Private & Public Beta
Website Launch (Soft) ✓
The website will be soft launched for up to 2 weeks prior to the official launch. During this period, no official advice or announcement will be made in reference to the site's live status, and the site will still be in beta for final testing and troubleshooting.
Legal Documents & Code of Ethics ✓
Final legal documentation will be added or updated, including Terms of Use, Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Code of Ethics. Existing registrants will be notified of these items prior to official launch.
Profile Contact Form ✓
Coach members will be able to include a contact form on their profiles, allowing users to submit forms through the https secure environment.
Professional Coach Membership ✓
Registered coaches will be able to subscribe to EmotiquoProfessional Coach Membership. Membership fees will be highly affordable, can be paid monthly or annually, and include many of the current and new features described in this development ledger. More details are coming soon.
Profile Video Playlist / Video Suggestions ✓
Coach members will be able to enter a YouTube playlist ID to display a video playlist on their profile. They can also include a link to their YouTube channel, and suggest videos for inclusion on the Emotiquo video blog (feed from Emotiquo YouTube channel). Approved videos may be featured on the website home page.
Article Submissions / Profile Articles List ✓
Coach members will be able to submit articles for review and publishing. Approved articles will be listed under a ‘Posts’ tab on their profile page. Emotiquo may also, at its own discretion, add the article to its main blog and queries, including the coach's short biography and a link to their profile.
Coach Registration ✓
Completed. Applications open to invited coaches only.
Certified coaches are able to register a free profile on the Emotiquo Coach Directory. Profiles may include a title, contact information, website, social links, biography, service description, training and qualifications, life areas, and even a Google map. A profile picture and cover photo can also be added.
Article & Video Libraries ✓
Completed. Currently demo content.
The Emotiquo website includes a coach's article and YouTube video blog which are categorised by life areas, and easily searched and filtered to find suitable resources. Approved articles will include the author's bio and profile links, and approved items may also feature on the website's home page.
Coach Control Center ✓
Completed. Applications open to invited coaches only.
Completed. Registered coaches have access to EmotiquoControl Center, featuring a dashboard, profile link, subscription and membership settings, order history and account settings. From the profile, coaches will be able to edit and update their information, include a photo picture and change the cover photo.
Coach Directory ✓
Completed. Applications open to invited coaches only.
The Emotiquo Coach Directory is a growing list of registered coaches and coach members. Each listing contains the coach's name and photo, a short biography, membership level, verification (if applicable) and direct link to their profile.
Launch & Dripped Release in 2018
Coach Verification
Coaches are required to nominate a completed training certificate to register. However, this is based on an honour system only. For a small fee, coaches will be able to apply for 'Green Tick Verification' whereby all submitted qualifications are verified by Emotiquo administrators.
Ambassador Program
Registered coaches will be able to apply to become Emotiquo Ambassadors. Like a focus group, Ambassadors will be called on from time to time to discuss or road-test new ideas and features. Participants receive full membership benefits at no cost during their time as an Ambassador. Only 6-10 positions are available, each with a term of 2 years.
Media & Brand Materials
A private section will be introduced as an online resource of authorised and downloadable Emotiquo brand and promotional collateral. This will include logos, advertisements, links and other such items approved for external use by authorised parties according to a set of usage guidelines.
Third Party Products
Emotiquo will open its online store to approved third-party products including DVD's and films.
Events Calendar ✓
Platinum members will be able to submit events to the Emotiquo Events Calendar. Approved items will then appear under an events tab in the coach's profile, and may also be featured on the website home page. An online ticketing facility is also being considered.
Private Messaging System
Site members will be able to contact and chat with participating coach members direct through the Emotiquo Private Messaging System (similar to Messenger). Coach members will have the option to disable private messaging if preferred.
‘Ask the Coaches’ Forum
Site members will be able to post questions (under a nickname) in a secure forum environment, and coach members will be able to reply with a link to their biography and profile. Regular participation will help to increase a coach's ranking on the Emotiquo Coach Directory.
‘The Coach Couch’ Forum
Coach members will be able to post topics and replies in a private forum environment to discuss issues of interest, present case studies and help each other as a wider community. A forum will also be available to log suggestions and report bugs and errors in relation to the Emotiquo website.
Profile Podcast Feed / Channel Links ✓
Coach members can add a Podcast feed to their profile. They can also include links to iTunes, Google Play and SoundCloud channels.
Site Membership
General website users and visitors will have the option to become site members for a monthly or annual fee. Membership will grant users access to the 'Ask the Coach' forums, Emotiquo private messaging system, member-only events and webinars, and special offers from the Emotiquo online store.
Mentor Directory / Membership ✓
Add registration and membership options for mentors and coaches who do not have approved certifications. Features will be similar to coach registrations and memberships, however online interaction with general users (e.g. forums) will not be permitted.
Platinum Coach Membership
Registered coaches will be able to subscribe to Emotiquo Platinum Coach Membership, which adds further features and benefits to the Professional subscription. Membership fees can be paid monthly or annually, and include all of the current and new features described in this development ledger. More details are coming soon.
Instagram Gallery
Coach members will be able to add an Instagram feed to their profile (based on approval from Instagram following launch).
Website Launch (Official) ✓
The anticipated date for the official launch of Emotiquo website is October 1, 2017. Site items will include those which are detailed in Stages 1 & 2, with a dripped rollout of Stage 3 items to the end of 2017. The site will be fully functional by January 1, 2018.