Friday, November 30, 2007
Inventory Complete...
It is inventory time and it took Mom and I two weeks to complete it! We started on the 16th of November and completed it on the 30th. Everything is in its place now and the workshoppe is organized. As you can see we utilize every inch of space!!
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Who.is
Besides the creation date of a website, you will find a screen print, Alexa ranking, last update date and website status. This will come in handy to see if you have found a website that has been in business for awhile or just getting started.
It looks like our Alexa ranking is pretty high right now at:
Alexa Trend/Rank: 1 Month: 4,530,790 3 Month: 3,442,100
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Monday, November 26, 2007
New Design ~ Winter Homestead 'n' Elk...
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Sunday, November 25, 2007
PJ's Guestbook...
Leave your comments and make sure to check the box if you would like to receive follow up comments! Comment moderation has been enabled, so just as soon as I read your comment it will be posted!!
If you would like to exchange links with PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe or our blogs, include your website or blog in your comments and I will get back to you a.s.a.p. Let us know how you found out about us, too!
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner,
PJ's Paper Doll Cut Outs | Twiglet's Book | Mustang 'n' Cowboys | Notes That Touch The Heart | The Fisher Family Singers | Starlo's Paw Prints | PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe | PJ's Gift Shoppe Diary
Sunday, November 18, 2007
PJ's Extras...
PJ's Extras category was created to incorporate the few pages that don't fall into the other categories.
En Espanol | Personalized Items | Phyllis' Portfolio | PJ's Kid's Coloring Page
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...Product by Article...
This section lists all of the products in PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe by item. As with the other sections, I will add links to the individual pages as they are redesigned.
Aprons | Bibs | Books | Bookmarks | Brochures | Business Cards | Calendars | Coffee Mugs | Coloring Books | Diaries | Gift Boxes | Gift Cards | Gifts 'n' Bags | Gift Registers | Gift Sets | Greeting Cards | Invitation Cards | Mouse Pads | Money Envelopes | Note Cards | Note Books | Paper Dolls | Paper Doll Coloring Books | Paper Doll Greeting Cards | Paper Doll Note Cards | Photographs | Post Cards | Scrapbook Stickers | Shopping Lists | Stationery | Teddy Bears | T-Shirts | Travel Logs | Wall Clocks | Writing Pads
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Saturday, November 17, 2007
Open For Business...
Today I reactivated the shopping cart for the PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe. I will be working on the revamping of each of the pages, one page at a time. The "Twiglet the Little Christmas Tree" page was redesigned and added to the Product By Design Column.
I am adding a "price tag" and "add to cart" to each of the products and linking the products to their individual pages in the store front to these images.
This should make the order process much easier to navigate. A "view cart" image 'n' link has been placed in the top left hand corner and in the center below the product listed on the page as well.
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
More Satellite Problems...
I told the representatives then that it felt like I was being kicked off the satellite. In essence I was! I can not exceed this threshold in any given 24 hour period. So I had to wait until 5:30 or 6:00 pm to enjoy my fast internet speed again. Now, to be able to download large files and as many megabytes as I want, I do have a three hour window in which to complete these jobs!
As a result of this new policy, I have a feeling that it affected my network of printers that have IP addresses. I had to reinstall the drivers for the printers that were hooked up during the problems last month.
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Thursday, November 01, 2007
A banner for The Gatekeeper...
"Swords of the Watchers will appeal to the new and growing market for the Christian Science Fiction/Fantasy genre. It is the first book of a trilogy. This novel is character-driven with the strong message that spiritual warfare is real and affects us all. The story itself will intrigue young adults, both Christian and non-believers, and will reveal that without a foundation in God the battle for their lives and souls is lost." The Gatekeeper
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BLOG VILLAGE Stats as of November 1, 2007...
BLOG VILLAGE Stats: As of November 1, 2007
- PJ's Gift Shoppe Diary = 10/392
- PJ's Paper Doll Cut Outs = 34/392
- Twiglet the Little Christmas Tree = 37/392
- Mustang 'n' Cowboys = 255/392
- Notes That Touch The Heart = 39/392
- The Fisher Family Singers = 55/392
- Starlo's Paw Prints = 44/392
BLOG VILLAGE Stats: As of October 23, 2007
- PJ's Gift Shoppe Diary = 424/441
- PJ's Paper Doll Cut Outs = 282/441
- Twiglet the Little Christmas Tree = 86/441
- Mustang 'n' Cowboys = 136/441
- Notes That Touch The Heart = 174/441
- The Fisher Family Singers = 118/441
- Starlo's Paw Prints = 234/441
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
PJ's joins "Blogging Chicks...
