relating to relational databases aka lolibrary 101
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All the frills and whistles
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What is lolita fashion?
Lolita ( ロリィタ , roryita) is a street fashion and a subculture in Japan, known for its intricate and delicate doll-like look. The clothing is inspired mainly by the Rococo and Victorian eras, and covers a large variety of sub-styles.
People actually wear this stuff?
The EGL Livejournal community is the most prominent international community for lolita fashion. There, lolitas discuss the fashion, buy and sell related goods, post photoshoots and outfits, and share related media.
http://egl.livejournal.com/
See a need, fill it
•What’s the name of this print?
•What was the retail price?
•What are the measurements?
•Does the bow come off?
•Does anyone have photos of the other colors?
History
History
"This is my lib-nerd talking but I'd love to get a catalog of OPs, JSKs and skirts w/ measurements and reviews together but it's a huge undertaking. :\ The brand print timelines got me really excited though."
History
"This is my lib-nerd talking but I'd love to get a catalog of OPs, JSKs and skirts w/ measurements and reviews together but it's a huge undertaking. :\ The brand print timelines got me really excited though."
“Know anything about coding for websites?”
Where to start?
•Brush up on SQL
•Plan a basic structure
•Choose an RDBMS (Relational Database management system)
•Prepare a webspace
Basic Skills
•SQL - http://www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp
•Drupal - http://drupal.org/
•Youtube tutorials
•http://www.youtube.com/user/linwclark
•Data entry
SQL
•Structured Query Language
•Simple
•Free exercises online
•http://www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp
Tables
•http://www.edm2.com/0612/msql7.html
•Determine your tables
•Establish their relationships
•Normalization
How to define apparel
•Stock name, English & Japanese
•Brand
•Item type
•Price
•Year
•Colors
•Features
•Measurements
Drupal
Drupal is a free software package that allows you to easily organize, manage and publish your content, with an endless variety of customization. (http://drupal.org/about)
Drupal
•Download
•Install
•Choose a theme
•Create content
Creating a webspace
•Choose a DNS host
•http://www.godaddy.com/
•http://www.inmotionhosting.com/
•Choose a web host
•http://www.godaddy.com/
•http://www.bluehost.com/
The Costs
•Web hosting: $117.41 for 2 years
•Domain Registration: $7.17
•Drupal: Free
•Time: Lots
•Sanity: Questionable
PR
•Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr)
•Reach out to community
•Reach out to blogs
•Sponsorships
Refining entry structure
•Assessment
•Adjustment
•And so on…
Failures
•Excel sheet imports
•Spam detection
•Aesthetics
Front Page
Examine Features
• Alice and the Pirates
•Detachable bow
•Detachable waist ties
•Partial shirring
•Corset lacing
•Side zip
•Navy color
•Vampires, clouds, coffins
Results: 973
Results: 68
Results: 12
Results: 6
Results: 1
Granting Wishes
Granting Wishes
Granting Wishes
Granting Wishes
Granting Wishes
(Search without “gara”)
Granting Wishes
http://closetchild.ocnk.net/product/28701
Granting Wishes
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/tokyoalice/a35505/
Reviews
• Rate• Leave comments• Submit washing instructions• Submit measurements• Provide worn photos
Statistics
Oooh, numbers:• 15,356 nodes• 9,475 visitors• 56.94% US visitors• 172,637 pageviews
Changes to Come
• Gallery view• More results per page• Wishlist builder• Master tags list• Mobile-friendly view• Plugins for Pinterest, Facebook, etc.• Allow users to flag nodes for review
Recruiting
Always looking for…•Organized•Detail-oriented•Time/commitment•Passion for lolita fashion
Questions?
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