Building on the well-received submissions enhancements introduced in the previous version 2, this Edition 3 now delivers a significant upgrade to the Poetry site, focusing on user-friendliness, scalability, and error-resistance.
Key Changes and Benefits
1. Enhanced Presentation and Accessibility
- Transition from Manual to Automated Processes
- We have eliminated manual linking of bios, poetry titles, and the “Work by this Poet” section of the more “Classical Look”.
- Reduced the workload for our small team and manual processing errors.
- Advanced Search Capabilities
- Introduced sorting and searching features, including:
- Sortable/Searchable Poet Fields: First Name, Last Name, and Last Name only.
- Multiple Display Criteria: Search across all editions, specific editions, single editions, all works, or by poem type.
- Added filtering by Poet’s Last Name starting with Edition 3.
- Introduced sorting and searching features, including:
2. Streamlined User Experience
- Created a more functional and scalable system for browsing works across multiple editions.
- Made it significantly easier to locate poets and their works across all editions, supporting robust cross-version searches.
- Readers and researchers can find works with greater precision and speed.
- Prioritised usability and adaptability, breaking from rigid traditions to embrace modern fresh solutions.
- Automation reducing linking errors, ensuring a smoother and more reliable user experience.
These updates enhance user interaction and position the site for ongoing growth. Balancing practicality and functionality, Edition 3 represents a substantial step forward for the Poetry site.
Mike Ogden
Baw Baw Arts Alliance (Site development and support)