Category Archives: Web apps

It’s good to have non-wired friends

One of my good high-school friends signed up for Facebook last week. Yes, the same Facebook that, had you listened to the digerati, has jumped the shark. But Facebook hasn’t jumped the shark. It’s still becoming more popular and adding … Continue reading

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Twitter can drive traffic

If you’re on the fence about signing up for Twitter, know this: Twitter can drive traffic to your site. This blog is less than a year old. I’m 23 years old — hardly an established brand or identity. That’s why … Continue reading

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del.icio.us, the forgotten social network

del.icio.us is the social network that everyone seems to forget about, but, to be honest, it’s one of my favorites. Facebook, Twitter, Digg, etc all get a lot of press, but I find del.icio.us to be one of the most … Continue reading

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Web app of the week: Mint.com

Today is The Journalism Iconoclast’s inaugural Web App of the week. Hopefully, there are enough good Web apps for us to review one each week. If you have a nominee, e-mail connect (at) patthorntonfiles (dot) com. Mint.com is our first … Continue reading

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