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News and Updates => Vinyl Audio News => Topic started by: Admin on June 12, 2013, 02:10:17 AM

Title: What's new?
Post by: Admin on June 12, 2013, 02:10:17 AM
Note: The new forum is up and running and the old forum is now closed. Links to the old site are being redirected and handled by the new site.

Here's a list of some of the changes:

All new forum theme, updated for 2013! The updates to the theme include:

     • New website logo!  8)
     • New Alerts and Notification system ('!' icon next to the logo) that can be configured from your profile (http://www.vinylaudio.net/index.php?action=profile;area=alerts;sa=alertssettings;u=1). You can turn on and off notifications for receiving personal messages, replies to posts, good/bad reputation points and more!
     • Clickable icons to access our social media sites like YouTube, Facebook, Blog and Amazon. If you plan on buying something from Amazon, click on our logo first - we will get credit for your purchase! Shop at Amazon and help out the website!  :)
     • New landing page that has all the latest posts, articles and information in one easy to read page. Find out everything that's new on the site in a glance.
     • Content photo sliders and photo viewers - coming soon to the front page!
     • Related posts at the end of each message for more convenience. (coming soon!)
     • Integrated photo viewer (Highslide) across all areas of the website for a better and more convenient photo viewing experience.
     • Soundcloud audio files are now supported in messages using the Soundcloud BBC buttons!
     • Amazon and Ebay search buttons in the message editor.
     • All new graphical linktree display for easier navigation (looks best on CSS3 enabled browsers)
     • New menu bar with CSS3 animation and better color.
     • Easier to read information center in the message index.
     • Tooltips for messages in the message index. View a snip it from the first post in a message by hovering over it in the list of topics. (coming soon!)
     • Added social media icons to user profiles for Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, DevianArt and Pinterest.
     • Added the ability to select your country flag in your profile. (no yet implemented)
     • Rating system for messages, including a 'like' system for replies. (not yet implemented)
     • Social Media authentication system  - log on using your Facebook account; link your current account to Facebook or register your new account using Facebook. (coming soon!)

There are a number of new features and enhancements to the site, including:

     • Blog system. Allows you to create, edit and manage your own blog and share with the rest of the members. Working on a new project and want to share your progress? Create a new category and add a new entry as work progresses. Visit a new record store and want to document your latest crate dig? Share it on your blog! You can control who can see your posts and who can comment.

     • Classified Ad Section. Have something to sell? Post your item as a fixed price listing or an auction. Looking for a new turntable or maybe some records? Browse the ads and see what's new! Includes payment processing for transactions through Paypal. There is also a built-in trader feedback system for leaving positive/negative feedback for each transaction.

     • File Downloads. This section will be for sharing user manuals, repair guides, brochures and other technical information. Looking for a manual for a Technics SL-1200 turntable? A repair guide for a Revox B77 reel to reel? There's a good chance you'll find it in the download section.

     • Media Gallery. The Media Gallery will be basically unchanged from the old site, although the files that were in the old gallery will need to be re-uploaded. Over the coming weeks, I will do my best to import as much as I can from the old site. The biggest difference between the old Media Gallery and the new one is speed - it has been tweaked and streamlined for faster access.

     • Knowledge Base and Link Exchange. These are basically the same as the old website, but they were upgraded to newer versions and more streamlined.

     • Newsletter. A new and improved newsletter system that will keep you up to date with the latest forum activity. Members can subscribe and unsubscribe.

There are a number of other new features in the works - I'll post updates as they are added. If you have any questions or problems - feel free to send a personal message to Admin or BSD2000.

Thanks for your patience!

The VinylAudio Team
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