Zazz Site Updates: Planned Changes & Your Input

[RZ-Admin]

Hi Everyone!

We're working on improving the site for you!

Ads:
Yesterday, we turned off the tiny video that runs constantly on the bottom of every page. It seemed to me that it got in the way a lot. What do you think? Is this an improvement, or did you like having that video?

Search:
We're working on improving the relevancy of search. We'll post here to get your feedback when it's ready.

Your Input:
What's the single biggest irritation you have with Zazz? What's the one thing we could add or improve that would delight you and make you want to share it with others?

[WhatamIgonnaeatnext?]

I don't see the video at the bottom of each page. So I'm fine with not having it. One thing that I think would be cool is to have some sort of "test kitchen". There are a couple of other sites that do this.

[RZ-Admin]

That's interesting... how does a test kitchen work on a website?

[QueenBea]

I do like that the video is not on the page anymore because it was always in the way, but I did like those recipe videos. Is there somewhere we can go to view them?

Also very happy you are working on that search option!!! It is very annoying, lol.

Another thing that I think would be lovely is that if there was a feature that you could delete more than a few zmail at a time. Like a "delete all" button. Presently you can only delete 12 at one time.

I love that you are looking for our input!!!

[RZ-Admin]

Yes, Bea. Every recipe has a video section underneath the main image. Those play with an ad at the start. There's an option on the bottom right of the video player box for 'More Videos'. When you click that, you can access the library of videos. You asking though has made me think we need a section of the site setup as a video library.

Agreed on search.

Deleting more than 12 zmail at a time. Noted. Will talk to our developer.

Please keep the input coming.

[RZ-Admin]

Homepage main image is now clearer.

We reduced the opaqueness (is that a word?) of the main images that slide or rotate on the top of the homepage.

We also changed the font to something a little cleaner and modern.

The changes are still super slow because we've been working on 'backend infrastructure'. We're learning a lot in the process.

[RZ-Admin]

Logout issue fixed. (Hopefully.)
This one is tricky to test. It used to log you out automatically after 2 hours. It's now set to infinite. If you see or experience any issues, please let us know.

[RZ-Admin]

Planned Change:
We're considering removing the RIP from people's usernames and putting a note in their biography instead. We want to remember those members and their memory is and will be honoured. At the same time, we don't want people looking through the recipes to get the sense that they're visiting a cemetery that they didn't intend to stumble into.

Does anyone have any ideas on a better way to implement this?

[QueenBea]

Putting a note in their bio is a good idea

[RZ-Admin]

Thanks Bea.