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New audio/video stuff. Better alert things. Generally more goodness.

Dec 7, '07 6:00 PM
for everyone

We've recently shown you a few sneak previews on this very blog. Today, however, we bring you something a little different.

(Not previews, but actual features!)
(Not coming soon, but actually here! Now!)

We think you've waited long enough.
So now, with absolutely no further ado, here are some great new features, packed with extra goodness:

A/V

Audio/Video Replies This new feature lets you post audio and video replies directly from your microphone or webcam, to more easily share your life with your friends. If you already own a webcam, you should definitely try out this feature as soon as possible. Seriously. There will be a test. :-)

Webcam Video Posting It's not just for replies anymore! Easily create new video posts directly from your webcam – it's as easy as clicking "Post" and selecting "Video."

Enhanced Flash Video Player We've made some pretty nice changes to the video player. One thing you may want to try is the little eject button in the bottom-right corner... click it to show other videos from that user.

Alerts

Easy Alert Management Remember how easy it used to be to manage your e-mail alerts? (Please, don't answer that!) You'll be pleased to hear that it's now really, really easy to do so right here. (This is also accessible through My E-mail Alerts on your settings page.)

Better What You've Missed Subjects 'What You've Missed' alerts now contain extra information about what you've missed (and from whom you've missed it), right in the subject line.

Preset Inbox Filters While you can still create your own filters, we've automatically added a few new ones that are sure to be helpful, including Unread posts from your Contacts, Subscribed and Personal Messages.

Imports

All-Import Page We've created a new page listing all of our import tools, for all content types, all in one easy-to-use place!

New Contact Imports Have friends on Shutterfly or Kodak Gallery? You now have the option of inviting them to Multiply while you import your photos!

Navigation

New Navigation Links See those tabs at the top of any page, including the brand-new Inbox? They're sure to make navigating Multiply even easier!

Inbox Toolbox Along the right side of your Inbox, you'll find a new "Tools" box, which brings together links to a few of our favorite features, like the Multiply Toolbar and Imports page.

Let's not forget...

Default Access Setting If you'd like to make absolutely sure you never share anything with a wider audience than you'd intend, this is the feature for you. (Set this up under Posting Options on your settings page.) Remember, this works for all new posts going forward — even posts you import from other services — though it won't change anything that was previously posted to Multiply.

Headshot Mouse-overs We've made these a little less easy to mistakenly activate. Now, in order to view a user's mini-profile, just click their mini-headshot, wherever it appears on Multiply.

Recipes and Marketplace Surprise: they're ba-aaack! (If you'd like to enable these content types for your account, you can do so under Posting Options on your settings page.)

Please enjoy these new features, and be sure to let us know (perhaps with video?) what you think of them!

Tags: new features, video, import tools

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461 Comments

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

Good Job!!

geekintx wrote on Dec 7, '07

Yay! Very nice!

cam310 wrote on Dec 7, '07

OH I really like this, way to go Multiply :)

hanzrobin wrote on Dec 7, '07

Ummm. Why is it no matter where I go in Multiply, I'm hearing the music from my page? While I like it, I don't want to hear it everywhere I go. That's why I have a CD player. Also, the list of songs no longer shows so how is someone supposed to be able to turn off the music or even to change it?

jnamakulit wrote on Dec 7, '07

I love the update! it rocks!!

skyllo01 wrote on Dec 7, '07

OH. MY. GOODNESS. The layout really looks good. I love the A/V feature!!

dewacint4 wrote on Dec 7, '07

I LUV YOU multiply

cant wait to try audio replay :D

dc

jnamakulit wrote on Dec 7, '07

Rush Updates for the help groups.. =D

mawkishgurl wrote on Dec 7, '07

Yay, the Recipe section is back!

lfom wrote on Dec 7, '07

Just one word: outstanding! =)

nancybug wrote on Dec 7, '07

And I see you quietly added transparent tick boxes to the custom site. I knew I loved you for a reason!
I can't wait to check out all the new stuff!!
Just one question...is it Christmas already ??

