Over the past week, we've been working out some kinks in the handbooks, categories, management tasks, and doing the fine tuning on the new, refocused, regrouped team.  It's very exciting to see all of this come together in one tidy package!

Soon, we'll be contacting past/current membership, giving them an update on the what's what and what's new, and hopefully, bringing the team back to life in its new home.

If you're curious about the rules, regulations, and how this beast is going to roll, the handy dandy PDFs are located in the General EOT Chat section of the members' discussions area.

if you've been following the development of the website, you know that it's going through a growing phase, linking sections, building new sections, and tweaking everything until it's juuuust right.  Oh, and fixing typos!

A cursory check of the site might not lead you to all of the nooks and crannies that are now part of EtsyOrganicTeam.com.  So how 'bout we take a short tour? :)

First, we have the Etsy Shop.  Here, we currently have a couple of listings from founding members.  Each member will be able to have a couple of listings in the Etsy Shop that will redirect to their Etsy shop directly.  Another great way to get people into your shop!

Next we have a Meet the Team section.  Each category will have their own, customizable page where they can put up a photo gallery, their category requirements, special team promotions, etc.  There will also be a team directory where people can look for organic sellers in particular categories and find all of the information they need to know.  This section will also have 'spotlights' on team members and team categories.  These interviews and write-ups will be featured on the blog, as well.

Our For Members section is dedicated to EOT members' needs.  We have a section where members will be able to check out and pay their membership dues -- the money directly being deposited into the team treasury.  There are also forums where team members can chat, discuss promotions, work out category issues, and generally be a team.  

One of the issues with the past forum set up was members not wanting to visit another website each day.  Now, members will be able to subscribe and respond through email.  Stickies will keep important information to the top, and the divisions will make pertinent information easier to find.  Or so we hope!

There is also a new, organic reference and resource section.  This is handy for non-members, as well, so feel free to share your favorite organic link!

Make sure to check around the website and see all of these nifty features yourself!  

The team is currently 'under construction' while we regroup and refocus the team's goals and mission, but we won't be gone forever!  Check back for more news and developments on our refreshed, earth-friendly team.