Feature Week: The New Present.ly UI
This is the first post of what we’re dubbing “feature week.” Last week we released a huge number of bug fixes, feature additions, and updates to the Present.ly platform and this week we’re sharing what we’ve done in a series of blog posts. First up is the New Present.ly UI.
The Big Update Box
Front and center in the new UI is what we call the “Big Update Box.” We’ve made it easier than ever to use and understand the advanced features available with Present.ly by making their use as straightforward as possible.
The Big Update box allows you to choose commands from a drop down menu, selecting a person or group to share your update with, broadcasting as a group of which you are a manager, as well as cross-posting to Twitter.
Along with the Big Update Box comes the ability to attach multiple files to a single update. This will seem very familiar to those who have been using the new GMail uploading system: you can simply select multiple files from the menu that pops up and they will all be attached to the update with individual upload progress bars.
You can still use the same commands as previous versions of Present.ly but they have been enhanced by integrating directly with the Big Update Box. For more information about how to use this great new feature, view the knowledge base article about it.
Revamped Menus
We have re-organized the navigation system for Present.ly to make it easier to find what you’re looking for in a single click.
Most options have been added to drop-down menus allowing you to quickly and easily access different parts of the application. Additional navigation will appear in the sidebar as necessary.
Better User/Group Listings
The user and group listings have been optimized to make it easy to find who or what you’re looking for and get information quickly.
In addition to being able to browse by letter, the information has been reorganized in a simple tabular form.
Dead Simple Invitations
The invitation system has been made easier than ever. When you click on the “Invite” link to invite more people to join your network, a sidebar will slide over allowing you to invite more users without interrupting your workflow in the slightest.
Improvements All Around
While this post lists some of the biggest changes to the user interface, there are many more throughout the application. We tried hard to analyze the pain points of usability and make them better where and whenever we could.
We hope you enjoy the additions. Stay tuned tomorrow for the next post in our Feature Week series!
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