I would like to talk about CottageDaily today. Slowly the word is spreading about its existence, and I am getting lots of great emails (julie@cottagedaily.com) from you folks. Thank you very much for the delicious recipes, suggestions and great story ideas.

Some of you may not know that CottageDaily.com is actually a blog - a website that uses client managed software (CMS). This means that you don’t have to be a geek to be able to have a website, although it really helps if you know a geek who can so some of the programming. Blogging has become really popular; it’s estimated that there are over 70 million of us, and the number grows by about 125,000 a day.

The software I use on the site is called WordPress. Aside from being free, it is one of the most popular open source blogging platforms. It is also supported by a great network of volunteers.

There are a couple of features I would like to draw to your attention. At the bottom of every article appears the word “Comment.” Clicking on this word, typing in your email address, your website address(only if you have one) will lead you to the comment box, where, you can add your own thoughts and experiences. It is a great way to keep me honest, and it provides a different perspective.

If you have left a comment and wondered why it didn’t appear right away, it’s because I approve all comments. This is done to block spam. I am thinking of removing it so you can have instant gratification.

The other feature I would like to mention is the “Subscribe” key. Again, if you hit this button and type in your email address you will receive an email every time an article is posted. You then can click onto the link and it takes you right to the site.

With any email addresses or information you provide, I will respect and honour your privacy. It will not be sold or used for anything other than it’s intended purpose.

Over the next week, the site will be modified ever so slightly, I was challenged to think of things that you “Must Have” so I have decided to make the previous articles easier to find. I also want to showcase our video clips. If you missed the Crash Reel - please go back and view it - it is hilarious.

Tomorrow, “Oh So Tasty Potato Salads,” will be featured. If you have a any great spud recipes - send them in and I will add them.

The sun is back - it is time to head outside. Have a great day everybody.

Cheers,

Julie

PS - if CottageDaily does not appear on the centre of your screen, hold down the Ctrl key, the Shift key and hit the reload key (blue arrow at the top of your screen) this will restore everything back to it’s original place.

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