Changelog

Website revisions and updates.

A look at how this website has grown, from its first pages in October 2025 to today.

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  1. Latest

    MVP v1: the first public release

    A fresh look for the Robinson Cemetery website, with the history, services, documents and ways to reach us in one place.

    • NewA refreshed look in the cemetery’s navy blue and red, used across every page.
    • NewA new, easier-to-read typeface for all text.
    • NewA site map for search engines, so the site is easier to find online.
    • ImprovedPages load more smoothly and photos resize without stretching or jumping around.
    • ImprovedThe navigation menu behaves the same way on every page.
    • FixedPublic documents on the About Us page, such as the 1986 deed, open correctly.
    • FixedBroken and misdirected links across the site now go to the right pages.
    • FixedThe Robinson Cemetery icon now shows in your browser tab, including when you open a PDF.
    Behind the scenes
    • Added simple, cookie-free visitor statistics (which pages are viewed, the referring site, country, browser and device) so we can see which pages need work. See Section 2 of the Privacy Policy.
    • Messages from the Contact Us form now include a few technical details (browser, device, country, the page you were on and a random session ID) so volunteers can answer faster and spot spam. See Section 2 of the Privacy Policy.
    • Moved to the latest versions of Next.js 16 and React 19.
    • Reorganized the project so the website, database files and reference material are kept apart.
    • Added checks to the contact form so attachments are limited to safe file types and sizes.

  2. A faster foundation

    The site moved to a modern framework so pages load faster and are easier to keep up.

    • ImprovedThe whole site was rebuilt on Next.js, which loads pages more quickly.
    • ImprovedThe campaign page was updated with new partner logos.
    • NewMore photographs on the About Us page.
    • ImprovedThe Contact Us form now checks the type of any file you attach.
    Behind the scenes
    • Converted the code from JavaScript to TypeScript to catch mistakes before they reach visitors.
    • Cleaned up the code and replaced the package setup with a fresh install.

  3. Documents, photos and the campaign

    Records you can read online, and more of the cemetery’s story told in pictures.

    • NewPublic documents can be viewed online from the About Us page, including filings and deeds.
    • NewThe grave directory and the Hannibal cemeteries master index can be opened from the footer links.
    • NewPhotographs were added to the Genealogy and Gallery pages.
    • NewA video now appears on the Campaign and About Us pages.
    • NewThe Robinson Cemetery logos and artwork were added.

  4. The site gets rebuilt

    The original page-by-page site was rebuilt as a single web application.

    • ImprovedMoving between pages is quicker, because the site no longer reloads each time.
    • NewThe home page was rebuilt on April 22.
    • FixedThe photo viewer in the gallery opens and closes correctly.
    • FixedSeveral About Us links that led nowhere now work.
    • ImprovedThe Site Map page was updated to list every page.
    Behind the scenes
    • Rebuilt the site with React and added the shared page layout.
    • Removed unused libraries to keep pages light.

  5. Policies, volunteers and the FAQ

    The pages that explain the rules, and the people who keep the cemetery going.

    • NewA page summarizing Missouri cemetery law.
    • NewTerms of Use and Privacy Policy pages.
    • NewA Volunteers page about helping with cleanup and care.
    • NewA searchable FAQ where visitors can mark answers as helpful.
    • NewThe State of Missouri seal was added to the cemetery law page.
    • ImprovedThe menu and footer links were updated to match the new pages.

  6. The first pages

    The Robinson Cemetery website begins, with the cemetery’s history and ways to get in touch.

    • NewThe home page and navigation bar.
    • NewThe History page, telling the story of the Robinson family and the cemetery.
    • NewThe About Us and Contact Us pages.
    • NewServices and Genealogy pages, with a way to ask for research help.
    • NewA cemetery map page.

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