Easy Photoblogging with Photoblogs.net

Posted on May 12, 2008

A picture paints a thousand words, or so the saying goes. With today’s digital lifestyle, it is not uncommon for people to be able to snap photos just about anywhere, at any time. We have our digital cameras. And we have our camera-equipped mobile phones.

The camera is ubiquitous, but sometimes sharing pictures with the world is not as easy as clicking that shutter button. And even with numerous photo-sharing services around, bloggers might find the gallery-type format of these different from the chronological order that they are used to.

The solution: photoblogging.

Photoblogging is a combination of blogging and photo sharing. The idea is to post photos at regular intervals (daily, twice a week, etc.), or as the need arises. Popular blogging software packages are able to run as photoblogs, with special themes that focus on photos rather than–or along with–the written word. However, for no-hitch photoblogging, Splashpress Media has a solution: Photoblogs.net.

Photo Blogs is a free photo blogging service that lets users easily upload and publish photos in a photo-blog format. The service lets users manipulate photos and add tags, keywords, descriptions and captions for easy reference.

Photoblogs.net is yet another collaboration by Splashpress Media with Bloggy Network LLC, which has done the design and programming according to our needs. We hope that shutterbugs would find the service useful in sharing their captured moments, along with interesting captions and commentary. As the Photoblogs.net tagline goes–Even shutterbugs write!

Relaunching More Blogs

Posted on May 5, 2008

We have been busy behind the scenes working on a whole host of our blogs- redesigning them and finding top, dedicated writers, to relaunch them with the aim of renewed impetus and momentum. This is in line with our previously outlined strategy of “graduating” blogs from Mr Bloggy’s Network and bringing them into Splashpress Media’s fold. This is by no means the sum of all the blogs that we have had redesigned or found new editors and writers for (just check out the new Wisdump, for example..)- it is more just to report on those blogs that were dead and buried and are now being brought back to life!!

Here are just a few examples of recently relaunched blogs:

Biziki

Yet another design makeover by Thord Hedengren (don’t you just love the logo from “The Office”?)- Biziki has been relaunched as a premier blog on business and professional blogging. With a new blogger on board- Frank, Biziki promises to get back to its former glory.

Parenting Blog

With a stunning new design by Ia Lucero and professional fulltime Mom Lara giving her insights, Parenting Blog promises to yet again become one of the top resources in its niche.

Definition of Philosophy

Randa Clay really goes out on a limb with this sublime design, while Avatar gives excellent insight for the layman in philosophical academia.

Downloading Legally

Another great design by Ia Lucero and a dedicated, expert writer- Nick - is hopefully going to bring Downloading Legally to its full potential.

Japan Blog

Randa Clay did us proud with this beautiful design, while Maki fills us in on the latest trends and eccentricities from Japan.

IT Security Blog

A wonderfully tailor-made new design by Ia Lucero, with Saran continuing his spot on content.

Brewed Coffee

Markku Seguerra did a fantastic job for us with this design, while the java queen continues to do her stuff.

Gaming Blog

Once again, Ia Lucero delivered a masterpiece with this redesign, while sharker carries on capturing the latest and best that the gaming world has to offer.

Have Laptop Will Travel

Thord Hedengren delivers a classic design for HLWT, while Mel, of Forever Geek renown, continues to keep his audience engaged with fresh, incisive content. Thord writes on Devlounge that he broke the mold for this one!

Study Driving

Ia Lucero has done an ultra chic new design for this- check out the Rolls Royce image! Marcel continues to educate the uninitiated on learning to drive.

Geeks Blog

Lorraine Nepomuceno did a charming and clever design for us here, while Nick continues to give us all the latest geeky news.

Biz Crunch

Randa Clay hits a home run once more with a stunning design, while Gordon continues his engaging articles on business practices.

The Health Blog

A wonderful design by Ia Lucero that truly encapsulates the positive aspect on gaining important information about your health, and a gem of writer in Charlie who delivers that crucial message.

