Software by tag 'Web 2.0'

Embed others’ feed to your blog easily with Feed Source

Posted by Dickey on Jul 8th, 08 | Filed under Blogging, Cool Stuff, Internet, Web 2.0 | 3 Comments

If you have more that one website, wondering how to put each other feeds on them? Feed Source is a service which easily integrate others’ feed on your blog.

There are a lot of methods to put other feeds to your website. For example, you can use Google’s API to do so. But, most of the methods require some basic PHP/Javascript coding, which is not suitable for non-programmers.

But, non-programmers can use Feed Source, which is a free service to integrate feeds on your blog.

Simply provide your feed URL and then customize the color and text. Press the Update Example button to view the example output. After you done, copy the code and then paste it to your blog.

Feed Source

3 Services which deliver RSS to your mailbox

Posted by Dickey on Jun 28th, 08 | Filed under Blogging, Cool Stuff, Internet, Web 2.0 | No Comments

There are a lot of websites which contains handy tools for users to manage RSS subscribtion. Today i would like to introduce some web services which will deliver RSS straight to your mailbox.

I had cover a lot of RSS articles before, which mainly focus on how to filter RSS or create feed for websites which don’t provide RSS service. Although FeedBurner let users to subscribe through email, but there are some alternatives beside FeedBurner.

Send Me RSS

Sendmerss.com is a service which help users organize and send their favorite contents straight to the mailbox. To subscribe through email, simply provide the RSS URL and your email address. They even provide a widget for bloggers to embedded into their blogs. The widget’s design is very attractive, and it just needs a single step to subscribe through the widget.

RSS FWD

To subscribe through RSS FWD, simply provide the RSS URL and choose your delivery preferences. After that, you can preview the looks of the RSS mail before you confirm to subscribe.

RSS2Email

RSS2Email is a Russian service, and i can’t read the words. But, it is very simple to subscribe through RSS2Email. Simple provide the RSS URL at the first textbox and your email at the second textbox and hit the button.

Send Me RSS | RSS FWD | RSS2Email

SlideBoom – Share presentations online

Posted by Dickey on May 17th, 08 | Filed under Cool Stuff, Internet, Web 2.0 | 1 Comment

SlideBoom is a new launched Web 2.0 service which let users share their Power Point presentation online. Two more similar service are Scribd and SlideShare.

You can upload and share their presentation files without registration. But, these files will be removed from the server within one week, unless you create an account, which is free also. The maximum file size is limited to 30MB and currently they only support .ppt and .pps format (Power Point 2000, XP, and 2003).

Unfortunately, pdf format is not supported, which is the main disadvantage compare to other similar services such as Scribd and SlideShare.

However, SlideBoom provides an interesting feature for its users, which allow you to convert the presentation offline before upload. The conversion is done by a free software called iSpring Free.

Note: SlideBoom not support Open Office document (.odp). So, make sure you create your presentation slide in Microsoft Office format before upload.

SlideBoom

Inv.io – Free 800MB file storage online!

Posted by Dickey on Apr 1st, 08 | Filed under Cool Stuff, Internet, Web 2.0 | 2 Comments

Inv.io is a web service which provide free file storage for users. Unregister user can get 800mb storage while register user can get 1gb storage for free!

Users can add entire folders using their multiple selection tools. This feature is extremely useful as you no need to select and upload files one by one. After upload your files, you can create your photo gallery, video or mp3 player easily and embedded them in your blog/website.

You will also get the link while you are uploading, which means you can immediately send the link to your friends while waiting for the uploading process to finish. You can also use their file manager to manage your files in the link anytime after you finish upload.

Inv.io

Some of the features only available after you register your account. For example, you will get 1gb storage instead of 800mb after you register. It also increases the time limit of your inactive files to 31 days and provides a lot of useful and exclusive features such as a complete file manager to retrieve lost links and edit your files.

The website is built with AJAX, so it is very easy to use.

Inv.io

Get yourself a free ajax loading bar

Posted by Dickey on Mar 7th, 08 | Filed under Cool Stuff, Design, Internet | 2 Comments

ajaxload is a free service which can generate a ajax loading bar for web developers.

If you are a web developer, i believe you will need the ajax loading bar for Web 2.0 application. But, generate a ajax loading bar will take some time, if you are new to graphic design. So, you may try ajaxload, a service which can create a simple ajax loading bar.

ajaxload

There are 3 options that you can choose from: Indicator type, Background and Foreground color. There are around 35 different indicator that you can choose from. After you done the settings, press the Generate it button and the result will show at the bottom. You can download the loading bar in gif format.

ajaxload

Audiko – Create and share mobile ringtone online

Posted by Dickey on Mar 3rd, 08 | Filed under Blogging, Cool Stuff, Downloads, Internet, Web 2.0 | 4 Comments

Audiko is a simple service which help you to cerate a ringtone for your favorite song and share it with other users.

