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WinnipegLinks Redesign

A cleaner Winnipeg start page with faster navigation, a stronger mobile layout, and a more useful My nav.

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WinnipegLinks has been rebuilt as a faster, simpler static site while keeping the familiar navigation-first experience from the old version.

The biggest change is the layout. The site now returns to the classic left-sidebar structure on desktop, with the search area and link directory living in the main panel. On mobile, the sidebar folds into a menu so the page remains easy to scan.

The new version also keeps the idea that made WinnipegLinks useful in daily browsing: it should be quick to open, quick to search, and quick to jump to the sites you actually use.

What changed

  • The homepage is now a static Astro site for better speed and reliability.
  • The left navigation is restored on desktop and collapses cleanly on mobile.
  • Link cards are easier to scan, with concise titles, descriptions, icons, and detail links.
  • Categories such as School and Popular now keep their sub-sections visible instead of hiding them behind filters.
  • The My nav area now supports both saved directory links and custom personal websites.

Why this matters

WinnipegLinks is meant to work like a local start page. It does not need to be complicated. It needs to be dependable, searchable, and comfortable enough to use every day.

This redesign is the foundation for more updates: guides, local link collections, and small tools that make the site more useful for Winnipeg users.

WinnipegLinks 已重构为更快捷、更简洁的静态网站，同时保留旧版以网站导航为核心的使用体验。

最大的变化在于布局。桌面端回归经典的左侧导航结构，搜索和网站目录放在右侧主内容区；手机端则将侧栏收进菜单，方便浏览。

新版仍然坚持让 WinnipegLinks 在日常使用中发挥作用：打开要快，搜索要方便，访问常用网站要直接。

主要变化

  • 首页使用 Astro 静态生成，提升速度和可靠性。
  • 桌面端恢复左侧导航，手机端可收起为菜单。
  • 网站卡片使用简洁的名称、说明、图标与详情入口，便于浏览。
  • “教育”和“生活与娱乐”等类别直接展示子分类，无需通过筛选器寻找。
  • “我的导航”既支持收藏目录中的网站，也支持自行添加个人常用网址。

为什么这样调整？

WinnipegLinks 的定位是一个本地上网起点。它应该易于查找、使用可靠，并让人愿意每天使用。

这次改版为后续更新打下基础。我们会继续完善教程、本地网站集合和实用的小工具，让它更好地服务温尼伯用户。