Reminder: AIM Pages Changes Are Coming
Posted on Oct 10th 2007 8:22PM by Joe Loong
Filed under: What's New, Coming Up, Profile Status, AIM Profiles Blog, Profiles Status
Hi folks -- at the end of September, we sent out the following e-mail to all AIM Pages users; it has important information about the upcoming AIM Pages transition (when AIM Pages profiles will be moved over to the new AIM Profiles system).
We're getting closer to the actual transition (exact dates TBD), so in case you didn't see the e-mail or just sat on it, please re-read the mail below.
While the team is working to make sure the transition goes smoothly, if you have any irreplaceable photos stored in your AIM Pages profile, you might want to take the opportunity to back them up.
Additionally, people who customized their profiles with modules in Advanced Edit Mode should pay particular attention to #3, in case you need to back up content in non-standard modules.
Thanks -- Joe
Dear AIM Pages User –
When changes are coming, you should be the first to know. You've asked for improved ways to describe yourself to others, and we've listened. The AIM team is working hard to add features to allow you to better stay in touch with the people you know and find new folks who share your interests.
Starting in October, we will begin to upgrade your AIM Page by moving it into a new, improved system. We will maintain as much of the content that you have created as possible; however, there are some key changes that you should be aware of:
1) What the New System Will Have: Don't worry, you'll still have your favorite AIM goodies such as Buddies, Comments, Privacy Settings, Photos and more. We're keeping the good stuff, and making it even easier to use.
2) Photos: We know you're going to love our all-new photo experience, and we've been working hard to ensure there won't be any hiccups as we make the change. We know how important your photographs are to you. Even though you've heard over and over again that you should make backup copies of your irreplaceable photos, we know some of you procrastinate -- so there's no better time than the present. Please take this opportunity to make sure you have copies of all your photos, just in case.
3) Advanced Edit Mode: If you have ever played in Advanced Edit Mode to customize your AIM Page, you will need to manually back up information that you added to non-standard modules. Advanced Edit Mode included the dragging and dropping of new modules, a number of customized themes and the ability to add your own code to your page. This mode will not initially be on the new system, so all custom module information will be lost. If you have written code that you would like to save, please take some time, as soon as possible, to make yourself a copy of that code.
4) Finding Your AIM Page: Not to worry ... The link that you currently have for your AIM Page (www.aimpages.com/SCREENNAME/profile.html) will automatically be redirected as part of the changes that we're making. Anyone who looks for you won't have a problem finding you at all, as any existing bookmarks and links will continue to work just fine.
5) And Finally ... Expect to find a great new look and feel for your profile. You're in the right place, and we hope you like the new design!
The AIM team has been working hard all summer to make sure that your profile experience is simple, fun and compelling. In addition to all of the other fantastic changes, we're changing our name to AIM Profiles. Why? Because it's your AIM Profile. Duh on us.
Of course, we won't leave you hanging. We've outlined these updates in even more detail so that you can dig further into what's coming. We'll continue to update the information there as we move closer to our launch date so that you are completely up to speed at all times.
~ The AIM Team
We're getting closer to the actual transition (exact dates TBD), so in case you didn't see the e-mail or just sat on it, please re-read the mail below.
While the team is working to make sure the transition goes smoothly, if you have any irreplaceable photos stored in your AIM Pages profile, you might want to take the opportunity to back them up.
Additionally, people who customized their profiles with modules in Advanced Edit Mode should pay particular attention to #3, in case you need to back up content in non-standard modules.
Thanks -- Joe
Dear AIM Pages User –
When changes are coming, you should be the first to know. You've asked for improved ways to describe yourself to others, and we've listened. The AIM team is working hard to add features to allow you to better stay in touch with the people you know and find new folks who share your interests.
Starting in October, we will begin to upgrade your AIM Page by moving it into a new, improved system. We will maintain as much of the content that you have created as possible; however, there are some key changes that you should be aware of:
1) What the New System Will Have: Don't worry, you'll still have your favorite AIM goodies such as Buddies, Comments, Privacy Settings, Photos and more. We're keeping the good stuff, and making it even easier to use.
