Greg’s web site is definitely a good read. There is a lot of useful information there.
Keeping a web site updated can be a full time job. I still have articles that I want to update with better pictures and new and improved technical tips. But it’s tough to open a locomotive that’s already running when there are several in boxes untouched.
I used links in my articles to make it easy for people to find supplies like the 2-pin plugs from All Electronics, but they just upgraded their web site and changed most of the links. I am going to have to re-think that one.
Our web site has three features, other than the left side bar, that make it easier to find information. The first is an
Site Index that automatically updates when a new page is added. If the proper page titles are used, topics of similar interest appear grouped in the index.
The second is a
Search engine. As an example, searching for “lithium-ion battery pack” will list 39 references.
The third is a manually updated
Changes Log. The Ottawa Valley GRS does not publish a monthly newsletter. Instead we constantly update our web site with articles and photos, and then post a news flash about the additions on the Home and News page. The news flashes roll over so quickly, however, you may miss something if you don't visit frequently. So all the changes are listed in the Changes Log by the date they were posted or updated. Previous references to articles are deleted when the updates are done to keep the list as short as possible.