Web 2.0 Mini Review (17) - Promotion Category (Continued) | Net Travel Chronicles
**Technorati**
[Short Review]: A search engine specifically designed for blogs, with the standout feature being its tag search functionality.
[Operation and Features]: By entering "tag:the tag you want to search" in Technorati's search bar, you can find a vast number of blog posts containing that specific tag. In addition to blog posts, content from Flickr photo albums, del.icio.us bookmarks, or other websites that offer tag functionality can also be searched. Moreover, Technorati provides reverse link searches for blogs; by entering a blog URL or the address of a specific blog post, you can discover which blog posts have linked to this article (although Google’s advanced search can also perform reverse link queries, Technorati offers a more user-friendly interface). To add tags to your blog posts so they can be found by Technorati, simply input the tag name at the end of the post (though it can be placed anywhere) and set the hyperlink for the tag to point to http://technorati.com/tag/tag name (multiple tags can be added to achieve categorization via tags; zBlogWriter offline blogging software also includes a Technorati tag publishing module). Additionally, you can manually enter your blog URL or article address at http://technorati.com/ping.html, and Technorati will index the article under relevant tags. After registering as a Technorati member, you can use auxiliary tools such as Watchlists, Your Weblogs, and Searchlet (click here to view). Among these, Watchlists helps users track blogs of interest in real-time, while Searchlet allows integration of Technorati search into blogs. [Region]: United States, English. (The above introduction partially references Arvan’s Blog).
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**MyBlogLog**
[Short Review]: A social network that facilitates interaction and centralized discussions among bloggers.
[Operation and Features]: After registration, users can register their own blog addresses and supplement diverse personal profiles (provided by users, including links to web services, profile information, and IM details, with each piece of information having customizable viewing permissions). Most of these profiles correspond to popular Web 2.0 service sites like Flickr, MySpace, Plaxo, and 30Boxes, and also support TypeKey ID and Blogger ID, making it easier for users in the Web 2.0 era to showcase themselves. Using these intuitive settings, blog readers can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the blog, facilitating better centralized discussions. Additionally, MyBlogLog provides embeddable js code and widget outputs, with independent output codes for each function. Users can choose from these options to obtain website statistics, track visitors, and organize blog readers. [Region]: United States, English. (The above partial introduction references NetTalk; click here to view my MyBlogLog user page and added blog pages).
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**Feedsky**
[Short Review]: A well-known domestic Feed aggregation site that significantly boosts blog traffic and subscription rates. Positioning: Comprehensive Feed addition, distribution, management, and statistical services.
[Operation and Features]: By adding the blog's RSS address online, users can add Feeds (allowing customization of Feed names, tags, addresses, etc.). After successful addition, various Feed subscription icons can be added to the blog through the Feed publishing area in the management backend (including famous RSS subscription sites, mobile, email, and multiple styles of subscription statistic icons). Through the Feed optimization area, Feeds can be comprehensively optimized, making it easier to promote blog Feeds (including template changes, adding popular social bookmarking/image sharing websites, interactive share buttons pre-set by the site or developed by users, binding custom domains to Feeds, etc.). Through the Feed statistics area, detailed data on daily or stage-by-stage subscriptions, subscription sources, and article click-throughs can be clearly obtained. Through the advertising management area, users can query and manage recent topic marketing invitations received or display ads placed on Feeds, thereby generating income through Feeds (an application must first be submitted, and the site will evaluate the blog, directly affecting the frequency and type of subsequent invitations). The recently launched reader survey area is currently in internal testing, and I have already applied for an invitation. After adding a Feed, users can edit or even delete it (a 30-day exit service option can be selected to redirect the Feed address). Additionally, users can recommend their own Feeds and created blog circles on the homepage (users can apply to join blog circles, and there may be certain qualification restrictions for creation); through the Feed1306 Lab, users can try out various new functions developed and tested by Feedsky (click here to visit).
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**Feedburner**
[Short Review]: An internationally renowned Feed aggregation site, considered the pioneer in this category.
[Operation and Features]: The specific methods for adding and managing Feeds are similar to Feedsky but more convenient and powerful. However, no Chinese version has been released yet, limiting access and usage by domestic beginner users. Moreover, it has occasionally been blocked domestically, which is regrettable. [Region]: United States, English.
