Last Modified: 2026-10-02T15:00
Museum Website Changelog
Version 3.2 - October 2026
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An administrative record of how this website has evolved. Track our latest updates, bug fixes, and feature releases as we continuously improve your online experience.
System Update & Website Release Log
This public registry tracks updates, security checks, accessibility enhancements, and design improvements made to the official Combe Martin Museum website.
Accessibility Commitment: Built to meet WCAG 2.2 AAA guidelines featuring high-contrast colours, keyboard focus indicators, and screen-reader support.
Website Version History
A record of ongoing feature releases, layout refinements, and technical maintenance.
| Version | Release Date | Category | Main Objective | Summary of Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v3.2.0 Active | Design Overhaul | General professional site overhaul, homepage hero, CTA buttons, and top site info panel redesign. | Comprehensive UI overhaul. Redesigned homepage hero container with high-contrast forest green and gold styling. Enhanced CTA buttons for higher tap accuracy. Simplified top "About This Site" dropdown into an accessible, structured info panel with clear accreditation details and close controls. | |
| v3.1.0 | Content & Data | Exhibition catalogue expansion and banner preview updates. | Updated local history archives, integrated real-time Information Point resources, and optimised header banner text for easier reading. | |
| v3.0.0 | Layout Cleanup | Homepage layout cleanup and page speed improvements. | Removed extra graphic dividers and reduced spacing on the homepage so content loads faster and requires less scrolling. | |
| v3.0.0 | Security | Automated website security scanning and monitoring. | Set up routine security scans and connected search console monitoring to keep the website safe and free from security threats. | |
| v3.0.0 | Accessibility | High-contrast accessibility upgrades across main headers. | Adjusted background colours and fonts to achieve higher contrast ratios (WCAG 2.2 standards) and improved screen-reader navigation. | |
| v3.0.0 | Content & Data | Search engine info mapping and student placement updates. | Added pages for student placements and embedded standard website data schemas so Google displays accurate opening hours and FAQs. | |
| v2.9.0 | Performance | Virtual tour asset migration for faster loading. | Moved 360-degree virtual tour images to dedicated fast cloud storage and streamlined tour links across the website. | |
| v2.9.0 | Content & Data | Community portal launch and menu organisation. | Launched a dedicated community hub and updated main navigation links so visitors can easily find local history and events. | |
| v2.8.2 | Mobile Upgrade | Touchscreen button sizing and spacing enhancements. | Enlarged button target areas and added spacing between links to make tapping smooth and easy on mobile phones and tablets. | |
| v2.8.1 | Accessibility | Footer section restructure for assistive devices. | Rebuilt footer link layouts using accessible HTML tags to improve screen reader navigation and search engine indexing. | |
| v2.8.0 | Design Refresh | Visual branding alignment across key page banners. | Standardised colours, fonts, and container styling across main landing pages to ensure a consistent, recognisable museum brand. | |
| v1.0.0 | Core System | Initial release of the new Combe Martin Museum website. | Full launch of the modernised digital framework featuring accessible site navigation, collection directories, and visitor information. |
Glossary of Technical & Web Terms
- Call to Action (CTA)
- Interactive buttons and links strategically designed to direct visitors toward primary actions, such as opening hours, ticketing, or contacting the museum.
- UI / UX Design Overhaul
- Refining both User Interface (visual layout, typography, colours) and User Experience (ease of navigation, clarity) for a seamless visitor experience across all devices.
- WCAG 2.2 Standards
- International Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ensuring digital content is accessible to users with disabilities, including screen-reader support and keyboard controls.
- Tap Targets & Touch Spacing
- Minimum size and padding standards applied to mobile buttons (at least 44×44 pixels) to prevent misclicks on smartphones and tablets.
- ARIA Landmarks & Roles
- Structural code attributes that allow assistive software (e.g., VoiceOver, NVDA) to announce page regions like headers, navigation, main sections, and notice overlays.
- JSON-LD Schema Markup
- Structured metadata injected into site code enabling search engines (like Google) to display accurate museum hours, location, and FAQs directly in search previews.
- Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)
- A core web performance metric measuring visual stability—ensuring text, buttons, and images stay fixed in place rather than jumping around while loading.
- Asset Migration & Cloud Delivery
- Offloading heavy visual assets (such as 360-degree virtual tours) to high-speed cloud content networks to accelerate loading speeds on mobile data networks.