New Website
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:20 pm
OK, here is what we know at this point and I will try to keep this thread updated as and when we know more:
The plan is currently to switch to the new website on Thursday. There is bound to be some down time and some time when the DNS name servers are pointing to the old site, but we will try to keep that to a minimum.
One of the main technical changes happening with the new site, is that there will now only be one user profile for each user. This has been done to simplify the user experience of the site and will combine the previous forum and membership profiles. The combined profile is based on your current forum profile, which will then be updated with membership information. We are not currently planning on bringing forward any car details, though you can add this manually in the new profile.
We are expecting all users to need to update their password once the migration has taken place. I don't have the exact details of how this will work yet, but this thread is in an open area of the forum, so you will be able to see instructions and updates, without the need to log in.
When you log in to the new website, you will be able to check your membership status and, if you are a 'Full' member, you will be able to see when your membership expires. For all existing members, your membership will expire at the end of February 2012. For all new members, membership will run for 12 months from the day you sign up.
We currently have 183 full members (149 from the UK, 19 in the US and the remainder from the rest of the world), that will have access to the members area of the website and to the clubroom in the forum. We will check through those members to try and make sure you have the correct level of access, but it is possible some will get missed. This especially the case, if you did not originally pay or renew with Paypal.
The initial aim of the new site, is to provide a sustainable structure for the club moving forward. The content on it is a mix of old and new, but moving forward the new structure will allow us to easily update it and keep it fresh. Contributions from members is key in this area.
Your actions:
1. When you first log in you will need to change your password. Further information will be posted on this.
2. Next you should check your membership status under the 'Update Account' page. This should show 'Forum' or ' Full membership'. If you are a full member you can also check the membership expiry date.
3. Optionally you can update your car information in the 'Update Account' page.
4. Full members should also check they have access to the members area of the new site and the clubroom in the forum.
The plan is currently to switch to the new website on Thursday. There is bound to be some down time and some time when the DNS name servers are pointing to the old site, but we will try to keep that to a minimum.
One of the main technical changes happening with the new site, is that there will now only be one user profile for each user. This has been done to simplify the user experience of the site and will combine the previous forum and membership profiles. The combined profile is based on your current forum profile, which will then be updated with membership information. We are not currently planning on bringing forward any car details, though you can add this manually in the new profile.
We are expecting all users to need to update their password once the migration has taken place. I don't have the exact details of how this will work yet, but this thread is in an open area of the forum, so you will be able to see instructions and updates, without the need to log in.
When you log in to the new website, you will be able to check your membership status and, if you are a 'Full' member, you will be able to see when your membership expires. For all existing members, your membership will expire at the end of February 2012. For all new members, membership will run for 12 months from the day you sign up.
We currently have 183 full members (149 from the UK, 19 in the US and the remainder from the rest of the world), that will have access to the members area of the website and to the clubroom in the forum. We will check through those members to try and make sure you have the correct level of access, but it is possible some will get missed. This especially the case, if you did not originally pay or renew with Paypal.
The initial aim of the new site, is to provide a sustainable structure for the club moving forward. The content on it is a mix of old and new, but moving forward the new structure will allow us to easily update it and keep it fresh. Contributions from members is key in this area.
Your actions:
1. When you first log in you will need to change your password. Further information will be posted on this.
2. Next you should check your membership status under the 'Update Account' page. This should show 'Forum' or ' Full membership'. If you are a full member you can also check the membership expiry date.
3. Optionally you can update your car information in the 'Update Account' page.
4. Full members should also check they have access to the members area of the new site and the clubroom in the forum.