Release Notes for Hello Engines! Professional

Version 6.5.3 (released: March 25, 2008)

• A new Backlinks Analyzer tool was implemented to help users to check the quality of external links to given URLs.
• The problem with not detecting pages without filename extensions in the Site Analyzer was fixed.
• The problem with incorrect numbers of links in the Site Rating for Live Search was fixed.
• A number of other small issues was fixed.

Version 6.5.2 (released: March 17, 2008)

• French language support added.
• Improved Rating functionality.
• A number of small issues and text problems was fixed.

Version 6.5.1 (released: March 10, 2008)

• An error with incorrect detection of the number of frames for some pages was fixed in the Site Analyzer.
• The problem with incorrect detection of the number of links in the Site Rating module was corrected.
• A number of minor text, help and cosmetic issues was fixed.

Version 6.5 (released: March 5, 2008)

• New program area Home: a SEO-CheckList with all important steps for the search engine optimization.
• New program area Rating: determine how Hello Engines! estimates your website regarding important aspects.
• New modul PageRank Calculator: determine how internal links affect the PageRank of your website.
• New Site Analyzer: the Site Analyzer has completely been revised and gives now a better verification of your website.
• Additional details to the several search engines and directories: PageRank, NoFollow and Last verified.
• A number of minor errors have been fixed and detail improvements

Version 6.0.9 (released: January 30, 2008)

• Improved HTML validation functionality, added support for all major HTML/XHTML DTD versions.
• The optimized site checker and site map generator download only modified  pages and use cached versions of unchanged files for better performance.
• Several new scan options were added/improved for the site map generator.
• Improved compatibility with Windows Vista, in particular when the DEP (Data Execution Prevention) is activated for all programs.
• A number of minor errors and issues was fixed.

Version 6.0.8 (released: December 19, 2007)

• Support of ‘Engine-Friendly Mode’ for ranking queries was implemented.
• A number of minor errors and issues was fixed.

Version 6.0.7 (released: November 5, 2007)

• A problem with midas.dll was fixed.
  

Version 6.0.6 (released: November 1, 2007)

• The Search Engines DB Editor was improved.
• The problem with the missing task bar button if the program was closed being in minimized state was fixed.
• Problems with error messages under Windows 98 were fixed.
• The incorrect ribbon painting issues under Windows Vista were fixed.
• A number of other small issues was fixed.

Version 6.0.5 (released: September 28, 2007)

• The problem with importing project files created in previous versions of Hello Engines! Standard was fixed.
• The problem with the main window not closing after running the install script in the Update Manager was fixed.
• The problem with the disabled buttons in the Scheduler Wizard was fixed.
• A few minor problems were fixed.
  

Version 6.0.4 (released: September 18, 2007)

• The problem with incorrect behavior of spin edits on toolbars (like number of threads) was fixed.
• A few minor issues were fixed.

Version 6.0.3 (released: September 4, 2007)

• The problem with saving only the selected keywords to file in the Keywords section was fixed.
• The errors with generating content in Metatags Generator section were solved.
• The problem with the program freezing after double-click on the application button was fixed.
• A number of minor errors and cosmetic issues was fixed.

Version 6.0.2 (released: August 21, 2007)

• The problems with incorrect ribbon behavior when the button Alt is pressed were solved.
• A number of other small bugs and text issues was fixed.

Version 6.0.1 (released: August 1, 2007)

• A new Wizard for reporting new search engines was added.
• Combo boxes for quick loading URLs from the current project into different tools were added.
• The support of large/small left navigation bar icons was implemented.
• Several improvements were made for better usability of the application.
• A number of small bugs, text and cosmetic issues was fixed.

