Today, we have introduced two new updates to Yazzem – photo sharing on status updates and changing the 140 character limit to 200.

With photo sharing, you’ll be able to upload any photo from your computer and post it with any status update. All you have to do is click the “Photo” link under the status update box and upload a photo. Our plan is to allow mobile photo uploads so you can upload them on the go…and maybe videos someday.

Our second update (which was decided upon just a few nights ago) is changing the 140 character limit to 200. We did a lot of research and discovered that in just a text message with a 160 character limit, people still went over it. So, 200 seemed definitely reasonable (since we still wanted a limit).

You’ll also notice some other small changes to the interface, too. We hope you enjoy!

Thanks,
The Yazzem Team

Today, we are very excited to announce the official launch of Yazzem 2.0! This version brings in many new features, including a new redesign, Latest Activity, and designs.

The Redesign – After much planning, we decided a new redesign would definitely fit the launch of 2.0. This new look brings in new functionality, such as designs you can choose from.

Latest Activity – This is the main feature 2.0 was built around. Latest Activity brings in the real-time feel to Yazzem, so you know when people (you subscribe to) start new topics, join topics, and what their latest status is.

Designs – Yes, you read that right. Just go to Settings > Design > and choose a theme to further customize Yazzem to your likings.

A Minor Detail – URL’s will now link so you can share links to a website or article you found. After using the new 2.0, you will notice some other minor improvements too.

Also, great thanks to Daniel Brusilovsky for the great Techcrunch article about Yazzem 2.0!

Thanks,
Zachary Collins
Founder/CEO

We’ve launched just a while ago and have already gotten great feedback! New members are signing up and we can’t wait to see where Yazzem goes in the next few months. We’ll keep you up-to-date on new things happening with Yazzem and even milestones we’ve hit.

Thank you all who have signed up, and if you have already, sign up now!

Thanks,
Zachary Collins
Founder, CEO and President

The launch date for Yazzem has been officially set, and it’s right around the corner! Yazzem will be launching on Monday, June 8. We’ll have more information this weekend on the exact time of day you’ll be able to sign up.

Also, I should mention that I uploaded a new screencast that shows off all of the new features and things you can do. You can find it here.

Hopefully you are as much excited as we are!

Thanks,
Zachary Collins
Founder, CEO and President

Wow! Yazzem has been coming along so great. Like with adding Dustin Snider to the team, and the extensive growth in traffic over the last few weeks. I listed the updates below:

First off, I would like to inform everyone, that doesn’t know, is that Yazzem is planned to launch on April 15. Then, you can create your own group for anything.

Secondly, groups are now planned to be ad free. You will not have to pay $4.99/month to hide the ads.

And lastly, the “Terms of Service” and “Privacy Policy” have dramatically changed to fit Yazzem.

Thanks,
Zachary Collins

I have been asked many times what exactly Yazzem will allow you to do. Therefore, in this post I will explain what Yazzem is and answer some questions.

Yazzem will be the simplest way to create your own microblogging group for anything. Groups will be just like Twitter, but will be created by you about anything.

FAQ

Is It Free?
Yes. Anyone can create groups for free about anything they want. However, there will be Google Text Ads on your group, which can be taken off for $4.99/month.

What Can My Group Be About?
As I try to make it as clear as possible, groups can be about anything. Ranging from family and friends to special events like birthdays and weddings.

When In the World Will Yazzem Launch
The planned launch for Yazzem is April 15, 2009.

Is Yazzem Going to Compete With Twitter
Absolutely not. I think of Twitter as a help to Yazzem. It has taught many people what microblogging actually is.

Who Owns Yazzem
Yazzem was created by Zachary Collins (me). I am 14 year old web geek from the United States. I currently own Twtbase.com, which is an easy to search directory of Twitter applications. I also created themes for the social network maker Ning over at Thememix.ning.com. You can email me at zack@yazzem.com or fill out the contact form.

Hopefully this answers everybody’s questions, and if you have a question that wasn’t answered here, just leave a comment or fill out the contact form.

Thanks,
Zachary Collins