Web 2.0 Assist
Learn about Web 2.0 widgets and gadgets from Assist Network members.
New Entrecard and OIO Ad Server Software for Blogs!
As you may have noticed, Blogs2c.com runs a few ads on some of our sites and blogs. So we were happy to see that Entrecard and OIO Publisher have created a partnership that allows you to sell a mix of 125×125, text links, blog reviews, inline ads and more, and accept EC as payment!
Sweet! So, we are going to give this a whirl, and see how it all works out.
You can try it out too. But, you need to first load some custom software (plugin) into your blog and you need to buy that plugin.
Use the coupon code “entrecard” and you’ll get $17 off the price, so you only need to pay like $30 total. Not bad for a piece of software and a service that manages ads for you!
You also need to have your copy of this software hosted somewhere where you can run PHP and MySQL. If you don’t have that feature on your blog, call us at 614-429-4832 and we may be able to host it for you on one of our servers. Still working out the details so call us before you buy it, unless you already have PHP and MySQL that you can use.
SocialFriends.org ~ Several New Social Networks
SocialFriends.org also has several new Networks that you can join.
National & International Forum
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http://socialfriends-org.ning.com/
7 Sites in 7 Major Cities
As part of the SocialFriends.org launch, we have added 7 new City Networks that you can join.
They are Chicago, Columbus, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix and Seattle.
Links can be found here…
http://socialfriends.org/cities.html
You can become an instant member of the “Who’s Who” for a Major City by simply joining the on-line group that is closest to where you live! We will be adding more cities shortly, so watch the cities pages and our Twitter for daily updates.
Assist Network members are invited (by this email) to join the National & International Network Group, until we add your city to the network.
Note: Only Site Sponsors and Platinum members are permitted to join multiple city networks! Please join the single City Network that is closest to you.
These groups are hosted at Ning, so you can sign-up for Ning or use your existing Ning username and password to login.
When the computer shows the “Invited By” prompt, simply put “Brian” as your invitation code. You will be approved and you can begin posting your information, photos, videos, etc., right away.
Be sure to “invite” your friends using the “Invite” page, or you can simply forward this newsletter to them.
If you are interested in growing your network and would like to be a moderator for one of these cities, or for a new city that we will soon add, please contact us via the LiveChat link below.
Note: Some of the larger cities may have more than one moderator.
If there is not a SocialFriends group for your city yet, and you are interesting is having one soon, please contact us via LiveChat. We will create them for you.
http://socialfriends.org/livechat
Become a Moderator: Moderators also have the opportunity to promote their business and earn extra income through some of the “Sponsorship” options that we are adding to these groups. Being a moderator is really very easy. You just need to contact our HelpDesk is someone is spamming the group or are posting inappropriate content. You also need to promote the group if you want to make even more money!
Call 614-429-4832 if you have questions or if you want us to create a City Network near you.
New Blogger’s Social Network
The Assist Network has created a new Network on Ning for our Blogs2c.com members. It is at,
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http://blogs2c-network.ning.com/
It is already getting very popular!
Join us there!
Web 2.0 Expo ~ This Week ~ Follow Here
Web 2.0 Expo ~ This Week ~ Follow everthing here, even if you are not going!
http://blogs2c.com/web20expo.php
Also watch for more updates on
New Website: TwitterLove.me
Show your love for all the fun things that you find on Twitter.
Share and Bookmark all of your favorite stuff with your Twitter friends! Add your Blog, MySpace, Facebook and other Network URL’s too!
Meet new friends. Share links, Find “Love” and much, much more. -:)
For more information, please visit: http://twitterlove.me/faq.html
Enjoy! And don’t forget to Tweet about it on Twitter too!
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Does BusinessWeek think we are “Stupid” users?
I’m not totally sure. But you can look for yourself.
Go to their website and try to add their RSS feed. Take a look at the HTML source code.
On Firefox, press a Control-U.
On IE, navigate to View -> Source.
Take a look at the HTML code. You will notice several class=”stupid” tags throughout the code. Might that be us? 
