Godaddy, we have arrived, on the new server and I'm lovin'it~^_^

The move to the new server is complete. I must say, I am very very impressed by the service provided by Godaddy.com. On several occassions, I needed to ask questions right away or the migration would have delays. Godaddy's 24/7 help centre was just a call away, and got to speak to a tech support personnel who was able to answer my questions right away.

Let me share with you how my Godaddy experience was like:

"          I know that they are trained to do so, but I am still amazed at how the workers were all able keep up such a high standard of customer service. On one occasion, I needed to delete the server for a reset and reapply for a new host, they walked me through the entire process, they even recommended me an option to choose a server nearer to my visitors, I chose USA(they have Singapore, Australia, China etc). It should be as quick as it gets to load for many of you now. I FELT VERY PAMPERED~^_^

I am so touched, perhaps because I moved from a host who abused their customers. The previous host, ulmb.com, took monthly payments from me, and when I realised and changed to an annual upfront payment, they still kept withdrawing automatic monthly payments, twice before I found out. That is like taking more money than they should and keeping quiet about it. When I sent a message to the customer service, there was no reply EVEN UNTIL NOW! :( I waited 3 days before sending a second message, and by now, I've sent 5 messages and still no reply. ULMB.COM IS THAT BAD. I figured if I stayed on, I will be charged a third time the monthly amount, so I decided to go.

I am still touched and impressed about Godaddy's control manager. The available options and settings are just incredible. Their build in web browser based FTP works just like Facebook/Photobusket/Filezilla combined, I didn't even needed to use my standalone FTP software. Almost all the settings can be modified and there is so much more that I haven't even tried. All the server details are REVEALED and I feel that I OWN MY SERVICE, unlike on the previous host.

Definitely as good as it can get for a web host and domain name registrar.          "

The new site is not just good service, the 4th generation hosting hardware and the features offered are in a list twice as long as my previous web host... Phew, Web developers for my site ought to be happy with the new toy I bought for their use~^_^

The forum is up, I will start working on adding new things to the website, meanwhile check take a look at the following topics:

If you have any problems now, let me know in the thread here or email me:
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1116


Help me out with a title banner, I want to feature your work on here~^_^ Check here:
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1127


Some great mask making and repairing tips by mask maker Fantesca can be found here:
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1124

A new kigurumi mask project in the works, with full costume and shoes for a buyer:
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1126


I am trying to make kigurumi eyes blink, check out how Rinrin plans on getting interchangeable expressions and making them go -_- !
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1131


Stay tuned for more updates~^_^ All suggestions are welcomed.

User's probably won't feel a thing, but the server is being migrated as we speak.

The clever thing about links, they all point to the right place wherever they files may be physically. 1/4 of the server and its files have been moved to the new server, but it is still expected to take a while. The most difficult part is yet to come. The forums.

I may want to do a clean installation of the forums, so that all the bugs, and accumulated clutter will become history. This way, I can also ensure that all the features, like the gallery and board version are the newest and most current version.

However the forum's galleries are about 800MB, phew~ I wonder who has been uploading non web optimised pics onto the gallery, I have folders with more pictures than there are in the forums and its not even 150MB lol.

The forums will be temporarily disabled when the actual moving of the forum is taking place. Do not be alarmed, it will be in that way for just a few hours. most likely less than the number of fingers and toes combined lol~^_^;

Anyway, work is on its way. I will be updating what is happening to the forum and new server as we speak on Twitter. I'll let everyone know when things are done~^_^

Server migration imminent in the next 3 days.

Server migration has been in the planning and it is expected that it will take place in the next few days.

So please do not be surprised if the forums are temporarily inaccessible. It is because when moving the database, I will have to freeze the forum to prevent any changes. Besides, any changes added to the forums when the data is being move will remain on the old server and won't be seen when the migration is over.

I will post a notice on the blog since blogger.com is hosted by Google and not my own host, it will stay up. It probably will stay up in a nuclear attach too~^_^; The new server has so much more features and stretching space for web developers to improve upon the website. I will talk about it when the bulk of the work is done.

Come to think of it, this will be the second time the forums has been moved. For old time friends and fans, you may remember the "proboards" forum and  "wyu.ulmb.com". With each move, things has improved and newer features and services has been offered for the visitor's enjoyment. Your fun, is my fun, I can't wait when everything is done~^_^

Stay tuned~

Feature your artwork in the banner~

Dear kigurumi cosplay lovers. Do you make good drawings? If so will you like your artwork to become inside the banner on this site?

Specifications:
1) Image must be 1000 x 200 pixels with edges tapered to white.
2) Title of website "Kigurumi Cosplay Society" and slogan "Kigurumi cosplay for everyone else" has be present.
3) You can write your personal URL on the banner as long as it does not obscure the title and slogan.
4) You can use any image, your drawing, your kig pictures etc. It does not have to be 100% kigurumi related, but some relevance is preferred,
5) JPG files are preferred for their compact size, though all image formats are supported.
6) Filesize should be optimised for web, otherwise I can do it for you.
7) You can submit more than one or get a friend to help you.

You may notice that the banner changes each time you hit "refresh" on your browser. The first artwork is provided by Zicron Knight as an demonstration.

Right now it only has two images to swap between one another randomly, but I intend to accumulate a fair number of different banner designs. The banner has absolutely no restrictions except for the dimensions, title and slogan. You can put your dog's picture, or gears in an engine. You can put a background of a scene you took in a CON with kigurumi in them etc. Although I'm after mostly kigurumi or cosplay related themes, just be creative, like how GOOGLE draw its name creatively once in a while~

To send me the banner you made, please post it up in the member gallery or anywhere, you can also email it to me directly. And link it in this forum thread below.
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1127&p=12843#p12843

You can make suggestions on improvements and ask questions in the same thread as well.
See you there~^_^

Where were all the work hiding before this~

Just a non related cover girl to start of a post~ Looks like this are really going to get very very busy from now on~ Let me count them here:

1) Got a business plan to present to VCs in mid August (Not Kigurumi^^;)
2) Migrating of website and server to newer, better web host.
3) Full time work~
4) 1 new mask order, with full costume and shoes.
5) Blinking eye project, phew~ waiting for parts.
6) New cosplay character, heh heh~ It'll be a surprise~
7) Daily maintenance and answering of questions on forum/facebook

See lucky 7, blam~ no kidding, just where were all the work hiding before today. If I seem to take ages to reply to real time chats or emails, please forgive me, I think I may need to do less of those for a while.

In fact dear friends, when you send me a message, cutting off the "hi" and "how are you today" and getting straight to the "Its pouring out here today, I need an umbrella" may be more effective in getting a response lol.

I can still chat, but probably just less of the mundane stuff, but don't worry, I still care, its the whole point why I'm busy~^_<

The forums seems to be getting a while lot busier these days. If you are a frequent member, and have a mature attitude, will you like to help by being a moderator?  Don't forget to drop by the forums and check the following hot projects and topics:
-Okuu's new costume design~
-Rinrin's kigurumi character~!!!
-Some anime titles too short?
and more~ ^_^

Thank you for all the help offered with the building of the new community website. The intention was to share the work and share the pride. Trying to make something useful to help other kiggers and kig loving people.

Built the website from scratch collecting tutorials, discussions, ideas and pictures in the forums. I think it has came a long way. People finding the information provided useful kind of made me want to make it even better. Its cool isn't it, when you have a goal that seems right~^_^

So yada yada yada~ I'll be busy, but I'm still here~<3