In accordance to our regular weekly update cycle, we've just launched a few more exciting features for Listiki. Actually, it's just one feature that pops up all over the place.

Being that Listiki is a real-time web app, having real-time widgets is obvious. But we kind of struggled with the idea on how to get these integrated without over-bloating the interface, and without them saying "wow" too loud. That said, we have launched a much desired feature which is a simple as the idea that drives Listiki itself.

On site Real-Time notifications

You'll notice on the home page a new (fourth) column, which shows you the currently active lists. These lists are in fact the ones with users on them, right now. It also says how many users are on each list, right now. Cool huh?

Now if you click on any of those lists, and visit the "Average Ranking" tab on the list view page, you'll notice that there's a pill-box design inside the tab which says how many users (apart form you) are on that list at that moment.

While this is a great way to get exposed to new content, hot lists or even stuff that might be trending, we like to think of it like a ghost tracker. You know someone is there, but you can't see them ;)

Due to the real-time nature of Listiki, and the real-time features, users can now see where the most activity is taking place. Let's not forget the most important Listiki feature/gimmick being the actual real-time list update. So, let's say you're on a lists' "Average Ranking" tab. The more users on that list, the more likely it is to see it updating in real-time!

More sharing (RSS & OPML revisited)

We have already added the ability to share a lists' average ranking via RSS & OPML. This time around we've also added the ability to share your personal lists too. Now this might not seem too important, but the potential is huge. Anyone can create a list on Listiki, and use that feed to recreate it on their blog etc. Even if you change that list on Listiki, your blog will reflect the change.

This, as the original RSS & OPML, is part of our efforts to build an API.

Minor Tweaks

As always we're fooling around with our UI on a daily basis. We like to keep the site constantly evolving, so throughout the week we've been deploying small changes here and there which include:

• Item search with sorting filters
• Added some more context to the tabs on the list view page
• Fixed an issue with the "Add item" box, if there were too many suggestions
• Small UI tweaks all over the site
• And of course killed a few bugs

That's all for now! hope you enjoy the updates!

It has been a very busy couple of weeks here at Listiki HQ. We've been tweaking and testing various ways of improving the whole on site experience. We went uphill, and then we went downhill. We tried small stuff, and we also tried big stuff.

That brings us to today, where we are launching a slew of changes throughout Listiki, with the epitome being the new revamped list view page. We've been listening to all your feedback, and we tried to get most of the stuff in there, including a better user experience.

We've switched the list view interface to a tab style design, which makes more sense actually. Also, this change will cause a domino effect, and bring on changes to more parts of the site, so they can keep in line with the tab interface. Here's how the new tabs look like...

But this Listiki update brings plenty more changes and features:

1. We've added a list directory. Yep, that's right!
   Navigate to listiki.com/search and you have access to every single list on the site, sortable in more ways than you can imagine. As always, search still brings the best out of Listiki ;)
2. Better Search results. New interface, now with tabs.
   We've also gone ahead and revamped the search results interface, to match that of the list view. We now have separate tabs for lists and items, plus we've added a whole bunch of sorting options.
3. More sharing. OPML & RSS.
   Another popular request was the concept of sharing the actual list, not just a link back to Listiki. This of course comes in line with our plans to release an API, but we thought we can give an extra treat to our users by deploying an OPML and RSS feed for every list on the site. We're still tweaking these, but they're there for you to consume, now.
4. Small tweaks. Here and there.
   This update also brings a few small tweaks all over the place. From the search box, to buttons and text. These are actually too many to depict, but for those of you who are very observant, you'll know...
5. Bugs. Gone.
   As every update, we've been killing bugs and other nasty little creatures living in our system. We just have to ask you to keep on sending them in when you spot any...

That's all for this update, but keep in touch, because we're ramping up again for another major release in the coming weeks.

As some may know, we've been kindly asking our Beta Testers not to post screenshots of our work-in-progress up to now. To our Beta Testers’ credit, we haven't spotted a single breach of these terms, and we thank you all for that. We also understand that this has been quite frustrating for people who just wanted to talk about us. Good or bad.

The reason for our secrecy was as fundamental as “we’re not ready to open shop, yet”. Which also demonstrates the reason we chose to move into a private beta in the first place.

After Wednesday’s official presentation of Listiki at Openfund’s Demo Day, we felt that it’s time to renew this “contract” with our beta testers, and give them the opportunity to speak more freely about Listiki. That said, we have revised out Beta Tester terms.

Effective immediately, and for all our Beta Testers, these are the new terms:

• Your access code is private. You cannot share your code with anyone.
• We're still in beta. Please understand that things could break and data can still be lost. Do not rely on Listiki for saving critical information.
• Feedback is needed. You have applied for beta tester, as such we expect you to be extremely critical.
• Yes, you can tweet about Listiki, write your impressions on your blog or just share the love.

Thank you all for your brilliant feedback, we’re waiting for more!

After a tough, but pretty wonderful 6 months the Listiki gang are pleased to have finally sent out a number of private beta invites to get people involved in Listiki. So far we have received some great comments and we'd just like to say a big thank you to all of you that took the time to have a go and have sent us some valuable feedback. Keep it coming. It is much appreciated!

We are ironing out any remaining bugs and working on improving the UI even more. So far we have made a few changes that really make a difference. We want this to be a great experience for our users and have some cool new features that we are eager to integrate into the next launch. There is so much more to come! We have watched Listiki turn into what is and now realise more than ever that this is an ongoing application that can only grow.

Last week, Alex and I were in Madrid at the Campus Party Europe event which is considered one of the biggest events in Europe for technology, creativity and digital culture. Constantinos, Alex and I were invited to represent Listiki. We were more than happy to. Unfortunately Constantinos could not make the event, however Alex and I did our best to get involved and meet people and share our love for Listiki.

Speaking of events, we are excited as this coming Wednesday, 28th April, Listiki will be presented at the OpenCoffee Demo Day in Athens, Greece. This is our chance to shine and we hope Listiki blows the minds of those who are able to attend. This also gives us the opportunity of meeting our fellow start-ups that were selected along side us: Fashinating, Sportmeets and YouScan and of course the guys from Openfund that are making this event happen. For those of you that won't be there, we'll be posting about it as the event unfolds. Wish us luck!