E-Mail Notifications
One of the goals of CorridorCommute is to be able to deliver user-contributed updates in a variety of different ways. When the service launched a few short weeks ago, it initially updated users on Twitter and on the CorridorCommute.com website (including an RSS feed).
Shortly after the launch, it became apparent that a number of people were interested in receiving updates in their e-mail. With the growing number of Blackberries, iPhones, and other data-enabled cellular / PDA devices, getting messages delivered via e-mail was the logical next step.
This evening, I’m happy to announce that e-mail notifications have been enabled. You can begin receiving e-mail updates by visiting the registration page and filling out your name and e-mail address. Shortly after you submit the form, you’ll receiving an e-mail with a link that is used to confirm your address.
As usual, any (and all) feedback is greatly appreciated. Drop me a line: corridorcommute@gmail.com
Here We Go!
If you’re new to CorridorCommute, I’d first like to say, “Welcome!”
I’d like to start this first post off with a few quick words of thanks. First, to my very understanding wife. She’s put up with this project for quite a few nights now, and is gracious enough to let me continue working on it. Secondly, to the Gazette (especially Jeff Raasch) for running an article last week that really kicked this site off. I’ve also had lots of input from friends and family (Carl, Sean, Jason, Josh, Ryan, Matt, Ian, Samantha.. to name a few). You guys have been a huge help.
Since the Gazette article ran early last week, I’ve had almost 30 people contact me about helping out (in addition to the 15 that are already set up on Twitter). There are almost 100 people following the CorridorCommute Twitter feed, and there are another 30 people signed up to receive e-mail updates as well.
All of this - in a week. That’s awesome!
So what’s next? Well - there are lots of things in the works. First, there are quite a few new delivery mechanisms that I’m working on. A number of people have signed up for e-mail alerts as I mentioned, and it’s about time to throw the switch on for those. In the very near future, I’d also like to turn on SMS (text message) notifications. Of course, I plan to keep the community up to date on all of the latest happenings right here on the blog.
If you have any ideas / comments / criticisms, I’d love to hear them - really. Send them to corridorcommute@gmail.com
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