Say Hello to RapidWeaver 4.2!
We're thrilled to announce that RapidWeaver 4.2 is now available! After a number of months work, RapidWeaver 4.2 ships with a number of important bug-fixes and improvements, but most of all this latest release sees the availability of four new localisations: French, German, Italian and Japanese!
We know a number of our international users have been eagerly awaiting the localisations, so head on over to the Downloads page and grab this new version! If you want to see what's new, be sure to check out the release notes - and if you have any issues with this release, please report them in the Technical Support forums.
Read MoreRapidWeaver and LittleSnapper at the Apple Store
It's been over two and a half years since we last gave a presentation at the Apple Store on London's Regent Street. However, I'm super-excited to announce that we're going to be back in the theatre at Apple's flagship store exactly one month today: on Monday 24th November at 7pm.
We've got an hour in the theatre, and will be showing you how to build a beautiful website with RapidWeaver. If that's not enough, we'll also be giving the first public demonstration of LittleSnapper. Whether you're a RapidWeaver fan or eagerly awaiting LittleSnapper, this is an event not to be missed!
Myself and other members of the Realmac team will be at the store to answer any questions you may have, so if you're in London that evening why not pay the Apple Store a visit and meet us? See you there!
Read MoreLittleSnapper in action: Sharing
If you're eagerly waiting to see LittleSnapper in action, your wait is over! As you may have guessed from our teaser page, we've built some powerful (yet incredibly easy-to-use) sharing options into LittleSnapper. Today, we're going to give you a brief video tour of LittleSnapper to show just how easy it is to snap and share a webpage using Flickr.
We'll be taking the wraps off some more LittleSnapper features in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for that soon! In the meantime, why not visit our special area in the Realmac Software forums to talk about LittleSnapper?
If you want to share this video, we've also uploaded it to Viddler, where you can grab the code to embed it in your own blog and leave visual comments.
Read MoreOne Week Later
Almost a week has flown by since we previewed our new product LittleSnapper at Apple Expo in Paris: and what a week it's been! The reaction to LittleSnapper has been incredible, with our preview receiving plenty of coverage from the Mac press: Ars Technica and The Unofficial Apple Weblog [TUAW] were just two sites to cover our announcement.
Whilst out in Paris we also showed a few members of the media an early build of LittleSnapper. Christopher Phin [Deputy Editor, MacFormat UK] briefly mentions the demo in a re-cap of the Expo for TechRadar:
We also caught up with the boys from Realmac Software in Brighton to see their new project, a screenshot-taking and -cataloguing application called Little Snapper; it shows that company's commitment to polished, beautifully-executed applications.
As well as speaking with MacFormat, iCreate France and Vous et Votre Mac, we also caught up with MacGeneration who were eager to hear about LittleSnapper and the localisation of RapidWeaver [more on that soon!]. If you're fluent in French, be sure to take a look at MacGeneration's article which also features a photo of Dan, Ben and myself!
We'll be releasing more details on LittleSnapper later this year: but in the mean time be sure to sign up for our LittleSnapper VIP list. If you want to get your hands on LittleSnapper before it's available for public download and receive an early adopters' discount, you'll need to be on that list!
Read MoreSay Hello to LittleSnapper
Today is a very special day for all of us here at Realmac, as we're finally able to talk publicly about the little 'something' that we're previewing at Apple Expo Paris: our all-new application LittleSnapper.
What is LittleSnapper?
LittleSnapper is a tool to help users take, organize and annotate screenshots.
LittleSnapper takes screenshots of your desktop, full webpages and specific page elements (just like Safari's WebClip feature). Each snap is then added to LittleSnapper's Library, where you can organize them by date, star-ratings, comments or tags.
We've built-in some rather lovely (but very powerful) annotation tools, perfect for giving feedback on designs or scribbling over your snaps. Sharing your screenshots will be super easy, but we’re not quite ready to share all the details just yet!
Who is LittleSnapper aimed at?
LittleSnapper is aimed at designers, developers, user interface gurus or anyone wishing to organise a library of screenshots. For example, you might be a web designer tracking the latest trends or simply looking to keep a portfolio of your work. If you’re a UI designer you could be looking to build a library of inspirational interfaces for future reference. You could even use LittleSnapper to quickly scribble on your snaps and provide feedback to clients and users. However we like to think uses for LittleSnapper are endless and can't wait to have it ready for release.
