CowboyCalendar.com Frequently Asked Questions

Basics
	Does it cost anything for me to put an event on the calendar?
		Absolutely not. There is no obligation at any time. You can freely promote any equine or rodeo event including anything from local saddle club horse shows to jackpot rodeos, workshops, seminars and all pro rodeo events too. If it is related at all to equine events or rodeo, you can post it on this calendar for free!
	Can anyone post an event on the calendar?
		If you have the necessary information including the time, place and contact information, you can post an event. Before you post an event, please check to make sure it has not already been posted by someone else. If you know about an event, but are not the promoter, you may want to tell him or her about the calendar. Remember, whoever adds the event will retain the ability to continually manage the promotion until the event occurs and will be able to receive direct e-mail inquiries from potential visitors and event participants. It's best if the "contact" person for the event is the person who posts the event to the calendar. They will have the most up-to-date information and be in the best position to answer questions about the event.
	What if something about the event I posted has changed?
		You can edit your event at any time after posting to keep the information current and up-to-date. Remember, if the event is cancelled for any reason, regardless of when, enter immediately and remove the event from the calendar.
	Can a equine or rodeo event be any place in the world?
		Yes. Our calendar is not limited to any specific country or region. If it is an equine or rodeo related event anywhere in the world, you can post it.
	How do I search for an event?
		You can find events by searching specific dates, by regions, by state, by zip code, and/or by the name of the event. CLICK HERE to begin your search!
	Do I have to login to browse the calendar?
		No. You are free to browse the calendar without logging in.
	Is my personal information protected?
		Yes. CowboyCalendar.com is specially designed with layers of security to enforce our privacy policy. We never sell your information for lists or any other commercial purposes. CLICK HERE for our Privacy Policy.
	Who is selling the products and promoting the services on CowboyCalendar.com?
		CowboyCalendar.com is only a forum to bring the country western community together with vendors and services. You buy directly from the vendors with storefronts and not CowboyCalendar.com. You work directly with those who promote their services on this site.
Listings
	Do I need to have a lot of computer knowledge to use CowboyCalendar.com?
		There is no need for you to be a computer wizard in order to add your event on the calendar, place a classified, buy/sell or set up a storefront. All you need to get started is provided in simple, easy to understand steps that will guide you along the way.
	Are the free text ads really free?
		Absolutely! No obligation now or in the future!
	Do I have to buy an ad on CowboyCalendar.com to add my show schedule?
		No. Show schedules are available for storefronts, direct/connect ads,and even text ads. When you do enter your show schedule, your business will appear whenever someone finds the events you are attending.
	If I build a storefront, do you take a percentage of my sales or what?
		No. CowboyCalendar.com is supported by a broad variety of sponsors and set fees for advertising options.
	What if I already have a web site?
		Great! Now our horse lovers and rodeo community can find it! What good is a web-site if nobody can find you? Consider increasing the traffic to your site. A special linked Banner ad is one way thousands of the right customers can be brought to your web site. Web links can also be placed in our storefronts and classified ads.
	What kind of contact will I still have with customers?
		From the start, we have been committed to helping build your customer base. Our Guests will have the opportunity to see you and learn a bit about your business. You control your introduction. We provide a meeting place for you and your potential customers. Each transaction is between you and your new customer! In addition, our Guests can learn where you will be and visit you at your shows and rodeo events. They can communicate with you before, during, and after you have been in their area. Once they are your customer, they can follow your show schedule, tell others, buy from you year around, and view any of your new inventory or services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
	How do the costs for CowboyCalendar.com compare to other similar web sites?
		We challenge anyone to find a better internet value! For less than $25 a month, you can have an entire storefront that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on holidays! Expanding visual presentations of the highest quality and our unique "Merchant/Event Connection" feature, set us apart from the competition. Compare our advertising options and you will find nothing like it for quality product and service promotions.
	Can you upgrade a text ad or direct/connect ad to a shop western storefront?
		Yes! You can upgrade your marketing plan at anytime. It's simple, quick and easy!
	How much freedom do I have to manage my own ad or storefront?
		You have complete freedom to control your marketing presentation. You control what item you market and when you will market it. Our shop western storefronts offer 8 quality presentation windows with your complete control to move photos of popular items in and slower selling items out whenever you want.
