Date: 27 Dec 2013
To all image optimization and web performance junkies, We just wanted to announce that we have revised our paid plans to something we think is more sensible than what we had before, based on a couple of important observations, which I’ll touch on below. Basing packages on a set number of images does not make any sense. For instance, a quota of 5000 images per month, with a maximum filesize of say 4MB only makes sense in terms of value if you have roughly that number of images of that particular size. It is an absolute no-go in terms of […]
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Date: 09 Oct 2013
Our new Developer’s plan is designed to allow you to take all the time you need to integrate with our API. Our endpoint will parse your request, validate your JSON, process uploads, obey callback_url option, etc. Everything will reflect production usage on a fully-featured Kraken API plan apart from the actual optimization process itself. Instead Kraken API will return randomized optimization results. For details see our documentation for the developer’s plan. To use Developer’s plan simply sign up for one and Kraken will automatically detect your plan level. — The Kraken Team
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Date: 03 Oct 2013
We are excited to announce that, starting from today, Kraken.io is powering the image optimization test of Microsoft’s site scan tool found at Modern.ie. Modern.ie offers a scanner which detects problems with webpages, particularly cross-browser compatibility issues, and many other various optimizations which can be performed, including but not limited to a test for whether or not your site uses any of the modern HTML5 input types (HTML5 Inputs), a test for the use of any techniques to load content in advance while users are reading your content (Prerender + prefetch) and now a section for image optimization. This new […]
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Date: 21 Aug 2013
Today we are excited to introduce you to our new pricing! We have decided to halve our prices for a limited time of 60 days. These price changes are effective immediately, and subject to further review before the end of that period. Ideally, we would like to keep them as low as possible, as we continue to add value to our service in every conceivable way. For now, however, we hope you enjoy our reduced rates and get on with Kraking your images! Click here for our updated pricing. — The Kraken Team
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Date: 04 Aug 2013
First of all, we would like to say a big “Thank You!” for using Kraken API since we launched in May 2012. Our goal has been to bring you the best online image optimizer in existence, and you helped us figure out how to go about achieving that. There reached a point where we knew we needed to deliver an entirely new platform, which matched our vision. That’s why we decided re-write Kraken from scratch. We have learned many things during the past year, and have used much of that knowledge to build an entirely new platform and improved architecture. […]
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