Mrz 31 10

#HotNews: Educational Discount

by Wolf

Since we once were all students, we figured out a way how students and academics can get more out of HotGloo by saving money. So today we want to introduce educational discounts. Doesn’t matter if you are a student at a university or FH, a professor, a teacher or still in school – just email us a verification at sales@hotgloo.com. We will double check your info and send you a code, which must be applied in Step 3 of the Sign Up process.

 

Benefits with educational discount

Sokoban Plan with 2 projects and unlimited users: $ 14 only $ 5
Optional Add-Ons: 50% off ($ 2.50 Project / $ 1 Archive)

 
Why? Because we want to support education and young ideas – it’s as simple as that!

 
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Mrz 17 10

HotGloo Logo Hunt

by Wolf

For those of you who haven’t noticed already: HotGloo has a new logo. We got a couple of new logo proposals and settled on this one, because we wanted to save the magnificent, mighty mighty G. What do you think of it? We think it’s a great compound of an unique icon on the one hand and a clear and sharp typographic logo on the other hand. Plus by keeping our beloved G this logo represents not a complete redesign but more some sort of facelift.

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Mrz 10 10

New HOW TO Video on 960gs

by Wolf

This weeks tutorial video is on the 960 Grid System which is built in HotGloo.

 


 
If you like to see any HotGloo feature covered next week, any element you want to see in action or any idea for upcoming videos, just use the comment box or shoot us en email. We are happy about any contribution.

 
Further Reading:
Wireframes Magazine 960gs Article
960 Grid System Page
Prototyping with the Grid 960 CSS Framework

 

Mrz 9 10

Roadmap Ahead!

by Wolf

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.

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Mrz 3 10

Wireframe Wednesday Contribution

by Wolf

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!

 

Feb 15 10

Beta is over – HotGloo has launched!

by Wolf

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!

 

Feb 14 10

HotGloo is currently down…

by Wolf

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

Feb 11 10

Become a HotGloo Ad

by Wolf

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!

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

 

Jan 28 10

Launch with us on Valentine’s Day!

by Wolf

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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.


 
What’s new?

  • a completely reworked site
  • improved user management
  • new features (duplicate projects, preview links, element improvements and more)
  • optional add-ons
  • improved tutorial videos
  • user & support forum
  • paid plan with a monthly base rate starting at $ 14
  • easy project import from beta accounts

 
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.

 

Jan 22 10

Sokoban – HotGloo’s most individual Paid Plan

by Wolf

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!

$ 14

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?