Good news!
You've been chosen for the second round of TypePad beta testing.
Please take the time to read this email in its entirety before
registering for the TypePad beta.
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Limited Non-Disclosure Terms
We ask that all beta testers agree to not publicly discuss details
about TypePad or the beta testing process (including posting
screenshots, feature lists and beta instructions). Obviously, since
TypePad is not completely ready for its 1.0 launch, we'll want the
testers to refrain from commentary about the state of the service (both
good and bad). Think about TypePad as a work in progress that is
constantly being refined and improved. If you find a problem with the
service, please contact us through the help ticket system and we'll
work with you to see how we can fix the issue. If you absolutely love
the service, feel free to also send us a comment through the system.
While we ask that you accept these terms before testing, we should
mention that you *can* indicate that you are a beta tester and you can
link to your TypePad weblog, if you so desire. The best way to test
TypePad is to actively use the features. So, be sure to try to actively
blog as if you were already a subscriber of the system.
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TypePad Features Chart
On this chart, you'll see a listing of the three levels of TypePad. Use
this chart to decide (based on features, storage and transfer
allotments, and your level of experience) which level you would select
if you were to sign up for the service today. While price will clearly
be one of the largest factors when deciding on a plan, we ask that you
make your decision solely based on each level's features during the
beta. When we do announce our pricing, we will want to know how much
this influences your decision about which level you would choose.
Don't worry, there is no obligation to sign up for TypePad after the
beta and if you do decide to sign-up, you will be able to choose any
level you wish when the service is launched. We do ask that you make
your choices as faithful as possible to your eventual decision so that
we can estimate which levels people will favor.
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When registering for TypePad you MUST use your email address that we
used to send you this email. All other email addresses will be
rejected. Please take your time to carefully read the instructions on
the registration screen. You will not be able to make any changes to
these account settings once you have registered. These restrictions
only apply during the beta-testing period. When TypePad formally
launches, you will be able to upgrade your account at any time.
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Known Issues
Some items to note about the current beta status of TypePad
- We're still working on some browser compatibility issues
- System instructional text, copy and documentation is not final
- Inviting guest authors for your weblogs is currently disabled (the
email sent will not contain sign-up information)
Features that are still in development and planned for 1.0 Launch
- Bookmarklet functionality
- Template sharing between TypePad users
- Domain Mapping (Limited to users who have registrars who host domains)
- TrackBack-powered weblog directory (and autodiscovery)
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Reporting Bugs
To report bugs, comments or questions, click on the HELP link on the
top right corner of the screen. Then, open a NEW TICKET and report
your problem or comment. While we can not personally respond to *all*
individual questions, comments or bugs, we will be using these reports
to update the system -- either
