Lifeblob ready for prime time

This month, we added a number of new features and improvements that LifeBlob users have asked for.

New Features

  • The timeline looks gorgeous - we know your life is, why shouldn’t your timeline be.
  • Timelines for places and tags are finally out.
    • Simply select a place and add tags when you make a post to have it show up on the respective place or tag timeline.
    • Use the navigation panel on the left of maximized post view to jump to a participant or tag or place timeline.

  • A navigation panel at the top that:
    • Shows you the current timeline being viewed
    • Lets you jump back to any of the last 5 timelines you visited
    • Lets you Zoom In and Zoom Out of the timeline
    • Allows one click new post to your timeline

  • In addition to using the navigation panel for zoom and dragging the timeline, you can also:
    • Roll your mouse wheel forward to zoom in
    • Roll your mouse wheel backward to zoom out
    • Double click on the timeline to zoom in
    • Right click on the timeline to zoom out
    • Hold down the “Alt” key and roll your mouse wheel forward to zoom in
    • Hold down the “Alt” key and roll your mouse wheel backward to zoom out
    • Double click on a post being shown on the timeline to maximize it
  • Small triangles hover on top of the date bar to indicate where your hidden posts are. Zoom in to an appropriate level to view the post.

  • A new improved sidebar that sits on top of the timeline. No more timeline resizes when you collapse it to get the full view.
  • A significantly improved way to let you add new posts with ease:
    • Ability to upload multiple photos in one go
    • Typeahead completion of participant names
    • Search to select a place or simply drop the marker
  • Adding a participant in a post invites them if they are already not registered members of Lifeblob.
    • Everyone has 10 invites to start with, so go ahead and invite your friends
    • You will be given more invites based on your usage and the usage of people you invite
  • And finally, a real help page with answers to all the questions that we have been asked so far.
    • Use the support section to report any bugs you encounter during usage
    • Use the suggestions section to let us know any crazy ideas that you want implemented

Coming Soon

  • Edit Blob - That is high on our minds and you will see it really soon.
  • Applications - Wondering where they disappeared? We took them out to make them better and you will soon have them back ( including blog/picasa/flickr importer ).
  • Profile - You have been asking for it and we will have it in the next release.

We would love to hear how much you like these and any other things you wish to see.

March 6, 2008 · Filed Under Release

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