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It has been a long time in coming but Joe’s Goals 2.0 is finally rolling out of development and into a closed beta test. Everybody say woot!

What’s new?

This is a complete rebuild of the core application with an emphasis on speed, ease of use, and scalability. Here are the major changes currently in the testing version:

1. Speed Speed Speed! 2.0 is a full Ajax application, no more waiting around for page refreshes.
2. Improved stats including a longest chain stat for positive goals and longest gap stat for negative goals.
3. Lighter design means there are less links to deal with and better clarity. Goals can now be edited by clicking on their name instead of on the options link.
4. Customizable display options means you can pick which stats you want to watch for each goal.
5. Printable tracker for those who like to work on a hard copy during the week and update their tracker on the weekend.
6. You can also switch back and forth between 2.0 and the classic version until everyone gets ported over.

When can I try it?

• Subscribers: you can try the new version right now! Just click on the link at the very top of your goal tracker. Subscribers always get to use the latest version of Joe’s Goals. A subscription only costs $12 a year and it makes the tracker ad-free.
• Existing users: Click on the link at the top of the page to opt-in to the beta test. We’re rolling people into the test quickly so hopefully you won’t have to wait too long. When we do add you to the beta test a link will appear at the top of the page allowing you to get in.
• New users: Signup for Joe’s Goals and then click on the link at the top of the page to become part of the testing group. We’ll roll you into the test as soon as possible.

Bugs, feedback, suggestions

Joe’s Goals 2.0 is still a work in progress. There are other features to add and no doubt there are still bugs to fix. If you have any ideas or suggestions please use the feedback form as the best way to get in touch.