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Saturday, February 04, 2006

Del.Icio.Us = Delicious?

Generally, when I visit cool sites I want to remember, I add them to my bookmarks. In Flock, the browser I have been using most often because of the interactive blogging capability, instead directs me to my page at del.icio.us, which lists my bookmarks, along with short descriptions and the number of other users who have also linked to the same page. It is interesting to see what others find cool and popular, but I think having the bookmarks right there in the browser, accessible through a drop-down list, is far more convenient. There is also the question of provacy -- I don't necessarily want everyone knowing what websites I visit. However, del.icio.us is available by RSS feed, and as a result one can add it to their blog or website. Want to see what I link to? Here is my page: del.icio.us/livingsanctuary

Bravenet Web Journal

So last night I decided to try out the Bravenet Web Journal feature for the first time. I have been using Bravenet for website tool such as guestbooks and counters for a while now, and most recently for hosting. The company's Web Journal offers a variety of styles to choose from, as well as the ability to customize colours and layout. You can add links to other websites (such as other blogs, or just sites you enjoy), which is something I miss in LiveJournal, and there is a tag board where people can "shout" comments. Here is what I have so far -- not much, but I really enjoy the layout and functionality. Add best of all, it's free! Santiano's Swamp