George from my own personal viewpoint I appreciate the effort taken to make a site like that but I prefer the forum approach for it's interaction.
Would it not be more useful to add the Lars and Ingrid forum to the Guild site (I think Geti owns them both so it would be quite easy).
There are already so many established people in that area, so I really hope it goes well for you.
e.g There are "Guilds" that folk can join which give definite member benefits
e.g.
The British Jewellers Association
Association of Contemporary Jewellery
and I know there are loads more like shops and stores association, market traders association (I think) etc etc.
Re reference sites:
I've found some of the best ones are paid for - either via advertising or by subscription.
(unfortunately the way of the world) this is a good example of one....
Have you seen
Jewellery Making On-Line :At the Bench it's a fantastic training site run by Andrew Berry
it's £99 for the year (theres a monthly option too) It has excellent material and although it's early days it looks useful ~
I'm going to sign up when I'm back from the states as that works out not much different from some of my magazine subs!
Excellent inspiration for the Guild site
Once again Good Luck with the site and I hope you get loads of Tutorials!
Nic xx
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