USHPA has been working on a new website for the past year, along with upgrades to the aging technology infrastructure supporting operations. Today the new public-facing website launched at https://www.ushpa.org.
The Members Only area and all membership-related systems are currently still using the old database, and can be accessed via https://old.ushpa.aero/member_login.asp. These areas will be upgraded later this year.
The project involves virtually all of our technology systems and infrastructure elements. Our goals have included:
- Improved website design that is easier to use and better reflects our sport
- New website tools so the content is easier to update, resulting in more and more current information
- Fully hosted solutions so we can decommission the in-house server
- Creation of a platform that can be used for new projects, such as AIRS
- Improvements to the administrative systems for increased office efficiencies and better member services.
This new website is just the most-visible first element of the project. It is responsive, so works on desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. It has improved navigation and organization so information should be easier to find for both new visitors and long-time members. Fun fact: of the more than 200 pages currently live on the website approximately 99% existed on either the old USHPA.aero site or the public-focussed USHPA.org site created a few years back.
We welcome your feedback.