One for PC Users. One for Mac Users. One for Yahoo users, etc… You get the idea.
<h5 class=”stupid”>For PC Users</h5>
<h5 class=”stupid”>For Mac Users</h5>
OK. So I might need an RSS reader to read this page, but does that make me a “stupid” user?
Are we all members of the class of “stupid” users?
Stupid people need to be told to “Click to subscribe“, I guess.
Other “stupid” people may opt to use “My Yahoo” which I find to be an OK RSS reader that I use for some feeds.
Some people have told me that I was “stupid” for using Microsoft Vista, but never for using a PC or a Mac.
BTW, Vista has gotten a little better over the last year or so after several updates.
But, I’m not sure what the BusinessWeek web developers have in mind here
I’m sure they will blame it on some “stupid” toolkit that they used to create their RSS feeds and pages.
Anyone want to venture a guess?
BlogMedian.com has a new Room on FriendFeed. Join us…
Join us at our new room on FriendFeed…
http://friendfeed.com/rooms/blogmedian
BlogMedian.com
The Blog Index Reader for Mobile devices!
BlogMedian is a web based service that enables iPhone, iPod Touch, Blackberry, Treo, Centro and other wireless users to easily scan Blogs for updates in large text.
Once a Blog has been added to this service, the Blog feed may be read using a URL like:
http://blogmedian.com/go/100000
Add these URL’s to your Bookmarks and you will always stay up to date with your favorite Blogs. The easy way to browse Blogs updates from any wireless device or smart phone!
BlogMedian.com ~ A New Blog service for wireless devices!
The Blog Feed Reader for Mobile devices!
BlogMedian is a web based Feed Reader that enables iPhone, iPod Touch, Blackberry, Treo, Centro and other wireless users to easily scan Blogs and Bookmarks for updates in large text.
Once a Blog, Feed or Bookmark page has been added to this service, the Feed may be read using a URL like:
http://blogmedian.com/go/100000
Add these URL’s to your SmartPhone Bookmarks and you will always stay up to date with your favorite Blogs. The easy way to browse Blogs updates from any wireless device or smart phone!
Add your favorite Blogs to this service and make it easy for other people to see them on their wireless devices!
Be sure to add a link to your BlogMedian URL on your Blog to increase your visitors and traffic.
Invite your fellow Bloggers to join us so that people can easily read their blogs from any wireless device!
It’s FREE!
Earn More $$$ On Your Blog!
Imagine a network where thousands of Bloggers come together to sell products and services! Add to that an Auction Portal, Directory and eStores with tons of Internet traffic from other Blogger’s in the network! And with a low, fixed monthly cost, you can start earing real money today from your blog and stay within your budget.
eBay on steroids? You got it!
http://www.blogs2c.com/blog-auctions.html
Blogs2c.com hosts the Blog Auction Network where Bloggers come together to increase sales and traffic. Plus, the monthly cost for your eStore and Auction account is only $4.95 per month! And, there are no final value fees, commissions or listing fees, ever! You can even import you eBay listings into your eStore too.
Join us today and start making money from your Blogs…
With the advent of major blogging sites, social networking and business networking portals, many small business owners and managers are looking for ways to leverage this low cost marketing opportunity.
Why? Because it is cost effective and a great way to find new customers. Ideal for products, services and niche marketing. Ideal for Blogs, Social Networks and Business Networks too.
As part of the Blogs2c Partner Program, you can share in this unique marketing and advertising network. Draw traffic to your auction listings and your eStore listings. Customize your eStore and link it to your Blog. Exchange links and let other Bloggers send traffic to your listings too!
Subscribe using PayPal for only $4.95 per month to cover the cost of your eStore and Auction listings. After your payment is received, we will email you a link to setup your eStore and begin the process. Add links to your Blog and start selling today using BuyNow and Auction listings.
Once you have subscribed, we will email you a sign-up link to get your eStore created and we will add your Blog and eStore to our Diretory for you. You can then begin listing items for sale or auction. Sell any “family friendly” items just like you can on eBay and other auction sites. You can even auction ads on your Blogs, sell domain names and much more!
