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Changelog

Stay up to date with the latest changes in our product

Blog Cover Image Optimization (PNG → WebP)

v1.1.1

Converted all blog cover images to WebP for faster page loads and lower bandwidth.

2026/06/06

Performance

  • Converted all 80 blog cover images from PNG to WebP (quality 80)
  • Blog images directory reduced from 77 MB to 4.7 MB (~94% smaller)
  • Faster Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) on /blog listing and individual post pages, especially on mobile and slower connections

Infrastructure

  • Updated MDX frontmatter image: references across 175 posts (EN/ID/AR) from .png to .webp
  • Updated DEFAULT_COVER fallback in BlogImage component to default-cover.webp
  • Favicons, OG image, and logos kept as PNG for browser and social platform compatibility

Global System Architecture Pillars + SATCOM Glossary Expansion

v1.1.0

Published pillar architecture references and a full glossary hub to strengthen site authority and internal linking.

2026/02/24

Added

  • System Architecture Hub + 4 pillar pages (/basics/end-to-end-architecture, /basics/ground-segment, /basics/terminals, /basics/network-management)
  • Industry Solutions Hub (/solutions) linking maritime, energy, and desert verticals
  • SATCOM Glossary Hub + 4 alphabetical sub-pages (/guides/glossary, glossary-a-f through glossary-s-z)

SEO

  • Sitemap limited to published pages only, with full EN/ID/AR hreflang variants
  • Removed duplicate legacy blog URLs from sitemap; added 301 redirects to canonical pillar pages
  • Improved internal linking: Homepage → Basics → Solutions → Glossary → segment pages

Infrastructure

  • Removed boilerplate template routes and placeholder pages to sharpen topical focus
  • Fixed broken internal links to non-existent frequency and calculator pages
  • Consistent locale routing verified across EN, ID, and AR

Initial public release with core satellite communication guides

v1.0.1

Published foundational knowledge base and enabled search engine indexing

2026/02/22

Added

  • Satellite Communication Basics - Comprehensive guide covering frequency bands (L/C/Ku/Ka), link budgets, and modulation techniques
  • Satellite Service Providers - Detailed comparison of major providers serving Indonesia and the Middle East
  • VSAT vs Starlink - Technical comparison of traditional VSAT and LEO constellation services
  • How Satellite Internet Works - End-to-end explanation of satellite internet architecture and signal flow

SEO

  • Enabled search engine crawling for all public pages (blog, docs, changelog, and marketing pages)
  • Expanded sitemap to include all published articles and marketing pages with hreflang support
  • Added priority and change frequency metadata for better search engine optimization

Infrastructure

  • All content available in English, Arabic, and Indonesian
  • Look Angle Calculator live on homepage for satellite dish alignment

Initial Release

v1.0.0

SATCOM Index website launched - your guide to satellite internet in Indonesia & Middle East

2026/02/08

🚀 SATCOM Index is Live!

We're excited to announce the launch of SATCOM Index - an open-source, neutral guide to satellite communication technology.

Homepage Features

  • Look Angle Calculator - Calculate azimuth and elevation for satellite dish alignment
  • Regional Coverage - Information for Indonesia, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions
  • System Architecture - Visual overview of VSAT network components
  • Technical References - Quick links to industry standards and documentation
  • Multi-language Support - English, Arabic, and Indonesian interfaces