I've enjoyed taking some time off and working on the honey-do list and springtime chores, though both are never-ending. But, I thought it time to provide an update, since it is rainy, and I'm procrastinating going to the garage to work. In addition to updating the software with new releases, and monitoring my email for "I can't log in" types of things, I have added a few more things to the site:
1. In addition to the Leaderboard that came with a recent release of the core software, I've
Time for another update on this ongoing remodeling project....
1. I've gotten the majority of the old content from Simple trACtors republished and integrated into the new site. The old sections that need to be dealt with still are Operation, Service, Do It Yourself, and the old Gallery. I've moved some of that content out and put it under Reference Info. I'm working on more, such as Al Eden's Electrical Troubleshooting info and the Simplicitity Hydraulics Training manual. There's a few
The long, slow, slog continues....
1. I've now edited and republished over half of the old content from Simple trACtors, including all the brochures, flyers and tech specs. I do need to go back, edit and republish the Price Lists for both the old Simplicity and Allis-Chalmers B-series though. I've also converted all the cross-reference info, and am almost complete with converting all the other reference tables such as What Fits, Belt Reference, etc. I'll be glad to get all these complex
Time for another update...
1. I've added a couple of "cosmetic" type things that I think will improve the overall ease of use, once people get accustomed to them. Basically, I've been "tooling up" for the trudge ahead.....
A topic thumbnail for topics in the forums that automatically pull a picture from from a main topic (not a reply) and use it as visual indicator of what the topic is about. While it doesn't work too well for topics without pictures (I'm using the club logo as a de
Thought I should provide an update on this huge effort...
I've been somewhat "distracted by life" with the goings-on of the wildfires in East Tennessee, but I've been able to devote some time to this ongoing task, in addition to "housekeeping" kinds of tasks, responding to emails, messages from the site, etc. It seems that the initial flurry of members getting signed on here for the first time is over, and most can now get onto the site.
The dues payment processing seems to b
Following up on my last blog entry, about what was coming next/soon, we're still trudging forward...
1. I've implemented the ability to pay club dues, using both manual (check or money order) and credit card processes. The old PayPal account that we set up for club dues was set up years ago, when there was a different club treasurer, and different software interfacing with PayPal. They are being a real PITA, requiring all kinds of documentation (in multiple rounds) in order to reestablish
Just to describe some of the things in the works, in no particular order:
1. I'm working with the developer of the Classifieds plug-in we're using to coordinate with the guy who created the Trader Feedback System so that we can integrate feedback in the classifieds. I've already purchased Trader Feedback, and they're working on how to link the two together. Though it won't work exactly like eBay, it will allow buyers and sellers to provide feedback to each other, and allow potential buye
On my second cup of early morning coffee, checking and replying to emails, I thought about how I might encourage folks to use this Blog feature. I think it has real potential to add value and interest to the site, if only folks could be prompted to use it...
So, I decided to create my own, just to illustrate how it works... That way, I can address some of the "back story" about what's going on here.
To begin with some history and perspective, the underlying Snitz Forums 2000 software
