Introducing the WinCustomize Toolbar

Take WC with you wherever you surf

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 by Zoomba | Discussion: WinCustomize News

Today we're kicking off a little experiment on WinCustomize.  We are exploring products and services that will allow you to take the site with you, so to speak.  While we want you to spend as much time as possible browsing the site, sometimes you do the unthinkable and click a link to some other site, and leave us here, wondering when you'll come back.  We miss you.  We made cookies but you weren't here.  I think I even saw Jafo with a tear in his eye.  Don't do that to Jafo, he's a sensitive guy and needs you.

But despite the cookies, and the tears of sadness, you still go off now and then.  So we'd like to make it easier for you to come back.  In the past, unless you had a page bookmarked, or URL memorized, you would have to go click through the site to get to the content you were looking for.  You also weren't immediately aware when something exciting was going on in the community until you hit up the front page again.  To help with this, we've partnered up with Conduit to build a browser toolbar specific to WinCustomize and its users.


toolbar powered by Conduit

Here are a few features of the toolbar:

  • Integrated Search
    Search Google, Wikipedia, and even WinCustomize itself directly from the toolbar.  Just pick your desired search engine and go.
  • Quick Links to Favorite Tools, Galleries, Community Sites & More
    We've built in links to some of our most popular content, making it quick and easy to get to what you're looking for.
  • Get Important WinCustomize Announcements Delivered Straight to Your Browser
    We can broadcast important announcements to all toolbar users.  You won't be late to find out about important releases, contests or events ever again.
  • RSS feeds, Local Weather, Internet Radio, Email Notification & More
  • Never Update The Toolbar
    As we continue to improve and expand the toolbar, you won't have to worry about downloading and update.  Changes are automatically distributed to toolbar users whenever they restart their browser. 

The toolbar is 100% free to all users, and completely safe to use.  It contains no spyware, malware and does not collect or transmit personal information.  This is also the first version of the toolbar, so we're very interested in hearing what you think of it and what you'd like to see us add to it.  Please leave your feedback and comments below.

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vStyler
Reply #21 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:34 AM
yes, like the skin checker, its great.


but also a tad bloated

anyhoo, i tried it, couldn't keep it long, maybe I'm just toolbarphobic I dunno   

FBish
Reply #22 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:35 AM
I like the fact that I can check my emails and add my radio feeds to the bar. It's cool.


BoXXi
Reply #23 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:41 AM
Hmmmm.... don't think I'll be trying this. I tried that Google toolbar, and I just hated the fact that it took up another row. I'm sure it's a good product, but it's not something I need. Wincustomize is my homepage, I spend a lot of time on here, and I only need to click the "Home" button to get straight back.

Good luck with it though.

ZubaZ
Reply #24 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:42 AM
but also a tad bloated
Bloated with features or with size?

MySecret
Reply #25 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:43 AM
I only wish it didn't take up a whole row. I have the same complaint about my google toolbar; it also take up a whole row but only uses half of it. (Using FF)


Zubaz I have been using Toolbar buttons extension & the google toolbar with FF for some time. I do not use the entire google toolbar. The only portion I use is the search bar itself. Install the Toolbar buttons ext. Restart FF then rightclick on a blank space in the toolbar & select customize. Then drag anything that you do not want to the customize toolbar window. Simply drag any buttons that you want on to the toolbar.

WWW Link

Hmm unable to download the WC toolbar, did not get a request asking to be added to trusted sites. Using FF version 2.0.0.4

It's My Secret





vStyler
Reply #26 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:55 AM
Bloated with features or with size?


both really.. the skin checker that is. I'll echo Boxxi's sentiment's on the toolbar.

MySecret
Reply #27 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 12:03 PM
Too slow tried to edit

The only portion I use is the search bar itself.


This way it does not take up a whole row.

I disabled extension compatibility warning & Time delay, still unable to download...will try later this week.

It's My Secret

ZubaZ
Reply #28 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 12:14 PM
So you say I can go from the top image (with all the wasted space) to the bottom?



Leo the Lion
Reply #29 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 12:23 PM
Looks good   

vStyler
Reply #30 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 12:38 PM
Zubaz, I knight you Sir Toolbarhead.   

sViz
Reply #31 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 12:52 PM
It's a nice toolbar but the only things on there I would use are RSS (I like that I don't have to open up the site/page to see what goes on in the forums), and weather. I'm not seeing any way to remove the search button. Like others have said, I already have google and don't need another search bar. It would be nice to remove some of the feeds I'm not using.

winstar4
Reply #32 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 1:21 PM
I love the toolbar so far. I have it working in IE7 and Maxthon 1.6.2 just fine, but I cannot get it to work in Maxthon 2.0.3.4643. Any suggestions? Also I agree with whoever mentioned the WC logo not lookin all that nice. Any chance to get a glass version of the logo? Thanks for all who worked on this project, it is a nice addition. I am not big on toolbars, but this one I will keep and use. It is easy to configure and the radio works great. I am glad I can add my own stations too .

winstar4

MySecret
Reply #33 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 1:28 PM

I actually have a *white space that I can add back to the toolbar from the toolbar buttons customize window. If the blank space is the same in the WC toolbar then you can remove it like I did with the Google Toolbar. Then I put the search bar on the row that I wanted it. You also have to uncheck view google toolbar from the view menu. other wise you will have that empty space.

See SS

teddybearcholla
Reply #34 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 1:42 PM


Downloaded and it works perfectly, looks nice and I think a great idea!!! Using FF, and all works well!!!

MySecret
Reply #35 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 1:55 PM
Well finally downloaded it, it disables my toolbar buttons ext. That was why I couldn't download it initially. And I am not able to remove sections like I did with the google toolbar. Great idea but I too shall pass. I have an ext. called All Customized links that gives me the links to the area I choose.

It's My Secret

eieio
Reply #36 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 1:57 PM
Thanks, but no thanks. Don't need anymore add-ons in IE7 toolbar or otherwise.

Philly0381
Reply #37 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 2:04 PM
Tried it, now I've unloaded it. Like several of the others who have replied, I'm just not of fan of browser extentions/addons. Most if now all the items that it has on it I've allready have ways to do. Sorry, it's not for me.  

Zoomba
Reply #38 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 2:11 PM

For those declining/installing then removing the toolbar... what could be changed/added to make it more worthwhile?


MySecret
Reply #39 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 2:22 PM
Zoomba I love being abe to add individual buttons exactly where I want them, without actually adding an additional bar if I do not want it. I can also create individual toolbars with the extension Toolbar Buttons. If I could add the WC buttons to that then I would use of some of them.

It's My Secret

Philly0381
Reply #40 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 2:23 PM
From my viewpoint, nothing. As some have stated, we just don't need browser addons/extentions. It was a nice idea though. There will be a group of folks that it will provide some usefullness. As I said in my other reply, I use WC Browser to get here.   

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