New Site Debut, New Features

January 12, 2008

Hey everybody — J.C. Hutchins here. Welcome to the shiny new version of JCHutchins.net. After two years of using the same look/feel for this site (not to mention an inflexible content management system to maintain it), I’ve taken the plunge and relaunched. The site now has a much “cleaner” appearance, is easier to navigate, and is compatible with more Web browsers.

Podcast listeners may have the entire 7th Son podcast experience download to their podcatching programs. I apologize for this inconvenience; it was a necessary side-effect of the site relaunch.

All of the content from the old version of the site is here, including the Listener-Created Content Download Center, the 7th Son Facility Virtual Tour, the Beta Clone Army Gallery, and more. Feel free to explore the site and send me some feedback via blog comment or the spiffy new email form.

Today will also see the debut of a new feature at JCH.net — the “UltraCreatives” interview series. Throughout 2008, I’ll chat with creative folks in the podcasting, publishing, technology and entertainment industries, and posting them in the podcast feed for you to enjoy. The first UltraCreatives interview will be with White Noise 2 director Patrick Lussier and writer Matt Venne. It’s a helluva chat, and I hope you enjoy it.

2008 will also see more fiction and special content here at JCH.net. I’m looking forward to sharing it with you, and hope you’ll stay subscribed to the feed!

Special thanks to Kreg Steppe, corwin, Jason Penney, Chris Miller and Steve Saylor for their 11th Hour contributions in helping me deploy this new version of the site. Find links to their work in the Trusted Allies section!

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Comments

11 Responses to “New Site Debut, New Features”

Florian on January 12th, 2008 11:27 am

Congrats JC, to the relaunch! Very nice!
And… the new site loads way faster… at least on my end!
Will The Computer Guy on January 12th, 2008 11:32 am

Hey J.C. GREAT new site. I Love It!!!!

You’re books are awesome and I recommend them to anyone looking for new audio books to listen to.

Thanks

Will The Computer Guy
Will The Computer Guy on January 12th, 2008 11:34 am

I can’t spell. “You’re” should have been “Your” *chuckle*
junkfoodmonkey on January 12th, 2008 12:19 pm

Love the relaunch, I can actually use the site now! The old one, just wouldn’t work at all for me, it ground to a complete halt. I’m looking forward to the forum.
Scott on January 12th, 2008 1:11 pm

Great new site — well done! You RAWK, JC!
Steve Saylor on January 12th, 2008 1:18 pm

Hey Hutch!

It was my pleasure to help out. Love the design, and I can’t wait for more episodes from you in 2008!

Steve “Snowball” Saylor
Charles Sporn on January 12th, 2008 4:20 pm

I am loving the new site JC! It is much better than that wordpress mockup I made for you a year ago! If you want any advice on plugins you know where to find me.
RobinInSeoul on January 12th, 2008 6:21 pm

Yes, very nice new layout. I’m glad you came through with your sanity intact! *sexy voice* JC, you RAWK! *wink*
Brett on January 12th, 2008 8:09 pm

Re-jigging your (now-extra-cooler) site regenerated all your posts in my RSS reader, so this morning, bleary eyed, I read this: “Next episode announcement”. What? I read a little further and THERE ARE STILL FIVE EPISODES LEFT????? Then I looked at the date… um, yeah… So cruel!!!
J.C. Hutchins on January 12th, 2008 8:12 pm

Hey Brett! Yeah, sorry about that. As this post indicates, the re-propagation of the feed was a necessary evil. I took no joy in making that decision, but knew it was for the best. Sorry for the trouble!

–J.C.
Illuminati Neal on January 14th, 2008 2:20 pm

WOW! So I was just doing some college stuff and thought hmmm… I wonder what ol’ JC is getting up to. So, I typed in that well known URL and BAM! the site loaded quickly. At first, I thought I was on the wrong site

Sice work JC! Looking great!