As we move onto df.com version 11.0_RC(2.5b), I’ve been hard at work on some code clean up:
- Improved site caching to speed load time
- Optimized code for Google Searches (among other search engines)
- Fixed Star Rating & Comment system (was actually trying to speed up load times when I broke it)
- Upgraded theme code improving cross web browser functionality
We also ran into some anomalies linked to background server tasks that were bogging down late night load times. I’ve move some of those various maintenance jobs off from peak hours and so far so good.
We’ve actually been taking on a lot of traffic because of my recent “Paranormal Activity” blog. I’ve somehow ended up number four on Google when you search for “paranormal activity movie leak”. I apologize to all those who came here looking for pirate movies (having a web show called Pirate Radio cannot help things either), but unfortunately I have no more info than the meager amounts given out by all the mainstream media outlets.
The Pirate Radio Facebook Group is taking off. At last check earlier today, we had 57 members in the group and that’s not bad for two weeks with little/no advertising about it. As always, word of mouth has proved to be our biggest friend when it comes to marketing the site.
Long term feedback is great so far for the new site layout and features. I’m getting a lot of kudos from people when I run into them and it’s good to know the majority of you like the new site.
Last, but not least– this month you will find a pick ribbon on the left side of the web site. We’re supporting the efforts of The Susan G. Komen Foundation. October is breast cancer awareness month. The Komen Foundation is a key supporter in searching for a cure for breast cancer and helps raise awareness for those most at risk (including educating both men and women how to proactively locate tumors through routine check ups etc…). This is a cause both near and dear to my heart. My father died of throat and mouth cancer back in 1998. His mother (my grandmother) died of breast cancer. His father (my grandfather) died of lung cancer. Obviously cancer research is very important to me and my family. There are very few of us out there who do not know someone who has survived cancer or died of it. I hope you’ll join me in showing your support and if possible sending donations via their site to help them continue their good works.
This October, we participated in showing support for the efforts of The Susan G. Komen Foundation. October is breast cancer awareness month. Organizations and individuals are encouraged to display pink ribbons publicly to show support for raising awareness about breast cancer treatment and prevention. During the month, df.com featured a pink ribbon linking our viewers to the Komen Foundation’s web site as part of our efforts to raise awareness about both the disease and the Foundation.
