b'Webwaves WebwavesIan James ASEG Webmasterwebmaster@aseg.org.auFigure 1.Website access by country (January - July 2023).The 2023 ASEG website redesign signup and renewal process willSimplifying and refreshing the website:be upgraded, removing a common In todays digital age, a well-designedpain point on the website. Advancements in web design and and user-friendly website is crucial souser expectations have necessitated that the ASEG can effectively engageEasier access to popular pages: a redesign of website features with its Members and the widerThe redesigned website makes itto a simplified and intuitive user geoscientific community. Last year weeasier to access popular pages, suchinterface, ensuring easy navigation recognised the need to revamp ouras Preview, Exploration Geophysicsand improved readability. A website, http://www.aseg.org.au/, withand events. Links to these pagesresponsive web design philosophy a focus on addressing various usabilitywill be prominently featured in ahas been used to ensure users are challenges and providing an enhancedsecondary menu at the top of theable to access content equally well, online experience. homepage. regardless of the screen size and Views of the ASEG website continuesresolution of their device.to increase, so now is a good time toImproved volunteer experience:Feedback welcome:refresh the platform and optimise onVolunteers play a vital role in the the increasing exposure. Figure 1 showssuccess of the ASEG. RecognisingWhilst we look forward to a refresh the number of website users by countrythis, the website redesign includesand enhanced version, the current for January to July 2023. While activitiesthe integration of event creation andwebsite has served its purpose including the CAGE field camp haveregistration. By implementing a user- for the last seven years. However, driven high numbers of viewers, Preview,friendly event management system,the redesign of http://www.aseg.events and technical content continuevolunteers can easily create andorg.au/ will mark a step forward to be the most viewed pages. Previewmanage events, track registrations,in enhancing user experience and continues to be the most viewed contentand communicate with participantspromoting the online presence on the ASEG website. through the website. This integrationof the Society, with the new Some of the top issues being addressedwill not only streamline operationswebsite aiming to be up before in the website redesign are outlinedbut also enhance the overallwe open membership renewals below. experience for volunteers, whichfor 2024. Feedback on any issues we hope will lead to increasedwith the current website or input Improving login and access: participation. Additionally, byinto content on the new website integrating with the ASEG Memberis always highly appreciated and To combat login and access issues,database, participation at ASEGshould be sent to webmaster@the redesign is incorporating aevents can be tracked. aseg.org.au.fully integrated and refreshed database using Membes, a robust membership management platform. Membes streamlines the login process, allowing members to access their accounts without being diverted out of the website for authentication. Additionally, theFigure 2.Mock-up of the updated ASEG menu with direct link to Preview on the homepage.39 PREVIEW AUGUST 2023'