Now that the iPhone App version 1.0 is available in iTunes, and the YourView.com website is finished, we're launching our Preview in San Juan Capistrano!
While you can set your Location to just about anywhere in the US and Canada, we're focusing on one community right now to fully test all the features. Soon, we will be launching in Las Vegas and New York. And, later this summer, in more cities around the US.
Are you a local merchant? click here to get more information.
Are you a non-profit or charitable organization? sign up here for a free account
Please use the "Feedback" link at the bottom of each page to tell us what's working and what's broken. Thanks for your help!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Bull's Eye
What the heck is a 'Bull's Eye' ( 
)and why is it in the conversation balloons?
Members can express their opinions of a post by voting. The choices are Vote Up, Vote Down or "Bull's Eye."
)and why is it in the conversation balloons?Members can express their opinions of a post by voting. The choices are Vote Up, Vote Down or "Bull's Eye."
When you Vote Up (represented by a 'thumbs up' symbol), your vote is recorded by displaying or increasing the number next to the vote. Also, the author is given some points to his YourView 'rank' which is a measure of his reliability and trustability.
When you Vote Down (a 'thumbs down' symbol) the post becomes visibly a little more transparent, indicating that it is less important than others.
When a post really does a great job answering a question, give it a 'Bull's Eye.' The post gets a little more opaque and pronounced to indicate that it is considered to be more important, and the author earns more points.
How can I trust an answer to my question? One way is to look for the author's Rank.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Demo Location Selected - San Juan Capistrano, Ca
Every new technology needs a 'smoke test' with live users actually using all the features. Ours will start June 1st in San Juan Capistrano, Ca!
A little known fact: San Juan Capistrano is the 4th largest tourist destination in Southern California behind the theme parks. You may know it as the place where the Swallows return from Argentina each year to build their mud nests in the ruins of the old Mission, which was destroyed by earthquake almost 200 years ago.
Visitors, locals, merchants and all of the town agencies or organizations will be able to join in conversations about Capistrano to share information, discoveries and suggestions. Join the fun in June - Chime In !!
A little known fact: San Juan Capistrano is the 4th largest tourist destination in Southern California behind the theme parks. You may know it as the place where the Swallows return from Argentina each year to build their mud nests in the ruins of the old Mission, which was destroyed by earthquake almost 200 years ago.
Visitors, locals, merchants and all of the town agencies or organizations will be able to join in conversations about Capistrano to share information, discoveries and suggestions. Join the fun in June - Chime In !!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Free Trial Membership for Merchants Announced
For a limited time, Merchants and Businesses who register can get a FREE 6 month subscription and $200 in free advertising credits. More details here
YourView is always free for regular users, guests, community, municipal and non-profit organizations and all educational institutions.
YourView is always free for regular users, guests, community, municipal and non-profit organizations and all educational institutions.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
New Features Announced
Look for these new features in the upcoming release:
-Automatic Coupons & Discounts (where available)
-Community, Municipal and Non-Profit Announcements (Free)
-Optional email and push notification (tells you when your question has been answered)
-Optional post to Twitter and invite-a-friend to answer
-Improved location selection (even some pretty obscure ones like 'Intrepid')
iPhone update scheduled for week of June 1st!
-Automatic Coupons & Discounts (where available)
-Community, Municipal and Non-Profit Announcements (Free)
-Optional email and push notification (tells you when your question has been answered)
-Optional post to Twitter and invite-a-friend to answer
-Improved location selection (even some pretty obscure ones like 'Intrepid')
iPhone update scheduled for week of June 1st!
Monday, March 29, 2010
iPhone Maintenance
Since we're still doing 'plumbing' maintenance on the Alpha versions of the website, the iPhone App isn't in final form (It will break with the next website release). So we've temporarily removed it from the App Store until the new version is ready.
The testing we did for the last two weeks went very well! Thanks so much to all who helped us. The App will continue to work for approximately 3 more weeks, then you'll have to download a new version.
The testing we did for the last two weeks went very well! Thanks so much to all who helped us. The App will continue to work for approximately 3 more weeks, then you'll have to download a new version.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Testing 1... 2... 3...
Remember, we're still testing YourView.com with this Prototype Preview. Even though it's visible to the public, we're still working on lots of new features - and some new ones will come out tomorrow.
You can help test if you like - pick a location, start or join a conversation and let us know what's not working quite right. Also let us know any suggestions for enhancements once we get past the prototype stage.
If you're interested in being part of our roll out, we'd love to have you.
You can help test if you like - pick a location, start or join a conversation and let us know what's not working quite right. Also let us know any suggestions for enhancements once we get past the prototype stage.
If you're interested in being part of our roll out, we'd love to have you.
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