We have just launched a ShareThis Update! Thank you for all the valuable feedback on the ShareThis widget. Based on your feedback we have launched a new version that has some new features, bug fixes and addresses optimization issues. ShareThis version 2.x users automatically receive updates. If you are using version 1.5.1 or less, get the newest version 2.1 at http://sharethis.com/getbutton. Keep the feedback coming and keep sharing!

Here are the new features added to the ShareThis API (STAPI) in this update: Create your own custom buttons Optionally launch the ShareThis widget in a popup window instead of embedding it in your page Tie your own functions to the ShareThis button to customize the experience Choose whether or not to hide your embedded objects - now those objects can be visible on the page when the widget is active To see a complete detailed list of the new features click here. The loader has been upgraded with these bug fixes and optimizations: Faster Widget loading to provide faster response when a button is clicked ShareThis button is now an inline element to allow easier placement and styling control Widget displays correctly inside elements when overflow:hidden and position:relative enabled

Publisher Reporting Track daily button views, unique users, button clicks and more Track the frequency of shared objects on your page WordPress 2.1 New controls over font styling and positioning New feature that will disable auto-output of the button and allow for manual output whenever the user wants

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