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- October 7, 2002 [version 3.56]
Launch Co-Branded Jobs and Magazines Sections
- Opened new sections of the site hosted on CareerBuilders (Jobs) and TechPub (Magazines). Reworked ad mechanisms to serve ads on hosted servers.
- August 5, 2002 [version 3.55]
Launch Insights Newsletters & Rebrand Site
- Finally implemented the personalized Insights newsletters in both daily and weekly editions. This necessitated an interim registration mechanism and an extensive profile management capability. Also began rebranding the site to incorporate the '.net' reference in all logos and verbage,
- March 11, 2002 [version 3.54]
Implement New Site Structure
- Componentized the back-end site structure to facilitate flexibility for upcoming site features. This is most noticeable by the new go.cadwire.net URL to handle all site redirects.
- March 10, 2002 [version 3.53]
Added Framed Content Delivery
- To facilitate increased ad impressions, began delivering all off-site content via a framed page with a CADwire header.
- February 15, 2002 [version 3.52]
Implemented New Stored Procedures
- Upgraded several of the most frequently executed pages and queries to utilize more efficient stored procedures.
- November 30, 2001 [version 3.50]
Launch New Industry Categorization
- Extensive site redesign featuring the following major changes…
• New industry categorization. All major indexes can no be viewed by specific industry.
• Optimized major database operations and added new stored procedures.
• Redesigned interface featuring a tabs for industry categorization, and client-side pop-up menus for full site navigation at the top of each page.
• Introduced new "Skyscraper" ad form factor and retired the smaller "Button" ads.
• Placed a "Search" form on every page.
• Added several admin site capabilities.
- October 22, 2001 [version 3.07]
Redesigned Major Site Index Structures
- Finalized restructuring and testing the major site index tables (News, Reviews, Articles, and Events) in anticipation of upcoming site enhancements. Also launched several accompanying administrative capabilities.
- September 6, 2001 [version 3.06]
Add Commentary Index
- Added the ability to attach commentary to individual news items.
- August 25, 2001 [version 3.05]
New Administrative Capabilities
- Implemented several new administrative tools and automated several new site maintenance tasks.
- August 4, 2001 [version 3.04]
Corrected Directory Timeout Issues
- Enhanced the Open Directory pages to better handle delayed responses from DMOZ.org. Pages will no longer time-out during heavy internet traffic.
- June 27, 2001 [version 3.03]
New Recent News Menu
- Added a new 'Previous News' menu at the bottom of the home page's 'News' column to ease site navigation.
- June 8, 2001 [version 3.02]
Reorganize Home Page News Layout
- Updated news section of the home page to display all news for current (or latest) news day, or the top X news stories -- whichever is more.
- May 30, 2001 [version 3.01]
Added Local Link Directory
- To supplement the new Open Directory categories, added a new locally managed link directory.
- May 21, 2001 [version 3.00]
CADwire 3.0 Redesign
- Added two new major sections to the site - the Resource Directory and the Industry Stock Indexes. Implemented redesigned user interface and site navigation. Added a more comprehensive content caching capability to high-traffic pages. Restructured the overall database design and optimized the most frequent queries.
- April 2, 2001 [version 2.17a]
Migrated to a New Dedicated Database/Web Server
- Relocated to our new dedicated server environment. We're now running on a Windows 2000 & SQL Server 2000 Platform. This environment will improve site reliability and give us greater control -- translating into improved performance and better overall service.
- February 4, 2001 [version 2.17]
Minor Bug Fixes and Database Updates
- Repaired a pesky site re-initialization bug and incorporated several databse structure changes in anticipation of future needs.
- December 22, 2000 [version 2.16]
Optimize Query Performance
- Restructured many of the primary content queries to optimize performance in heavy traffic. Also implemented slight user interface and data presentation improvements.
- November 22, 2000 [version 2.15]
Windows 2000 Migration and Additional Database Reporting
- Relocated CADwire to new provider and Windows 2000 platform. Also added more robust adminsitrative and customer reporting capabilities.
- September 27, 2000 [version 2.14]
Host Relocation, Database Optimization and Ad Serving Improvements
- Relocated site to new server and host environment. Optimized data structures and query designs to take full advantage of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. Converted to script-based ad serving.
- August 27, 2000 [version 2.13]
Improve Content and Feed Management
- Refine the design of primary content management to facilitate better performance for popular pages. Reduce feed update frequency during off-peak hours.
- July 29, 2000 [version 2.12]
Improved Ad Management and XML News Feed Bug Fix
- Made changes to ad management system to provide for improved performance. Repair XML News Feed bug to disallow invalid characters in related link description fields.
- July 22, 2000 [version 2.11]
Automated XML Feed Generation & Improved Data Structures
- Finalize automated creation, delivery and maintenance methods for automated XML News feeds. Refine site data structures in preparation for future site requirements.
- May 30, 2000 [version 2.10]
CAD-Portal Directories and Page Layout Improvements
- Revise page layout to accommodate CAD-Portal category links at the top of the left navigation column. Moved CADwire links to revised top menu bar. Also made slight changes to the page layout of the right navigation bar.
- May 11, 2000 [version 2.00.19]
Press Layout Changes and Data Handling
- Rework and clean up layout of press pages for improved readability. Optimize data handling for page redirections and ad serving.
- April 12, 2000 [version 2.00.18]
Media Coverage and Site Statistics
- Added the capability to post reprinted articles from outside publications. Also added rotating site statistics (JavaScript) listing the sizes of each of the CADwire's core indexes.
- March 19, 2000 [version 2.00.17]
Updated Advertiser Section
- Added placement descriptions, example placement illustrations and enhanced descriptions for current and upcoming ad opportunities.
- March 13, 2000 [version 2.00.16]
Site of the Week Archive Added
- Opened the new Site of the Week Archive allowing all past SotWs to be easily browsed. Also added more verbose notifications and Search Tips to the search page.
- March 6, 2000 [version 2.00]
The CADwire 2.0 Launches
- Complete site redesign featuring several enhancements. New search engine accessible from each major index page, link submission form, broken link reporting tool, FAQ, What's New, and Site revision page.
- December 23, 1999 [version 1.11]
New Events Sidebar
- Events sidebar added to all major index pages.
- November 15, 1999 [version 1.10]
Upgrade to SQL Server 6.5 Database
- Finished migrating all back-end data to SQL Server 6.5. All site updates now being done live.
- September 22, 1999 [version 1.02]
Upgrade Banner Management
- Converted all banner manegement to utilize LyteBanner.
- September 7, 1999 [version 1.01]
Launch 1999 Football Pool
- Finished migrating the latest incarnation of our annual football pool to the CADwire
- September 6, 1999 [version 1.00]
The CADwire Launches
- The CADwire opens for business!
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