Golf Bytes Newsletter
 
  Issue 3, Volume 1               March 4, 2008  





 
Beta Testers Needed for Multi-User Software

GolfSoftware.com has several organizations that need multiple administrators. We have now created a solution that enables multiple users to access the same database at the same time from anywhere they can access the Internet. We are looking for groups who have a need for multi-user access to beta test it. If interested, please contact Craig Mathews at  (craig@golfsoftware.com) or (919) 460-7424.

 
Website Builder Released! Free 30 Day Trial
Website Builder is now officially available. We have had tremendous response to our latest golf website creation tool, as Website Builder makes it easy to create beautiful golf websites. The first month of the service is free, so you can try before you buy. In results from the beta testing team, web professionals, and Website Builder subscribers, this is a must-try product!
Website Builder is $29.95 per month (only pay for the time you use it) and adds features such as:
  • Password protected pages/site
  • Online signup (available by April 2008)
  • Site-wide style changes such as colors, fonts, and header
  • Templates to get you started faster - including golf league, golf tournament, golf club, and blank website templates
  • Dynamic content such as golf news, quotations, rules, weather, and more
  • Includes custom website name (mygolfleague.com), one email address, a group logo, technical support, and web services (group email and Internet backup).

Click here for more information about Website Builder. You can even view demo videos online.

Owners of League Manager 2007, Tournament Manager 2007, and Handicap System 2007 can get a free upgrade to the 2008 versions which enables uploading to Website Builder. The free 30 day trial is only available to owners of a 2007 or 2008 product. If you are a 2007 or 2008 customer and would like to try Website Builder, please contact us at 800-697-9989.

Website Designer

Website Designer is still available and will remain a product until there is no more demand. The Website Designer one year extension is $79.95 and includes tech support, group email services, and Internet backup.

 
New Pricing Options at GolfSoftwareLIVE.com

GolfSoftware.com has been providing software to golf groups for 20 years. We're now opening up a new method of licensing that may save you money, plus you will always have the latest version.

Go to GolfSoftwareLIVE.com to find out more. It's the same great software, but with a new subscription pricing structure so you can pay-as-you-go instead of paying for it all up front. Best for groups with short seasons.

 
Software Tips - Transferring Data to the New Season

Many groups will use last season's settings and players, as well as scores for handicaps, to start this year's league or tournament. League Manager  and Tournament Manager allow you to transfer last season's data to use for your new season this year.

 

League Manager Data Transfer

Transfer Golfers from One League to Another

League Manager Data Transfer Video

Tournament Manager Data Transfer

Transfer Tournament Manager Players

Handicap System Data Transfer

Transfer Scores to Handicap System

 

 
Software Q&A - Website Builder

Question: How can I build a website quickly for my golf group?

Answer: Website Builder allows you to start with a website template. The template choices include:

  • Golf League Website
  • Golf Tournament Website
  • Golf Course/Club/Association Website

Question: How do I move my website from Website Designer to Website Builder?

Answer: There is no way to transfer websites as they are different applications. You can copy and paste content though from one to the other.

 
Web Design Tips

Make your website more useful and appealing.

Web Design Tip #1

When thinking of a custom website name (domain  name), making it memorable is more important than making it short.

Web Design Tip #2

Make it easy on your website visitors by turning text references into links. Throughout this page, you'll see links that make it easier for people to click on then copying and pasting the actual link text. Both Website Designer and Website Builder allow you to add links.

 

In This Issue  
League Links
Tournament Tips
Site of the Month
Main Products
Website Designer
Web Design Tips
Quotations
 
League Links

League Fun Night

A way to mix things up during the season is to throw in a Fun Night in the middle of the season.

Try inserting a best ball or other type of mini tournament or change up the players for one event. Make things interesting so people want to keep playing!

Share your ideas with others here:

League Links.

 
Tournament Tips

Share your tournament ideas here:

Tournament Tips.

 
Site of the Month

Golf Hammock Country Club

One of our oldest customers has created one of the newest sites. Jim Ingalls has been a GolfSoftware.com customer for over 15 years, and he's also over 90 and building websites!

Jim and his son have put together a comprehensive site that shows some of the power of Website Builder.

If you would like to have yours considered, please let us know: Site of the Month

 
GolfSoftware.com Logo Products

Show off your love for golf with these great products: GolfSoftware.com Store.

And you can get a store similar to this one for your own golf group. Click here for more information.
 
Golf Quotations

“What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive.”

– Arnold Palmer


“Golf... is the infallible test. The man who can go into a patch of rough alone, with the knowledge that only God is watching him, and play his ball where it lies, is the man who will serve you faithfully and well.”

– P.G. Wodehouse


“You know, the Oscar I was awarded for The Untouchables is a wonderful thing, but I can honestly say that I'd rather have won the US Open Golf Tournament.”

– Sean Connery

 
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