When can I get my hands on it?
At the moment LittleSnapper is still in development. However, we hope to start beta testing shortly and plan to have version 1.0 out later this year. Until then, check out the LittleSnapper homepage where you can sign up for our VIP list. Over the next couple of months we'll be sharing a few more tidbits about LittleSnapper to those who signup, you'll also receive an early adopters discount and be able to download LittleSnapper 48 hours before everyone else!
We're incredibly excited about LittleSnapper here at Realmac HQ, and can't wait to share more with you shortly. Stay tuned!
Read MoreWe're heading to Paris
Bonjour tout le monde! It's just one week until Apple Expo Paris - Europe's largest Apple-related trade show. Whilst we're not having a booth of our own this year (as we have in previous years), all of the team from Realmac HQ will be paying the show a flying visit on the 17th & 18th September to preview a small, yet exciting new product.
We're looking forward to sharing more news on this all-new application very soon - particularly as it's aimed at a slightly different market than we've previously developed for. If you're a member of the press covering the show, and wish to meet up for a demo, simply drop us a note and we'll be in touch!
Be sure to keep an eye out for the Realmac team who will be wandering the show floor with some all-new Realmac schwag, so be sure to snap some up! We'll be posting more information on the announcement here on the company blog after the Expo, so stay tuned!
Read MoreRapidWeaver 4.1 Now Available!
We've been hard at work on RapidWeaver 4.1 for some time, and we're excited to announce today that RapidWeaver 4.1 is now available! Along with a number of bug-fixes, there are a couple of new features in the release: the option of QuickLook support for your save files, and an automatic image resizing option when dragging in images. We've also made it even easier to publish your sites to Apple's MobileMe service.
RapidWeaver 4.1 is a free update to all registered 3.6.x and 4.0.x customers - and available now from our Downloads page. If you want to read more about what's new in RapidWeaver 4.1 simply head over to the version history.
On behalf of everyone here at Realmac, thanks to all those who tested this latest version - and Happy Weaving!
Read MoreAustralian Macworld reviews RapidWeaver 4
Here at Realmac HQ, we recently received a surprise package from the other side of the world. After the run of great reviews from the UK Mac press, it was great to see a copy of Australian Macworld magazine with a review of RapidWeaver 4 drop through the letterbox!
Whilst the review may be short it's certainly very sweet, proclaiming that RapidWeaver 'takes the pain out of web publishing'. Reviewer Tim Haddock awards RapidWeaver a very respectable 4.5 Mice rating and concludes the article:
“RapidWeaver 4.0 strikes just the right balance between customisability and ease of use.”
This flattering review appears in the very latest issue, August 2008, which is available at Australian (and New Zealand) news-stands now!
Read MoreRapidWeaver 4 reviewed by iCreate
After some great reviews in MacUser, MacFormat and Macworld UK, RapidWeaver 4 has been reviewed by UK Mac magazine iCreate.
The team at iCreate were impressed with the user experience in the application calling it 'extremely Apple-ish', and awarded RapidWeaver a 4-star rating. Appearing in Issue 58, which is available today, the review is full of praise for RapidWeaver 4 - here's just one quote from the article:
“For those who want just that little bit more [than iWeb] in terms of flexibility and features, RapidWeaver makes a lot of sense. It avoids the expense and plethora of features provided by the likes of DreamWeaver while being easily capable of producing advanced and professional-looking domestic and commercial websites.”
The iCreate write-up completes the set of reviews from all the major Mac magazines here in the UK, and we're thrilled with how RapidWeaver has fared. Achieving nothing less than 4 out of 5, it proves that RapidWeaver 4 really is the best version of RapidWeaver ever!
Read MoreMacFormat reviews RapidWeaver 4
Here at Realmac HQ, we're steadily building up a collection of (frankly, rather excellent) RapidWeaver 4 reviews from the likes of Macworld USA, Macworld UK, MacUser and many more. Today sees another addition to our reviews library, as MacFormat (UK) have published their RapidWeaver 4 review in the very latest issue that hit news-stands just this morning.
