New Features
I've added (or will shortly add) new features such as history, starring vocabulary items, writing
notes, substituting translations etc. and these will need a login. Additionally, the parser is
more accurate, some words have usage notes, and I'll be adding Japanese lessons etc.
Costs
In short, with the majority of users using adBlockers (which I understand) the running costs,
which are substantial, are no longer covered by the ads. Also, there are issues with robots
sending huge numbers of translation requests which a login system will prevent. In simple terms,
it meant last year I was paying out of pocket to keep the site running!
Donation-ware
The site will essentially be run as 'pay-as-much-as-you-want' donation-ware for digital currency
with various options for Paypal ranging from $2 and up. This will allow the site to continue.
After beta ends, those who donate will have no
limits on use, and those who don't will be restricted to a shorter conversions. Just treating me
to a few of coffees a year will keep the site running and improving .
No more ads for most users
Ads aren't a good experience anyway, so they are now removed and will be permanently removed for
users who donate.
Depending on your feedback, I may tweak the homepage to have one ad. However,
I'd prefer to do away with them altogether.
Mobile App?
As the site is now mobile friendly, there is no need to have an app (although I may make one in
the future). So essentially, it works like an app.
Future Updates
I'm committed to continually improving the site, and will continue to add new features such as
speaking practice, example sentences, flash cards, grammar lessons, etc.
Thank you for your understanding,
Gary
PS: The old parser is now permanently closed.