Referral Lookup

[Tim Bateson]

Is there an easy way to lookup other SMC Laser Engravers by location? A couple times now I’ve received requests that just are not practical for me to do. For example if I had a customer in San Antonio, Texas, that needs a few small items engraved. It just isn't cost effective for that customer to ship them to Cincinnati, Ohio then I laser & ship them back.
I would much prefer being able to find someone local to refer the person to.
If not, is it possible to create this listing?

[Dan Hintz]

Tim,

Such a listing existed at one time, but Keith removed it as it was considered free advertising. Your best bet is to make a post titled "Looking for engraver in TX" (or similar) and pick form the people who read here on a daily/weekly basis.

[Tim Bateson]

I think it's time we have one again. Just a name and/or business name, a location, an email address or just a link to PM the person. All searchable. It would be a valuable tool for all of us. It could also be something that only contributors could be listed in and have access to.

[Dan Hintz]

A number of us were sad when it disappeared, but I can understand Keith's position... it only takes one bad apple to ruin it for everyone. If it does happen, though, I'd certainly be up for only contributors being on the list.

[Jeff Belany]

There was a member map that was used a while back on a Yahoo Groups forum. I really don't know how well it works or any details. If anyone wants to check it out it is at: www(dot)frappr(dot)com

[Keith Outten]

I could be talked into bringing back the laser/CNC list again, inside a thread instead of a web page and limiting it to Contributors.


I would have to find a forum to host the list since it would include people from two different forums and I would prefer not to have to keep up two or more lists.
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[Dan Hintz]

Keith, if you do it, I'd love to see little icons next to each listing so people can see at a glance what capabilities a listed company has. For example, have a separate icon for laser, dye-sub, vinyl, CNC, etc. Maybe contributors are always listed first in their respective state, or bolded. Maybe give separate links for each that would point to a gallery... give listers a chance to show off what they're capable of.

Just some thoughts...

[Chip Peterson]

Great idea, and please count me in. I really like the icon idea too.

Keith, my 'puter skills are limited, but if I can help the effort in some way, I'm "raising my hand"

[James Jaragosky]

Great idea, and please count me in. I really like the icon idea too.

Keith, my 'puter skills are limited, but if I can help the effort in some way, I'm "raising my hand"

+1
If I can help in anyway please let me know.

[Mike Null]

Keith

Does the original list still exist in the archives?

I think I would avoid links and just list other contact info.

[Scott Shepherd]

I'd love to see little icons next to each listing so people can see at a glance what capabilities a listed company has. For example, have a separate icon for laser, dye-sub, vinyl, CNC, etc. Maybe contributors are always listed first in their respective state, or bolded. Maybe give separate links for each that would point to a gallery... give listers a chance to show off what they're capable of.

Just some thoughts...

Yeah, and I'd like it if when you hovered over someone's name, it played their favorite song too

[Todd Suire]

The simpler the better. If someone's interested they could contact you and you could give them more details about your capabilities.

[Cliff Patrick]

I would be interested in this list as well and am willing to help in any way to make it work.

[Jerry Hewett]

I would be very interested in this type of referral lookup.

[Scott Shepherd]

Would you pay $10 a year to be listed in this directory?

I would.