We have been busy lately improving HotGloo based on feedback we got from you and also have to keep an eye on our servers and the post launch activities. Some of you have asked us what features we will come up with in the near future. So we sat down and developed a HotGloo roadmap for the next three months. Don’t nail us on exact deadlines this should function as a rough overview of what is about to come.

Hey there,

It’s Wireframe Wednesday again and we did a little update on our tutorial videos. We’ve created a new “How To HotGloo” video dealing with Custom Elements. This tutorial will provide an overview on how you can create custom elements with HotGloo and how you can edit and add them to various pages.

Feel free to use the comment box and tell us which functions or elements you’d like to see covered in a a tutorial video during the next weeks!

 

Beta is over! You can’t login to a Beta Account – Need to sign up again!

We’ve sent out a couple of Newsletter regarding this topic, seems that some of you haven’t received one. Beta accounts are not accessible anymore, but you can transfer beta projects to a new HotGloo account! Sign up for a new account (you can use the same ID as in the Beta or a new one). After sign up, login and you’ll find the Transfer Beta Projects Box on the right side. Will get you to the Import site: fill out the data Beta HotGloo ID you want to import, Beta Username, Beta Password and hit import. May take a while, depending on the size of the imported project!

 

We are preparing the launch. Hope to see you all at the launch party at 8pm (Berlin Time / UTC+1) on www.hotgloo.com!

Got any HotGloo wireframe pictures scattered around your desktop or archived in some hidden folder? Don’t hesitate – send them in, show them to the world. It’s a perfect way to advertise your project for free! Send us your wireframe pics or final products, realized with the help of HotGloo and we will put them on the shiny new HotGloo site launching on Sunday.

 
Send your pics at pics@hotgloo.com.
Thanks and happy glooing!

 

this one’s from Joe Butler – CEO / MidTen Media Inc.

 

 
Hello HotGlooers,

We are very excited that after 6 months of beta testing cycles we are finally ready to release HotGloo on Sunday February 14th – 8pm (Berlin Time/UTC+1). For your time zone conversion click here. Therefore the HotGloo site will be down Sunday February 14th from 12pm – 8pm.

 
Thank You for the tremendous feedback. Over 13.000 people were registered during this beta. We received 1000 of e-mails full of praise, ideas, requests but also criticism. That’s what it takes to make HotGloo come to life – your participation. Until now we could implement not all but quite a lot of your ideas, and we will of course continue to make HotGloo even better.

 
Beta Tester Deal

In order to give something back we thought about a special beta tester deal. All beta testers registered before January 31st Feb 12th 2010, will receive a promotion code via e-mail which will guarantee 100% off the Sokoban base rate for the first month plus you can import your projects from your beta accounts.

We still have a lot of work ahead, testing the new stuff and fine-tuning. Looking forward to see you again.

 

As promised today it’s time to introduce the Sokoban Plan – HotGloo’s most individual paid plan which will be available at the launch of HotGloo. Launch date will be announced on the next update!

Your Benefits with the Sokoban Plan

 
2 Active Slots = 2 Projects
The basic Sokoban package provides you with two active slots which means you can open up two projects.

Optional Add-Ons
Running out of projects? No problem, just visit your account panel to easily upgrade active slots ($ 5 / month). Want to archive a project you don’t need to work on right now, but want to save for later? Just upgrade an archive slot ($ 2 / month). Told you – it’s like playing Sokoban – placing projects in designated locations.

Unlimited Users
HotGloo is all about collaboration – no restrictions on the amount of co-workers. Bring aboard as many people as you like and share your workforce.

Multiple User Management
Enjoy complete freedom designating user rights and project assignments to editors, reviewers and administrators.

Unlimited Traffic, 10 GB Storage
We don’t limit you traffic wise. Share as many data as you like! However, due to fair-use-policy, the file storage is limited to 10 GB per account.

Enhanced Security
All your data is being backed-up multiple times to multiple disks in different locations every day. The servers we use are built to be secure and contain a number of capabilities that restrict unauthorized access. We store our information where we store your information – that’s trust!

FREE Archive Account Option
No wireframe projects to work on during the next month or two? Close your account and take advantage of the free of charge archive account option. Come back within 60 days and everything will still be in its place waiting for you.

The Sokoban Package starts at only $ 14 / month ( 2 active slots, optional add-ons, unlimited users, multiple user management, unlimited traffic, 10 GB storage, enhanced security & free archive account option). You can either start with the Sokoban Package or book your add-ons right at the sign up if you need more projects right away!



There will also be a 1-Project-FREE-Plan…

All beta testers registered before January 31st Feb 12th 2010, will receive a promotion code which will guarantee 100% off the Sokoban base rate for the first month plus import option for beta account projects. How does that sound?

Hope you all enjoy the holidays and have a hillarious feast!

Many of you have asked when HotGloo will be ready for launching. Well we are approaching the finishing line but there are still a couple of things to sort out before we can get started.

What we have accomplished so far:

- building the HotGloo site
- improving the Editor
- implementing new features

Many many things to announce soon. Plus we will have a special holiday deal for all our trusting beta tester…more details coming within the next weeks.

Hope you’ll all stick around, thank you for a very successful 2009 and happy wireframing in 2010!

- Hannes & WD
@HotGloo

Last week we teamed up with friends and colleagues of superReal to join them at their annual christmas party. First stop was the ice-skating rink at Planten un Blomen, where we experienced developable skills concerning ice skating. On the picture above you can spot Michael, HotGloo screen designer, torturing an innocent penguin he nicked from a screaming 5-year-old and Sarah, graphic design intern, witnessing the crime scene.

 

After impressing other people on the rink, our crowd was hungry so we headed off to the christmas party dinner, which combined the best of austrian and japanese food: Wienerschnitzel, Sushi and Kaiserschmarrn. Last stop was the cocktail bar Die Welt ist schön in St. Pauli. That was where most party people lost track…