- PJ's Gift Shoppe Diary
- PJ's Paper Doll Cut Outs
- Twiglet the Little Christmas Tree
- Notes That Touch The Heart
- The Fisher Family Singers
- Starlo's Paw Prints
Mustang 'n' Cowboys was not added to the list for obvious reasons...and because Travis and Tony will be helping with the posts once they get their computer.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Handmade Thanksgiving Cards...
A paper doll note card
of Rueben 'n' Rachel in
their Thanksgiving outfits.
After the dolls and clothes
are cut out, the card is still
in tact.
Thanksgiving time is a memory time,
With traditions to uphold,
Remembering the people in your life,
Who are more precious than gold!
By Janey Loree Fisher
These Thanksgiving greeting cards and
butterfly stickers are handmade in
PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe. The artwork in
our store is created by Phyllis Mae Richardson Fisher.
The paper doll note card features the twin
characters from our children's book
"Twiglet" the Little Christmas Tree.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
It wasn't that easy...
After opening the box, I found that the modem had been packed well, so unless something had been jarred loose, it would be okay. I was all set to follow the directions to install the new modem when I realized that I did not have the 28 digit registration number needed to complete registration. I called our satellite company, obtained the numbers and successfully installed the new modem.
That is were the fun began. The original problem was still there. I could not upload images or work on our website because the connection kept breaking. I called the satellite company again and after exhausting their resources, was sent up to 3rd Level support.
After working on several different scenarios to try to fix the problem, the technician decided that it was a problem with our satellite equipment outside. Of course our warranty was up and the cost to get an installer to come out and check the satellite dish and receiver/transmit unit would be on us.
I need to back up a little here and tell you what happened while I was on the phone. While talking with a Level 2 technician, I heard a horrible noise under the workshoppe trailer and then one of our dogs squealing across the property in pain. Our storeroom cat, Jewel, had scratched Dunny. In the process of getting away from her, Dunny had got tangled in the phone line and ripped it away from the box. This is at 2:30 in the morning.
I fortunately had a cell phone and lots of minutes built up to call tech support back. The same technician I had been disconnected from answered and we continued as if he had just put me on hold. He didn't ask what had happened and I didn't tell! He worked for a little longer finding that our modem wasn't passing a couple of tests, so that is when he transferred me to 3rd Level.
Time to get some rest and I would tackle this new problem with the phone line in the morning...
...in the morning I found that my modem was working beautifully and it has all day. When the installer calls to set up the appointment I will have the joy of canceling that appointment. The phone company will have to come out and fix the phone line.
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
The New Satellite Modem is HERE!!!
PJ's Diary joins BLOG VILLAGE...
PJ's Gift Shoppe Diary joins an extraordinary TopList. Not only is it family friendly, the members are friendly! BLOG VILLAGE currently boasts 441 blogs of all themes and topics. There are many attractions that keep members busy. They include the BLOG VILLAGE Community News, a chat room, the BLOG VILLAGE Fountain Forum, the current BLOG VILLAGE Quarterly Blog Carnival hosted by Advertising For Success, The BLOG VILLAGE Equine Webring hosted by Mustang 'n' Cowboys, interviews with members Gatekeeper over at Pieces of Me, Kilroy at The GONZO Papers, and Janey Loree (yours truly) over at Notes That Touch The Heart, and many member blog carnivals (listed in the sidebar).
BLOG VILLAGE Stats:
PJ's Gift Shoppe Diary = 424/441
PJ's Paper Doll Cut Outs = 282/441
Twiglet the Little Christmas Tree = 86/441
Mustang 'n' Cowboys = 136/441
Notes That Touch The Heart = 174/441
The Fisher Family Singers = 118/441
Starlo's Paw Prints = 234/441
I worded the descriptions of all seven blogs in BLOG VILLAGE so that I will be able to gather stats easier. If I type "blogvoice" in the search box, all seven blogs are brought onto the screen!
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
Page Ranks...