Version 6

• New ranking query: Find out your website’s search engine ranking precisely and reliably.
• Search engine analysis: Analyze search engines to learn how they calculate ranking tables.
• Search engine optimization engine: Run a check on your website’s weaknesses and optimize it for search engines.
• Find the most relevant keywords for your website by using the new keyword tools.
• Sitemap generator: Create correct sitemaps for Google and Yahoo!, thereby simplifying the indexing of your websites.
• Link popularity: Find out how many other websites link to your site and how popular your website is.
• Web robot simulator: Discover how search engines see and index your website.
• Integration of the link partner depot: Find qualified link partners from a large pool of websites.
• Optionally create Doorway pages using the Doorway page generator.
• New wizards make it easy to perform diverse functions.
• New start center: Quickly find the function you are looking for from the many program functions on offer.
• Generate individual reports using your own logo and your own format.
• Many new functions and improvements, including: improved site checker with https support, updated robots generator with over 250 web robots, improved HTML editor with keyword density analysis and simplified introduction of meta tags.
• New, user-friendly interface using the Vista style.
• No time limits on search engine updates: You no longer have to renew search engine updates after a year.
• Many new functions and innovations.

Version 5.1.7 (released: March 25, 2007)

• Improved support of users with restricted rights on Windows NT/2K/XP/Vista ('standard' users on Windows Vista).
• Improved compatibilty with some firewall types.
• A few other minor problems have been fixed.

Version 5.1.6 (released: January 25, 2007)

• Fixed program errors that caused problems during massive automated submission.
• Fixed the problem with error messages issued when applying filters in the submission section.
• Several optimizations have been made to decrease the program's CPU resource usage and increase submission speed.

Version 5.1.5 (released: December 21, 2006)

• The program has been made MS Windows Vista-compatible.
• Several optimizations have been made to reduce system resources usage during the submission process.
• Fixed the problems regarding compatibility with Internet Explorer 7.
  
• Fixed the problem with program errors during Multi-Details submission.
• A few other minor problems have been fixed.
  

Version 5.1.4 (released: November 22, 2006)

• Fixed the bug of wrong values in submission parameters to several German search engines.
• Fixed the bug that issued error messages on selecting 'Check All' or 'Uncheck All' commands when the list of engines in the Submission section is empty.
• Fixed the problem with setting empty passwords in the Schedule Task Wizard.
• Fixed the problem with wrong success values in Manual submission section.
• Several minor errors and text issues have been fixed.

Version 5.1.3 (released: July 28, 2005)

• Fixed a problem with importing Hello Engines! Standard projects (.sit files);
• User interface improvements;
• Correction of minor cosmetic problems;

Version 5.1.2 (released: March 24, 2005)

• Improved and redesigned Update Manager;
• Correction of bug with disabled 'Go' button in the Site Checker when a local file was chosen;
• Correction of minor cosmetic problems;

Version 5.1.1 (released: March 3, 2005)

• Program now includes demo search engines database;
• Template for HTML status reports is now available;
• Correction of wrong error message which appeared in the Database Editor when using the Checking tool;
• Correction of Database Editor bug which led to the problem that the number of forms of pages using frames were not detected correctly;
• Several cosmetic errors are resolved.

Version 5.1 (released: March 2, 2005)

• Improved user interface with new enhanced graphics;
• Improved generation of PDF reports – reports are generated much faster and are displayed in the program window;
• Integrated browser for quick preview of search engines’ reply pages;
• New command ‘Add Links…’ allows scanning of URL and adding found links;
• New option ‘Save reply pages’, which allows to save engines reply pages;
• Improved printing support for all types of reports – more printing options, fixed bug with printing blank or bad aligned pages;
• New function for loading keywords from external TXT/CSV files;
• New function ‘Quick Locate’ which allows to easily find search services by typing their initial letters;
• Improved navigation through the table of search services by using the new navigation buttons;
• Fixed a bug with inability to print out XML status reports;
• Fixed a bug with not saving modified files in the HTML Editor when a new file was created or an existing one was opened;
• Fixed a bug which did not submit URLs with character '?' ;
• Fixed a bug with remaining status and submission content from a previous project after loading another project;
• Fixed filter bugs in the Submission section. Now countries are still listed in alphabetical order when changing the language;
• Fixed activation bug which appeared after expiration of  trial period;

Version 5.0.2 (released: Dezember 23, 2004)

• Correction of bug which appeared when saving ranking reports
• Correction of bug which appeared when aborting a multi-express submission

Version 5.0.1 (released: November 1, 2004)

