Pownce: Collaboration From & at the Hip

At first glance, Kevin Rose of Digg's new startup Pownce is Yet Another Status Message Service (YASMS) like Twitter, Jaiku or Plazes.  But really, its a collaboration app made for the most modern web.  It's bound for adoption because the founders can drive word of mouth and its inherent virality.  And perhaps what it does is less important than the three trends it represents.

LinkedIn’s Facebook Application

Since Facebook opened up its platform for third party applications, there has been a lot of activity. The latest major provider to launch a Facebook app is business-oriented social network LinkedIn. The new app is a “My Company’s Hiring” function. A profile link leads to a list of positions for which one’s firm is recruiting. A “more info” link can lead to a full job…

Google Maps Gets Drag-and-Drop Options

There have been a number of times that I’ve doubted a mapping service’s wisdom - perhaps I think it’s better to use Leader, instead of Virginia, Avenue.  Another scenario involves me finding my final destination, but then deciding to park a block or two away.  A new drag-and-drop feature in Google Maps has the flexibility to handle both these situations.

SEO Spawns Reputation Management Firms

SEO services have been around a while now, but it seems the industry has gone to a new level. It's not just about getting noticed, it's about getting noticed right, and companies are offering guarantees that will happen in the search results.