Websites:
PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe = 4/10
Starlo's Cockapoos = 2/10
Blogs:
PJ's Gift Shoppe Diary = 0/10 (New Blog)
PJ's Paper Doll Cut Outs = 0/10 (Changed address about a month ago)
Twiglet the Little Christmas Tree = 3/10
Mustang 'n' Cowboys = 4/10
Notes That Touch The Heart = 4/10
The Fisher Family Singers = 3/10
Starlo's Paw Prints = 3/10
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Sunday, October 21, 2007
Pages in the Footer Complete...
Each of the pages that are linked to from PJ's Footer ~ Business Section have been redesigned. The satellite worked all day today. We have not received the new modem yet, I am supposed to call Hughesnet in the morning for the tracking number.
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Closed for Maintenance...
As I have stated in previous posts, the reason for this revamping is to make www.pjscorner.net more navigable to our prospective customers as well as for our returning customers. We want your visit to PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe to be a pleasant experience. I will be working overtime to get the shopping cart open again.
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Page Rank for Websites and Blogs...
Websites:
PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe = 4/10
Starlo's Cockapoos = 2/10 It is interesting to note that before a website optimization company started working on Debbie's site, it was ranking at 4/10. I will have to check into this.
Blogs:
PJ's Gift Shoppe Diary = 0/10 (New Blog)
PJ's Paper Doll Cut Outs = 0/10 (Changed address about a month ago was at 4/10)
Twiglet the Little Christmas Tree = 3/10
Mustang 'n' Cowboys = 3/10
Notes That Touch The Heart = 4/10
The Fisher Family Singers = 3/10
Starlo's Paw Prints = 3/10
I need to research to see how I can build the page rank of all these sites!
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
Friday, October 19, 2007
PJ's Footer ~ Business Section...
PJ's Home | About PJ's | PJ's Blogs | PJ's eNewsletter | PJ's FREE Stuff | PJ's Links | PJ's Navigation |PJ's Publications | PJ's Search Page | PJ's Store
PJ's Copyright Statement | PJ's Customer Service | PJ's Privacy Statement |PJ's Return Policy
Let us know that you stopped by; you are more than a number to PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe!
All art work on this website is the property of
Phyllis Mae Richardson Fisher
Copyright 2007
Poetry by Janey Loree Fisher
Copyright 2006
~~~~~~~
Product by Occasions...
New Address for PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe...
New address:
PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe
100 E Cedar St.
Taft, CA 93268
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Satellite Down...
I called our satellite company and it was determined that we needed a new terminal. It will take 3 to 5 working days for it to get here. Not in the middle of revamping the website! And when we need to advertise everywhere that we are hosting a blog carnival on our "Twiglet" blog.
I have still tried to get things done, answer emails, send invitations out for the blog carnival, work on the BLOG VILLAGE Equine Webring, scan in the new International Friends paper dolls and their traditional outfits and scan 3 more outfits for PJ's Pollyanna (this is the paper doll that went to the 2006 Paper Doll Convention).
Not to waste any time, Mom and I took this opportunity to dust the workshoppe and even bought new curtains. I found some natural macrame tier coordinates. Our workshoppe is a converted 1960 Mobile Home. I don't know when the wood paneling was put up, however we added brown tweed carpeting to match. My father built both of our desks, two work tables, a wall unit with 90 cubby holes and two bookshelves.
It is interesting to note that after I called our satellite company to see if I could get a tracking number, the modem has been working non-stop. It is 12:07 AM on Friday morning and I called them around 7:30pm, just about 5 1/2 hours ago. Hmm...
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
PJ's Paper Dolls...
