topic Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!! in Q Talk

REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

Spurt — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:37:00 GMT

If you haven't checked it recently QVC has recently revamped the Program Guide---

I think it was to better feature and show the programming for all 3 channels at once, instead of havin tabs for each channel....What's interesting about the new guide is they now show which host will be presenting the show (which is something many have asked for, and something HSN has done for a long time).......I wonder if this information will impact viewing habits and help people either tune in or avoid a show based on the host and their opinon of such person.......INTERESTING!

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

CLEM — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:49:41 GMT

@Spurt I am not fond of the new program format at all. I am only able to get the main program on my TV and I don't watch anything on my computer. Also, I don't need the host pictures at all. They don't influence anything for me, although some I will not watch and turn the channel if they pop up.

I thought it was easier and less time consuming to use the program feature before.

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

Spurt — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:04:30 GMT

@CLEM wrote:
@Spurt I am not fond of the new program format at all. I am only able to get the main program on my TV and I don't watch anything on my computer. Also, I don't need the host pictures at all. They don't influence anything for me, although some I will not watch and turn the channel if they pop up.

I thought it was easier and less time consuming to use the program feature before.

@CLEM

You are right, the format itself is clunky to use. QVC's problem is how they perceive themselves versus what is reality.....

Since the younger demographic watches everything on their phones/tablets these days, QVC thinks their 45 and up audience does the same.....So even if a Cable company doesnt carry Q2 they think everyone will be watching it on their computer, phone, or tablet......BUT from all the many comments Ive read here, thats not the case....If their cable company doesnt carry Q2 they just dont flat watch it, nor do they use an electronic device to watch Beauty IQ either, as we can see by them still flooding Q and Q2 with endless beauty products........

So I think all these gimmicks to try to draw in a younger demographic have failed...They can, as Aerosmith said, DREAM ON thinking that it will, it isn't working....JMHO

As for the hosts.....while I dont watch a Q Show just to see a particular host, (they are just sales people and aren't my friend) for me this works in the negative----If their Program Guide reflects a particular host that annoys me, even if Im interested in the product, I will not tune in.....

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

sunshine45 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:42:18 GMT

hi @Spurt

mine has still not changed at all.

i am on a laptop using firefox as my browser.

are you viewing it on multiple devices or one specific device?

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

Spurt — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:50:53 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
hi @Spurt

mine has still not changed at all.
i am on a laptop using firefox as my browser.
are you viewing it on multiple devices or one specific device?

@sunshine45

I mostly use my laptop, I'm using Chrome as my browser....

Google Chrome is up to date

Version 68.0.3440.75 (Official Build) (64-bit)

Whats wierd is that the old version came up and 2 seconds later it converted and chaned to the new format without me touching anything.....

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

Krimpette — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:50:58 GMT

I like that they are showing who the host is. In that case, I can know when not to watch. However, I'm not much interested in knowing what's on the other channels, since I don't watch them. So, at this point, I kind of prefer the HSN format, where you get to know who the host is, as well as the vendor. I don't need the pictures of the hosts, but for people who don't watch a lot, some might find that helpful.

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

seaBreeze — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:54:13 GMT

If I look at the "Weekly View" it is easier to "comprehend."
The view with the hosts' faces is "too much to take in."
But there is one plus to the new format, when I see a host with short, brunette hair in particular, I simply will not watch~!

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

Spurt — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:56:11 GMT

@sunshine45

What's wierd I tried it with Firefox and it says my version is up to date, and I get the old Program Guide format....INTERESTING!

Firefox Quantum

61.0.1

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

Spurt — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:59:21 GMT

@seaBreeze wrote:
If I look at the "Weekly View" it is easier to "comprehend."
The view with the hosts' faces is "too much to take in."
But there is one plus to the new format, when I see a host with short, brunette hair in particular, I simply will not watch~!

@seaBreeze

Yep, that is a PLUS for me too.....based on each individual's own host likeability scale... A couple of blondes do that for me .....

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

Spurt — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:29:14 GMT

@sunshine45

Check your version of FireFox is it a 32 bit or 64 bit....???

What I found out was that there was a lot of bugs with the Firefox version they released last October, and when they sent out a patch, it changed some of the browsers from 64 bit to 32 bit of their update. Although I had the latest Firefox version it was a 32 bit on Firefox, but a 64 bit on Chrome. I updated my Firefox to 64 bit and it brought up the old guide but 5 seconds later it changed it to the new version of the program guide.....

