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I’m drowning in Photoshop.
Back in March, a friend sent me a redone pic of one of the earrings on my website. "How
do you like it?" she asked.
It was infinitely better than anything I had ever done.
She then sent a step-by-step tutorial (her own writing, not a link) of how to achieve similar
results. I tried it, and I was hooked.
For the next four months, I spent 40-50 hours every week (in addition to 30 hours/week for
production and marketing) redoing photos. Several thousand picture files on my computer, edited and uploaded to my various
websites.
And then I did it again, because I knew I could make them better.
Maybe I’m crazy – and most certainly I’m a workaholic – but it’s
as if each of those picture files was a tiny block of cement that I had been carrying around and hating for all these years.
When I finally uploaded the last picture, the sack of cement melted from my shoulders.
The redone websites:
http://www.meredithbead.com
http://www.meredithbead.artfire.com
http://www.meredithbead.etsy.com
http://www.meredithbead2.etsy.com
Take a look! Yes, I can hear you sighing all the way to California.
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PART II
You might notice that several of my websites are missing from the above list. With the exception
of the wholesale findings and earring findings (pierced and non-pierced) pages on http://meredithbead-ivil.tripod.com , those sites get very few views and almost no sales.
The conundrum: do I replace the pictures on those sites, or concentrate my efforts on adding
new product to the websites that sell? I say "new product," but...
If I don’t replace the old pictures, should I let them sit, or delete them?
Should I consolidate all my bead and findings pages onto http://meredithbead-ivil.tripod.com ? — another several-months project. If so,
it will be later rather than sooner. I really need to get back to the creative part of my life.
As always, your feedback is welcome.
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July birthstone:
RUBY — Balances and energizes the heart, both emotionally and in physical functions.
Enhances confidence and our relationships with others. Improves blood circulation. 1st chakra.
The news we don't want to hear --
Today's metal prices:
GOLD $1599.00/ounce
SILVER $40.33/ounce
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I’m going to the twice-yearly wholesale gift show at the LA Convention Center this
weekend. Are there any beads or findings that you’d like me to look for, as either a supply or a component in finished
jewelry? If a supply — be as specific as possible, and tell me your price range.
Stay cool!
Meredith
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