Questions about the NEWLY REVISED Coupon Database - post them here.... - Page 2

oscamaya · 09-29-2008, 06:11:36 AM

Originally Posted by msdecaf

I feel stupid but I can't figure out how to print a coupon. I would love some help. I need to get my Muir Glen before the store sale is over

Under "Description," that is a link. So where is says "Muir Glen, any" click on that and it will take you to where the coupon is.

queenofthehivemomof5 · 09-29-2008, 06:32:02 AM

Good morning (yawn, just woke up, not much sleep)

Just popping online to answer questions before I have to get my kids off to school.

Originally Posted by Gromit

Looks great! You folks obviously put in a lot of work. Looking forward to using the trading features.

Was this the reason for the survey on local store names awhile back?

One issue I discovered on the "Add" function � the pop-up windows for the help links can sometimes be hidden above the top edge of the browser's window. Here's what I did that caused it:

Do a search that produces many results
Scroll down a little to see more of the results (doesn't take much)
Click "Add" button
Click one of the help links, e.g. "Source"
Top of the pop-up (including the "X" (close) link is hidden. See attached jpg

Yes, scrolling up reveals the top, but it may initially confuse some users. Some of the smaller pop-ups can open completely out of view.

Please don't make the help pop-ups float up and down like the Add pop-up does. I really dislike that feature on web sites � I might be scrolling so I can view something else for a moment before filling in the form. It would be better if the top of the help pop up was initially at the same vertical position as the Add pop-up.

Conversely, if part of a help pop-up disappears because the user starts scrolling the screen, that's not a problem � they'll see what's happening and it will be intuitively obvious how to get it back.

Also, can the "Categories" selection box be larger (show more at a time)? That would make it a little easier to scroll through. Currently it's a little too claustrophobic for me. As it is, I think some users will have problems selecting multiple categories (accidentally removing or adding choices). Perhaps that list could be on a larger pop-up instead? Then it could even be a list of checkboxes rather than a multi-select scrolling list.

One other peeve � please change "Aldi's" to "ALDI". A few of the other names with apostrophes need to be tweeked too

Thanks!

I will see if we can get those windows to open up differently on your screen, might not be possible but will see. The list for stores is based off the forums, so I might need to change the forum names if there is an error, if you would like to send me a PM with a list of the ones that wrong I would be happy to tweek them.

Originally Posted by YouPdWhat

When trying to update my wish list I get the following pop up:

ETA: Under value could use a $2/2
ETA: I have a free x WYB y. When entering into database it insists on a $ amount, however, there is no max value stated on this particular coupon
for the free item so it will not let me enter

Did you try again later? Could be the server was busy or something. Ill test it out today and see if there is something going on.

I will also see about making value not required, because you are right sometimes they don't have an "up to" value.

Originally Posted by cheap-o

This is really cool. THanks!

Is there going to be a way to see other users wishlists/ havelists? or are going to have to put the link in our signature?

If you look at the instructional text at the top of both your have list and wish list there is a link Coupon Database that is a directory of members have and wish lists (as people create them they will be added here)

There is also a permanant link in the instructional text that you can include in your signature. I do not suggest that you use the link for your forum post (when you click the "update post" button it will create a brand new thread each time you click it and delete your old thread) so unless you want to change the link in your signature use your permanant link in signatures and whereever. As an example this is my link: Coupon Database

Originally Posted by lalikrish

Ok Now I add my WL and HL to the database but how do I provide this link to others to trade ? is there any special link ?

See above for permanant link info.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and questions.

daisydog215 · 09-29-2008, 06:59:57 AM

Where do we put general notes - where we shop, if/how much we can double, stamps, pphf, etc?

momsak · 09-29-2008, 07:06:04 AM

If we currently have a have/wishlist how do we get all those listings into this new one?

Would we have to search the database for each one and add it?

What do you do for a q that is NOT in the database but appears to be in circulation that you want to add to your lists? For example, many times the value of an insert q in the database is different in various regions and not reflected there.

CouponSAHM · 09-29-2008, 07:07:19 AM

Originally Posted by daisydog215

Where do we put general notes - where we shop, if/how much we can double, stamps, pphf, etc?

I second the above question and also want to let you know that the date modified for all of us shows 8/29 which is August not September which would be 9/29. Might be confusing later.
It is also telling me that it can't update post due to an internal error.

Melsie · 09-29-2008, 08:23:19 AM

I love it! Thanks!!!

queenofthehivemomof5 · 09-29-2008, 08:57:53 AM

Originally Posted by daisydog215

Where do we put general notes - where we shop, if/how much we can double, stamps, pphf, etc?

Currently you can do that when you update your post by clicking the update post button, here you can put in your introductory text about doubles, stores you shop at etc. I will make a note about seeing if we can add that to your permanant links as well. Might be in our next version though.

Originally Posted by momsak

If we currently have a have/wishlist how do we get all those listings into this new one?

Would we have to search the database for each one and add it?

What do you do for a q that is NOT in the database but appears to be in circulation that you want to add to your lists? For example, many times the value of an insert q in the database is different in various regions and not reflected there.

You will need to search the database for each one and add it. If there is something that is NOT in the database....add it. I get 99% of the insert coupons in there each week (and I am behind this week so please don't add the 9/28 inserts yet please so I don't have to merge a bunch of coupons I will have those in I hope by tonight, I am behind for obvious reasons) But if you have different values please go ahead and add them in, this is what makes the database so unique is that members add thier coupons in.

Originally Posted by CouponSAHM

I second the above question and also want to let you know that the date modified for all of us shows 8/29 which is August not September which would be 9/29. Might be confusing later.
It is also telling me that it can't update post due to an internal error.

Which date are you talking about? So I know what to fix.

The database is currently getting heavily used right now because it is new everyone is in there playing with it. So try again in a bit to submit your post. Remember it will delete any old have or wish list thread you had in those forums and create a new one...so don't update till you have your stuff transfered over or have a saved copy.

OK I am off to finish up instructional guide. Thanks for your patience with me.