Tonight I figured out how to link the individual item back to the website! I added the html coding for adding a hyperlink in a blog comment into the description of the item in ProStores and it worked! I will add links as I complete the pages in this list of paper doll pages that I need to revamp:
- Rueben 'n' Rachel ~ Twins from "Twiglet" the Little Christmas Tree
- Chrissy ~ #1 in the "Family Friends Paper Doll Set
- Melly ~ #2 in the "Family Friends Paper Doll Set
- Janae ~ #3 in the "Family Friends Paper Doll Set
- Natasha ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from RUSSIA
- Amber ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from AFRICA
- Juanita ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from MEXICO
- SuLang ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from JAPAN
- Fawn ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from NATIVE AMERICA
- Tiffany ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from THE UNITED STATES
- Queenie ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from ENGLAND
- Shani ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from EGYPT
- Hanna ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from POLAND
- Adelita ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from COST RICA
- Benita ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from BRAZIL
- Noemi ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from ITALY
- Erin ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from IRELAND
- Greer ~ An International Friends Paper Doll from SCOTLAND
- Neddy the Little Teddy ~ A PJ's Little Animal Paper Doll
- Gunny the Little Bunny ~ A PJ's Little Animal Paper Doll
- Smitty the Little Kitty ~ A PJ's Little Animal Paper Doll
- Tuppy the Little Puppy ~ A PJ's Little Animal Paper Doll
- Rocky the Little Foxy ~ A PJ's Little Animal Paper Doll
- Merle the Little Squirrel ~ A PJ's Little Animal Paper Doll
- Browsey the Little Mousey ~ A PJ's Little Animal Paper Doll
- Peppy the Little Sheppy ~ A PJ's Little Animal Paper Doll
- Roany the Little Pony ~ A PJ's Little Animal Paper Doll
- Toni the Little Pony ~ A PJ's Little Animal Paper Doll
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Long Braided Black
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Long Curly Black
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Long Honey Blonde
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Long Styled Black
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Long Wavy Black
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Long Wavy Brunette
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Long Platinum Blonde
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Long Wavy Red
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Short Straight Blonde
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Mary Elizabeth's Doll
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Shirley Anne's Doll
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Marjorie Alice's Doll
- PJ's Universal Paper Dolls ~ Jessie Carol's Doll
- PJ's Universal Paper Girls
- PJ's Universal Paper Doll Kids...Native American Boy
- PJ's Universal Paper Doll Kids...Native American Girl
- PJ's Universal Paper Doll Kids...Caucasian Boy
- PJ's Universal Paper Doll Kids...Caucasian Girl
- PJ's Universal Paper Doll Kids...Mexican Boy
- PJ's Universal Paper Doll Kids...Mexican Girl
- PJ's Universal Paper Doll Kids...Asian Boy
- PJ's Universal Paper Doll Kids...Asian Girl
- PJ's Universal Paper Doll Kids...African-American Boy
- PJ's Universal Paper Doll Kids...African-American Girl
- PJ's Paper Baby Dolls
- PJ's Friends of the World
- PJ's Twins of the World
- PJ's Little Girl Paper Doll
- PJ's Janey Loree
- Tiara ~ PJ's Red Carpet Paper Doll ~ Published in the
- PJ's Sally Ann (waiting for her to come out in the Contemporary Doll Magazine in 2008!)
- PJ's Etta Rae
- PJ's Pollyana
- CeCe the Little See-Through Paper Doll (made of glass!)
- Gracie 'n' Donnie
Product by Design...
I was able to finish the main page for our Paper Dolls, Sunday night. Monday was an errand day and when I got back to the workshoppe, I found out that my satellite service was not working. A new modem for the satellite service is on its way and should be here by Thursday at the earliest. After much frustration at not being able to do anything on my website or blogs, I powered cycled the modem one more time a couple of hours ago and I have satellite service!!!
Now back to work...
...the following list of "Product by Design" pages will be help keep me focused. I will add hyperlinks as I complete each page.
Apple Blossoms 'n' Butterflies | Butterflies 'n' Daisies | Bunnies 'n' Eggs | Crosses 'n' Flowers | Cactus 'n' The Desert | Covered Bridge 'n' The Fall | Diplomas 'n' Dreams | Dawn Roses 'n' Butterflies | Early American History | Grey Squirrel 'n' Leaves | Hearts 'n' Roses 'n' Butterflies | Holly 'n' Berries | Hammers 'n' Nails | Hearts 'n' Valentines | Jacaranda 'n' Butterflies | Morning Glories 'n' Garden Things | Mountain Lake 'n' Iris | Mustang 'n' Baby | Mustang 'n' Cowboys | Nostalgic Christmas Lights | Nostalgic Thanksgiving Lights | Pumpkin 'n Spice | Purple Sage 'n' The Desert | Sugar 'n' Cream | Serenity 'n' Green Pastures | Ships 'n' Shells | Stars 'n' Stripes | Travel Memories 'n' Fun | Twins 'n' Horses | Twiglet 'n' Twins | Twiglet's Christmas | Watch 'n' Baby | Water Bucket 'n' Wildflowers | Water Bucket 'n' Veggies | Wildflowers 'n' Butterflies | Yellow 'n' White Sunflowers
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
Sunday, October 14, 2007
More progess on the website and store front...
