JavaScriptSearch Monday, September 11, 2006; 01:54 AM
The opportunities created by emerging Internet technologies are
producing a new wave of useful web based applications that are both
innovative and fun. These new web applications have common
characteristics that include "dynamic interaction" based on the fairly
new Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) concepts for web application
development. Many of these new applications are designed by creative
developers or programmers who want these tools for personal use. The
details and concepts of the applications are refined during discussions
and networking sessions as the applications are developed. Such is the
case with a new Web 2.0 application called Fwicki. Fwicki combines a
feature-rich experience that includes RSS, AJAX, mashups, dynamic
search, community tagging, web presence, feed reader capabilities, feed
generation capabilities and more. In short, Fwicki is a customizable RSS feed mashup application. It
creates a personal Fwicki page for the owner with a unique url that
resides at Fwicki.com. The Fwicki page is customizable and can be
easily associated with a blog or web site. The Fwicki application also
creates a unique RSS feed (mashup) that can be distributed via a web
site or syndication service.
Fwicki is the brainchild of two web enthusiasts who met in early 2006.
David Ridge and Justin Barone are your typical self-taught technology
geeks. Justin is a programmer, systems analyst, it consultant, web
developer, graphic designer, and multi-media technology enthusiast.
David is a web marketing consultant, web developer, graphic designer,
and multi-media technology enthusiast. The two met in early 2006 as a
result of their common interest and participation in podcast and video
production technology. "One might say it was fate that brought us
together." remarked David recently.
The idea for the Fwicki application was born from the desire to have
such a tool for personal use. The idea was shared between Justin and
David sometime in April 2006. The two decided the idea had merit and an
attempt would be made to create the application. As Fwicki was in
development, the concept began to grow as the potential of the
application became clear.
The beauty of this application is in its simplicity. With an integrated
smart video help system Fwicki is extremely easy to use and you don’t
have to be a "techie" to take advantage of its features. Users can
quickly and easily create their own Fwicki which contains unique news
and content based on the Feeds of their choice. Fwicki also supplies
users with a unique Fwicki page that is hosted online at no cost.
Fwicki provides a header and footer modification mechanism that allows
users to customize the look and feel of their Fwicki. The header and
footer mechanism can also be used to monetize the Fwicki. This allows
new Internet users to get a free Fwicki with hosting included and
launch their first entrepreneurial web venture at no cost.
The power of the application is that it can be used by bloggers and
site owners to enhance their blog or web site and even create a page
that drives traffic to an existing site. "It will be interesting to see
the creative ways people will use their Fwickis." commented Justin
Barone during a recent Campfire session.
The Fwicki application can be found at: Fwicki - Mastering Feeds
. Sign-up for a free Fwicki account today. There are also subscription
options available for users who see the potential and want to create
multiple Fwickis for various audiences or revenue generation.
Fwicki.com is supporting it’s users by providing short video tutorials
which walk a new user through the simple process. There is also a forum
community where fwicki users can meet, share ideas, and participate in
creative competition. The user forum is located at: Fwicki - User Forum.
Fwicki is the first of several applications set to be released by
Justin and David as they continue The Genesis Project. If you use RSS
and want a killer AJAX application that will take your RSS experience
to the next level, then Fwicki.com is for you. Stop by the site and see
how Fwicki can enhance your RSS experience.
|