	When CowboyCalendar.com connects my storefront with a buyer, how do my customers pay me?
		You control completely the manner in which you will accept payment. Simply decide which options you will accept ranging from C.O.D. to Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Visa, personal check, money orders, Cashier's Checks, or a payment service such as Paypal. Remember the risks associated with certain forms of payment. Be sensible! Accept only forms of payment which are most reliable. When you set up your storefront or direct/connect ad, there is a place to designate the types of payment you will accept.
	Is it hard to set up a storefront?
		Not at all! Just select the first eight items you would like to feature for sale. Take a look at our example of a storefront, take a great photo of yourself (no full length) and follow the steps. Ste- by-step instructions will get you there and there's no time deadline to build your storefront. You can enter the process, decide what you want for photos, exit and return as often as you like until the storefront is just what you want. The billing time for your storefront doesn't begin until you open it to the public. After that you can change what you sell as often as you want!
	Is mailing my product to a customer a problem?
		Mailing is a system that is easy to learn. There is help on every corner from the post office to specialized mailing companies. People have been ordering via the mail for years. Today, internet customers are well aware and willing to accept shipping or mailing costs added to their purchases.
	How will customers find me?
		We have a staff of persons continually monitoring and working to keep your storefront with CowboyCalendar in the top ten internet search engines including Yahoo, MSN, and Google. As the number of storefronts grows, this sites search vehicles are uniquely programmed In addition to searches for your type of product, you will appear at every event on our Calendar that you indicated you were attending. Folks searching for events on any particular day and area will find the event you will be attending AND you at the same time. Even more, once they know you, they can find you anytime by your business name. That's not all!..If you choose they can link your storefront to a banner ad on the site and folks will be able to open your storefront with a click on the banner.
	How are you different from other equine sites?
		The best way to answer this question is to surf around the web and see the difference for yourself! We have the most advanced promoter's calendar in the world. Our premier marketing presentations allow you control of your storefronts and ads.
	What if I can't keep up with the orders?
		Often people think the internet is going to blow their doors off with out of control orders. We should all have that problem. There are times when you might temporarily be back ordered on a featured item. You have the freedom to tell your customers about that. People are pretty understanding and patient. You can receive the order and contact the customer directly by e-mail and discuss any back order situation. Perhaps they can't wait, but most of the time you will enjoy working with them to get what they want.
	What about trade mark and patent infringements?
		CowboyCalendar.com has a zero tolerance policy for any violations of trade mark and/or patent infringements. We are committed to reporting any such violations to law enforcement authorities immediately upon notice. Although we cannot and do not investigate participating Merchants, every Merchant is encouraged to report violations.
	What equipment do I need to set up an direct/connect ad or storefront?
		In addition to your computer and internet access, all you need is a digital camera or a scanner! There is no need for an expensive, "high tech" computer! If your computer is less than ten years old, you have got one that will probably work. Maybe you won't hear all the bells and whistles blowing, but the excellent promotion and sale of your business won't care.
	What forms of payment will CowboyCalendar accept for purchasing my classifieds, storefronts or other marketing plans I have chosen.
		If your transactions with CowboyCalendar are over the internet, we accept Mastercard and Visa. If you prefer another payment form, you can simply e-mail us to arrange the form of payment that is convenient for you.
	What if I have technical problems building my storefront, setting up my classified, creating a site banner or other marketing presentation?
		If the answer can't be found directly on the site, or you just are having any sort of difficulty, you can e-mail us at info@cowboycalendar.com for technical assistance. Our staff will offer you the complete assistance you need to succeed.
	Can I edit and change my storefront as often as I want?
		Yes! You can enter the site and edit your storefront as often as you want. Change what you're featuring for sale at will. You control your Storefront!
	How much time do I have to set up my storefront or other type of promotion after I purchase it?
		All the time you need! The time period for your storefront or number of exposures relating to other ads does not begin the moment you purchase it. In fact, there is no actual time limit for setting it up. Since you're just learning what photos you need or want, you have all the time you need to create those perfect shots. The time period for any ad begins when you first actually open up your storefront or ad to the public. You don't need everything at once. Just decided what you want, purchase it, begin the set up process, decide what you want to display, and exit and enter at will until everything is just the way you want it! Then click the "I'm ready" button.
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