WEB 2.0

Jarvin Marconi Torrez

Blogs• Technology• Business• Entertainment

Technology Blogs

• TechCrunch.com• GadgetReview.com• GigaOm

TechCrunch.com

TechCrunch is one of the most popular websites when talking about new gadgets and technology news. This information keeps consumers aware of the current technology tools; as well, this blog publishes articles about new emerging companies (startups) that might create an impact on the future of technologic advances. Thus, TechCrunch is important because this valuable information allows us to be up-to-date, and it also provides key information for investors who are interested in the technology industry.

GadgetReview.com

Gadget Review is a blog composed of different experts who review a huge amount of gadgets. Their premise is simple: “expert reviews that will help any consumer, savvy or not, make the right purchase decision.” They provide consumer reviews, top ten comparisons, and useful tutorials. Besides, its catalog includes top software reviews, geeky gadgets, best home security systems, and the top gifts for any occasion. This information is important because there are consumers who do not have enough knowledge in gadgets, and when they want to buy a new item, they need reviews from experts in order to make a excellent purchase according to their needs.

GigaOm

Gigaom is currently one of the largest blogs worldwide. As their website states, Their purpose is to humanize the impact of technology. Thus, they provide news and analysis on Web 2.0, technologies and startups, social media, and gaming. Besides, they make a deep insight on disruptive companies, people and trends. This is important because it allows us to adapt in a fast-changing world, and since technology becomes obsolete over time, we must be up-to-date with current trends and news.

Business/Finance Blogs

• AllBusiness• How to Change the World• Calculated Risk

AllBusiness

Nowadays, entrepreneurs face different challenges, and AllBusiness.com is an excellent tool to overcome them. It is considered one of the world’s largest online resources for small businesses. AllBusiness.com provides essential tools and resources to start, grow, and manage a business. The website includes real-world expertise and practical advice from business experts. Consequently, All Business has important information for entrepreneurs who want to open a startup business and even those who have already established a firm. Managing budgets, employees, and marketing issues might be a hard task, but this blog has useful information to success.

How to Change the World

Guy Kawasaki’s blog motivates and inspires small business owners by providing advice from his own experience aligned with reality. He explains about the art of leading, keeping things simple, business models, and others. It is an important blog because sometimes entrepreneurs will find themselves discouraged from keeping their business when things get harder. However, he provides practical information to stay motivated and, hence, success in a very competitive business environment.

Calculated Risk

The site provides concise and very accessible summaries of all the key economic data and developments. One of the reasons McBride is able to do this so well is that he has an almost uncanny knack of recognizing which facts really matter. He began the blog in 2005 because he saw a disaster brewing in the form of the housing bubble, and tried his best to warn the rest of us of what was coming.

Entertainment Blogs

• E! Online• Rolling Stone• Brownstoner

E! Online

E! Online is the most popular entertainment news source, providing us with information about almost everything that deals with the entertainment world. This blog includes news about celebrities scandals, music, and basically everything regarding pop culture. When you want to know about a celebrity, E! will absolutely have plenty information.

Rolling Stone

The Rolling Stone magazine is one of the most esteemed establishment in the music world. We all have witnessed how important this magazine has become in pop culture. It is one of the most influencing source for artists and consumers, with the latest music news, song and album reviews, artist videos, photos, playlists and more. Consequently, Rolling Stone magazine plays an important rule in the entertainment world.

Brownstoner

Brooklynites are famous for their borough-love, which is totally in evidence at Brownstoner, a staggeringly comprehensive look the goings on across the bridges. Real estate, arts, news, parties, festivals, food, shopping, politics, gossip: its all Brooklyn, all the time, at this New York news blog.

Web-Based Collaboration Tools

• Google Docs• Google Spreadsheets

Google Docs

Google Docs is such an amazing tool that allowed to work online without need of USBs or boring emails. In fact, I developed this document on Google Docs, and this word processor is designed in such a simple way in order for the user to work comfortably. I could see all my previous documents with an interface similar to the one we are already used to, Microsoft Word. Thus, deleting the need to install additional software in my PC. Finally, using Google docs, I can save all the different drafts that I could made along the path because it did not have a limited space.

Google Spreadsheets

Similarly, Google Spreadsheets works in a similar way to Microsoft Excel, which I’m already accustomed to. Hence, I could easily adapt and worked on it. I use it to have real time information with no physical barriers. I have an attendance sheet for a club which automatically saves its progress from any PC at any time only by clicking a link. The functions are very similar to the ones from Excel, and hence my learning process moved quickly. Definitely, Google demonstrates why they are a great company.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn

As a student, one of the main benefits from using LinkedIn is the professional connections that one can create with people. By connecting with professionals I can build a serious network of individual where I can release news and other important facets of my professional life. Thus, with the “Recommendations” and “Following” tools my networking, which is a key factor nowadays, will heavily improve to get more opportunities. Moreover, while using LinkedIn I can find job postings from companies that are adapted to a changing world with the “Jobs” tool . Lastly, by using LinkedIn I can increase my social networking with various people across the world. In this way, I can start my own company page where other news or announcement can be posted.

WordPress

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