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Showing posts with label Social Networking. Show all posts

26 February 2010

State of the Internet


Thank you to Jesse Thomas for this amazing media reviewing the State of the Internet. It might just knock your socks off!

Labels: , , , , , Posted by Daryl McMullen on 26 February 2010 at 3:17 PM


23 February 2010

I'm Definitely Surprised With JS-Kit Plugin

I'm typically NOT a fan of third party plugins that are pasted directly into your website with little customization. But this week we installed one that has changed my mind and made me reconsider my position.


The Need
A way for parents to exchange ideas and information on parenting. We thought through the use of Facebook, Forums and other online message boards, but decided against it for a variety of reasons.

The next thought was to generate a commenting component from scratch on our website (time intensive and never looks as good as what people are used to using).

So we landed on trying to find a plugin that would do comments well. And we did (hat tip to Keith at AspireOne.com).

The Solution
We embedded the code for Echo Commenting by JS-Kit.com and were impressed with how easy and professional it is.

Here is the page we installed it on: GCC Parent Exchange

The perks: Integrates social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Has an easy to use online comment moderation area. Filters for inappropriate language. Pagination. Etc.

Pretty sweet if you ask me.

I guess my thoughts have changed a bit on plug and play...

Labels: , , , , , , , Posted by Daryl McMullen on 23 February 2010 at 6:25 PM


16 December 2009

Top 10 Web Innovations

Mashable recently posted on the Top 10 Web Innovations That Have Improved Our Lives.

I love posts like this - not because there provide HUGE revelations to astound us, but because they are simple reminders just how lucky we are to live in a time and age where communication is global, immediate, collaborative and synergistic.

I figured I would just list them here. You can get the specifics about each of them on the Mashable site.

  1. Web Browsers
  2. Search Engines
  3. VoIP
  4. RSS
  5. Real-Time Stream
  6. Peer-to-Peer
  7. AJAX
  8. Software as a Service (SaaS)
  9. eCommerce
  10. Wi-fi
I love the inclusive nature of the list and the power that exists in 10 simple bullet points. It's a great time to be alive (and into technology...).

Are you taking advantage of these 10 things in your life or on the websites you manage?

Labels: , , , , , , , Posted by Daryl McMullen on 16 December 2009 at 12:44 PM


06 December 2009

Social Web by the Numbers

Social networking on the web is THE big thing right now. Don't believe me? Just look at every corporate site you visit these days. Somewhere you will see the words, "Follow us on Twitter" or "Join us on Facebook."

The truth hurts - static websites are simply NOT going to get it done today. Sure you need static content for those that need it, but it's only a small piece of the puzzle now. People want to interact and contribute to the content that's out there.

Enter Global Web Index - a company that seeks to understand the web and its trends - thereby being able to suggest what a successful web strategy might look like.

Global Web Index recently put out a visual piece that is just downright fun to look at. Ever wonder who does what on the web? If so, look no further: Browse the Map of Social Web to see what social web elements we use compared to those in other countries.

One fun fact: Check out how many people in China blog compared to us in the USA! (12.8% in the USA compared to 46% in China).

The rest you'll have to check out for yourself :)

Labels: , , , Posted by Daryl McMullen on 06 December 2009 at 9:31 PM