Zero Value

An innovative design by Chris Jennings, while David has been joined by Hannah in the delivery of great content about how you can survive the current real estate crisis in the US- nay, even profit.

English Blog

Randa Clay did another beautiful design here capturing the quintessential English spirit, while Jodie carries on the blab about Old Blighty.

Charities Blog

Ia Lucero does her usual perfectionist job with this new design, while Merve continues his insatiable enthusiasm for charitable projects.

Man Utd Blog

Randa Clay does another extraordinary design for this blog dedicated to Manchester United, capturing the great tradition of the club and winning spirit of the team. Meanwhile, Varun continues to follow the team’s progress through the season with his unique, personal analysis and sense of humour.

Our huge thanks to Thord, Ia and Randa- who did the majority of these redesigns. You were great to work with and we hope that these fruitful relationships will carry on well into the future! Our thanks also to the other designers who have helped Splashpress Media become a better looking blog network, as well as all the individual bloggers- without you, we would have nothing to deliver to our readers.

Watch this space as we work on more new designs and recruit talented bloggers for our network of blogs…

Gadzooki! I Want One!

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

It’s not uncommon for gadget lovers to drool over every new device–electronic or otherwise– that’s out in the market. It’s called gadget lust. That means there are things that generate enough desire for people to go crazy over them, whether they are actually necessities or just something one wants.

It doesn’t matter if it’s a laptop, a mobile phone, a portable media player, a big-screen LCD television set, a car, or just about anything that moves or does something. If it’s a gadget, there’s bound to be a gadget lover lusting for the latest model, or the shiniest model, or the smallest, or the one that has the most features.

In 2006 a blog dedicated to gadgets was born. It was called tech.erati.com, part of the Erati network. Then the owners decided to rename it Gadzooki, which shows how they thought gadget lovers would exclaim when they learn of yet another gadget they want to get a hold of. Gadzooki! I want one!

And with the blog featuring reviews and news of the latest gadgets out there. Who wouldn’t want one.

You don’t have to be a techie to want the latest gadget - its practically a necessity today in our modern lives. But before you splurge out on that larger-than-life flatscreen tv or iPhone, let our tech-obsessed bloggers at Gadzooki point you in the right direction.

At Gadzooki you’ll find out about the latest technology-driven products around– from media players, mobile phones, laptops and cars, to consumer electronics like televisions, photographic equipment, audio-visual systems, and much more than you could imagine.

Splashpress Media acquired Gadzooki in early 2007 and gave it an overhaul in terms of the format and design. Gadzooki has been reborn as a community site, with several bloggers (who are gadget-freaks, of course!) regularly contributing news items, reviews and features. Splashpress Media has also since acquired the Erati brand, which has been converted into an entertainment blog.

So let us help satisfy your gadget lust with Gadzooki, at least in terms of information and learning more about the gizmos you love.

Erati: All Things TV

Posted on Apr 21, 2008

Do you agree with the latest elimination on Idol? Do you wonder what the elements involved in voting results are? Is it really about song choice as Simon stresses?

Well, whether you’re a fan of Idol, Hannah Montana, Lost or the latest guilty pleasure, Gossip Girl, Erati , our blog dedicated to all things tv has got it all covered!

At Erati you’ll find up-to-the-minute news and gossip on the best shows and tv stars, clever commentary, links to places of interest (you normally wouldn’t find) and some damn interesting stuff to make all those couch-potato hours a little more stimulating.

Did you miss that (now famous) episode of “How I Met Your Mother?” where a mousy receptionist is played by The Britney? Want to know where you can see an excerpt or read commentary of the notorious diva’s performance? Curious about the fate of Meredith and Dr.Dreamy in the upcoming season of Grey’s? What about the rumored revival of 90210? True or false?

Well, you know where to go….

Blog Maintenance Service

Posted on Apr 14, 2008

We have previously posted about two services that are offered at Performancing Services: Authority Builder and Social Media Marketing.

Here we post about the third and final service offered by the team at Performancing Services:

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