Do you have time to search the web everyday to find the newest and coolest social media tools? If the answer is no, then you have come to the right place (and if the answer is yes, leave a comment with your favorites). I have searched the World Wide Web for social media information all week, and stumbled upon a few favorites along the way. Here are my picks of the week:
YouTube Redesign:
This week, YouTube completely redesigned their video pages and video player. YouTube has simplified their pages, making it easier to view videos, as well as discover new ones. They have also done away with the five star rating system, replacing it with a “like”/“dislike” option. They have also made it easier for you to share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Myspace etc. For more detailed information on the new format, read this Mashable article.
Firefox 3.6 Released:
On Thursday, Mozilla released the newest version of their search engine. After months of beta testing, Firefox 3.6 is officially live for everyone to try. Updated features include speed, ease of personalization (with personas), and better performance. To learn more watch this video. To download go here.
Facebook Developer Communication Change:
This week, Facebook announced a change that could affect your email inbox. On Wednesday, Facebook granted developers the ability to communicate with app users via email. As of now, you have to opt in to receive emails from developers. In turn, Facebook is also reducing the functionality of the notifications bar, making a transition from application-to-user notifications to direct-to-user email updates.
Twitter Username Grab:
Unused Twitter user names could soon be up for grabs. Twitter told thenextweb.com that they are planning to release inactive and deleted usernames. For example, if an account hasn’t been updated for 6 months, which Twitter’s policy states as an inactive account, it could soon be available for the taking. Twitter has not released a date for when these usernames will be available.
1/3 of US Internet Users Post Status Updates Once Per Week:
According to new data from Forrester Research, 1/3 of internet users post status updates (via sites such as Facebook or Twitter) once a week. As this ReadWriteWeb article points out, 59% of US internet users are now using social networks. The data further details that of U.S. adults online, 24% are creators, 33% are conversationalists, 37% are critics, 20% are collectors, 59% are joiners, 70% are spectators, and 17% are inactives.
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Anna’s Social Media Picks of the Week (04/02/10)
by FeedbackDo you have time to search the web everyday to find the newest and coolest social media tools? If the answer is no, then you have come to the right place. (& if the answer is yes, leave a comment with your favorites). I have searched the World Wide Web for social media information all week, and stumbled upon a few favorites along the way.
Here are my picks of the week:
YouTube Redesign Rollout:
On Wednesday, YouTube rolled out a major redesign. The actual interface was revealed two months ago, & this week, the redesign was rolled out to millions of YouTube video viewers. Mashable describes the new YouTube as leaner and less cluttered with simplified navigation.
Facebook- Fans to Like:
This week, Facebook announced that they will be changing the way they ask users to connect with a page by replacing the word fan with like. So, instead of becoming a fan of a Page, you will be able to like a Page. This was announced on Monday by alerting Facebook advertisers that “fan” buttons will be replaced with “like” buttons on ads.
Twitter Homepage Change:
Twitter has completely changed their homepage. So now, Along with the search box and sign in or sign up information, Twitter’s homepage shows a sample of who’s on Twitter, what they’re tweeting about, and what big topics are being discussed.
Facebook Community Pages:
This week, Facebook has added an option for users to create Community Pages. A page falls into this category if it is an unofficial page, i.e. not for a company, brand, or public figure. So for example, if you want to create a Facebook Page for records or old radios, you’d use a Community Page. If the Community Page you create gets enough fans, it will be adopted and maintained by the Facebook community.
iPad Coming this Saturday:
For those of you eagerly awaiting the iPad, you may be in luck this weekend. On April 3, the iPad hits Apple stores. Wi-Fi only iPads go on sale this Saturday in Apple stores and select Best Buy stores. & As one would expect, iPad apps are now live on iTunes. The Wi-Fi & 3G capable iPads will be available later this month.
-Anna (@alucas9)