This page tracks functional updates and improvements to New Glarus 360. It is intended to document changes to the website, user experience, features, forms, navigation, design, and related tools. Story updates, routine publishing, and editorial changes are not included here.
Most recent changes appear first.
March 13, 2026
Changelog Page Added
What changed:
A dedicated changelog page was added to New Glarus 360 to document functional website updates, feature additions, fixes, and other site improvements, with the most recent changes listed first.
Why it matters:
The changelog gives readers a transparent way to see how New Glarus 360 is evolving over time. It also creates a clear record of improvements, helps explain changes to the user experience, and reinforces that the site is actively maintained and updated.
March 4, 2026
About and Help Pages Added
What Changed:
About page Added to Website
Help page Added to Website
Why It Matters:
The addition of an About page and Help page gives New Glarus 360 a stronger foundation for both new and returning readers. The About page helps explain what New Glarus 360 is, what it covers, and why it exists, while the Help page gives readers a clear place to go for answers about subscriptions, login issues, newsletters, and how to use the site. Together, these pages make the website more welcoming, easier to navigate, and more useful as New Glarus 360 continues to grow.
February 4, 2026
Website Functionality and Presentation Updates
What Changed:
▸ Google Analytics was integrated into the site.
▸ A public tag page issue for announcements was fixed.
▸ The 404 page was customized and corrected for dark theme display.
▸ Dark-theme background colors in newsletter were adjusted to improve contrast.
▸ Mobile launch icon/logo quality issue solved.
▸ A desktop “back to top” function was added to match mobile behavior.
▸ Other general improvements.
Why It Matters:
These updates improved analytics tracking, visual consistency, dark-mode usability, and mobile presentation.
January 30, 2026
Expanded Site Controls, Forms, And Reader Experience
What Changed:
▸ An archive issue affecting January 2026 entries was fixed.
▸ The downloadable file box was redesigned.
▸ Article share icons were reordered, putting Facebook first.
▸ Additional spacing was added around the top logo area.
▸ Article dates were changed to American formatting.
▸ A custom “Internal Trending” page was created so New Glarus 360 can manually control ticker text and links rather than relying only on trending posts.
▸ Right-click was disabled across the website.
▸ Announcement page text alignment was adjusted, and email links were made clickable.
▸ Custom forms were added or planned for event submissions and news tips, including file uploads and a contributor rights acknowledgement checkbox.
▸ Other general improvements.
Why It Matters:
These changes gave the site more editorial control, improved branding consistency, and expanded the tools readers can use to submit events, tips, and materials.
January 23, 2026
Navigation, Footer, Social Sharing, And Form Improvements
What Changed:
▸ The homepage right rail was adjusted to show seven items with tighter spacing.
▸ The black navigation strip was refined to better match the dark theme.
▸ Featured post star icons were removed.
▸ Footer social links were updated to include Facebook, Instagram, X, and Email.
▸ The site copyright message was linked to the Terms page.
▸ “Member discussion” was relabeled as “Comments.”
▸ A content-width issue affecting single images inside articles was reviewed.
▸ Future flexibility for video, linked category art, and display ads added.
Why It Matters:
These updates cleaned up article pages, improved footer utility, and made the site feel more polished and reader-friendly.
January 19, 2026
Initial Theme Customization and Structural Setup
What Changed:
▸ The tags menu bar was changed to black with white text.
▸ The menu bar was set to a static manual order rather than auto-sorting.
▸ A hyperlink was added to “Latest.”
▸ Homepage images in the left column were adjusted for a 2:3 aspect ratio.
▸ The footer logo was resized to match the top logo.
▸ Footer category links were alphabetized.
▸ Instagram and email links were added to the footer.
▸ Reddit sharing was removed from article pages.
Why It Matters:
This was the first major round of work shaping the site’s look, navigation, and overall structure into something more custom and more aligned with the New Glarus 360 brand.
January 18, 2026
Website Launch
▸ New Glarus 360 officially launched as a standalone website on Jan. 18, 2026.
Why It Matters:
This marked the beginning of the public website experience beyond social-only distribution and established the foundation for ongoing improvements, subscriptions, newsletters, archives, forms, and future advertising.
September 1, 2025
Facebook Groups Page Launch
▸ The New Glarus 360 Facebook Groups page launched on Sept. 1, 2025.
Why It Matters:
This was the first major public foothold for the project and helped establish the early audience, community engagement, and distribution channel that preceded the standalone website launch.
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