A few months ago, the week between Christmas and New Years, I was feverishly researching discussion boards.
Our old discussion board, was on life support - hopelessly out of date and non-functional due to factors beyond my control. So, it was way past time for a new board.
After a bit of researching of other guitar discussion boards I couldn't find any that seemed bright, colorful, friendly and helpful.
After a lot of research, a good investment of resources and some technical help this board was born. I wish I would have taken a picture of the board when it was first setup.
All it said was one topic "Test Forum" with one post "This is a test forum." Everything else you currently see here - pictures, menus, tabs, videos, chat was painstakingly purchased and added to create a great place for us all.
After a week or two of work it was ready to open the doors to our beta -testers - about 15 of our guitar family that came in and ruthlessly tested out every imaginable feature. And for a glorious week or so it was just the 15 of us in here. We'd come home after work and check in on the board, testing this or that, and chatting in the chat. I'm so thankful for that group.
Then, after another week or so, we opened up the doors and today we added our 1000th member.
I'm quite thrilled with our new little home. It's what I wanted - bright, colorful, friendly and helpful. I can go on here most any time, day or night, and start chatting with someone learning guitar.
I've got lots of plans for more things but I'm so thrilled at how this is turning out and so honored to be among you all.
Thanks,
Steve