Okay. We try not to do this too much, but we're going to ask you to read all of this. We'll keep it short. We don't like reading, either.
The big news is that in about four weeks, we will be "launching" the non-Beta, version 1, real-deal of Dripbook.
What does this mean?
For the past year, we have had the "Beta" tag under our name in the logo. That means that we are in a testing phase. We are seeing what works, and what doesn't.
What works is this: giving our worldwide network of professional visual artists the easiest, most stylish way to display, promote and distribute their portfolios online. What also works is enabling our artists to export their work out of Dripbook for promotion beyond our Web site. Another thing that works is indexing all of the thousands of books of all of the artists on Dripbook to allow clients and collaborators alike to find your work.
Since all that works well, we're going to focus on continuing and improving all of those basic functions of Dripbook.
OK, and…?
Dripbook has drastically increased and improved our features and services since we started in June of last year, especially the very popular Dripbook Sites feature. So, in appreciation of your help and support during our first year of operation, we want to thank you properly, where it counts most (your wallet).
Dripbook is freezing the rates for all our Beta members (this means you) for LIFE. That means that whatever service level you are at now, you can keep, at the price you are currently paying. When our new rates come into effect on July 1st, you won’t have to pay any more.
So now that we have your attention, please check below for important information for current Dripbook members to be sure you don’t miss any opportunities or deadlines for changes to your account.
Ch-ch-changes...
We’ve got new service packages coming, and with that, new pricing (for future members only), effective July 1st, 2008. The biggest change will be that Dripbook will stop offering free accounts to future members. We believe that we would rather provide more services to professional artists who find value in our offerings. We want to attract and provide services for those artists.
Dripbook service packages and fees for new members, as of July 1, 2008:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT DRIPBOOK MEMBERS:
Free Standard Account Members:
What if you currently have a free Standard account? Don’t worry. We're not going to take away your account. As a Standard account member, you have two choices:
1) If you have been considering upgrading to a Premium account, NOW IS THE TIME TO UPGRADE. You have the opportunity, before July 1st, 2008, to upgrade to a Premium account at the current lower prices. We will freeze the prices you pay and you will have a Premium account at the current lower prices (a 50% savings over the future prices) for life.
2) If you are not interested in a Premium account, no worries. You can keep your current free Standard account for life.
You can upgrade to a Premium account (at the current rates) here:
http://dripbook.com/upgrade
Premium Account Members:
Do you currently have a Premium account? As a Premium member, you will continue as a Premium member (with a few added features) at the same price you're paying now, which will be a 50% savings over future prices.
Here are a few important things to keep in mind.
1) If you want to change your payment schedule (yearly, quarterly or monthly) you must do so BEFORE July 1st, 2008. After July 1st, 2008, you will be locked in at your current payment plan and rate. If you change your payment schedule before July 1st, 2008, you will be billed immediately for the new payment period. However, we will add on any unused time from your current payment period. Don't worry, we have no interest in being unfair.
Change your payment plan (yearly, quarterly or monthly) here: http://dripbook.com/upgrade
2) Please MAKE SURE TO KEEP YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION UP-TO-DATE. If, after July 1st, 2008, you default on payments for whatever reason, you won't be able to resume your current account at the current prices. So, for your own benefit, please make sure your credit card information is up-to-date.
Maintain your credit card information here: http://dripbook.com/orders/updatebilling
Once again, the price freeze for life is our way of saying thank you for helping Dripbook grow to become a great service for professional artists. We are working hard at all of the new changes coming and we look forward to continuing to help you easily display, distribute and promote your work.
So that's it for now. Yeah, that was a lot. I know. Any questions? Comment below. Or send us an email.
There are a lot of great things coming. Keep an eye out...
Thanks again,
-Alex and Bo at Dripbook
