One of the more interesting Web 2.0 gadgets that I've found for use with Twitter is TweetDeck. TweetDeck is essentially a small browser that keeps all of your friends on Twitter and Facebook organized.
The TweetDeck browser uses columns to keep things neat and up to date. You can create groups, follow stocks or track the latest buzz on Twiter with TwitScoop. It is a simple download that installs Adobe AIR, an application which TweetDeck runs on. What are you waiting for? Check it out already!
Monday, May 25, 2009
The Twitter Phenomenon
Since its inception in 2006, Twitter has seen exponential growth. Millions of people use it to update their Facebook pages and keep others informed about what's happening. No doubt that some of you reading this already use the service. What is interesting is the buzz it is starting to receive now in the public media.
Recently, while watching MSNBC, I noticed that notable anchors Contessa Brewer and Norah O'Donnel were both tweeting. Searching for more people to follow, I discovered that my favorite cocktail magazine Imbibe and notable web designer Jeffrey Zeldman are also on Twitter. I began adding them and following their tweets. It's a great way to stay updated. So if you haven't already, sign-up, sign in and get connected.
Recently, while watching MSNBC, I noticed that notable anchors Contessa Brewer and Norah O'Donnel were both tweeting. Searching for more people to follow, I discovered that my favorite cocktail magazine Imbibe and notable web designer Jeffrey Zeldman are also on Twitter. I began adding them and following their tweets. It's a great way to stay updated. So if you haven't already, sign-up, sign in and get connected.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Let's Get Started...
My name is John Jacob and I am a senior at the University of Toledo. Currently I am taking a distance learning course called Podcasting, Vodcasting and Blogging. Having very little experience in the aforementioned areas, it seemed like an excellent way to dip my toes into an area of communication that I had yet to explore.
As a degreed freelance web designer, I am well aware of the power of visual communication. Nevertheless, new methods of communication such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and professional blogs have exploded into the cultural consciousness. Simply having a web site and an email address are no longer good enough. Today's consumer demands a certain level of involvement and interaction. This course promises to give me a better understanding of the technologies behind Web 2.0. In turn, the methods learned will allow me to connect to consumers and create an enduring relationship through non-traditional methods. That is what piqued my interest in this course.
As a degreed freelance web designer, I am well aware of the power of visual communication. Nevertheless, new methods of communication such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and professional blogs have exploded into the cultural consciousness. Simply having a web site and an email address are no longer good enough. Today's consumer demands a certain level of involvement and interaction. This course promises to give me a better understanding of the technologies behind Web 2.0. In turn, the methods learned will allow me to connect to consumers and create an enduring relationship through non-traditional methods. That is what piqued my interest in this course.
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