Random and recommended
We’ve got two new features we’re testing for thriftmac, both of which are designed to give you more ways to get into our vast and growing freeware collection. In the sidebar at right you’ll notice two new lists called Random Picks and Recommended.
Random Picks are just what you would expect. The Textpattern system running this site randomly picks for apps for you to check out. It also does this in each of the sections. So, for example, if you’re browsing the Games section, you see four random game picks.
The Recommended list is based on a new function you can find if you click on the links to individual articles for any of the apps. You’ll be asked if you recommend the program, and have the choice of clicking on Yes or No. Textpattern takes the ratio of Yesses and Noes and comes up with a ranking. The top four are placed in the Recommended list. It’s still in the early stages, so we’re not sure yet how things will shake out. There is not yet a way of doing this for the various section.
Anyway, the idea is to make your visit here more fun and interesting. And of course we welcome any comments.
Posted Friday, July 18, 2008 in Site-News
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