The Microblogger

Twingly, a spam-free blog search engine, has just let us know that they are launching their new Twingly Microblog Search,which will allow bloggers to search for results from Twitter, Jaiku, Identi.ca, (and the now defunct Pownce).

Twingly’s blog announcement lets us know their goal is that they intend to include more microblogging services and index all possible microblogs in their search function.

Signing up for the free Twingly services are easy, and their existing tools are certainly helpful for any blogger. Have a look!

Tags: blogger, microblog, search, search engine, Sweden, tool, twingly

India’s First Microblog, Dil Khol Ke Bol

Indian microbloggers rejoice, because India now has its first microblogging platform, Dil Khol Ke Bol.

This is the first microblogging portal in the tech-savvy South Asian nation, and is brought to you by Compare Infobase Limited, which has scripted other successful Indian portals and websites.

Dil Khol Ke Bol allows expression of thoughts using Roman alphabets across languages and allows messages upto 140 characters (like a typical microblog). Registration on this system is fairly straightforward, even if you’re not in India. Register with a username, email, and pass the not-too-tricky captcha system, and you’re ready to go.

Once you are registered, you can start connecting with your friends and posting messages like you would on Twitter, Tumblr, or any of the other popular microblogs.

Sign up on Dil Kholl Ke Bol today, give it a whirl, and start expressing yourself. You know what to do.

Tags: india, microblog

I suppose someone had to come up with a specific definition for the term “microblogging” else we would just go on typing our little quips and messages on Twitter, Rejaw, Pownce, etc., without being able to fully explain what microblogging truly is….but now we know!

microblogging [mahy-kroh-blŏg-ing] verb
A small-scale form of blogging, generally made up of short, succinct messages, used by both consumers and businesses to share news, post status updates and carry on conversations.

That makes sense to me! At least we can all agree that microblogging is not just another social networking tool or simply of form of instant messaging. Microblogs are unique unto themselves, and deserve the distinction.

If you check out the link, you will also find out clearer explanations on microsharing, micromessaging, and micrologging, just in case you were wondering what those terms were!

Tags: Microbloggers, Microblogging, Microblogs

What Are Twitter Clones?

Twitter is a free social networking and microblogging service that allows its users to send and read other users’ updates (otherwise known as “tweets”), which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length. Twitter was a research and development project that launched in October 2006 and quickly morphed into the very popular social microblog service you see today.

A Twitter clone is a website that functions using social networking software that allows you to run your micro blogging site just like Twitter. The reason they are called Twitter clones is that they offer the same micro-functions and social networking abilities that Twitter provides, and also, it is probably easier to describe and associate the service by its original creation, Twitter.

Generic Twitter clone sites are also described as being microblogging websites that are designed to cater to the masses, offering the same look and feel as the original Twitter.

The Internet is swelling with world-wide Twitter clones and Twitter copies. How many do we need? Twitter clones like Jaiku offer much of the same functionality and more, but many of us are just getting comfortable with Twitter, and so, offering us more of the same just isn’t the same as just using Twitter.

Who really needs to use Twitter and its clones? Businesses and individuals look for every opportunity to get extra backlinks to their websites, and so you might see people joining up for every free social network service such as Twitter and all the Twitter clones, just because they see a link as a link, and will overlook the rest of the great functions of the Twitter related sites in order to pump and plug their own websites. Tweet tweet.

Tags: Twitter, twitter clones

What’s Your Excuse For Not Microblogging?

It doesn’t really take a lot of effort to get yourself signed up on a microblog like Twitter–barely much longer than it takes to sign in to your own email. But what’s the point you ask? Why should I bother setting up myself on a microblog when it seems pointless to blurt out every little thing you’re throughout the day?

Well, when you put it that way, it makes microblogs sound more like micromanagement, and that’s not what these powerful little blogs are all about. Connecting on a microblog is more than just a Facebook update, or a play-by-play of your life (althought it can be). Microblogging is all about networking, and connecting with your friends, or your co-workers, or even your clients.

Internally, you can use microblogs to manage schedules and tasks, provide instant updates on work projects, time-sensitive tasks, and other business communication. The power of a microblog is only limited by your imagination and your own abilities.

Microblogs allow you to share links, and sometimes images and files, making these micro-cosmic blogs even more valuable because the time and resources required to maintain and update the information is minimal. You can instantly convey your ideas to your team through a quick update, and everyone has access to the information. You can brainstorm your thoughts, and your microblog maintains a log of your mini communiques.

If you’re looking for power, then build a blog or a website. But don’t discount the value of a microblog, just because you’re limited in how many words you can type per message. Like anything else, a microblog is a tool, and how effective that tool is, depends on how you apply it to your specific needs.

Tags: Microblogging, Microblogs

Microblogging is a way in which bloggers can instantly create blog websites and start communicating their thoughts, feelings, and interests to the world without needing to have any knowledge or expertise about webmastering, web design, coding, or other issues that web creators must face. A microblog can be activated with a simple registration, and depending on the micbrog site, can be edited and modified based on the user’s preferences.

Most microblogs are dynamic, allowing you to share your web page with your friends, allow you to update from almost anywhere, and give you the ability to connect with people through other blogs using plug-in modules that will update their blogs when you update yours.

The main idea behind microblogging and microblogs, is to make it easy to post quick thoughts and ideas, hence the 140 character scheme. Microbloggers can quickly publish their short bursts of text (like an online text messaging system), providing links, and in some cases images or files.

Microblogging is a great idea for conveying moods, and putting your thoughts into words. Like Facebook or other social networks, microblogs allow you to add your friends and neighbours, so that more and more people can find out what you’re up to, and what you’re thinking.

If you are thinking about starting a microblog, Twitter is a good start. In minutes you can be microblogging, casting off your words to the Internet at large.

Tags: Microblogging, Microblogs

Here is a list of microblogs for microbloggers.

Twitter
Beemood
Bloggino
Brightkite
Identi.ca
Jaiku
Kwippy
Microblogr
Onhandblog
Pownce
Plerb
Plunk
Rejaw
Secondbrain
Twoorl
Yonkly

If you have any microblogs you’d like to add to this list, please add them in the comments section or email me at contact(at)themicroblogger.com

Tags: list of microblogs, microblog list, Microblogs

Microbloggers Monopolizing The Internet

We’ve all noticed how the success of social networks has changed the way that people interact, and with the growth of microblogs, such as Twitter, Pownce, Identi, and many, many others, microblogging has made it even easier for people to communicate their thoughts, moods, and feelings.

These days, people can compact their communications, usually in 140 characters or less, expressing an idea, sending a link, or spouting off about anything and everything. Microbloggers use the Internet to promote opinions, share concepts, and just remark about whatever is one their minds.

Microbloggers are going to be ones who can create the waves, shake the foundations, and cause the Earth to move, because they can communicate their opinions to thousands and thousands of people with a few keystrokes.

Be ready world, for the microblogger is ready to take over the ‘Net.

Tags: Microblogging