Marked 197 Report post Posted November 28, 2008 You're probably thinking that it's a weird title, considering I didn't really leave. But all exams are finished and I've got a good couple of months of holidays on my hands. This topic isn't actually about me coming back, but just to mark a few milestones we have recently achieved and some future updates. First of all though, I would to give a special thank you to isaacsol. Back at the start of 2007 we had horrible uptime and there were always problems. We have been hosted by isaacsol since July, which has really had a positive effect on the forum and me(if you remember our last host). So a big thank you to isaacsol. There has been a sudden increase in traffic over the last few months that I've noticed(though its my job to notice), and we've achieved a couple of milestones as a result. The first of course is 10k posts. I was quite pleased we made that number, which is quite high when you think about it. Secondly, 10,000 Downloads Manager downloads. That's a lot of downloading and is about 50GB worth(sorry isaacsol :) ). Also over the last month, the average page views per user had increased by over 400%. Thats a very pleasing figure. As a result a traffic rank has decreased dramatically. At one stage it was around 280,000. So the past view months have been really good, so lets hope it keeps up and gets even better. Now that I have a bit of free time, I'm planning on making a lot changes and updates. If there's one thing that I've noticed, its that the place needs a lot of work. I made a topic a while ago about whether or not we should keep the Website. I realize now that the website brings in a very good load of traffic due to the titles of the pages. Google loves them. One problem I had before, and why it took 2 months to release the site, is because I couldn't get the page titles to work. Before if you went to the "Tools and Utilities" section for example, half the url would display in your browser and thats it. After upgrading the website, I now have those fixed and that should make google a little happier with it. I will not be removing the ability for users to post their own articles, but I will not be attempting to advertise it or fix up the few errors with it at the moment. For the sake of quality articles on the website, most will be done be the staff members and done properly. I will also be remaking the front page and updating the RPG Maker XP/VX sections to be more user friendly with new users to RPG Maker. The next thing is the points system, an idea by Leon. I wont say much about this, instead I'll link to the topic. That's something we'll be testing and there will be stuff on the website about that works when the system is eventually sorted out. http://www.rmxpunlimited.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2044 Another issue that we're currently having is the bots. This is effectively breaking us down. We have over 100 validating members. After noticing that, I checked the email error logs. I made an account with email address and the validating email still has not come. So that means all the members who manage to register an account here, are the lucky ones. So that's something I'm going to have to try and fix, and quickly too. That's about all for now. If you read the whole thing, sorry if I bored you. The main idea of it all is that there will be a lot updates and features going on, mainly on the website. And all to celebrate our recent achievements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon 55 Report post Posted November 28, 2008 Well, welcome back man! As for the point system, we'll find a way to get it going. I'm sure that even if it is just off of posts (some areas not allowing it, such as the spam area), we'll make it work. At any rate, good luck at keeping the site going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMXPirate 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2008 Awesome! Welcome back! Although as you said you really havent been gone. Were kind of used to it, i think lol :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polraudio 122 Report post Posted November 28, 2008 That's about all for now. If you read the whole thing, sorry if I bored you. The main idea of it all is that there will be a lot updates and features going on, mainly on the website. And all to celebrate our recent achievements. Aha you didn't make me bored it was interesting to me. So welcome back with open arms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkbennett 16 Report post Posted November 29, 2008 Hell yeah! I can't wait for all the cool stuff. Welcome *back*. lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wyzrd 12 Report post Posted November 29, 2008 Welcome back Marked. The bots are getting a little annoying lol. I have a suggestion for this if you want to message me in a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marked 197 Report post Posted November 30, 2008 Hell yeah!I can't wait for all the cool stuff. Welcome *back*. lol. Yeah, thanks. The cool stuffs coming. But its going to take me a while because I've got a huge to-do list, so try to be patient. Welcome back Marked. The bots are getting a little annoying lol. I have a suggestion for this if you want to message me in a PM. Keeping you busy? I heard a rumor/read on a forum about IPBs new reCaptcha system. Apparently bots haven't been able to beat it yet, and I just installed it. Not the IPB version, a version from a modding site. Exactly the same though because reCaptcha is a seperate website. So I have enabled gmail signups again and removed the email validation which is a 5 day wait according to me test. I registered an account using the reCaptcha system and it worked just fine. So lets see if those bots can break it. If so, I've got another plan anyway. I think I'll attempt to upgrade the SP Points system tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous to whether or not I can do it because the last time did not go so well. But I'm sure I'll get it done regardless. Dont worry, Leon. Another announcement is that we're supporting RPG Managers Africa Aid Project. The banner and link are at the bottom of every page of the website. Hopefully some users will click it and donate for a great cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wyzrd 12 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 Sounds good, I hope the new captcha works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marked 197 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 Sounds good, I hope the new captcha works. Me too. I have not seen any bots today, and members have been registering. So perhaps this will work. The Points System is online again, and its upgraded. Wyzrd, you should be able to edit other members points through the administration options in the Points section. I also restored most members points. If you are missing points, reply below or PM me and I will restore them for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wyzrd 12 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 Yes, I can edit points now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polraudio 122 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 Nice cant wait to see wait to see how this system takes off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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