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| Join these folks for the Link-Fest Extravaganza! |
We have an extra-awesome version of the fest this week, since we haven't done one in a while, which means you should probably carve out a couple of hours to soak in the knowledge that is about to be bestowed upon your head.
With that, let's get the links crankin'.
1. 20 Ideas for Social Media Content that Engages (jeffbullas.com)
Looking for ways to improve engagement and interaction with your brand's content? Check out this list of ideas. Now you have no excuses.
2. Why Your Computer is Becoming More Like Your Phone (cnn.com)
And the march towards computing singularization continues...
3. Spotify Launches an iPad App for Social Media Storytelling (mashable.com)
I love Spotify, so anything that makes it even more engaging and accessible sounds good to me.
The other thing to think about here is how great progressive programs are integrating social media into their usability. It's not just about adding "like" buttons, it's about fundamentally changing the system, or developing brand new features that doesn't add obstacles for social sharing, but instead makes sharing easier by integrating social capabilities into how the programs are used. Spotify has done this from the beginning, with automatic Facebook updates and shared playlists, and they continue to push the social music envelope with this app.
4. Windows on the iPad, and Speedy (nytimes.com)
Very cool new app that brings Windows programs such as Powerpoint and Adobe Reader to the iPad at astonishingly fast speeds. See, I knew Windows and Apple could one day set aside their differences and hold hands.
5. Google Glasses: Frightening or Fantastic? (npr.org)
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| We were promised hoverboards. I don't want to ask again. |
But seriously, if we can develop these Google Glasses, where is this?
6. TED 2012: New Browser Add-On Visualizes Who is Tracking You Online (wired.com)
I've discussed online privacy before. You know where I stand.
With that said, there is a pretty cool new tool, called Collusion. It's a Firefox add-on that shows you a neat little visual map of who is tracking you and how everything is connected. I'm more interested in whether they can make one of these to show audience demographic and behavioral information for better online ad targeting. But hey, that's just me.
7. Google+ Trending Down? Data Suggests Users Only Visit the Site Three Times a Month (theverge.com)
Is anyone surprised? Let's face it, anyone that has entered the Google+ world knows that it's just lacking a certain "je ne sais quoi".
I still there there is a place for it, I just don't think anyone knows quite where that place is. Will Google+ ever get its foothold? Who knows, but it's not looking good right now.
8. Need Ideas for Your Business Blog? Here Are 50 (entrepreneur.com)
50 ideas! That's a lot. Where does "Link-Fest" fall?
Seriously, if you can't think of something to write about for your blog, again, you really have no excuses.
9. 10 Strategies for Non-Profits on Pinterest (mashable.com)
Darn, I thought I could make it through an entire Link-Fest post with only one link to Mashable. Oh well.
Anyway, according to everything I'm hearing, Pinterest is going to take over the world. I, for one, welcome our recipe and knick-knack oriented overlords.
Luckily, now non-profits can now enter the Pinterest frat. That's a relief.
Fun-time Link-Fest link of the week!
10. What Do You Think of Ted Williams Now? (Esquire.com)
In case you needed some baseball-related material to remind you that the baseball season is right around the corner, here's a fantastic piece about The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived. I'm a biased Red Sox fan, but this article is really good; it humanizes a baseball legend, making him at times seem more like your curmudgeonly grandpa than one of the best players of all time. Still, we understand the idiosyncrasies of a sometimes misunderstood, eccentric baseball legend. Plus, baseball!
And that's our link-fest for this week. Until next time, Cheers!
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