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Are you free to help test drive the new Mumsnet Talk Platform?

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JanineMumsnet · 06/07/2021 08:18

Back in May JustineMumsnet made the announcement that later this year we will be re-platforming Mumsnet Talk.

As Justine said, we will be keeping the functionality largely unchanged for now (the aim will be to make updates and add more features once we're on the new platform) but we are planning some limited improvements to the user experience and to some aspects that don't function at all well or where there are large inconsistencies across the desktop and mobile versions of the site.

We are really keen to get Mumsnetters testing this new platform at every stage to ensure we get it right. We now have a working prototype of the new talk platform and over the next few weeks we really want to put this prototype through its paces so we can bring to light any bugs or usability issues.

This is where you come in, if you think you’ve got time over the next few weeks to help us, then we’d love for you to sign up to our testing panel. We are running individual sessions via Zoom - these tests should only take around half an hour. And don't worry, you won't have to turn on your camera!

Please sign up here to take part and we will get back to you to arrange a convenient time.

Thanks

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FlibbertyGiblets · 06/07/2021 11:49
BoreOfWhabylon · 06/07/2021 11:44

@JanineMumsnet I'm happy to help BUT I have the old Classic version (desktop) and don't want to lose it, so will that work?

FlibbertyGiblets · 06/07/2021 10:57

Hallo team if I sign up can I have mumsnet classic mobile back after testing, please? ( An ancient crone from when all round here were fields)

Starhaf · 06/07/2021 10:23

Yes, I'm happy to help with this

JanineMumsnet · 06/07/2021 09:30

@AuntieStella

As Justine said, we will be keeping the functionality largely unchanged for now

What are the changes that have happened?

I'd give the new version a try.

Largely the changes we have made are cosmetic to make the site more consistent across mobile and desktop.

As the prototype is still in the testing phase, things are still open to change based on feedback we receive, so it wouldn't be useful to list out every change we've made until we are ready to launch.

Thanks for signing up - we will be in touch with more details so you can have a play around with the site very soon and you'll get a feel for what has and hasn't changed.

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Oblomov21 · 06/07/2021 09:22

Done

AuntieStella · 06/07/2021 08:48

As Justine said, we will be keeping the functionality largely unchanged for now

What are the changes that have happened?

I'd give the new version a try.

TheGoodEnoughWife · 06/07/2021 08:26

Yep, I'd like to. And have the time.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 06/07/2021 08:23

Yes, I'll have a go!