Archive for February, 2008

Big Update Week – part 1 – Open Invitations!

Posted in Uncategorized on February 26, 2008 by BA

Yes, that’s right, this week is ‘Big Update Week’ – the week that Bitstrips transforms into its final pre-launch state (also known as Beta v1.1)! So, what does this mean to you lucky beta-testers? It means big, exciting upgrades are right around the corner, and things are about to get even more fun around here.

For starters: you can now invite any of your friends to join Bitstrips! There are a few ways to do it, too. You can really make your friends curious by designing characters for them and sending them a custom invitation showing off your work. Imagine their surprise when they realize they’re starring in your online comics! What makes this feature even better is that your friends can use the design you made as their avatar when they come to the site, making their entry into the world of Bitstrips faster and easier than ever before! Click on ‘Create Friend’ in the left menu to get started.

You can also invite a friend by simply sending them a strip by email. Pick the most embarrassing moment you can remember, Bitstrip it, and show them why they’d better get online and take control of their cartoon identity!

So, don’t hold back – help us get the ball rolling by getting the word out – finally!

Much more on the way this week – Stay tuned to this space for more updates on each new feature as it’s released.

Also, keep an eye on the Bitstrips Development Blog, where you’ll find more detailed descriptions and discussion of all the latest upgrades.

Bitstrips nominated for SXSW 2008 web awards!

Posted in Uncategorized on February 14, 2008 by BA

We were already giddy with anticipation for the worldwide launch of Bitstrips at this year’s SXSW…

Now we’re even giddier! Bitstrips has been nominated in the Amusement category for a web award – how amusing!

Big thanks to SXSW for seeing the potential in our ramshackle site before it’s even been fully birthed. To make matters more exciting, this means we are also elgibile for the People’s Choice award. Which means that YOU can help Bitstrips win – by voting for us every day!

Click Here to VOTE FOR BITSTRIPS! You can vote once every 24 hours.

The awards will be announced at SXSW on March 9. Win or lose, we’ll be sure to bitstrip the whole thing!

Welcome to Bitstrips Beta v0.4!!!

Posted in Uncategorized on February 12, 2008 by BA

Wow, it’s hard to believe we’re here… this is the penultimate beta version before v1.1, just weeks away from our public launch. To all our new users – welcome! We’re really excited to finally pull back the curtain and start sharing Bitstrips with our friends. As part of our early beta-tester community, this is your chance to help us shape the site into time-wasting perfection with your feedback, questions, suggestions and bug reports. Use the link in the left menu to send us a message anytime!

More to report soon, but for now – have fun making some Bitstrips!