Plurk Via SMS (Temporary Solution)

I put up a temporary SMS solution, just so I have something to use.

If you haven't registered on the main site yet:

1. Log in to kaPlurk! with your Google account
2. Register your Mobile Number (the preferred format is 09xxxxxxxxx, but +639xxxxxxxxxx should also be accepted) and Plurk credentials

If you already registered before, check your Account Details if you entered the correct Mobile Number in an accepted format.

To update your Plurk timeline via SMS, send a message with the keyword "KP" to 09158954867.

Sample message:

To:  09158954867

KP I'm Plurking via SMS!

Currently, the qualifier is automatically set to "says".

Take note, this is only a temporary solution, and I won't vouch for its reliability.

New Feedback Tab

I've just signed up with GetSatisfaction.com and added that Feedback tab to this blog here and the main site.  Feel free to post your ideas, questions and problems there!  :)

TO DO List for 2009-09-14

Posting

• Posting via SMS -- the app's original purpose
• I plan to make use of the Globe Labs SMS API
• I already bought a Globe SIM for this
  
• I'm planning to use Kannel as SMS gateway software
  

Message Pool

• Pagination of messages -- won't be needed until the pool grows sufficiently large
• Sorting of messages

Miscellaneous

I found an error in the logs that says messages can't be multi-line.  My options:

• change those textareas into regular text fields,
• strip newline characters upon submission,
• all of the above
  

I also have to remember to consider the quotas of Google App Engine and Globe Labs SMS API.

I'm still not sure if I should show my friends my source code.  I'm pretty sure it isn't as elegant as I'd want it to be..  :p

Closed Beta of Automatic Updates

I've allowed some of my friends to sign into the app to test automatic updates.  We'll see how it goes when the next weekend comes.  :)

Welcome to kaPlurk!

Good day!

I think I'm ready to open kaPlurk! to a few friends of mine for testing purposes..

The app is FAR from complete, as I haven't even begun working on the SMS part yet.  But I think many will already benefit from the automatic updates.

I'll be back when I find more free time!  :)