Awarding RapidWeaver 4 a 4.5/5 rating, Deputy Editor Christopher Phin highlights some of the new additions to RapidWeaver such as the overhauled Manual, the four new themes and the new user interface. In summing up the double-page review, MacFormat’s verdict is short and sweet:
“[RapidWeaver is] still the best way to build a professional website with ease on the Mac”
We’re thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive reaction to RapidWeaver 4, and we’ll be releasing RapidWeaver 4.1 shortly - stay tuned for more information!
Read MoreRapidWeaver 4 wins Macworld UK Editor's Choice Award
Earlier on in the year, RapidWeaver 3.6.6 a nominee for a Macworld UK 2008 Award. Hot on the heels of RapidWeaver 4 receiving a ‘4 Mice’ rating from MacUser magazine, we are thrilled to see that RapidWeaver 4 has been awarded a 5 star rating from the reviewers at Macworld UK. Not only that, but the application also received a coveted 'Editor's Choice' award!
The review, which appears in the August 2008 issue of the magazine, recognises many of the new features in RapidWeaver 4.0 - here’s just one quote from the article:
“With a simpler interface and streamlined workflow [RapidWeaver] beats just about any entry level site builder on the market.”
We’re ecstatic about the review here at Realmac HQ, and look forward to seeing many more reviews appear in the near future!
Read MoreRapidWeaver 4: The MacUser Review
With RapidWeaver 4 now having been out for a month, the first magazine reviews of the new version are starting to hit the presses. The first to appear is from MacUser magazine here in the UK. Reviewed by MacUser Editor Nik Rawlinson, RapidWeaver 4 receives a fantastic ‘4 Mice’ rating and we’re thrilled with the review here at Realmac HQ.
The review appears in the most recent edition of MacUser - Volume 24 No 14 (4th July 2008) - now available on a news-stand near you!
Read MoreSay Hello to Team Realmac
After a week of painting, floor-mopping, drilling, desk-building, and more, we're thrilled to share with you the first shot of our new HQ. Whilst Andre, Josh and Kevin couldn’t join us for a complete team photo (they're based all around the world), we commemorated the move with a photo of the five Brighton-based team members in front of one of our "Realmac Green" walls!
If you're wondering who's who, say hello to (L-R): Nik Fletcher (PR Ninja), Ben Counsell (Web Guru), Daniel Counsell (Big Chief), Aron Carroll (Web Guru) and Danny Greg (Cocoa Junior).
Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing some more photos of the new office (as artwork goes up on the walls) so stay tuned!
Read MoreOn The Move
Eagle-eyed Realmac watchers may have noticed we recently added a new face to the Realmac team - welcome "Lil" Danny! We've also been looking for a new office, as we're out-growing our current location. Thankfully Dan has found us a new home and next week sees us move to the new location!
Boxed!
Here at Realmac HQ, we often get asked whether RapidWeaver is available in any retail stores as a physical, boxed, product. For a couple of years now, RapidWeaver has been available throughout Europe as a boxed product thanks to our resellers, however that didn't help our American customers - many of whom wrote to ask 'When are you coming to the US?'. For all those who have been patiently waiting for boxed copies to become available: your wait is over as we've teamed up with Smith Micro to bring boxes of RapidWeaver to every single US Apple Retail Store including the Apple Company Store in Cupertino! It's also available at many other resellers, including Amazon.com.
Supporting Acts
With the launch of RapidWeaver, we've changed a few pieces of the jigsaw here at Realmac HQ. One that is of most interest to our users is how we're handling support. Previously, we received all support requests through the HelpDesk and we felt this could use minor tweaks.
We've also significantly improved the documentation for RapidWeaver 4.0 so if you're looking for an in-depth guide to RapidWeaver, be sure to check the Support page to download the new manual in PDF form. You can even pick up a printed edition of the manual (shown below) via Lulu.
Say Hello to RapidWeaver 4
After almost a year in development, we're thrilled to finally launch RapidWeaver 4.0! The new version is a substantial upgrade to the way the application works, so in order to make the transition as smooth as possible, here's a few tips to help ensure your update goes without a hitch. We've also got a newly-updated Frequently Asked Questions page that you might also want to read through.
RapidWeaver 4.0 is Leopard-only, and will not work with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger). However, we are going to be updating RapidWeaver 3.6 for Tiger users soon - so don't worry if you've not yet upgraded to Leopard.