cahpamulang wrote on Dec 7, '07

Yuhuuu.. rock-rock-rock.... ;))

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angeloflament wrote on Dec 7, '07

Oh my gosh you brought back the recipe blog! I love you multiply! :)

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

Nuther thing..... TRANSPARENT is in the customize colors (themes) lol

nelln wrote on Dec 7, '07

Really great work, really cool results. Thanks so much guys. God bless. :-)

chantal86 wrote on Dec 7, '07

THANKSSSSS :> i love it :P

chantal86 wrote on Dec 7, '07

but how about all the past layouts/ customized themes? :(

misterwang wrote on Dec 7, '07

but how about all the past layouts/ customized themes? :(

cam310 wrote on Dec 7, '07

Just checked out your new themes, cool.. Haven't tried any yet :) This is sooooooooo cool.. This place rocks !!!!

fleville48 wrote on Dec 7, '07

Bravo !

emimyst wrote on Dec 7, '07

otsukaresama...means well done

banz69 wrote on Dec 7, '07

i like it!

col1967 wrote on Dec 7, '07

You lot are brilliant!!! You've made a lot of people very happy....I must admit when you went down for maintenance I was ready to call it a night but you got all this extra stuff on and everything up and running very quickly...great work -THANK YOU :o)

jnamakulit wrote on Dec 7, '07

So many "NEW THINGS" and are all amazing!

jnamakulit wrote on Dec 7, '07

AWESOME!!!

col1967 wrote on Dec 7, '07

I feel like a kid in a candy store lol

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

VERY IMPRESSED! My customized page, not a single problem!! :) Ok... WHO's going to test the Audio Reply? lol (not me)

terranean23 wrote on Dec 7, '07

heheh cool!

zebaron wrote on Dec 7, '07

Bravo, bravo! I love it! I especially love the mini-profile thing! I use the mini-profiles a lot, but it is annoying to have to wait for the mini-profile to load if I just want to go to their page. So far, everything works... but I've got more to test out!

msabri wrote on Dec 7, '07

getting better and better .... guys ... do put a guessbox for the group sites too!!! ':D

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

AUDIO Replies work great!!!! Bravo!!

wickedlyinnocent wrote on Dec 7, '07, edited on Dec 7, '07

Very nice, I like the new features

studioworkplus wrote on Dec 7, '07

I like the new set up and features. Congratulations! More power.

-Ariel Chua

elfarid wrote on Dec 7, '07

Thanks. Congratulation for MP development!

chantal86 wrote on Dec 7, '07

test video replies!!!

missingbits wrote on Dec 7, '07

Playing around with the transparency option right now, I know some people who are going to love you!

marc wrote on Dec 7, '07

One thing not mentioned in the blog is that the CUSTOMIZE SITE link has moved - it's now located in the area beneath the headshot photo.

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

Don't make me test either here. lol

sutara wrote on Dec 7, '07

another better improvement! but i still miss the pop-up mini menu that fell down when we rolled the mouse over any users' headshot... it's convenient to see his/her bigger headshot and location...

mysticalmistress wrote on Dec 7, '07

OK can someone tell me the easy way to put a background picture back in this stinks..

partyboyz wrote on Dec 7, '07

multiply is the best and the best and the BEST!!

pkailasa wrote on Dec 7, '07

sutara said

but i still miss the pop-up mini menu that fell down when we rolled the mouse over any users' headshot...

It's not missing. Just click on the user's headshot. You will see it.

becca360 wrote on Dec 7, '07

These are great new features but it messed up my custom theme. How can I fix it?

kcajcauorek wrote on Dec 7, '07

test video replies!!!

mswyzazz wrote on Dec 7, '07

partyboyz said

multiply is the best and the best and the BEST!!

Ditto

tgep wrote on Dec 7, '07

Hmmmmmmmm, ok. We'll see. I tried the Multiply toolbar before and was not impressed with it. A shortcut on my desktop was just as effective. Let me play around with it a few days.

marshallkirkpatrick wrote on Dec 7, '07

sutara wrote on Dec 7, '07

pkailasa said

It's not missing. Just click on the user's headshot. You will see it.

