The Lincolnite strives to bring you 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 2.2 (April 2012)

• Introduced new, more visual,  ’Top stories this week’ section;
• Updated navigation menu, introduced new look;
• Local Info tab added to menu, offering helpful local links and information;
• Editorial team and contributors page updated;
• Security implementations;

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;
• 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.