• Improvement of Site Checker: now including graphic display and new options
• New improved dialog box for automatic submissions
• Correction of bug which appeared when using certain proxy servers
• Correction of Database Editor bug which appeared when opening databases that have been created using older versions of the Editor
• Correction of bug where after 30 days of testing the program the following error message was displayed "Sorry, but your 30-day trial has expired! Please register your copy at http://www.yourproduct.com"
• Correction of bug which appeared when creating new databases in the Database Editor

Version 5 (released: September 22, 2004)

• New project wizard: This wizard helps you to easily create projects.
• Task Manager: Submit your websites according to a schedule!
• Status reports also available in XML or PDF format.
• Import and Export of project details from/to CSV files.
• Customizable detail fields for manual submission.
• Improved Metatag Editor: Uploads modified HTML files to websites via FTP; imports meta tags from websites.
• New One Minute Wizard for fast submissions.
• Usage of HTML templates for HTML reports.
• Improved Database Editor.
• New functions of the Link Checker module.
• New navigation help in the Ranking module.
• Better handling of dynamic websites.
• Checking submission at search services.
• Many other new functions.

Version 4.1.10.0 (released: September 07, 2004)

• Improved Search Engine Database Editor (available in registered version of Hello Engines! Professional). Database Editor includes integrated help system, simplifying editing of custom databases;
• Enhanced integrated HTML Editor;
• Problem with large numbers of search engines and max. matches in the integrated ranking tool is fixed;
• New improved install script simplifies installation and maintenance process;
• Many other improvements and bug corrections

Version 4.1.9.1 (released: May 12, 2004)

• Update of internal program URLs (support, order etc.).

Version 4.1.9.0 (released: May 05, 2004)

• New function available for setting "Last Submitted" field.
• Ranking module now uses the main database and no longer "engines.cfg".
• All the home countries of the search engines are displayed by a flag.
• New icons for "Rating" and "Flag"
• Correction of activation problem

Version 4.1.8.5 (released: May 02, 2004)

• Correction of a bug in link checker module.

Version 4.1.8.4 (released: Apr. 01, 2004)

• German umlauts and special characters can now be used in URLs and email addresses.
• Correction of smaller bugs.

Version 4.1.8.3 (released: Mar. 04, 2004)

• New button for saving/opening url lists in Project/Websites
• Correction of bug which did not accept wrongly typed URLs in Project/Websites/URL Lists

Version 4.1.8.2 (released: Mar. 03, 2004)

• Correction of Update Manager bug which used to find updates all the time in certain cases.

Version 4.1.8.1 (released: Feb. 18, 2004)

• Correction of incomplete country list in activation wizard.

Version 4.1.8 (released: Feb. 12, 2004)

• Correction of installation script issue (see FAQ 9956)
• Correction of bug in Multi-Detail-Submission (only the last selected .sit file was submitted)
• Correction of bug with long submission histories
• Misc. other improvements and bug corrections

Version 4.1.6 (released: Nov. 07, 2003)

• Trial version does no longer require activation
• Correction of Upload Manager problem (database was not updated) while using proxy server

Version 4.1.5 (released: May 21, 2003)

• New tutorial
• Correction of activation problem while using miscellaneous firewalls
• Correction of Upload Manager problem while using firewalls

Version 4.1

• Revised user help in HTML format
• New: Site Scanner also scans local websites and directories
• New: Site Scanner saves results as text files, that can be processed in Multi Express Submission
• Many other improvements and bug corrections

Version 4

• New easy-to-use user interface
• New database structure including e.g. language, accepted site type of the search services
• New and easy-to-use Database Editor for adding your own search services
• Creating a project with several URLs
• Adding meta tag files to a project
• Simplified Multi Detail and Multi Express Submission
• Status reports in table, HTML and RTF format
• Submission history sorted by date
• New optimized Metatag Generator
• Generating meta tags with Metatag Generator in Dublin Core Format
• Inserting meta tags in several HTML files in one step
• Robots.txt Generator
• Simplified and more clearly structured Site Checker
• Ranking History
• Metatag Wizard for quickly generating and importing meta tags
• Infobar with short information and hints
• Submission to search services in the background (Minimized application during submission process)
• many other detail improvements