web 2.0

Yea, I know you're all jumping on the Web 2.0 bandwagon. Just because I blog about it doesn't mean I'm a supporter. You might agree with my opinions.. or you might think I'm crazy but I'm going to tell it like I see it. Here are my reviews, opinions and my general first impressions of the latest snazzy Web 2.0 goodies that I've found online.

Savvy Chick Wants to Be Your MySpace Friend

Attention all Savvy Chicks! Want to be my friend?  Check out my lovely MySpace profile and add me to your friends.  If I make your top 8 I’ll give you a shout out right here on Savvy Chick.  I will start a MySpace “Roll” which is my version of a BlogRoll and we’ll all stay connected.

I’m a lonely MySpacer with only 88 friends and 13 comments.  I need friends. I’m loyal, kind and fun to hang out with, so how can you resist being my new friend? Post me comments on MySpace and tell me what you’re favorite “PINK” items are!!!  Let’s make this a two-way conversation.

Thanks! XOXO, Savvy Chick

Savvy Chick vs. Windows Live Mail

I’m trying. Really I am.  I want to love Windows Live and all it has to offer. I want to embrace Web 2.0.

I got an invitation to try the “new” Windows Live™ Mail beta so I logged in using one of my old hotmail accounts and went into it with an open mind. Yes, I really did. I chose my layout, colorized it pretty pink and then got to see the new interface. I read a few emails and then discovered the calendar link. “Oh, that’s cool..” I thought. So I clicked it and then I couldn’t even get back to my email account. No link. Not even the logo is linked. So I hit the back button, and of course it gives you the error that you have to refresh the page. I’m not trying to be bitchy, really I’m not. What happened to basic navigation? A link back to where you began and a logo linked to the main page, it’s simple.  Anyway, I didn’t see anything Earth shattering within the shiny new interface that made me want to give up my own email client. continue reading....

Why should I use Windows Live?

Can someone please tell me why I should use Windows Live? I mean from what I can see it offers a search, news feeds and weather. There seems to be some other options as well, but nothing that makes me want to get excited and proclaim my profound love for it.  Maybe I’m missing something, maybe? I’m not? It was good for looking up a few RSS feeds that I couldn’t find for sites I’ve been looking for. So the search function is kind of good. Also their image search offers you a chance to view content within frames - which is convenient but isn’t that a big no-no? Framing other people’s content has been a big taboo on the ‘net as far as I remember.

I know it’s all about Web 2.0 and I know everyone’s excited about it. Well, most people. I guess I don’t enjoy having to be connected to do everything, and with as many errors I had while surfing the site it was just frustrating.  Yea yea, I know it’s Beta - but still.

Here’s a link to all the goodies they’re offering: Windows Live Ideas

Anyway, if you have something exciting to add to my lovely Windows Live (beta) experience I would LOVE to hear about it. Send me an email or comment. In the meantime, I guess I’ll stick with my good old standby.. MyYahoo. It’s been good to me and it offers nearly everything that I found available on Live.com.

Savvy Chick’s Gone Google

It’s only been a couple days since I posted the announcement about Windows Live—and now Google’s in the game with their new Google Pages.  It’s a WYSIWYG environment, but it also allows you to edit the source code.  I built my own quickie site and you can see it here:  http://digitalgirl.googlepages.com. I built it in less than 3 minutes.

They’ve got a handful of templates (wish they had more *hint hint Google guy*). I chose the only one that was available in pink. You know I love pink.  The user interface is clean, easy to use and I liked it.  Also, unlike Windows Live, their free service is advertisement free from what I could see. Not even a link was placed on my page.  To find a free webhosting service without advertising is almost unfathomable - but hey that gives me one more reason to love Google.  Yes, I shall shout if from the rooftops at the top of my lungs.  Savvy Chick LOVES Google.

You have to have a Google Gmail account to access this service. If you don’t have one, just email me and I’ll send you an invite.

02/23/06 - Looks like due to an overwhelming response they’ve throttled sign-ups for Google Pages. So you’ll need to add your name to the waiting list, like what they did at Google Analytics. Sorry ladies.. but keep trying.

*OPEN AGAIN* I just checked once again and as of 02/25/06 you are able to access Google Pages and create your accounts. Yeaaah! Go try it out.

Microsoft Front Page is dead? Office Live

Have you heard about the new Microsoft Office Live website design service/program/builder. Well, what can I say? You know how your mother told you that if you can’t say something nice that you shouldn’t say anything at all?

Okay, I’m going to try.