Hello CEO.CA Community
First and foremost, thank you for all your #feedback on our recent platform launch. We want to be transparent about where we are, what we're doing, and what you can expect moving forward.
About the Update
We've launched a major modernization of CEO.CA, including:
- A completely rebuilt infrastructure
- Fresh, modern design (with a new font coming soon)
- Enhanced platform capabilities
Current Challenges
We know this launch hasn't been perfect. Despite putting the site through significant testing and beta stress tests before launch, several issues only became apparent once we went live with full user traffic. We hear your frustrations loud and clear, and we want you to know our dev team is working tirelessly to address these challenges.
Immediate Solutions
For those experiencing difficulties, we have two immediate solutions:
- Our team is actively working day and night to resolve reported bugs and issues - you will see those rolling out every day.
- You can still access the legacy version of the site at http://pro.ceo.ca while we stabilize the new platform.
However we encourage you to stay on the current version of the website as we are quickly resolving launch bugs (list below)
Why This Update Was Necessary
The previous version of CEO.CA, while familiar, had reached its technical limits. It was maintained through multiple temporary fixes and couldn't support continued use without risking system-wide issues.
We know what makes CEO.CA special - its simplicity, speed, and ease of navigation. These core qualities are our priority and will not be compromised. Some of our recent changes will be streamlined back to match what worked before, while others are being implemented to make the platform even better through enhanced data and analytics.
This rebuild, though challenging in the short term, creates a foundation that lets us maintain the simplicity you value while carefully adding features that the community has been waiting years for. We're not interested in cluttering the platform with unnecessary complexity - our goal is to enhance what already works.
Looking Forward
Over the next year, you can expect:
- Major improvements to our chat infrastructure
- Enhanced data features and real-time sentiment analytics
- Dedicated deal room to give you access to exclusive deals
- Improved tools for small-cap stock analysis and discovery
- More community engagement through contests and giveaways
- A cleaner, simpler UI/UX focused on helping you find and discuss the best stock opportunities
Bugs Fixed & In Progress
We've been actively addressing issues since launch. Here's a look at what we've fixed and what we're still working on:
Recently Fixed
- Custom Stock Widget Graphs on the home page are now functioning properly
- Message deletion capabilities have been restored
- L2 Charts are back online (fixed this evening at 7:45 PM - we'll be conducting market testing tomorrow)
- Authentication issues caused by legacy/new system conflicts have been resolved
- Mobile browser chatroom text field deletion is now working correctly
- Message double posting / delay has been corrected
- Image/File upload is now functioning as expected
- Articles no longer crash / freeze during draft session
Performance Improvements Completed
We've made significant backend improvements including:
- Redis Cluster updates
- Database optimization
- Enhanced load balancing
- New endpoint deployment to better handle traffic
- CPU overload protection
- Sentiment analysis stability fixes
UI Refinements Completed
- What's New section
- Fixed menu sizing for non-fullscreen mode
- Improved dark mode contrast for recent trades
- Optimized ticker spacing
- Corrected sidebar ad sizing
- Standardized font size to 14px (font type to be fixed)
Currently Working On
- Real-time message delivery optimization
- Notification system improvements (app & channel)
- CEOBriefBot news integration
- Fixing sporadic sidebar element disappearance
Coming Up Next
- New iOS & Android app releases (scheduled for Friday)
- SEDAR improvements (including better link handling and device compatibility)
- Article system fixes (addressing image and thumbnail issues)
- Online user count restoration (temporarily disabled due to performance impact)
- Hundreds of smaller UI/UX and optimization improvements
Our Commitment
We're deeply committed to getting this right. The new infrastructure was built specifically to support the kind of upgrades and improvements the old site simply couldn't handle. While change can be challenging, these updates lay the groundwork for exciting new features that will make CEO.CA even more valuable for our community.
We appreciate your patience and support during this transition period. Thank you for sticking with us as we work to create a better CEO.CA for everyone.
Best regards,
Josh
