It sounds like you're experiencing an issue with the discoverability of certain series on the Laracasts platform. While I can't directly fix the website navigation or indexing issues since I'm not a part of the Laracasts team, I can suggest a workaround that might help you find older or less prominent series on the site.
One way to find specific series or lessons is to use the search functionality on the Laracasts website. You can type in keywords related to the series you're interested in, such as "Web Shop," "Forum," or "OpenAI," and the search results should show you the relevant series.
Another approach is to use Google search with the site: operator to search within the Laracasts website. For example, you can search for a series by typing the following into Google:
site:laracasts.com "Build a Web Shop From A-Z"
or
site:laracasts.com "Build a Forum With Laravel"
This will return pages on the Laracasts site that mention the series you're looking for.
If you're looking for a programmatic way to discover series, you could potentially write a script to scrape the site and index the series titles. However, scraping a website should be done with caution and respect for the site's terms of service.
Lastly, if you believe that the navigation issue is a bug or an oversight, the best course of action would be to reach out to Laracasts support or use their forum to notify them of the issue. They may not be aware of the problem and could appreciate your input to improve the site's user experience.
Remember to always use website features and search responsibly, respecting the terms of service and the privacy of the platform.