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Started by Shawn, Jan 31 2012 10:07 PM

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#1 Shawn

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 10:07 PM

Hello everyone!

We are pleased to announce the migration of our Main home page from the old static HTML format to a new Content Management System (WordPress.org). Please check it out here (yes, the original splash page we had for over 11 years has finally been retired! What is a Splash Page? Ask your GrandParents, they'll know. And get off my lawn! :) )

http://www.macrossworld.com/

We took the old site and stamped it "Legacy". We kept all existing content in the same exact locations, so if you had previous links to items they are still intact.

Please let us know what you think! We will fix any bugs or issues as soon as we can.

I personally cannot thank Exo, Mechamaniac, Azrael, and Roy Focker enough for their extremely hard work and attention to detail over the last couple months. We owe everything to them, for kicking this old admin into bringing us current. Not only for the Main Page, but for the look and feel of the forums here too. THANK YOU!!

Here is to a fun 30th Macross Anniversary, and our 12th!? Wow!

Shawn

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 10:32 PM

I still only see the old version... :unsure:

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 10:39 PM

The forum is still the same, main page has been changed, but with the same blue theme and same banner. I like the new worldPress.org layout.

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 10:56 PM

Lookin' sharp! Where's the thumbs-up smiley on this thing...? :ph34r:

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 10:59 PM

The forum is still the same, main page has been changed, but with the same blue theme and same banner. I like the new worldPress.org layout.

But I'm not talking about the forums, I did mean the main front page. It's still the same MW for me. Maybe I need to eat the cookies or something.

Edit -- I took a screenshot but it won't let me upload attachments now.

Edited by Renato, 31 January 2012 - 11:00 PM.

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 11:01 PM

I see the new version. Try Ctrl+F5.

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 11:05 PM

Woah, looks like Macrossworld finally escaped the fold fault. :P
I'm just kidding. The new site looks cleaner and much easier to navigate. I don't even know if the previous site had a constantly updated news section. Good job, guys!

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 11:42 PM

Really nice, thank you & congratulations!

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 12:18 AM

Definitely looks better than the old format. Thanks, Shawn!

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 01:15 AM

Awesome work Shawn and mods. Thanks a lot! :D

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 03:31 AM

Nice. Love the updated format. A big thank you to Shawn and all the people who make this page and forums possible.

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 03:38 AM

I'm on my home computer and I can see it now. Looks good!

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 04:57 AM

Awesome!!

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 05:31 AM

It's very nice. I like the change.

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 06:50 AM

Nice to see a refresh. But it looks strange though. (guess I just have to become familiar with it)

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 07:04 AM

It looks fantastic! Very easy to use....Thank you!

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 07:44 AM

Sweet man, I love the news feed Thanks Shawn!

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 08:19 AM

Nice to see a refresh. But it looks strange though. (guess I just have to become familiar with it)

You can check out the legacy forums on the side menu for something more familiar. :D

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 08:20 AM

Just found a nice surprise with the new homepage. It looks great and I no longer would have to scan through threads for news. Great job, guys!

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 10:03 AM

Now THAT is awesomeness.

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 06:12 PM

Did you guys want to link the podcast Renato and I did about Takatoku toys on the main page?

I put it on youtube to make it easier to listen to.

http://collectiondx....ku_vf1_valkyrie

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 09:20 PM

That looks good. Renato has access to the news site so he is able to post it. If he doesn't have time let me know.

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 10:01 PM

Sure, I'll get on it right away, mateys. Let me know if I screwed it all up. ^_^

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 10:34 PM

Upped and loaded.

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Posted 02 February 2012 - 04:30 AM

Now that is one s*t-hot revamp. Excellent modernization work! :D

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Posted 04 February 2012 - 10:12 AM

Been away for awhile and look what happens! The new page looks great!

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Posted 04 February 2012 - 10:38 AM

The page loads for me for about two seconds then i get taken to a DNS crash page..anyone know what the issue is?

Oops! This page appears broken. DNS Error - Server cannot be found.

Edited by SpacePirateNeko, 04 February 2012 - 10:39 AM.

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Posted 04 February 2012 - 11:16 AM

The page loads for me for about two seconds then i get taken to a DNS crash page..anyone know what the issue is?

Oops! This page appears broken. DNS Error - Server cannot be found.

Try clearing out your cookies or resetting your router.

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 04:34 PM

It looks great! I'm using my iPad and I do not see any issues.

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 08:34 PM

Great job! I like the crisp, clean look! Thumbs up to the guys!
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