Features

• new simpler/faster note posting form (view-only)
• vastly improved advanced search (usable)
• fast and easy auto-complete search (usable)
• faster, nicer wiki revision interface](http://alpha.publiclaboratory.org/wiki/revisions/plots2)
• revamped integrated subscriptions interface (read-only demo)

Timeline

Nov-Dec 2012

• review of web survey and additional brainstorming & refinement of plan
• build out of read-only site
• variations on sidebar design, different navigation paradigms, advanced search and site-wide look & feel
• archive display and interface design
• pilot log-in system
• spam filtration interface

Jan-Feb 2013

• subscription management and test email system
• drag & drop file upload testing
• integration of Google Groups
• commenting tests

Mar-Apr 2013

• initial tests of research note and wiki posting
• registration testing
• staged "helpful hints" system
• SpectralWorkbench and MapKnitter integration with post templates
• probable Beta site launch for wider public testing

Apr-May 2013

• beta testing, bug fixing, final feature adds
• heavy push for "trying the new version" through alerts on old site
• reviewing feedback and if all goes well, switching over to the new site

Thanks for your patience with the current site and here's looking forward to a newly refreshed PublicLaboratoy.org website!