Share your knowledge (or learn from others) on Guidespot
Posted on 25. Sep, 2009 by [modern media mom] in Applications/Software, How-to, Latest News, Links & Resources, Productivity, Resources
As I writer, I’m prone to feel like I always have something to share, whether it’s the latest technology news or the many uses I have for diaper wipes. It’s easy to sometimes feel self-important just because I can string a bunch of words together.
But you know what? Everyone has something to share. A story to tell. A tutorial to make known.
A lot of you probably already have a blog of your own and that is where you share some of your knowledge with others. Whether you have a blog or not, Guidespot is a site that you will surely find a topic to learn about or you might decide to share with others.
What is a Guide?
Think of a guide as your own visual list and multi-media story. Now think of Guidespot as an online platform where this creative knowledge-sharing converge and form communities around your interests.
Building a guide offers you the opportunity to combine text, links, photos, videos, addresses and maps all in one place without having to use the techy stuff to get it done. Organize the layout of your guide by dragging and dropping the contents to your desired locations.
Getting started is simple:
Setting up your guide is simple:
If you write one, you can make it as elaborate or simple as you like. Add links, photos. Allow others to add things to your guide. Make it interactive. Even if you decide not to write a guide of your own, there are many helpful guides (and some fun/silly ones as well) that you are sure to find helpful.
Examples:
Where to Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday
Best of: phrases, rhymes and memory joggers to help you remember (sometimes useless) information
Haunted Drives and Spooky Spots in Colorado
Be sure to read their FAQs page for the complete lowdown.
