So long for now. Zipingo's Last Hurrah on August 23, 2007
Dear Zipingoneer,
On August 23, 2007, we'll say goodbye to Zipingo. We realize what a valuable resource you've made it, so let us explain why we made this tough decision.
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Dear Zipingoneer,
On August 23, 2007, we'll say goodbye to Zipingo. We realize what a valuable resource you've made it, so let us explain why we made this tough decision.
I'm Brian, and as a member of the Zipingo Team, I'm responsible for researching, developing and implementing the Google mapping solution for Zipingo. For starters, I had to compare features for three different map vendors -- MapQuest, Yahoo! and Google -- to decide which solution would be the best.
We just added a new feature to Zipingo: the Latest Rating Portlet. It appears on your Home Page when you are signed on. What's a Portlet? Well, basically it's a Java-based Web component that generates content dynamically. In this case, the Latest Rating Portlet displays the latest local business review, in your choice of location. And it includes a link to the company details so you can read the entire list of ratings for that company.
I once had a "follow me home" meeting with a Quicken user who had a very refined category list in his checkbook register. One example that stayed with me was Entertainment: Bowling: Beverages: Beer: Bud.
One of the nice things about the Internet is the ability to assume a new personality when you use different Web sites. In the case of Zipingo, you can choose whatever you like (within reason) for a screen name. But what if you decided the one you chose didn't fit you? Now whatcha gonna do?
You may have noticed that Zipingo looks quite a bit different. Read on to find all the gory details.
Yep, Zipingo is changing. Yesterday the blog. Later today, the forums. Tomorrow the help area. Soon the whole site will look and feel different, not to mention the major functional improvements you'll notice right away.
The Zipingo Web site will launch a new "look and feel" pretty soon. I've been working with team members on revamping the design and functionality of the Help area. Soon afterwards, I'll tackle the Forums and this Blog.
Since I started blogging for Zipingo back in July, I've been checking out other company blogs. It's been a learning experience for sure. I've seen a myriad of styles and content.