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Daiko’s Google VideoBar - upcoming features

I have a couple of requested features that I will add to the next release of Daiko’s Google Videobar. I’ll put the list up here so you can add feature requests and take part in the ongoing development of the VideoBar:

1. Randomized first Search-term. Just like Daiko’s Video Widget picks random videos from a list, the VideoBar should be able to select randomly from the list of search terms. This gives variety and life to the site.
2. Editable close-text above the video. Today it says “i’m done watching this”. That could be anything and I’ll add that. Still bearing in mind that the control panel should not be over crowded.
3. Multiple VideoBars. This is something I’ve been hesitant to include. It is possible, but takes more time, because I’ll need to make sure that the widget doesn’t load to much in your header, and the dynamics between the various VideoBars and the VideoPlayer must be streamlined for all possible scenarios. The final issue is that it has to work regardless of which VideoBar is put on show on which pages, and someone has to be the master and so on…. But as I said I’m working on it.
4. Add an optional search box to give the user the option to search for videos. The results will change the videobar accordingly.

I will strike them out as they are done so you can follow the development.

Anything else? Drop me a line and say it!

And thank’s to Google for the blog-post on: Google Ajax Search API Blog