My co-founder, and good friend, Stumpy (Craig Stump) has developed some very clever code behind the Niggle It API. We are focusing on making it very easy to get items into the system conveniently. For example, ten seconds with the iPhone app while you are out shopping, and it’s captured – receipt image, date and duration, etc. A few seconds will ensure you get year(s) of good service with your new purchase.
Also, the website can accept new Niggles via that API and automatically posts new items into individual subscriber accounts.
The Smartphone function (or email) can create new Niggles that are emailed to niggle@niggleit.com. Complete with attachments such as images of receipts, gift cards, credit notes, etc.
It’s very cool when you receive receipts and invoices by email as you can simply forward them straight into your account. Edit the details later if needed. Since we recognize your email address, we collect the attachments, and we know exactly where the Niggle belongs.
On the topic of security, we went to some extra lengths to protect the subscriber information. The annual fee enables us to take those extra steps with security, and it also means our business model is NOT funded by selling peoples data to 3rd parties. From what we know free services must fund their service somehow and that’s not how we want to operate.
Let me know if you have any questions. Especially on our blog where there are some great hints and tips on getting the most for your money.