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New names for "Guide" entries

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andreas Joined: May 02 Points: 7976 Posts: 727 Posted: 2004-01-15 09:05:00    Hello fellow GLOBO's, I am searching for a new name for the guide listings. Guide seems not to be the right name for those "tips" and a bit confusing to new members. Any suggestions for a good name? Andy Reply    Reply with quote    Contact andreas   ta-shy Joined: Jun 02 Points: 3998 Posts: 164 Posted: 2004-01-20 22:48:00    How about useful people, good eats and cheap sleeps!! --- LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE! Reply    Reply with quote    Contact ta-shy   nashie Premium account Joined: Jan 04 Points: 371 Posts: 4 Posted: 2004-01-20 23:10:00    Well.. Tips sounds cool. It's catchy as well! So.. what say you ppl? --- A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. :: Lao-tzu:: Reply    Reply with quote    Contact nashie   whereisliz Joined: Oct 03 Points: 8628 Posts: 159 Posted: 2004-01-22 23:34:00    "Recommendations" is accurate, but a bit long and not real catchy... "Raves" or "Thumb's Up" also indicates that these are only positively reviewed inns, restaurants, tour operators, museums, etc. "Tips" is kinda general, but has great virtue in its brevity... "Suggestions" is another possibility. Tough choice! The more I think about it, the better "Guides" looks! --- travel inspiration & information at whereisliz.com Reply    Reply with quote    Contact whereisliz   marianne Premium account Joined: Sep 03 Points: 19659 Posts: 344 Posted: 2004-01-23 09:42:00    I agree with Andy that 'guide' is not the right name. When I first joined I was confused as I was not quite sure whether it meant people or books. Although the full name " World Travel Guide" is quite good, its abbreviation to 'guide' is not a happy choice. I like 'useful people, good eats and cheap sleeps', but it is a bit long and doesn't cover all categories like museums and secret spots. What about 'Yellow Pages'. It is not very original but I think they are known in most countries as places where to find useful information. I would opt for its old, long name: 'World Travel Guide', not abbreviated. Andy, did you notice that in the guide menu 'accommodations' has disappeared, at least I think that was in it, or maybe it was 'hotels'. It now begins with 'hostels'. This may put off people who are looking for hotels and guesthouses. [ This Message was edited by: marianne on 2004-01-23 09:43 ] --- “I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” Robert Louis Stevenson Reply    Reply with quote    Contact marianne   downundergal Premium account Joined: Jun 02 Points: 12835 Posts: 215 Posted: 2004-03-18 00:20:00    What about "nitty gritty". I think it conveys getting down to the nut or essentials of things and is still catchy and not too long. Cheers, Kerrie --- Where to next? Reply    Reply with quote    Contact downundergal   travelalain Premium account Joined: Feb 04 Points: 4001 Posts: 10 Posted: 2004-03-18 12:32:00    Yellow pages or tips sounds good, ... but why not call it member tips, because it are all tips from members. I also have to admit that I get confused by the term guide. Alain --- We don`t regret the things we did, but the ones we didn`t do. Reply    Reply with quote    Contact travelalain   nashie Premium account Joined: Jan 04 Points: 371 Posts: 4 Posted: 2004-03-18 22:13:00    ok guyz how abt "handy" or 'handy tips' .. no?? --- A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. :: Lao-tzu:: Reply    Reply with quote    Contact nashie   andreas Joined: May 02 Points: 7976 Posts: 727 Posted: 2004-06-16 13:48:00    Hello everybody, thank you for all your suggestions. Guides are now called "Travel Tips". This seems to be the most precise name for it. Best regards, Andy Reply    Reply with quote    Contact andreas   marianne Premium account Joined: Sep 03 Points: 19659 Posts: 344 Posted: 2004-06-16 15:07:00    Andy, Travel tips is a good choice. I like it. marianne --- “I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” Robert Louis Stevenson Reply    Reply with quote    Contact marianne