I really wanted to try this out, but when I went to install the plugin, it asked for all data on all the websites that I visit. As a general rule, I won't allow plugins that much access unless they do something truly amazing.<p>If I were you, I'd improve the messaging on the page a to let people know they are about to download a plugin, and what kinds of permissions you are going to ask for (and why).
The end product is great. Very clear and unambiguous tutorials. I think you've definitely hit on a pain point.<p>Making it easy/quick to create walkthroughs for any screen in my product would be very useful. Right now we are making one-off Javascript based tours, which work well but are time-consuming to produce and brittle.<p>Suggestion: as an alternative to the YouTube-style embed, perhaps there could be a small tab on the bottom of the screen (like a Live Chat or Feedback widget) that says "Help With This Screen". When clicked, it could reveal a ribbon with several tutorials for the current screen.<p>This would be helpful for complicated screens, which might have potentially several tutorials. For example, GoDaddy could make 10 interactive tutorials to go with the 1 screen DNS manager - one for changing an A record, one for nameservers, and so on - and have them all available on the DNS manager screen without taking up a lot of space.<p>Nice work!
On clicking 'Run', whatfix provide instructions inline to websites.<p>Here's 3 mins video: <a href="http://youtu.be/xm2ly9qTXkM" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/xm2ly9qTXkM</a><p>"whatfix is community website, where anyone can create, share & execute interactive guides on any website or web applications."<p>We think whatfix can be used to create howto's, some initial traction reflected as good tutorial builder, what can be best way? Any suggestions.
Any comments/feedback on whatfix greatly appreciated!<p>If anyone is interested to try out private beta, you are most welcome, just add your email id to <a href="http://whatfix.com/" rel="nofollow">http://whatfix.com/</a> & you would get invite in couple of days.
Have a look at the 99 responses on HN for Iorad, a tutorial builder from India I think. I'm sure they will help. (tip: no plugin required) <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4202941" rel="nofollow">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4202941</a>
Cool concept. Given the quantity of programming/tech tutorials out there I can definitely see a tool like this being useful. Kind of a midway point between text and a screencast. Good luck.
pretty cool idea, but would be even better if there is no need to download a plugin. I can imagine, without the need of a plugin, that there is a great userbase in short time. Reminds me a little bit of [1] just with the tutorial information from outside...<p>Keep on!<p>[1] <a href="http://foundation.zurb.com/files/zurb-joyride-2/demo/demo.html" rel="nofollow">http://foundation.zurb.com/files/zurb-joyride-2/demo/demo.ht...</a>