The New MFT! What do you think?

[Jeb Banner]

As you probably noticed we have made some major changes to the site. I want to go over these changes in this blog and let you give us some feedback on what we've done and input on where it's going.

First off...

Design- we have implemented designs that Kevin Fitzpatrick created for the site. Although we couldn't get the community to do everything we wanted it to in terms of design I think the changes are a vast improvement over the previous "design". The new look and feel extends to the Archive and Store.

MP3 Archive- this is where we spent most of our efforts. The MP3 archive is completely rebuilt, front and backend, and I think it is vastly improved. I gotta give props to Jordan Wilson for really making this a reality. He built all new MP3 Flash players that work like a charm with great player settings. Now you can just stream all the songs on an artists page from any point and control everything via these easy to use player settings. I'm really excited about this part of this site. I think everyone will find it much easier to browse, listen and download music from the archive. Check it out!

Organization- the site is now organized a little differently. We have a proper "home" page which is a portal to the 3 areas of the site- community, archive and store. It also pulls in content from all three areas. You may also notice that we have used the three MFT domains for each section. So...Musicalfamilytree.com is the home page and archive, Musicalfamilytree.net is the community (here) and Musicalfamilytree.org is the store. We think this might be the easiest way for users to bookmark or type in the area they want to go to.

There is more to come! We are still working on setting up Band Access and Band Sign Up. Two features we really see growing the MP3 Archive. Our goal is to have every noteworthy band from Indiana, past or present, added to the site over the coming years. We realize we need to enlist bands and fans to help in that effort. Stay tuned as we roll out more updates and improvements.

So what do you think? Love it? Hate it? Ideas on how to improve it? This site isn't anything without the members, bands and fans that visit and give input. We want to hear what you have to say!

Thanks.

[Jeb Banner]

yes Vess, sadly you will still need to use your computer
we are working on the direct hard-wire brain version of MFT but don't hold your breath

[Vess von Ruhtenberg]

Do I still have to use my computer?

[Oliver]

It's great! but i do miss the old reel to reel picture...it had character. i do like the acorn.

[Kenny]

Looks great guys-

[s.Jane Mills]

Nice!

[Ben Shine]

Two thumbs up!

[The Additives]

I think I would put the New Music section above the Featured Blog section.

[indyfitz]

Love the focus on the music again :)

[APRIL COMBS]

Cleaner information design. Finding my way around nicely. Well played, gentlemen!

[Justin Shimp]

I think its great! still a bit crowded for my tastes mainly due to the wealth of information on here.