Plans

Ok, as I've mentioned there will be two basic phases to improving the site. The first phase, which is underway now, should be completed by the weekend. Here's how it will go:

• Turn off board (done).
  
• Move files to the new server (currently under way, may take 3-4 hours).
  
• Test everything.
  
• Turn the board back on. Once the board is on some of you will see it within 10-20 minutes, for others it may take up to 24 hours.
  
• On Thursday or Friday I will take the site down for a few hours. I will install a new copy of the forum software and link it to our existing database. Using clean code (and the new server) should eliminate most of the bugs and database errors we've been experiencing.
  
• I will then upgrade the forum software to the newest version. Then I'll need to make a few changes. When I turn the board back on you will be posting on the new copy of the forum software (all of the previos data should be there).
  

So phase one is mainly backend/performance. Phase two will add a new website design, blog, and a few other features. I'm not sure when that'll be. I sent an e-mail to the guy who's designing the new website this morning asking for an update. I'll let you know when I hear something.