To all of my Valentine's out there,
It's been a little over a month since I updated y'all on the status of the network, but also on my plans for the future so I wanted to let you all know what's happened and what my plans are for the next month or two.

I have a bunch of personal issues going on in my life so if I disappear please keep me in your prayers, and know that I'm doing my best to return to posting more videos, podcast episodes and updates for y'all.

If you haven't had a chance to read our latest Update Report for 02/03 - 02/09 take a moment to check out how hectic this week has been.

Earlier this week The Listening Lounge was rebranded to "The Lounge" and for the first time in PGE's history we added our first members only area. The Lounge is becoming an audio hub focusing on live streaming, on-demand programming and podcasts. Our first podcast that we launched is Armin Van Buuren's A State Of Trance. Debuted around 9 years ago this podcast has 900 episodes and counting! As of today we have the first 39 episodes and adding new episodes daily. In more exciting news Tiësto's Clublife is coming to The PGE Network next week!!! Like A State Of Trance we'll be starting with the earliest available episodes and adding more episodes daily. These podcasts are available to members only so if you're not a member what are you waiting for?

As promised at the end of January our menu as well as a few other key features were translated into Japanese. If you speak Japanese and want to help translate all of our front page news including our monthly updates like this one please join and use the contact form to get in touch with me. Depending on what transpires over the next couple of weeks I'll be starting the process of translating the network into Korean which should be finished by the end of March.

Three weeks ago we launched our newest weekly forum posting entitled Friday Nite Dance Party. Friday Nite Dance Party is about getting your night started with an upbeat dance tune from artists like Armin Van Buuren, Dash Berlin, Tiësto & many others. Each week's post happens around 10:00pm CST / 11:00pm EST. If you're enjoying this newest weekly forum post then please let me know and please suggest your favorite songs for future consideration!

At the beginning of March, Armada's Deep House Selection will become a members only area. I know that this is probably going to upset a lot of people, but please know & understand...

So let's talk about the financial situation of The PGE Network for a moment. While I'm happy that our domain name costs have dropped our hosting costs have increased. The software required to provide you this comprehensive network costs hundreds of dollars a year. We are currently extremely limited in our options with one option of just closing down the network and walking away when our hosting contact expires, but that is not something we want to do. We want to continue to expand the network and add more features. Because of our financial situation we're going to be making some changes over the next 6 months. What those changes are we don't know yet.
An option that we're currently exploring is that more new features will also become members only. In addition we're looking into subscription services. Each subscription service will include a gift or two depending on which subscription you choose. I will be posting more information on the subscription services in the next couple of weeks if I can. Another option is adding more ads to the network. This something we do not want to do if we can help it.

So how can you help? First, send me a message using the contact form letting me what kind of companies would you prefer to see advertising on the network. Second, buy something from our advertisers if you can. If you don't see an advertiser that you believe would be a good fit and would like to buy from let us know. Third, like our facebook page, like our posts, and get your friends to do the same. Fourth, promote the network to your friends and family. Don't just talk, get them to join and let me know what I can do to keep them active.

Last month I talked about adding soundcloud to everyone's profile. As of today, I'm not sure that's still going to happen, but I'm hoping to know around the 25th if adding soundcloud is still a possibility. I will post something either here on the frontpage or in our Update report letting you all know if it was added.

As always, I'm on the lookout for more news sources and music videos & playlists. I'm also hoping to add some more new podcasts and some on-demand programming to our members only area as well. Please check back here often or stay updated on facebook by liking our page for future announcements.

Thanks for your time and your continuing visits.
Danielle

I want to start this message off with a very big heartfelt thank you to everyone who has visited & continues to visit our network.

I sincerely hope that you are enjoying the latest broadway, entertainment and radio news along with the thousands of music videos from Armada, Spinnin' Records, Trap Nation among others.

I have to admit that 2018 was an extremely trying year as we suffered several setbacks within the first couple of months of relaunching the network along with our host's downtime. Back in September we moved to new host only to be suspended having to move back to our original host. I also wasn't able to keep up with some of our much needed updates/upgrades as well as new features that still need to be implemented.

I'm pleased to announce that we've started 2019 off on a good foot which I hope will continue into the new year!

For starters we have moved to a new host which seems to be extremely fast even though Alexa's traffic rank extension says our network is now slower than our original host. While our network maybe slower, our traffic rank has gone from 427,000 back on January 1st to 412,000 as of January 3rd. We are making progress slowly and working our way back up the traffic rank ladder.

As you know you can change your location by clicking on the country flag in the upper left hand corner of the screen. I'm pleased to announce that Japan is coming is by the end of the month. When you click on the Japanese flag not only will most of the menu be translated into Japanese, but you will also have access to a Japanese Holiday Calendar as well. So for those of you who live in Japan and would like to promote events you will finally be able to submit them through our contact form. In addition to promoting your events you'll also be able to submit your radio stations as well for consideration into our links directory.

Once I get our network's menu translated into Japanese I will be bringing down the House Of Blues features on both the mobile & desktop versions of the network. The mobile version needs to be tweaked before it can be relaunched which should not take long. The desktop version will appear similar to the mobile version as I will be moving the restaurant information, foundation room and event info underneath their respective banners.

A Soundcloud widget will be implemented into everyone's profiles in February allowing you to add your tracks for friends & visitors to listen to.

I've also started working on bringing back the ability to login/register with facebook, Linkedin & twitter. I am hoping to get this up and running by the end of March. So please be patient as it is coming.

Sunday's Jazz In The Park is also returning as a monthly feature. The first Sunday of each month will showcase a different artist and we will not be repeating any artists throughout 2019.

Also in 2019 we will be bringing in more LGBTQ content with links to artists as well as music videos.

I'm looking forward to 2019 as I intend on growing The PGE Network for everyone to enjoy.

Danielle

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Everyone!

I sincerely hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas with your family & friends. For those of you who have had to travel to be with your loved ones, I wish you all safe travels to and from your destinations. There is nothing like spending the holidays with the family that we don't get to see often enough in this fast past world in which we live in. As we reflect over this past year and look forward to the future, I hope that the future is bright with many dreams coming true.

I hope everyone got their much needed Christmas Magic & Miracles this season!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Seasons Greetings
Danielle

P.S. Don't forget about The Tournament of Roses' Rose Parade on ABC & Hallmark Channel on January 1st, 2019 at 11:00 AM EST.