Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Tagxedo.com, Blogs and Wikis

Below is a picture which I created using the site tagxedo. It is an interesting site that allows you to create a cool picture, in many different shapes, using words, speeches, poems, etc. The picture that I created was done by entering my blog address and the site took words from my blog and mixed them into the picture.

For my Using Web 2.0 Technologies course, the assignment was to design an image using the site and then answer the following question; How can blogs, wikis and tools like tagxedo benefit businesses?

Blogs are a great way for businesses to tell their customers about their company, their products and what is new with their business. They are cheap and an easy way for companies to share information and to hear feedback from their customers. 

Wikis are a great collaborative tool for people to use when working together on a project or document. Companies can implement this tool instead of using purchased software.

Businesses can use tools such as tagxedo for advertising and marketing. It is so easy to create a unique picture using words selected by the user.  This is a quick way for a business to design an image that can be used on marketing materials or advertisements. 
 

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Finally some sunshine!

School is back in session today after a day off due to the crazy cold windy weather. I am happy to finally begin my final semester as an undergraduate student!! Also, the sun is shining which always puts a smile on my face.

I am anxiously awaiting an offer (hopefully) from Duke Energy concerning a job that would start this June. I interviewed in December 2010 and have not heard anything back yet. I am also looking into other jobs that I can apply for so if anyone knows of a great job please let me know!