Words vs. Widgets

Google has launched Gadgets for your Web Page. And why wouldn’t any self-respecting blogger want daily horoscopes, the current moon phase and a game of hangman by the side of their posts?

I think it really helps readers to get the most out of your writing if they can diddle about with an IP address lookup tool as they digest your latest outpouring. Nothing says ’sticky’ to me like a page that includes a local weather radar.

There are even plans for a Widget Conference. Apparently (and this is a complete lie), it is to be held in the car park of the San Francisco Public Library…

Hugh on widgets

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04 October 2006
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3 Comments

Hooman Radfar

04/Oct/2006

Well said!

I definitely think that many of the current Widgets are not quite there yet. However, wouldn’t it be cool if you were a political blogger and you had a widget that showed political events in your area. Or, if you were a scientist and you had a widget on your blog that enabled a quick lookup on SwissProt.

With respect to the WidgetCon. I have heard absolutely nothing since the initial discussion surfaced. That being said, it mine as well be in a friggin’ parking lot. That being said, I hope that it happens soon. It would be good times all around. Keep up the fun.

XO,
Hooman

Ian Delaney

04/Oct/2006

Thanks for dropping round, Hooman. Those suggestions should definitely be worked on by someone. A lot more worthwhile, as I suggested, than a lot of what is currently available.

As you say, let’s keep up the fun!

Hooman Radfar

05/Oct/2006

Will do, Ian!


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