5 sure steps to a better Pownce
As a micro-blogging platform, Pownce is great. There’s a genuine sense of community in there, but Pownce isn’t without its blind spots, dark corners and empty chairs. In this house, there’s room for...
View ArticleThe social communication generation
When we talk of great inventions, the written word is probably in the top five. Today, communication isn’t just a prerequisite, it’s big business. And with the proliferation of services like Pownce,...
View ArticleConvergence…
Convergence as a word often conjures up mental images of liquids flowing into each other. Trends in technology also spring to mind, too. But technology doesn’t have exclusive rights on convergence…...
View ArticleWhat price Social Networking?
What I find really disappointing is that I’ve had people follow me on Twitter only to see that their messages are of the short title + URL kind. So really, about the only reason they’re adding me is...
View ArticleMy big social web app’ wish list!
Social Networking & Social Media websites and applications form a big part of my daily routine. If I’m going to use something on a regular basis, I need them to work just the right side of not...
View ArticleSocial Networking: convenience versus experience
Social Networks are the venues that pull people together on the web, either by theme, activity or any number of things. As a designer and the owner of a mind that loves to be visually engaged and...
View ArticleTwitter, FriendFeed undermine Social Media Marketing
Twitter and FriendFeed afford a reach, influence and the prospect of a powerful presence few would question. But if you’re trying to measure the influence of your friends via Social Media Marketing,...
View ArticleAn internet of everything
In the beginning, the internet was built around huge computers and universities around the world. Then came the PC, the laptop, the mobile phone and then? Almost anything you can imagine. Now imagine...
View ArticleSo you found me on Twitter, right?
Welcome! So you’ve found me on Twitter and became a little curious about Wayne Smallman, the Blah, Blah! Technology blog, and wanted to know more, eh? First of all, thanks for the visit. Secondly (and...
View ArticlePownce is dead
Six Apart have bought the talent behind Pownce and are closing the service down on December the 15th. Why? Who cares. The point is, when the lights go off at Pownce, a little more of the choice we...
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