Last night or should I say early this morning before I went to sleep for the night, I completed the "Product by Occasions" link in the footer. I am working toward the goal of optimizing our website. The goal is quite formidable, however I have found documenting my progress on this blog has focused my sights on the finished product.
- PJ's Customer Service
- PJ's Store Front Categories
- About PJ's
- Phyllis' Portfolio
- PJ's Paper Dolls...
- This list will change as I complete more pages today!
In the post he lists, with links, several message boards. This will be an important step in PJ's SEO (search engine optimization) campaign.
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Website Update Progress...
I've completed the following pages:
- Apple Blossoms 'n' Butterflies
- PJ's Blogs
- PJ's Free Item
- PJ's Statement 'n' Policies
- PJ's Paper Dolls - Main
All of the links to the pages in the site are set up in three categories.
- Product by Design
- Product by Occasions
- Product by Article
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe...
Monday, October 08, 2007
PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe in the News...
In the "CLASSNOTES" section of the Summer 2005 issue of "Oregon Tech", there is a small article about my mother, Phyllis, and our company PJ's Corner. Published three times a year, this publication is for alumni and friends of Oregon Institute of Technology. The college was called Oregon Technical Institute when mom was attending. The college mascot is an owl and alumni are considered "Hooters". Here is the article:
Saturday, October 06, 2007
New Header added to PJ's Diary...
The cloud 'n' birds, 707 Boeing airplane and merchant ship are just a few of the art sparks that make up our "Travel Memories 'n' Fun" design. The corner cabinet behind is an animated picture on our About PJ's page and the cactus is apart of our "Cactus in The Desert" design. The rest of the art sparks are scattered through PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe and PJ's Butterfly flits among the sunflowers on our logo.
Wishing you homespun memories,
Janey Loree
Apple Blossoms 'n' Butterflies...
This springy design captures the Yellow Swallowtail butterfly as it flits from Apple Blossom to Apple Blossom! Choose from "Get Well", "Just Because", "Thank You", "Think of You", "You Are Welcome" and "Gracias" Note Cards and add the matching gift card or scrapbook stickers.
Each note card is 4.25" x 5.5" in size with part of the design spilling over into the inside. A matching envelope and seal are include.
An example of PJ's "Apple Blossoms 'n' Butterflies" design:
Check out all the "Apple Blossom 'n' Butterflies" items in PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe. A link to this page has been added to the side column.
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
PJ's partners with PayPal Merchant Services..
This will accommodate the necessity for the website and storefront to be integrated and interwoven for a smoother, more enjoyable visit in PJ's Corner Gift Shoppe. Once the new buttons are added to all 599 products, the customer will not feel like they ever left the site.
I will use the weekend to implement this change while giving "voice" to this conversion on this blog. I started with our "Apple Blossom 'n' Butterflies" page. One page down...73 to go!!! Plus I will be adding the pages for the CafePress items.
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...
Monday, October 01, 2007
New Look for PJ's Blogs...
PJ's Paper Doll Cut Outs, Twiglet the Little Christmas Tree, Notes That Touch The Heart and this blog receive new headers, banners, vignettes and or links.
The old look over at PJ's Paper Doll Cut Outs didn't use an image banner so the new look included the following header using one of our PJ's Universal Paper Dolls and some of her fall clothes.
For the sidebar, I created a vignette
using our fall leaves. A swag and base formed
the frame around each section.
Twiglet's Book Blog didn't have a header either, so the new look incorporates images from the book and the paper doll twins. Fall is a busy time of year for Rueben 'n' Rachel.
I did not create vignettes for this blog, yet. And the old banner is still serviceable...
I would like to use this header, but can't seem to upload it. It could have something to do with the satellite problems that we have been experiencing for the past week.
On my personal blog, Notes That Touch The Heart, I created a design that brought together my favorite color of purple, music and writing.
And on this blog, the heading is new. I need to create vignettes for all the blogs, but I will not try to add those until after the holidays! We do not have very many days left until Christmas and I need to continue with the revamping of our website...
Thank you for making memories in PJ's Corner...