There are a lot of website which provide ringtone downloads for free. Zedge is a very good example which provide video, ringtone, wallpaper, and theme download for free.

But sometimes we may want to create ringtone ourselves due to some reasons. We may need software to cut the song, a software to explore your phone, as well as a cable or bluetooth device to connect to your phone.

So, why don’t you try Audiko? It take 2 steps for you to cerate your ringtone. Simply upload your song (they only accept mp3 file), and then start to choose your favorite portion. After you had done, you can then listen or download your ringtone directly to your mobile through the WAP link. They even provide .m4r format ringtone for iPhone users.

Audiko

Audiko provide an embedded code for users to put the ringtone on any websites or blogs. Cut and paste the code to your blogs and you can share with your readers. If you are lazy to create your own ringtone, you can always browse their gallery and choose your favorite ringtone to download.

Audiko

goWebtop – Flash based email service

Posted by Dickey on Mar 2nd, 08 | Filed under Internet, Web 2.0 | No Comments

goWebtop provide a flash based email service for users. The interface is very familiar with out desktop mail client.

goWebtopgoWebtop beta comes with a very familiar interface, but built with flash technology. When i first log into my account, i feel that the interface is similar with my Yahoo! Mail interface. It is a Web 2.0 application which built with flash technology.

goWebtop comes with mail, contacts, and other applications that can work together. No plugin/software needed as long as your computer installed with latest flash plugin.

goWebtop main

After register, you will get a 1GB email storage and your email account is username@gowebtop.com. I really like the interface. You can easily create folders and manage your email messages. Currently, goWebtop still in beta mode and there are some bugs/issues that they haven’t fix.

goWebtop

Qassia – Get unlimited backlinks and traffic!

Posted by Dickey on Feb 24th, 08 | Filed under Blogging, Internet, Web 2.0 | 7 Comments

Qassia ia a new web2.0 service which create a platform for getting backlinks and user-submitted information.

QassiaYou can earn Qassia dollar by different ways such as add intel (which means intelligence), or through refer others to join. Currently, you will get $500 Qassia dollars per user referred. The $500 dollars per user referred is only valid within 12-hours after you join Qassia, after that you will only get $100 per user.

Another cool feature is, the more Qassia dollars you earn, the more backlinks you will get. New bloggers are encourage to join. It is because most of the new bloggers will try different ways to improve website ranking and also get more visitors, while Qassia provide both these service for free!

Qassia main

Currently, you can only register your account through referrer. So, hurry up! Register your Qassia account through me and start get your free backlinks.

Sign up | My Qassia page

Issuu – Turn your PDF files to online books

Posted by Dickey on Feb 13th, 08 | Filed under Design, Internet, Web 2.0 | 5 Comments

Issuu is a Web 2.0 service which can convert any PDF files to online books. The interesting feature is it enable user who doesn’t install PDF plugin to view the book.

IssuuWhen you upload your PDF document, Issuu will then convert it to a web based document, which require flash player to open. The converted document looks more like a book then the original PDF document.

After you upload your PDF document, you will get a direct link to your online book and you can easily embedded it to your social networking websites such as MySpace, Facebook, Friendster, Blogger, and etc. Users are able to customize the viewer’s background color and the dimension. Readers can click the OPEN PUBLICATION button to view the full-screen of the document.

Currently, the uploaded PDF size must smaller than 100MB and not more than 500 pages. There are 4 categories which you can put your online documents :- Magazines, Comics, Visuals, and Photo. You can create or view others documents without register!

issuu | Create your own online book now!

Moonk – Enhance your social profiles or blogs with flash contents

Posted by Dickey on Feb 9th, 08 | Filed under Internet, Web 2.0 | No Comments

Moonk is a web service which create flash contents for your social profiles or websites. You can use Moonk to create slideshow, videoshow, or jukebox.

Moonk This Web 2.0 service create slideshow from your favorite pictures, videoshow from your best videos, and jukebox from your greatest music hits. There are few ways that you can import your media, such as Local Disk, Online Album, or import from URL given.

After you create your contents, you will get an embedded code for your profiles or websites. The code can be easily integreate with your social media website such as MySpace, Hi5, Friendster, Xanga, Yahoo!, and much more. Moonk provide 500MB disk space for every members and you can create as many slideshow as you want, as long as you have enough disk space to keep your media. Users are able to customize the player’s skin and size, and add/delete contents to the previous players.

This service is cool especially for users who active in social websites as they can easily create the slideshow or jukebox without any flash skills.

Moonk

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