Oh! really? I'll try it then, thx ;-)

mysticalmistress wrote on Dec 7, '07

I am with becca here how do we get the simple background custom backgrounds fixed? I loved that feature?

hugsforu54 wrote on Dec 7, '07

I just love the transparent feature,you rock multiply,Merry Christmas..

hanzrobin wrote on Dec 7, '07

My music is now right again. I do however miss the mouse-over thing. Yes before that was activated right away, but the way it is now, when I want to block or even delete someone, I have to go to their page to do it. Or is there another way, and I'm just not seeing it right now?

Other than that, I'm loving the new items.

Going to tell a friend that the transparent thing--she'll love it.

Thank you for all of your hard work.

adied wrote on Dec 7, '07

Cool! thanks mulltiply!!
You're the best!!!

joeyoliver wrote on Dec 7, '07

Theyre really amazing!!!!!!

sweetbayag wrote on Dec 7, '07

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

nice!

sr386 wrote on Dec 7, '07

Once again I'm almost dumb-struck with the speed, quality,
and awesomeness Multiply continues to excel in!

The notes about upgrades to come then the implementation of them
was so fast my head is still spinning but it's all good!

Thank You Multiply Staff and Techies! You All Rock!

Peace Within to you all!
Happy Holidays!

Peace Out for now,
Stephen.

paulescobar wrote on Dec 7, '07

I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!!

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

Good thing that wasn't an audio clip!! LOL !!

(Turns sound down just in case)

thepinkie wrote on Dec 7, '07

becca360 said

These are great new features but it messed up my custom theme. How can I fix it?

The new "Inbox" tab, messes up the layout of customized themes.

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07, edited on Dec 7, '07

I don't see any problems on your page. Try clearing cache and viewing it again. If there's still a problem, please post this at User Support.

http://usersupport.multiply.com/notes/item/2389

arrohwany wrote on Dec 7, '07

very thanks

mysticalmistress wrote on Dec 7, '07

I used one of the pre customed themes.. but the option we had before that was customis your own it was a very simple one doesn't seen to be there any more????

vonjoseph wrote on Dec 7, '07

COOLNESSS!!!!!!!

vonjoseph wrote on Dec 7, '07

just more reasons why multiply is the best social site.. yet.

hoily wrote on Dec 7, '07

Whatever tweaking you've done tonight has left my page looking very stupid. Please undo whatever it is you were trying to do!

tiquern wrote on Dec 7, '07

zebaron said

but it is annoying to have to wait for the mini-profile to load if I just want to go to their page.

I agree on this one. Other than that, the updates seem ok.

dmorgantg wrote on Dec 7, '07

Hey, things made simple, that's what I like. I like the direction Multiply is going. Thanks Multiply for putting your people first. I feels good to be thought of in a positive way.

tiquern wrote on Dec 7, '07

dantcer said

I don't see any problems on your page. Try clearing cache and viewing it again.

How do you clear a cache?

chelheartdon wrote on Dec 7, '07

can you please put an option for clearing all captions for photos?

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

tiquern said

How do you clear a cache?

Cleaning Temp/Cache Files Fixes Errors

vonjoseph wrote on Dec 7, '07

nancybug wrote on Dec 7, '07

missingbits said

I know some people who are going to love you!

You must mean me !!
Cuz I do !!!!!!!!!!!!

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

Chel..... Suggestions should be made at the MUDS group, and I believe this one is already there, but you can check to make sure.

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

Von Joseph... Is there a reason you reposted someone else's video reply from above? Or did you?

thetrueasiatic wrote on Dec 7, '07

but how about all the past layouts/ customized themes? :(

nancybug wrote on Dec 7, '07

Is there a way to de-activate the mouse-overs ? I never used them before. I'm not a big mouse over fan. Pop overs,turn over,yes. Mouse overs..no!

mthnovita wrote on Dec 7, '07

BRAVOOOOO.....

THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE

Thank you... for all Multiply Staffs

MULTIPLY...... luv ya !!!!!!

tripkitaakotripmo wrote on Dec 7, '07, edited on Dec 7, '07

but how about all the past layouts/ customized themes? :(

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

Is there a REASON for all these vid files from other sites??

Nancy, unless you click on a headshot, you won't see them anyway.

ngesot wrote on Dec 7, '07

fantastic! multiply is the best!
but input features Import Videos from Any Web Page, ok.

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

Can't import from just any page. This feature has to be allowed by a website first. (Like Youtube allows) There are many sites that don't allow this.

mysticalmistress wrote on Dec 7, '07

what is a mud group?

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07, edited on Dec 7, '07

Multiply Users & Developers..

http://muds.multiply.com/

Look around there and read the homepage. It's not a support group, but a group to make suggestions to the Developers. Make sure you search first, as many are already there. :)

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jindra wrote on Dec 7, '07

im loving multiply more!!

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07, edited on Dec 7, '07

Oh wow.. You just HAVE to check out that UP/DOWN (eject) button on each video!! You can actually scroll through all the other vidz there while still watching the one you are on!

feiocious wrote on Dec 7, '07

Yay!!! Multiply has just gotten cooler! I love it! :D

skyllo01 wrote on Dec 7, '07

Hi Multiply team! I have just enabled my recipe and marketplace section. But I just noticed that when I go to Search Content section, these two sections are still not found in the categories. Thought I'd let ya know. Thanks for the new stuff!

anehff9 wrote on Dec 7, '07

Multiply is so cool, I can't get enough of it. And then you guys are doing all these improvements, now I don't want to part with it (^____^)

Love you guys!!

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

Ahhh good catch Sky. Perhaps they will add it there also.

martinagabrielle wrote on Dec 7, '07

AWEEESOOOME.

saeidahab wrote on Dec 7, '07

very cool indeed..

becca360 wrote on Dec 7, '07

problem solved for the most part...the header is still to large but making the header background transparent made that acceptable so I'm a happy girl! Thanks multiply for all the great work you do!

arnoldziffelsnout wrote on Dec 7, '07

Oink oink oink :@)

sagalainfo wrote on Dec 7, '07

greatttttt......

vootzilla wrote on Dec 7, '07

always improving urself!! cool indeed!!

natznavarro wrote on Dec 7, '07

Cool improvements! Love how Multiply is always reinventing itself!! Thank you!! Love the eject button on the videos!!
(' ',)

owstalaga wrote on Dec 7, '07

Yahooo! Recipe and marketplace is baaaack! Thanks a lot!!!!

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dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

I understand enough English in that post to know it needs deleting.

dantcer wrote on Dec 7, '07

Bable Fish thinks the French needs deleting also.

hildaka wrote on Dec 7, '07

Thank you!!! Especially for the recipes and default access. Hugs!

seanymph3 wrote on Dec 7, '07

You guys rock!! (dancing all over the page) ........every day I love this place more. I only wish I had that recipe part sooner. Now Ill have to transfer many by hand and I have tons .....sigh. Oh well cant have everything.......(or can we? hehhee)

alterb4ego wrote on Dec 7, '07

Sounds great!

kyuutoupohiesensei wrote on Dec 7, '07

oh moi gackt!!! Opening Multiply this morning, I'm surprised that the interface was different than the one I meet last nite....u rocks!!! XDD~~~

dianeoart wrote on Dec 7, '07

WoW... now with the new video feature it goes full screen...super cool

jedimaster10 wrote on Dec 7, '07

multiply said

Now, in order to view a user's mini-profile, just click their mini-headshot, wherever it appears on Multiply.

ahah! thought it's gone for good. i like the auto-activate though. Anyway, i think The mini-headshot thing is by far the most original concept. Where else can you find this? Not friendster, not myspace, but only here! yey multiply!

complicatedadventure wrote on Dec 7, '07

Thank you for all the neat and more organized ways to enjoy Multiply and thanks for listening to us, the users!! HUGS

complicatedadventure wrote on Dec 7, '07

The audio reply...is so neat!! I just

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