Anyway see if that option works for you......

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

luvdoodles — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:15:47 GMT

I don't care for it all either. When I do use it I click to the weekly view and find it easier to read. Plus it does tell you the host. I do like that feature.

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

sunshine45 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:43:31 GMT

@Spurt wrote:
@sunshine45

Check your version of FireFox is it a 32 bit or 64 bit....???

What I found out was that there was a lot of bugs with the Firefox version they released last October, and when they sent out a patch, it changed some of the browsers from 64 bit to 32 bit of their update. Although I had the latest Firefox version it was a 32 bit on Firefox, but a 64 bit on Chrome. I updated my Firefox to 64 bit and it brought up the old guide but 5 seconds later it changed it to the new version of the program guide.....

Anyway see if that option works for you......

@Spurtit is 64 bit.

i am accessing the program guide via the drop down feature that says "shop qvc tv" towards the upper right hand corner of the site. it is still the same.

that is fine for me right now. i honestly dont have any issues using it in that way, mostly because i dont check qvc2 or the beauty channel.

it will probably change eventually.

thank you!

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Mz iMac — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:55:06 GMT

@Spurt wrote:

What's wierd I tried it with Firefox and it says my version is up to date, and I get the old Program Guide format....INTERESTING!

Firefox Quantum
61.0.1

iMac (2017)

Sierra 10.12.6

I also still show the "old" program guide on the browsers that I use, Waterfox (v56.2.2-64-bit) & Safari (v11.1.2) as backup.

I stopped using Quantum when it first came out. Too buggy for my "new" iMac at that time. I have since switched to Waterfox (v56.2.2-64-bit). Reminds me of Netscape. Remember them?

Hate Safari. I can count the times on one hand I've used it since Apple switched from IE to Safari.

My 10 yr old Snow Leopard MBP, using older than dirt versions of FF & Safari shows the old program guide.

Strange why some folks can "see" the new version guide while others can't. The only thing I can think of is that the IT dept is using the BETA version until all the kinks/bugs are dealt with.

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

Johnnyeager — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 18:49:03 GMT

I remember when there used to be periodic discussions here about showing the host for each show. One poster in particular was absolutely adamant that they would never, ever do it and should not do it out of concern for the hosts' safety.

I thought that was an odd explanation, given that one-third of the shows already had a host name in the titile!

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

Tadaki — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:48:51 GMT

I agree that having to scroll through the listings could be better, but I like seeing all 3 channels. I rarely watch Beauty IQ, but since having it right in front of me, I did check out 1 show. Also, I love seeing who is hosting.

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KathyM23 — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 03:30:20 GMT

I don't like the new daily program guide at all. It is too busy. I can select the Weekly view and it has not changed. It works for me. I use it instead of the daily view.

As for the hosts,l I don't care which one is hosting a show. If it is a program I want to see I will watch no matter who the host is. Some are better than others but if it gets too much, I mute for awhile and just listen when am item I'm interested in is showing. I only watch the programs of the few brands I usually purchase. Otherwise I check the Programs Recently Aired to see if anything I might be interested in has been presented.

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

SurferWife — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 03:31:41 GMT

It’s AWESOME, I noticed it the other day.

Re: REVAMPED PROGRAM GUIDE!!! Horrible....

goldbows — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 17:28:13 GMT

This is horrible and I've had it with changes. I can no longer see a listing of the days shows or look at the products presented. It no loger gives me that option. REALLY? I personally don't care who is hosting the show but I do want to see what was available today and watch pertinent videos. I rarely watch a show as I just don't have the time. There are other cable shopping shows .... I wonder how many sales you are lossing now? Yes... I am highly frustrated and have watched QVC since the beginning but you are making purchasing virtually impossible...

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Nonametoday — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 02:57:04 GMT

Click onto (for instance) Barefoot Dreams on QVC (regular channel), then click onto the items shown. See one item you want to watch the video of and then you want to return to the other items shown during that hour. You cannot do it. You have to go all the way back to the main program guide, scroll through all the way back to 12 a.m. or whatever time and then go to the items shown in that hour and click onto the next one you want. Suppose you want to see another item. You have to repeat that whole darn process all over. Just when you thought this tech squad could get no worse.

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Esmollin — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:34:24 GMT

I’m on an iPad. For me, it’s clunky. I used to look at the weekly view, I don’t see it now. So, I won’t be looking at the guide as much, if ever, since there is no weekly view. Also I don’t care who the host is, I’m looking at the product, not the host.