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Barista Exchange News & Announcements (46)
New Chat Feature Coming Soon - Feb 26th
It’s taking a bit longer to get the new chat feature out the door because we’re rolling it out as a part of new photo, video and music flash players for BaristaExchange. All of these will come out in a release currently scheduled for February 26th an
Read more…Member Points Leaderboard
Hi everyone, I wanted to give a shout out to the member points leaders and expose anyone who is not aware of this feature to it. Basically members can earn points for activity on the site. The highest points scoring option is inviting new members, s
Read more…Barista Exchange and Matt Milletto Featured in Blend Magazine
bX featured on Ning Blog
Barista Exchange iPhone Application
Hey everyone! Wanted to remind you all that Barista Exchange is now readily available on your fancy dancy iPhones! The new bX iPhone app is super easy to use and you can check new Activity, Edit your Profile, Browse Members and stay active in the For
Barista Exchange T Shirts!!!!
In Celebration of reaching the 3000 member mark at Barista Exchange. Espressoparts.com and bX have joined together to create the first of many Barista Exchange T Shirts. The Viva Barista logo has been screened onto the front of 100% cotton T shirts
Read more…Barista Exchange Podcast - #1
Woohoo! We now have our 1st Podcast available! I am very excited to start doing these podcasts every month or two, and will be inviting guests who have insight on the specialty coffee industry from a baristas perspective and more.
Languages for Translation Feature
Hi all bXers. If you have not noticed yet, I have included a full website translation feature up in the top right corner. I can add just about any language so I am asking all you global members what language you would like me to add? Thanks, Matt
Read more…New Instant Message Feature for Who's Online!
A new feature has been added to the website which allows people who are online to chat with each other privately, a fully-integrated solution to member communication! (Check it out on the right hand side of the site.) I am still testing it so be ni
Read more…Fox Business Network 12am EST 9am PST
Barista Exchange in the Wall St. Journal
bX featured on Killer Start-Ups.com
This feature happened a while back but I just found it now ... KillerStartUps.com says "BaristaExchange is a well designed niche social network. It’s catered to fit the needs of entrepreneurs and business men as well as coffee lovers. The site is al
BiteClub.com CEO Blogs about Barista Exchange
BiteClub.com CEO Blogs about Barista Exchange
I met Sonny Mayugba at the Food and Restaurant/Bar Show in Las Vegas, also in conjunction with the Coffee & Tea Expo/SWRBC ... a.k.a. The world's biggest FRAT PARTY. :)
While I was walking to our booth
Acceptable Use Policy & Content Moderation
I want to start by saying thank you to all the members on the site, as content moderation has been extremely minimal, and the exchange of information/networking on the site has been very positive! I am very pleased with the growth of the site, and th
Read more…New Features Release This Monday, February 11th!
I am really excited about some new features to be released on Barista Exchange! Below are some of what will be released Monday night. * Mass Uploader for Photos, Videos, and Music/Podcasts * Blog Improvements * A Music Player Facelift (including pop
Read more…Who's Online and Live Chat Feature Added
I will be adding some cool features in the coming weeks to the site to make it even better, and I am eager to hear feedback from all members. The most recent addition is the "Who's Online Now" and "Chat" feature that can be found on the right hand c
Read more…Scheduled Maintenance - Jan 13th @ 9PM PST
We will be taking Ning and all networks off-line for some upgrades to the back-end systems on Sunday night, Jan 13th from 9PM-10PM PST. Sorry for the inconvenience, go read a book for an hour! :)
Read more…Barista Exchange Featured on Espresso Parts Blog
I found another great blog about the site on the beloved Espresso Parts NW website. Thank you Terry and the gang for mentioning the site! Check out the Espresso Parts NW Blog Site Terry writes: Apparently Matt Milletto of the American Barista & Co
Read more…Barista Exchange Featured on Barista Magazine Blog
Sarah at Barista Magazine, the great writer that she is, blogged about baristaexchange.com last week. You can read the full blog here, and if you don't already check the b mag blog out daily, you can now! Read the B Mag Blog Thanks Sarah! - Matt
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