Re-arrange launchpad icons

Using Yosemite (10.10.1), how to re-arrange launchpad icons?
The technique that worked in my earlier version on OS X is described in this article:
http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_navigate_organize_and_delete_apps_laun chpad
That technique no longer works. After re-boot, the launchpad icons appear in the original order, with my changes thrown away.

Hello again, johncla.
Thanks for the update on your issue. If you've not seeing the above functionality, then due to the nature of your issue you may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action to get a more hands-on response.
Cheers,
Pedro.

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