All in one web-based RSS reader
Posted Monday, May 23, 2005 at 9:59pm in Blogging | 1 Comment
I’ve just found this pretty cool application called MediaTuner. It’s a web-based RSS reader that will not only show your blogs, but also play podcasts, music, vlogs, audio and live audio streams. It basically does everything….including picture viewing and game playing.
It’s build around Flash, so you’ll need to download Flash Player if you haven’t already got it. To use is free and has no subscription price.
The potential for this thing is big. As podcasting and vlogging increases, this is an ideal solution to have everything in one place. However, when I first had a go at using it, it worked fine, but now I’m having trouble viewing or listening. Perhaps they have one or two issues they need to address?
Definitely worth a try though? If anyone tries it, let me know what you think of it?
PotKast
Posted Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 2:13pm in Blogging | Leave a Comment
It’s claiming itself as the “Google of podcasts” and its logo looks rather similar to the Google brand, but I’m not sure if it’s one of Google’s applications or not?
Still, looks like it will come in pretty handy when searching for podcasts–although, I did have a little go myself and it wasn’t overly helpful.
To view the search page click here
To view the main page click here
In bloggers we trust
Posted Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 12:34pm in Blogging | 1 Comment
Steve Rubel shares his thoughts on trusting bloggers. He poses the question: Which bloggers should you trust and what do you need to know to trust them?
Read it here
Firefox benefits PR bloggers
Posted Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 2:54pm in Blogging | Leave a Comment
If you haven’t already started using Firefox as your main browser, it could benefit to make the switch. The second most popular browser (after IE), Firefox has all sorts of goodies to make your browsing and blogging experience a better one.
One of the great things about Firefox is its large selection of plugins, extensions and themes. There are too many to list, but from a pr blogging point of view, I’ll list some which I think are most beneficial.
1. Feedview - Shows newsfeeds and blogs in a more stylish way.
2. Bloglines toolkit - If like me, you use Bloglines as your blog role, this handy little button allows you to add any blog straight to your blog role with one click. There are other benefits too.
3. Live bookmarks - Add blogs straight to your live bookmarks.
4. Googlebar - Much the same as the IE version. Always handy when searching.
5. Spellbound - Ideal for checking your spelling (typo) mistakes when posting on blogs, forums etc.
6. Foxy Tunes - A media player built in your browser. (Not really a blogger’s benefit, but cool all the same!)
If you think there are any others worth mentioning, please post a comment.
Get Firefox here
Top tips from Chris Lewis
Posted at 2:10pm in PR General | Leave a Comment
Global communications consultancy - Lewis PR’s CEO, Chris Lewis offers some top tips in public relations.
1. PR is a 24 hr business
2. Phone newsdesks at any time
3. Create a news calender
4. Create a news scan
5. Have fun
To watch Chris explain the techniques, click here