Appearately some of my loyal fans (okay, the hubby's been bugging me) would like a real post from me. I know comics don't count and neither does the hubby's post for my birthday. But I haven't been ignoring my blog. I have been trying out some new things! You can see the evidence on my sidebar...
yeah, it's all over there--->
Plurk
I have seen some of you there. If you haven't experienced this new phenomena it is like a chat room on crack. You post tidbits (like those on the sidebar) and people can respond. You can respond to other peoples' posts and before you know it you are carrying on conversations with a dozen or more people all at the same time. Oh yeah, the more you Plurk the more Karma points you get which allows you special features. So, basically, I have had to Plurk nonstop since I started so I could get enough Karma points to use the cooler smilies. Sound like fun? Click here to sign up!
Inside Crowd
This is a brand new forum tool that I found out about from Busy Dad while chatting on Plurk. I am still trying to work out how it all works. First, I created my own account (it is so new you still have to email the developer) and posted a forum questions. This would be cool enough right there but I can also link to other blogger's forums so their questions show up on my page too. From there visitors to my blog can answer questions or add their own. Right now you have to be a registered user to participate. What to sign up? Email the cool guy that created this at ross_rosen@insidecrowd.net and tell you want to be part of the Inside Crowd!
Blog Catalog
I have seen some of you here too. I thought this might be a good way to attract some new readers and find some new blogs to read (like I have time for that!). Mostly, I just like the little pictures of readers that show up on my sidebar. If you use Blog Catalog, how do you use it? What do you like about it. Want to sign up? Go to www.blogcatalog.com.
What other cool things do you use to help grow your online community? What have you tried that is totally awesome? What has been a total dud?
3 comments:
From the plurk sidebar..... SHW needs to go to IKEA soon and finish her decorating!!!!!!!
I see we are hanging together in some of the coolest places. Great minds... now, go to IKEA.
I think you'll like Blog Catalog. I've gained a lot of new readers from that. Plus, now I show up in your sidebar. Bonus!
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