About
WesternMass-Squash.com publicizes squash in the four counties of Western Massachusetts.
Although the Massachusetts Squash covers all of Massachusetts, the main focus of the Mass Squash is on Eastern Massachusetts. WesternMass-Squash.com fills the squash gap for residents of the western end of the Commonwealth.
Western Massachusetts has a proud squash tradition:
- Four colleges with varsity programs;
- Three preparatory schools with varsity programs;
- Close to 70 courts;
- Numerous local tournaments;
- Several local leagues;
- Countless players and enthusiasts.
WesternMass-Squash.com is the area’s one-stop resource for squash information.
Originally launched in 2005, WesternMass-Squash.com underwent a facelift in September 2006. The site is now powered by WordPress (currently version 2.6), an open source software program that makes web publishing easy. Several WordPress enhancements and plugins are utilized to enhance the site, including:
- Akismet
- All in One SEO Pack
- Email Immunizer
- FeedBurner
- FeedBurner Feed Replacement
- Google Analytics
- Google Sitemap Generator
- Mimbo Theme
- NextGEN Gallery
- Popularity Contest
- SRG Clean Archives
- WordPress Database Backup
- WordPress Related Post
- WP Super Cache
In addition, readers can comment about articles, view articles by categories, and search the site for information about local players.
WesternMass-Squash.com has grown thanks to tutorials from the following websites:
- 45 Ways to Power Up Your Blog (One Mans Blog)
- How to add videos to your WordPress sidebar (Justin Tadlock)
- WordPress Custom Fields: Adding Images to Posts (Justin Tadlock)
Feel free to contact the Editor with any comments or suggestions.
We hope you enjoy the site.
