New Currency Converter and Twitter Widget
Posted By Alec on April 17, 2009
I had a request via the site feedback system for more currencies to be added to the currency widget. In time, I shall update this widget, but because of the way this information is brought into the site, it is not an easy task to add more currencies. It is basically an iFrame, which takes the currecy widget directly from Bangkok Bank’s website. In this way, I’m stuck with the data that they provide. As an intermediate solution, I’ve added a currency conversion page to the site here. You will also find a link to it from the currency widget. I think this will be a useful addition to the site, but I realise that it is not as convenient as the widget for quick reference. However, like I said, I will address this issue as soon as possible.
On a related point, I mentioned that this request had come through the site feedback system. This is a free service provided by www.Kampyle.com. They definitely deserve a mention here as I have been very happy with the service. It has generated more feedback than I was expecting and has enabled me to improve the site. I would recommend their service as it is free and simple to set up.
Another widget that I have changed is the Twitter widget that displays my latest twitter updates. Previously I was using a Flash widget, but I’ve changed it to a pure HTML widget in the interest of accessibility. (Flash does not work on iPhone / iPod touch at the moment.) I also now have more control over the way that posts are displayed.
I am looking for an alternative non-Flash weather widget for the same reason, but it needs to be customisable – so far, I have not been happy with the appearance of those available.Updated: I have now added a non-flash Weather widget to the site. It may not be quite as ‘pretty’ as the flash version, but is more accessible, which I think is more important.
