I hope you had a great holiday season and wish you a happy and healthy 2006. Not only is it a new year, it's the first anniversary of PROBIRT! That's right, it was one year ago today that we launched our Web site. Hey, where's the cake?
The Web site generated a lot of interest, both from people within the repair trade as well as many outside. Two things quickly became apparent. First, by limiting the site to practicing repair technicians, many people were being turned away who had expertise in complementary fields, people from whom we repair technicians could learn much. Second, the site was taking more time and costing more money than expected - it would need to start generating its own income.
Thus, we completely revamped the site. In the middle of heavy repair season, no less. Trust me, we won't make that mistake again anytime soon! While we've made many changes and added new features, more are on the way. Some of the most notable changes are:
To learn more about the site upgrades and new features, take the site tour
As mentioned above, we've instituted an enhanced membership system. The forum area remains free and is open to anyone who wants to read it. In order to post in the forum and access the remainder of the site, a subscription is required. There are two levels of membership:
Technicians who signed up within the last year get a Special Discount:
New members who subscribe by March 31, 2006 can sign up at these low introductory subscription prices and they'll stay in effect for as long as they remain a continuous member:
Monthly - $15.00
Quarterly - $37.50
Semi-Annual - $60.00
Annual - $99.00
Spread the word!
No matter how you look at it, PROBIRT is a bargain. Where else can you attend live clinics, watch repair videos, search for repair tips, and ask questions of other experts when it's convenient for you, all from the comfort of that nice cozy desk chair? Just watching one repair video or attending one live clinic can pay for your membership. Take advantage of the low introductory offer and SIGN UP NOW!
Now that most of the site upgrade is complete, we'll be turning our attention to completing some training videos that have been languishing for almost a year, as well as adding more articles to the site. Look for information about the PROBIRT Video Tour 2006 and a new video clinician affiliate program in future newsletters.
Thanks, and have a great 2006!
Michelle Williamson
Professional Band Instrument Repair Technician's (PROBIRT) Resource
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http://www.probirt.com
probirt@probirt.com