A few months back I was introduced to Satish Sallakon a computer software engineer and founder of Storyvite.com. He was reaching out to his online social network to try out his new online networking tool. So as a tech addict and self-proclaimed early adopter I had to jump on board to play with this shiny new tool. And boy is it shiny!
The site is still in development. But, if you would like an invite to try it out Satish will be more than delighted to let you jump into the developer’s party. And quite honestly I spent more time playing with the software than I did writing this post.
I would describe Storyvite.com as LinkedIn with visual character. Or maybe an interactive “About Me” that takes a splash page and turns it into a movie? As a designer, I am drawn to Storyvite’s focus on presentation. It still has some glitches to work out. I have a little list going. Satish is ready for the critique I’m sure. I have published and erased my profile several times. Each time having an “ah ha” moment about how to better visually create a better story. What do I hope to achieve? Ultimately I want to see an interactive story that combines images, content and links to my digital footprint around the web. Storyvite is a great portal to collect all of the great places I participate or even sell online and present it to a viewer with style.
So look for the next thing in social networking: “a visual profile.” And if you want a taste of this eye candy let me know or hook up with Satish on LinkedIn here. Keep up with his latest developments on twitter here. Or contact me. I’ll let you know about a hard launch when this beautiful tool is refined enough to release. (Revise blog here and link to MY public profile when I am happy with it.)
I know you are thinking- “another place on the web to keep up with?” Really? My question to you. How valuable is the presentation of an online interactive bio? No programming to learn. Piece together custom or with provided templates. This is a visual place to update as needed, to direct your viewer to what is important about your story. It should be your starting point for your online profile with outbound links. You will want to spend time creating your story. Then you revise as needed. I see it useful, not a time sux. Want to hear more about Storyvite.com? Please visit my Project Social partner’s websites. Dave and Laura have their spin on the Storyvite journey as well. All my best to Satish as he keeps testing.
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