Even small changes make big difference: the index page for each Bible language had English references for every book of the Bible in that language. This could be confusing for people who are not acquainted with the Bible, or read it for the first time in non-English speaking countries. So we decided to eliminate those references. Now, after we had done that we received almost immediately this email:
” You have recently made a significant change to the way non-English bibles display the list of Books in the Bible (eg Genesis, exodus etc etc). The list of books used to display in both English and the particular language chosen (eg Mandarin). Now only the names “Old Testament” & “New Testament” are displayed in both English and the particular language. This makes it very difficult for me to locate a particular passage and then display it for my non-English speaking friends in their language. Would you be able to restore this function please? It was extremely useful.”
So, we went back to the ‘drawing board’ and came out with this solution: https://www.wordproject.org/bibles/gb/index_en.htm#1 – Now ou see it… https://www.wordproject.org/bibles/gb/index.htm#1 – now you dont…. it is simple (some JavaScript Guru could do it better, but sometime, somewhere, someone will send us that code…)
This is an example of how there are always improvements to be done.
New Index page sample
Other issues to be resolved are brought up in this email from this user:
“Hello, Your offline bibles contain scripts which require access the internet.
You should remove these scripts in order to protect from metadata tracking, unless of course that is your intention. An HTML bible without scripts is preferred.
Example scripts that could harm anonymity:
‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’;
</script–>
</script–><script type=”text/javascript” src=”../_assets/js/jquery-etc., etc.
In countries where the bible is illegal, accessing these third-party scripts can cause a risk to the user. The same goes for .swf file.Kind Regards.
On the Android front these are some of the comments, in July: (translated from different languages)
– Great! The Word in our original language, pure! The richness of the Word with a great story! Recommend! M.H.
**– Very very good application. Everyone Dwld I just downloaded the app. I like very very much bcoz of the downloaded section the app provide for audio purpose. If it is online hearing only , every time we hear, huge data will loose and thereby more money. P.Z.
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– The word we read and listen without advertising, in several languages. The best application without the need for internet once downloaded. G.J.**
– Iam rich sacred Excellent C.C. (translated from Thai…)**
– Show!!! I’m listening to passages in the Portuguese language Portugal I’m learning! Very good!!! Y.J.**
– GOD bless you and thank you very very much for best app (Thai name)**
– Great Now I will have no excuse not to study the word of God !! Glory to God * – * D.F.**
Wonderful everything you are looking for in one place. H.G.**
– God bless you. May God reward them for sharing the holy words. S.R.**
– Very Good but… I love the app but because I use it with a Portuguese translation, I am going to comment in Portuguese. The application is very good but I think it missed the chance to share verses – “share”. What is very important for those who read the Bible. T,M.**
– This service is more practical than the Gutenberg press printing the Bible, to describe it somehow. Thank Mr. Continue to bless you and your work to all who use it . T.B.**
Comments page on App controller