Still More dooce® Status
December 2nd, 2007Due to popular demand, the full photo (Daily Photo, Daily Chuck and Daily Style) should show up in the feed. You should see the change next time Heather posts in one of those sections. Re-subscribe if you simply must have the large images RIGHT NOW.
So far, I’ve been really impressed with how efficient Drupal has been, despite hearing otherwise on the street. We’ve had some big traffic surges with the redesign and the server has handled things well, including the days where comments have been opened. Having the freedom to open comments without fearing a server crash was a key motivator in migrating to Drupal.
There may be some more tweaks to the site this week, but it’s looking pretty good.
We’ve had a wicked big storm (12″ of snow in the driveway, a bit less under the tree out front) which was needed, but full of heavy, wet snow. As per usual, we lost our internet as the temperature dropped and everything froze. Hopefully, we won’t be sidelined much this winter in regards to access. I’m wondering if a DSL backup upgrade is in our future. o
Tags: dooce®, not really simple syndication, tech support
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December 2nd, 2007 at 6:23 pm
Jon, I have no idea if the Verizon FiOS is available in your area, but if it is, I STRONGLY recommend it. Ridiculous download speeds and a very high uptime. I have the 20meg download package and speed test indicate I consistently get 17-20meg speeds. I’ve had it for nearly a year and have reset the wireless modem twice. I have never lost service. Killer.
December 2nd, 2007 at 8:56 pm
I’m curious if you can talk about the recent arrival of a bunch of IP-related features, like the ciRcle and the DISclaimer at the end of the posts.
Proactive, or reactive?
December 2nd, 2007 at 10:37 pm
I know nothing of the Drupal of which you speak, as I am not skilled in coding or design, but from a pure layperson’s point of view who knows when design and ease of use clicks - love it. Really. Great redesign!
December 2nd, 2007 at 11:46 pm
Woo hoo! Thanks for adding Chuckles to the feed.
December 3rd, 2007 at 12:09 am
My favorite backup Internet connection is a TMobile account. It gives me one more excuse to head to Starbucks.
December 3rd, 2007 at 12:09 am
@Dale Cruse, I’ve read where Verizon forces you to use their fiber for phone calls. I kind of like being able to make and receive calls over vintage copper wire when the power is out. But if fiber were an option, I’d be all over it. Sadly, our municipality opted out of a statewide program where cities could share the cost of fiber to the home.
@MontanaJen & Jay, thanks!
@Donny Pauling, not a bad idea. I’m eyeing an express card with AT&T, but not sure it’s worth the hit.
@Dick Carlson, both.
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:52 am
I have no idea how you folks at the blurbodoocery can manage to find time to read the rediculous amount of comments.
December 3rd, 2007 at 9:19 am
Yay for the pics in the feed! Thank you!
Jon, you did an amazing job with the upgrade. Heather’s site looks FANTASTIC.
December 3rd, 2007 at 11:23 am
Call me lazy, but I would like to see a link to your site like Heather previously had in her about section.
December 3rd, 2007 at 11:32 am
@witchypoo, it ain’t easy.
@Lisa, thanks!
@rachel, done.
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:17 pm
I have Dooce.com on my Google page. When I click on the link, I am directed to this: http://pheedo.com/f/dooce138
What do I need to do differently?
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:23 pm
@Pearle,
click the image to add it to your Google page.