2) Photos: We know you're going to love our all-new photo experience, and we've been working hard to ensure there won't be any hiccups as we make the change. We know how important your photographs are to you. Even though you've heard over and over again that you should make backup copies of your irreplaceable photos, we know some of you procrastinate -- so there's no better time than the present. Please take this opportunity to make sure you have copies of all your photos, just in case.
3) Advanced Edit Mode: If you have ever played in Advanced Edit Mode to customize your AIM Page, you will need to manually back up information that you added to non-standard modules. Advanced Edit Mode included the dragging and dropping of new modules, a number of customized themes and the ability to add your own code to your page. This mode will not initially be on the new system, so all custom module information will be lost. If you have written code that you would like to save, please take some time, as soon as possible, to make yourself a copy of that code.
4) Finding Your AIM Page: Not to worry ... The link that you currently have for your AIM Page (www.aimpages.com/SCREENNAME/profile.html) will automatically be redirected as part of the changes that we're making. Anyone who looks for you won't have a problem finding you at all, as any existing bookmarks and links will continue to work just fine.
5) And Finally ... Expect to find a great new look and feel for your profile. You're in the right place, and we hope you like the new design!
The AIM team has been working hard all summer to make sure that your profile experience is simple, fun and compelling. In addition to all of the other fantastic changes, we're changing our name to AIM Profiles. Why? Because it's your AIM Profile. Duh on us.
Of course, we won't leave you hanging. We've outlined these updates in even more detail so that you can dig further into what's coming. We'll continue to update the information there as we move closer to our launch date so that you are completely up to speed at all times.
~ The AIM Team
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1. Wow cool!
Posted at 7:05PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Mandy
2. Thats cool
Posted at 2:12PM on Oct 13th 2007 by Tareia
3. personally, i think you should stop messing with all of the profiles. they were fine how they were, and now you've all done a bang-up job of ruining them. just stop. please, you're making people leave AOL.
Posted at 4:48AM on Oct 15th 2007 by ashe
4. How can I check on my BL now that I have the new Version of AOL omn the desk top?
Posted at 9:28PM on Oct 21st 2007 by Christie Lou Ivey
5. I LOVE THE NEW LOOK!!!!!!! I JUST WANTED TO KNOW HOW CAN YOU CHECK THE E-MAIL ADDRESS OR NAME OF THE VISITOR IF MY OWN AIM PROFILE.
Posted at 7:07PM on Oct 26th 2007 by MARIE
6. I have a question, how do you switch over to advanced edit from quick edit. It's driving me mad and every time I try clicking the "advanced edit" thing it either redirects me to help or to the edit page of quick edit.
Posted at 8:48PM on Nov 2nd 2007 by tempteation
7. hiii.. i have no advanced edit button.. on my other page i have it.. i dont even have quick edit, nothin.. its just a plain edit button n it doesnt really let me do much.. can someone help?
Posted at 9:01PM on Nov 5th 2007 by mimi
8. I really liked the aim profile, now im stuck with the old aol profile, that now i cant add modules or change out the white background, if i had wanted the crappy aol profile, i would have kept it. Give me back my colorful AIM profile!
Posted at 10:34PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Albiondon
9. mhmmmmmm......i liked the way it used to look.now it looks all disorganized and u can barely see the theme. not ur best work =/
sorry. but thats how i think it is in my opinion..u should go back to the way it used to look. =/
Posted at 4:23PM on Nov 19th 2007 by amandita95
10. A few days ago I accidentally reset my aim page. Now all AOL will let me get to is the new Aim profiles. Is there any way for me to find and re-do my aim page?
Posted at 12:17AM on Nov 30th 2007 by Ashbear2u
11. This is BS! I havent been able to edit or access my profile in over 3 months! It keeps saying that there is a 'navagation' error. Ive used different computers and still the same thing! THis BLOWS!
Posted at 11:19PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Saturn
12. i can not get to my profile the dashboard comes up but not my profile it says exploer can not display page
Posted at 8:02AM on Dec 20th 2007 by laura