Technic a vita

Multimedia Livecasting

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:39:35 +0000

A popular form of social media application is called “livecasting”. By definition livecasting refers to any kind of audio or visual sharing that is done over the internet. Skype is probably the number one recognized platform for multimedia livecasting which enables users to have a life voice conversation utilizing voice over IP technology (VOIP) or …

Social Bookmarking

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:39:35 +0000

The concept for social bookmarking began in 1996 when lists of bookmarks were made available online starting the launch of a site called itList. The site provided a directory of subcategories for browsing blog posts and online articles by topic matter or theme. Social bookmarking is the equivalent of going to a specific section in …

If You Dig News Digg It

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:39:35 +0000

Part of the social media craze is the emergence of social news sharing sites such as Digg and Reddit. These sites allow users to play to a “mob mentality” by creating a unique profile and collect or add existing friends on the social network to a list. Digging In Within that friends list, Digg encourages …

Video Hosting from Dailymotion

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:39:35 +0000

Videos have become simple and fun to make and to share. There are many sites that allow users to easily upload their videos and share them. One of the simplest to use is Dailymotion. Smaller than YouTube, but with different features and a community feel, Dailymotion is a good option for someone looking for ways …

YouTube

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:39:35 +0000

YouTube was founded in February of 2005; in April of 2005, the first http://www.youtube.com video was uploaded to the site. This was the beginning of a social media revolution, using videos instead of just flat words on a screen, to communicate and share with others. What is YouTube? YouTube is a platform that allows people …

Vimeo for Video Sharing

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:39:35 +0000

People wishing to share content online are no longer restricted to text blogs. Rich media blogs offer another platform for sharing content, including videos, artwork, photographs and graphics of all types. One of the better known sites for posting video content is Vimeo, and with good reason. Vimeo is especially known for the quality of …

Posting with Posterous

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:39:35 +0000

Perhaps one of the easiest blog platforms to use, Posterous is a combination of blog and group management site that is set apart by its unique way of posting messages and media. How to sign up with Posterous Signup is simple, only requiring an email. By opening an email, composing a blog post in the …

Getting Creative with Tumblr

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:39:35 +0000

Blogs have evolved into a place to share more than words, now photographs and rich media of all kinds are used to further express ideas and creativity. One of the easiest ways to explore this idea of mixed media blogging is by using Tumblr. More than just a blog platform, Tumblr makes it effortless to …

Using WordPress to Publish a Blog

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:39:35 +0000

Among blog writers, WordPress is one of the most popular sites for hosting blogs. It’s free, it offers a wide range of format options, and it’s easy to use. How to Get Started With WordPress WordPress.com is a free hosting site. WordPress also offers self hosted blog sites at WordPress.org, but that is much more …

Sharing Your Views Using Blogger

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:39:35 +0000

Creating a blog is the perfect way to share views, ideas and stories. Whether sharing with a family, a specific group, or anyone with interest in similar topics, a blog is an easy and fun way to get oneself heard. “Blogger” is one of the most popular websites for first time blog creators. It’s completely …