The Lincolnite always strives to bring to its readers the best browsing experience. Here is where we detail on the evolution of the features we add or improve.

Please email webmaster@thelincolnite.co.uk with your feature suggestions, feedback, or any general problems you encounter with the site.

Version 2.1 (January 2012)

• Upgraded WordPress to version 3.3.1;
• Website now hosted by Tsohost;

Version 2.0 (October 2011)

• Upgraded WordPress to version 3.2.1;
• Redesgined masthead with live clock and current weather;
• All-new navigation menu;
• Overall look and feel changes;
• Improved site-wide typography (Google Fonts);
• Introduced Google +1 button on individual stories;
• Category icons via Glyph Icons and Glypish;
• Jobs section introduced.

Version 1.7 (June 2011)

• Upgraded WordPress to version 3.1.3;
• Introduction of Google +1 button;
• Facebook and Twitter widgets in sidebar;
• New Recommend button with Send feature;
• Updated several plugins;
• Like button added in header.

Version 1.6 (April 2011)

• Introduced Facebook Send button at the bottom of stories;
• Introduced caching plugin for better site speed and stability;
• Information pages revamped and updated;
• New city map — Polling Stations;
• Upgraded WordPress to version 3.1.2;
• Updated several plugins.

Version 1.5 (March 2011)

• Introduced Events section — listing local events;
• Updated several plugins;
• Introduced new commenting system – with better Facebook integration;
• Edited footer content;
• Upgraded WordPress to version 3.1;
• Discontinued Traffic Updates page.

Version 1.4 (December 2010)

• Traffic updates page;
• New Neighbourhood Policing Teams map;
• New Special Logos page;
• New iPhone app page;
• Updated Advertising page.

Version 1.3 (September 2010)

• Upgraded to WordPress 3.0.1;
• Removed section cloud widget;
• Sections now appear in the top menu;
• Some top menu items rearranged;
• Date format unified with styleguide;
• Sitemap items reshuffle;
• Archives by month on Archive page;
• Two new City Maps: Play Areas and Waste Recycling Centres.

Version 1.2 (August 2010)

• Added social feeds links top-right;
• “Newsletter” link subscribes you to daily email alerts;
• Added traffic widget in sidebar;
• Added video widget in sidebar;
• New city map: Coach Parking.

Version 1.1 (August 2010)

• Changed from the TweetMeme button to official Twitter button;
• Changed from “Like” to “Recommend” metaphor for Facebook button;
• “Recommend” button added to top of the article page;
• Direct Facebook XFBML integration (plugin independent);
• Optimised for faster loading times;
• Added City Maps pages.

Version 1.0 (May 2010)

• Currently running on version 2.9.2 of WordPress (self-hosted);
• Theme (Inuit Types) designed by BizzArtic and customised in-house;
• Social features provided by Facebook Developer Integration program.