If you are posting Auditions or Productions, READ THIS
Thu, 16 Sept 2010, 02:58 pmLabrug3 posts in thread
If you are posting Auditions or Productions, READ THIS
Thu, 16 Sept 2010, 02:58 pmThis is a re-posting of my original Blog Posting Events in Theatre Australia. I have chosen to republish this under Bulletin Boards as it is the most frequently read forum. We still have far too many entries submitted without an accurate tagging of key search items such as Location. 2011-09-22 Updated to cover a section on To Post New or Re-use
It is a topic that gets discussed, complained about, debated; being able to filter Auditions and Productions by the state they are based in. Recently, this item was posted to our feedback service (yes, we do read that from time-to-time when it isn't being sorely abused by Spammers)...
Name : <ID HIDDEN>
Email address : <EMAIL ADDRESS>
Message : Is there any way to refine audition searches based on what state you=
're in? I tried by selecting different states in the 'what's on - auditions' t=
ab, but auditions for other, non-selected states still show up in the search r=
esults .=20Thanks
(That is how it appears to us apart for the bits I've hidden...) It is a valid question and one which is entirely up to the Author of the original event post. As is clearly demonstrated in the above feedback, the ability to filter out Audition, Workshop, Productions, and so forth is of importance to the average user. Therefore, it is very important that such postings are flagged in an appropriate manner, and who is it that flags the post? The person posting it of course.
When creating or editing an event, one of the top most options (a simple drop-down item) is a list of Locations including States and Select Suburbs within said states. This field is a key flag for the site's search engines. The item requires a drop-down default value which has been set up as Australia which at this point in time is not likely to be changed. If you do not change this setting, then your item will appear in all Location Based Searches much to annoyance of users as in the example feedback above.
The search filter mechanics when it comes to location is a filter effect. If you select for example Perth as your location, then you post will appear in searches for Perth, WA and Australia. If you select WA as your location, then it will appear in all WA Sub-locations (ie, Perth, Bunbury, etc). If you ignore this item and leave it as Australia, then it will appear in all location searches.
Unless this flag is used, there is little we (as admins) can do to help refine the items without massive customisation of the Search Engine which is unlikely. As an additional point, we have noticed that some (not all) attempts to CHANGE a location after an item has already been published, do not work. We are not sure why this is. Therefore, please ensure you set the location in your first attempt.
So, the next time you are submitting a new Audition, Production or any other even, take a little time to review ALL the options and to think of those people who may come to this site to see What's On.
For more details, refer to the links below;
Deleting Events vs Corrections and Historical Records
2011-09-22 To Post New or Re-use
Something I have noticed today which surprised me a little, the reusing of a past events page to post new events. In more detail, when someone edits an older posting, that may be a year old, to include details of a new event yet to occur. In three words, Don't Do It!!
Here's why. When you use an existing posting, it is stamped with the posting date of the original article. You cannot change this. Also, you are not creating a new entry and any history associated with your company becomes lost. The key thing however is that by not posting a new article, you will not appear in the recent posts listings. If you are editing some minor details, or updating a Blog/Forum posting, it is probably not a major conern. When posting Auditions, Productions, Workshops and other events, this can cause issues in that you lose potential readership potential.
When you create a new event, it appears at the top of the Recent Posts view which the majority of users use to browse the forums. When you edit an older event, it will not change it's historical position and therefore not be seen. Users would have to do specific searches and key terms before seeing it. You do yourself a dis-service if you re-use old events.
From your friendly Co-Admin Officer, Jeff.
This is a re-posting of my original Blog Posting Events in Theatre Australia. I have chosen to republish this under Bulletin Boards as it is the most frequently read forum. We still have far too many entries submitted without an accurate tagging of key search items such as Location. 2011-09-22 Updated to cover a section on To Post New or Re-use
It is a topic that gets discussed, complained about, debated; being able to filter Auditions and Productions by the state they are based in. Recently, this item was posted to our feedback service (yes, we do read that from time-to-time when it isn't being sorely abused by Spammers)...
Name : <ID HIDDEN>
Email address : <EMAIL ADDRESS>
Message : Is there any way to refine audition searches based on what state you=
're in? I tried by selecting different states in the 'what's on - auditions' t=
ab, but auditions for other, non-selected states still show up in the search r=
esults .=20Thanks
(That is how it appears to us apart for the bits I've hidden...) It is a valid question and one which is entirely up to the Author of the original event post. As is clearly demonstrated in the above feedback, the ability to filter out Audition, Workshop, Productions, and so forth is of importance to the average user. Therefore, it is very important that such postings are flagged in an appropriate manner, and who is it that flags the post? The person posting it of course.
When creating or editing an event, one of the top most options (a simple drop-down item) is a list of Locations including States and Select Suburbs within said states. This field is a key flag for the site's search engines. The item requires a drop-down default value which has been set up as Australia which at this point in time is not likely to be changed. If you do not change this setting, then your item will appear in all Location Based Searches much to annoyance of users as in the example feedback above.
The search filter mechanics when it comes to location is a filter effect. If you select for example Perth as your location, then you post will appear in searches for Perth, WA and Australia. If you select WA as your location, then it will appear in all WA Sub-locations (ie, Perth, Bunbury, etc). If you ignore this item and leave it as Australia, then it will appear in all location searches.
Unless this flag is used, there is little we (as admins) can do to help refine the items without massive customisation of the Search Engine which is unlikely. As an additional point, we have noticed that some (not all) attempts to CHANGE a location after an item has already been published, do not work. We are not sure why this is. Therefore, please ensure you set the location in your first attempt.
So, the next time you are submitting a new Audition, Production or any other even, take a little time to review ALL the options and to think of those people who may come to this site to see What's On.
For more details, refer to the links below;
Deleting Events vs Corrections and Historical Records
2011-09-22 To Post New or Re-use
Something I have noticed today which surprised me a little, the reusing of a past events page to post new events. In more detail, when someone edits an older posting, that may be a year old, to include details of a new event yet to occur. In three words, Don't Do It!!
Here's why. When you use an existing posting, it is stamped with the posting date of the original article. You cannot change this. Also, you are not creating a new entry and any history associated with your company becomes lost. The key thing however is that by not posting a new article, you will not appear in the recent posts listings. If you are editing some minor details, or updating a Blog/Forum posting, it is probably not a major conern. When posting Auditions, Productions, Workshops and other events, this can cause issues in that you lose potential readership potential.
When you create a new event, it appears at the top of the Recent Posts view which the majority of users use to browse the forums. When you edit an older event, it will not change it's historical position and therefore not be seen. Users would have to do specific searches and key terms before seeing it. You do yourself a dis-service if you re-use old events.
From your friendly Co-Admin Officer, Jeff.
Minor Update
Please note that there are serious repercussions when deleting events, venues and other details. I have added a link above with covers the deletion of events but the same applies for Venues, Companies and other material that may have historical significance.
Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)
Jeff Watkins
Looking for an Agent? Read this first!!
Post Addendum
Updated today to include a new section on re-using old Event Articles. Read above.
Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)
Jeff Watkins
Looking for an Agent? Read this first!!