1) New search results layout (example: http://beta.odeo.com/search?query=warcraft). The new layout places more emphasis on channels and places the "refine by category" box in a more obvious/understandable place for users. We are currently working out a known issue with exact channel matches. Once this fixed, we will display larger thumbnails and more meta data for channels that come back as an exact match (for example, the user searches for "Mahalo Daily"). We have also made the "All" link in the refine box selected by default on this page. This will be included in the next release. ,/p>

2) Dashboard section has been implemented (http://beta.odeo.com/dashboard). For now, this page mostly replaces the old "My Subscriptions" page. We also completed the Guides section of the dashboard, but commented out the tab link until Guides are publicly accessible.

In addition, we've updated the styling on the guides pages to reflect some the updated look of the channel and episode pages. Here's an example: http://beta.odeo.com/guides/4-Wine-Guide

The edit channel style page was also updated with a few more color palette choices and the option for users to revert back to the default color scheme (previously missing).

Lastly, the on-site flash audio player is completed. It will be pushed out with the next release in less than two weeks.

Thanks for being a part of the beta and your excellent suggestions. We look forward to rolling the site into production soon along with many more features that we are sure you will find useful. As always, please drop an email to beta@odeo.com to let us know what we can do to help make Odeo your favorite media destination.

eric@odeo

First off, we have revised the channel listings page to include the ability to rate and comment on shows. This is the first, basic iteration and we'll be adding more to it in the future.

You will also notice that the quicklist module has been removed from the bottom of the page. Users were giving us feedback that it was too obtrusive and covered the content at bottom of the page. We have moved the quicklist and made it a page with a link in the top navigation. As we add more features such as playlists and favorites, we think that this layout will provide a common experience.

Finally, the last major thing that you will see is the ability to submit your favorite feeds if you don't find them in our extensive library already. These are moderated so they won't show up immediately. As we roll the service out, we'll be tweaking the approval process.

As we look ahead to the next couple weeks, we are working on two major sections of the site -- Revisions to the Search Results page and the User Dashboard. We are really excited about the dashboard concept and the comps for the initial page are looking great.

eric@odeo