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Hey Currenteers,
There are a host of big time changes in the pipes for Current (both TV and online), and today is yet another baby step in that direction. We have a few new changes to introduce, so here goes:
// Channels //
You've probably already noticed the links to "news and politics," "earth and science," "tech," "art and style," "tv and film," "comedy," "virals," and "music" in the green bar above. We lovingly refer to each one of these sections as a "channel" on Current.com, and here's a hint, they are going to be a big deal in the coming months.
Today we're releasing some new functionality on each channel. Each one now has four featured slots at the top of the page, which will be used to highlight featured content on the channel. We'll have an online producer for each one of these channels who will be making these selections, posting blogs and behind the scenes content, and even place some of our own original stuff on the page for you to check out on a daily basis.
Check out the Current Music channel, and while you're there say hello to Shana, our music guru: http://current.com/music
// What's New? //
You'll notice that our channels default to view the latest items added. Many didn't realize that we have a new stream on Current.com, which can be accessed by clicking the new button on either the homepage, or on any of the individual channels. We'd love to hear what you think of this.
// Digests //
Following a channel now has meaning -- you'll be eligible to receive a digest email showcasing the recent happenings in that channel. You can opt to receive these emails on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, or if you're just not into receiving digests at all, you can opt out of them completely. Go to your profile, click edit profile, and head over to the notifications tab to set your preferences.
// Jumbo Footer -- Videofied //
One additional note: fans of the jumbo footer, rejoice! We've added video to the footer, so now you can check out the latest comments posted on Current and get a glimpse at some Current video content at the same time.
As with any release, we welcome feedback and thoughts, so shoot us a comment, email us at feedback [at] current.com, or try out our new hotline: http://current.com/items/89724158/got_feedback_call_now.htm
Who knows, you may end up on TV.
Best,
Mario
Online Community Team
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Follow me on Twitter? http://twitter.com/manimaHey Currenteers,
There are a host of big time changes in the pipes for Current... more
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It was a long journey, but we finally made it to the other side of the rebuild tunnel. Before we dive into what's new on Current.com, let's take a moment to thank our awesome team of developers who spent the last few months working tirelessly to make this happen. (Seriously guys, leave them a comment below!)
So what's new?
// New and Improved Search //
As we mentioned in our previous post, searching for content on Current.com has now been vastly improved. Give it a whirl: http://current.com/search/0.htm?q=Monkeys&loc=false&x=0&y=0&s=on&v=on&r=on
A couple of things to note, individual stories are now separated from topics and members. You can now easily select to search the entire Current.com site, or restrict your results to US only. Also, get more granular results by checking off stories, videos, or responses. Don't worry, you can still sort by best match and newest.
// At long last -- RSS feeds //
Yep, they've been long overdue, and we'd be remiss to leave them out of such a major release. So here you are, brand spankin' new RSS feeds for every topic on Current.com. Simply click on the RSS button in the URL bar of your browser, and add the feed to your feed reader of choice. Now you can subscribe to our blog posts without extra inbox clutter! Yay!
http://current.com/topics/77589461/current_com_blog/new/0.htm
// The Jumbo Footer Returns! //
The issues surrounding the much-loved jumbo footer have all been resolved, so now you can see all of the most recent comments posted on Current.com, right from the comfort of the footer. That means every single page has a bonus for those who scroll down to the bottom. Woo hoo!
// Autoplay, Begone! //
We realize that many people don't like autoplay for videos, and we actually have a workaround for this. Since this is an entirely new build of the site, those of you who already used our autoplay trick will have to redo it. Here's how:
Add ?SAP=true after any URL that contains a video that was uploaded to Current.com (NOTE: this won't work for embeds from YouTube or any other source). For example, here is Kevin Rose's interview with Al Gore, with the autoplay turned off. Just click the link and you will be autoplay free!
http://current.com/items/89504054/current_presents_digg_dialogg_al_gore.htm?SAP=true
To reverse this, change "true" to "false."
// Feedback //
So there you have it, our latest release in a nutshell. Now we're certain that issues will crop up over the next week, so if you come across any bugs or strange behavior, please let us know ASAP by reporting a problem over on Get Satisfaction:
http://getsatisfaction.com/currentcom
If you want, you can also send an email to support [at] current.com. In addition, let us know what you think of the new stuff on the site. How are things working?
Remember, your input fuels the future here at Current, so be sure to chime in with a comment below.
Best,
Mario
Online Community Team
Subscribe to our blog: http://feeds.current.com/topic/77589461.rss
Connect on Current.com: http://current.com/people/mario_a
Follow the Current.com team on Twitter: http://twitter.com/current
Follow me on Twitter? http://twitter.com/manimaIt was a long journey, but we finally made it to the other side of the rebuild tunnel.... more
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Nice, detailed roundup of the many uses of the footer in modern web design
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Seriously. Someone put this together. I have a tear in my eye. A round-up of 15 jumbo footers. Seriously. Someone put this together. I have a tear in my eye. A round-up of 15 jumbo... more
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Just realized McSweeney's has been doing the JFT for aaages. Love it. You can't NOT click something.Just realized McSweeney's has been doing the JFT for aaages. Love it. You... more
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Beautifully designed jumbo footer... i love it! What a pleasant scroll-side surprise...
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Not huge but a pleasant suprise none-the-less
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This is like a jumbo footer on crack... it may be too much. Then again, there's a lot to click on and its way below the fold for the determined scroller. I still stand by JFT Rule #2 -- they have too many columns.This is like a jumbo footer on crack... it may be too much. Then again, there's... more
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It's like jumbo shrimp... they break rule #2 of jumbo footer theory with 4 columns but accept rule number 1 with not just one but two columns dedicated to "about" informationIt's like jumbo shrimp... they break rule #2 of jumbo footer theory with 4... more
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The optimal layout is 3 evenly spaced columns. period.
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Must include a little about blurb, as on colourlovers. It's on every page. It's down there. It's always accessible. I mean, why not? It's a JUMBO FOOTER.Must include a little about blurb, as on colourlovers. It's on every page.... more
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This one is a little shrimpy to be jumbo but demonstrates the theory none-the-less.
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