Launch Postponed Until Wednesday

Hi everyone,

Due to a few issues that have cropped up during the transfer process (the server configuration issue I mentioned in a previous post and some quirks of the import process), I've had to push the AuthorAdvance launch back until Wednesday.

It wasn't an easy decision, but the extra time is necessary, and will result in a better site in the long run. I appreciate everyone's patience, and look forward to welcoming you all to the new site on Wednesday!

Christopher Hawkins
LitMatch.net

Site Migration Update

I had a rare free moment as a batch of submissions are being uploaded to the new site, so I decided to use it to update everyone on the status of the data migration.

In short, the process is going well. Users and Titles have been converted and imported successfully. Submissions are underway, and should be completed late tomorrow. We've also made some changes to the fonts and artwork, and will continue to make tweaks right up to the launch date.

I also won a major argument with my hosting provider about some server errors that were affecting the site's reliability. After four days of back and forth with various technicians, the issue has finally been resolved! Unfortunately, the reliability issues have set the import process back by about a day, but I built extra time into the process for unforeseen complications, so we're still on track to launch on the 9th.

That's all for now. I'll try to post another update before the end of the week. Thanks to all of you for your patience with this process. Good things are on the way!

Christopher Hawkins
LitMatch.net

Site Migration Begins!

The migration of LitMatch to the new AuthorAdvance website has begun! In order to perform the migration, LitMatch will be offline for a period of about one week. Once the data is converted and moved over, the new site will be brought online.

This is a busy and exciting time for me, but I realize that it can be a frustrating time as well for longtime users who have come to depend on LitMatch for research and tracking. I appreciate everyone's patience as we work through this process. I also think you'll be pleased with the results.

See you on the other side!

Christopher Hawkins
LitMatch.net