{"id":93601,"date":"2023-08-06T23:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-06T20:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aland.se\/our-history\/"},"modified":"2023-08-09T22:19:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T19:19:26","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aland.se\/en\/about-us\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our history"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_video_mp4=&#8221;https:\/\/aland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/aland_water.mp4&#8243; height=&#8221;30vh&#8221; max_height=&#8221;30vh&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;.et_pb_section_video_bg {||display: flex !important;||flex-direction: column;||justify-content: center;||}&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Inl\u00e4ggstitel med full bredd&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;64px&#8221; background_enable_video_mp4=&#8221;off&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; height=&#8221;30vh&#8221; max_height=&#8221;30vh&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;151px|||||&#8221; title_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_video_mp4=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_video_mp4=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_content_timeline _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii_card_border=&#8221;off||15px||15px&#8221; border_width_all_card_border=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all_card_border=&#8221;#cccccc&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;January 2020&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>We are finally launching our long-awaited online store: <a href=%22https:\/\/www.alandsbutiken.com%22 data-et-target-link=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22 title=%22\u00c5landsbutiken by \u00c5land Online%22>\u00c5landsbutiken<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;May 2017&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span>\u00c5land Online is newly launched on a completely new platform with infinitely more functions and possibilities!<br \/><\/span>However, with a bunch of childhood illnesses&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;August 2015&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span>\u00c5land Online test opens the \u00c5landsbutiken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;May 2011&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span>A new design is launched on the website&#8230; All pages are not yet updated, but we are continuing the work and we hope to have everything ready as soon as we can!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;May 2010&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span>After a major accident in our server, \u00c5land Online crashes for the first time since the start. It takes over a week to fix the problem, but all data is saved and all company information is restored without issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;March 2009&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2009-03-08<\/strong><br \/><span>The storefront opens on \u00c5land Online. This is a service for \u00c5land companies where they can easily present their products and services. During a couple of weeks before we opened the service to the public, the companies had the opportunity to add selected articles to the shop window.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>2009-03-27<\/strong><br \/><span>Some bugs are fixed after the upgrade to the new design.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;February 2009&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span>The appearance is being upgraded to better implement new services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;November 2008&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2008-11-01<\/strong><br \/><span>We have today improved the administration interfaces for \u00c5land Online and further improved Google&#8217;s ability to index the information our companies enter in their presentations. All this in our endeavor to provide the best possible exposure for the companies participating in \u00c5land Online.<\/span><br \/><span>These improvements have been implemented for all companies on aland.se, regardless of level.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>2008-11-16<\/strong><br \/><span>A new marketing channel for businesses has been implemented in the Control Panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;October 2008&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2008-10-18<\/strong><br \/><span>Additional performance improvements have been implemented as well as some changes<\/span><br \/><span>on page layout within certain subsections.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>2008-10-22<\/strong><br \/><span>We have today implemented two new services, a new weather service with weather forecast and a new service to see ship positions on the \u00c5land Sea.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;March 2007&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span>For some time, the work to counter junk mail (so-called SPAM) has been at the top<\/span><br \/><span>on our priority list.<\/span><br \/><span>Posting your e-mail address online is almost impossible today if you want to avoid spam. There are hundreds of robots online that only look for specific email addresses. We have therefore chosen to hide the %22@%22 sign in our presentations in order to reduce spam from dishonest actors on the Internet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;November 2007&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span>In collaboration with Nya \u00c5land, we now show first-class news from \u00c5land. The news comes from one of \u00c5land&#8217;s largest media houses and is updated continuously. We see this as a big step in the right direction for the portal&#8217;s development and warmly welcome New \u00c5land to \u00c5land Online!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;February 2007&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A new map function has been implemented with the option of being able to place your company in the right place on \u00c5land. It is shown in its basic version as a map, but you can, if you want, also see a hybrid between map and satellite image &#8211; A so-called %22hybrid image%22.<\/p>\n<p>We have received a number of e-mails in which you, business owners and visitors, point out that certain information (place names) is in Finnish. We are of course sorry for that and are working to change this, but we still see that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE!<\/strong><br \/>The map service is of course free of charge!<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;September 2006&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2006-09-10<\/strong><br \/><span>We are currently working on implementing a new search engine with content from public organizations and associations on \u00c5land. During a development phase, it will at times be down for maintenance and test runs. We hope you understand this so we can give you the best service we ever can!<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>2006-09-11<\/strong><br \/>The search results from searches on the portal will be limited in the free version to only display company names and symbols for address, phone number and website, etc.\n<p>If you click on the company name, the presentation and contact details will of course be displayed!<br \/>For the companies that are part of our plus package, the change will make these companies appear more clearly in searches on the portal.<\/p>\n<p>We will offer a new service in the autumn! E-mail forwarding to Your e-mail box!<br \/>You will be able to order an address like <a href=%22mailto:ditt.foretag@aland.se%22>ditt.foretag@aland.se<\/a>!<br \/>Contact us for more information and price!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;August 2006&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>2006-08-14<\/strong><br \/>During the past week, the website has been hacked on several occasions. We are currently working day and night to solve the problem!<br \/>Our front page is the only thing affected and none of our company presentations or other pages and features on the site have been attacked.\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>2006-08-23<\/strong><br \/>\u00c5land OnMobile opens its doors. In a test phase, we will offer searches via mobile phones at the address <a href=%22https:\/\/www.aland.se\/mobile%22>www.aland.se\/mobile<\/a>. We hope to finish the test period and be able to make the service permanent during the winter.<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;May 2006&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2006-05-08<\/strong><br \/><span>Work on adding features for language management has begun and will be tested for a period to come.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>2006-05-10<\/strong><br \/><span>A great deal of work has been going on for a long time to better integrate articles, texts and images on the portal. 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Now the jury will look at the entries that came in and we will choose the website that will be the best \u00c5land website of the year!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;January 2006&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>2006-01-14<\/strong><br \/>New guidelines for participating companies. Now we show almost all factual data <\/span><span>free.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>2006-01-15<\/strong><br \/>The new website is released with a new layout and new tools for updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>2006-01-20<\/strong><br \/>%22Mini pictures%22 are implemented as an extra feature in our plus package. The image is displayed at<br \/>searches on the website, mainly in the category %22Visit \u00c5land%22.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>2006-01-23<\/strong><br \/>The new event calendar is published.<br \/>Now we offer everyone to be able to tell us about events and happenings on \u00c5land, free of charge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>2006-01-26<\/strong><br \/>The new industry register is released.<br \/>The new system automatically detects which industries should be displayed so none<br \/>%22Empty%22 industries are displayed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_content_timeline_child][dsm_content_timeline_child dsm_use_icon_image=&#8221;off&#8221; dsm_title=&#8221;February 2006&#8243; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>2006-02-05<\/strong> <br \/><\/span><span>Map location of companies is implemented. 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