you the best!

Thanks, Kim! Yep, I can tell a story. ;)

Great to hear you got it all sorted and lovely to see you posting again. :)

Thanks, Kathy!

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