NOTE: THERE ARE UPDATES TO THIS POST AT THE END. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO THEM IF YOU’VE ALREADY READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.
Hello Readers.
Those who are regular or semi-regular visitors to The Moderate Voice know very well that we have gone through various site design changes. The current design (spearheaded by myself, TMV Managing Editor Pete Abel, and Nicasio, LLC.) has worked well but is outdated in many respects. It doesn’t allow for additional, newer content to be added easily and slows down at times due to sizable graphical and content elements. The decision has been made to try a more current design that will allow TMV to become more current and allow for additional, relevant content to be added (all for your reading and viewing pleasure or displeasure, if you’re so inclined).
The Moderate Voice needs and will grow with this redesign. But we aren’t straying away from original writing and reporting in the slightest. We are enhancing that original content with relevant additions. Currently this new design is being “stress tested” (non-bank style) and being fully vetted. Note, we aren’t scrapping this design for good. The beauty of WordPress is that it allows you to switch very easily between designs. If the new design utterly blows up (not likely but you can’t be too careful), we have a backup.
Stay tuned for more information since this design change will most likely happen before the end of the month…
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UPDATE (05/25/09): There will be work done on the site today (05/25/09) from 9:30p to 10:30p EST to prepare for the new look. You will see a maintenance screen during that time.
UPDATE (05/28/09): The new design for TMV will be rolled out later tonight. So far, the “stress test” of it has passed with flying colors. Due to some issues with the current design and Disqus comments responsiveness, this roll out needs to happen sooner rather than later. It is a BIG departure from the current TMV design but for the better in my opinion. There will be a posts explaining all the differences and additions once the new design is up.
I’m not complex. Don’t have time for all that. And all that complex stuff bad for the stomach. Just color me simple and plain with a twist.