Fun Finds

links for 2006-09-26

Spout
“A better way to find films” - using social networking to help you pick out movies.
(tags: movies socialnetwork)

The power of YouTube

Wow - this hilarious video was uploaded two days ago and already has 170,000 views, and 752 comments. Wow.

Worst domain names

I’m a little late to the party on this one, but I thought I’d pass it along anyway. Just in case you’re wondering if your domain name matters much to your branding efforts, here’s 10 answers:
1. A site called ‘Who Represents‘ where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their [...]

Fun Finds

I’ve been busy lately… I’ve been collecting a ton of links to blog about, but no time to add context!

Play Battlefield 2? Here’s a Firefox toolbar to help you find which server  your friends are playing on.
Battlefield 2142 site launches
Remix of Ted Stevens’ "The Internet is a series of tubes" ramble
Time’s latest 50 coolest sites
Chris [...]

Friday Find: SayNow

For this week’s Friday Find, I’m calling attention to a neat new service, SayNow.  (TechCrunch Profile)
Long story short, SayNow provides a method for bands to keep in touch via mobile with their fans via voice and text. Check out their description of how their service works - it’s a nice introduction. Basically it’s a smooth [...]

Friday Non-Blog Design Series VI

It’s that time again - great blog designs that don’t look all "bloggy".  My collection of these types of designs has run out. What are your favorites?
Snook.caI love that back and lime color scheme!
YellowLaneSolid design, uncommon color scheme, and a slightly different content layout make for a fun site.
Surfin’ SafariWhile a bit more "traditional" blog [...]

Friday Non-Blog Design Series V

Wow, it’s been FAR too long since I’ve posted. These dang short weeks are killing my blogging, what with the vacation and holidays and required catch-up insanity.
But I’m back! I’m working on a few essay type entries, but in the meantime, here’s the next installment of the Friday Non-blog Design Series!
Jake TraceyTerrific sidebar layout
This [...]

Friday Non-Blog Design Series IV

I’m rushing out the door to catch a plane to the beach and a few day of relaxation and recharging. (And yes, it’s very very early) But I couldn’t leave without dropping a few links for the Non-Blog Design series!
Adam Greenfield’s v-2.orgThree column design, but different.
StopdesignFairly "bloggy" looking, but also very rich.
The Man in BlueAlso [...]

Friday Non-Blog Design Series III

Once again, a fine collection of non-traditional blog designs!
TrabianAn interesting portfolio blog
UX MagazaineThe way the core content of the "blog" is displayed, you don’t even realize it’s a "blog" until you see the comments section on the articles themselves.
OrderedList.comExcellent personal blog, simplistically rich. (If that’s a term…)
And don’t forget to check out the del.icio.us feed [...]

Friday Non-Blog Design Series II

It’s Friday again - time for more blog designs that don’t look all "bloggy".
The Big NoobA great design for a group blog. The design puts some great focus on both the entries and the blog authors. Most group blogs have a hard time highlighting their authors effectively. Dangergraphics.comIt’s hard to even tell this is a [...]