June 21, 2013

  • Day 22 - The Campaign Continues

    We are halfway through the campaign and nearly at 50% of contributions for the fundraiser has been achieved.

     

    Yesterday, @Thexangateam shared an update about archives.   There were a lot of questions about what's going on with archives and how they work - so they explained further and provided an update - http://thexangateam.xanga.com/774035061/update-on-relaunch-xanga-fundraiser-and-xanga-archives-news/

    No matter what happens, please update your archives and download all of them.   It's always a good practice to create backups in situations like these.

    I've been in a lot of discussions regarding the status of Xanga, and how there needs to be a concerted effort in terms of rebranding.

    So far we're in the middle of the process, but rebranding takes some serious time - and in our case, a community effort.

     

    By contributing to the cause, we will have the opportunity to shape and mold what Xanga will become in the years ahead.   The Xanga Team wants our involvement at each step - and is always asking for our feedback and input.   They started this concept many years ago - http://www.xanga.com/ideas - but the technology of our current platform just doesn't allow for quick delivery and response.

    The upgrade to the new platform, and thexangateam's efforts to get us back on track, have encouraged me to see why they are doing what they are doing.

     

    Many of the concepts that the Xanga platform provides led the way to much of what is commonplace in social media now.   

    We have the opportunity to make Xanga great again.

     

     

    Let's do this together - #WeAreXanga  (RT and use this hashtag, spread the word!) 

     

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    Stats as of this morning:

    Backers  321 (8 more since yesterday)      

    $28,924 of $60,000   - we are at 48.21% to Goal  (an increase of  0.58% from yesterday)

    Still to raise:  $31,076

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    Let's keep the momentum going!   Encourage people to donate - for us to have the opportunity to make a better Xanga.  

     

    Donate Now - https://xanga.crowdhoster.com/relaunch-xanga

    If you did donate - then participate in @saintvi 's Biggest Xanga Giveaway - http://saintvi.xanga.com/773743103/the-biggest-giveaway-on-xanga/

     

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Comments (2)

  • I'm beginning to see small, subtle changes in the way Xanga is working -- the programmers are definitely at work! Thank you for all you do!

  • The rebranding will take time and effort but it is required.  Xanga is now home to writers, poets, artists, grandmothers, grandfathers, parents and many more.  It's not just a home for those who want to pour their teenage angst out (but they are still welcomed).  It's not a homogeneous community.  The people I hang out here are different than the groups others hang out with.  But it's easier to find people with similar interests and it's easier to develop a connection with them if you wish. 

    Halfway there - the cup is half full.

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