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Track Webpages Sharing Stats Through Chrome BrowserAugust 30

When you're a blogger, or a site owner, it is important that you place some share buttons in your blog/site so it will be easier to share your content (stating the obvious here) - What also might be important for your visitors, or any other site visitors, is the ability to see sharing stats on each page without looking for the buttons on the page itself.
If you use a Chrome Browser, you can see any webpage sharing stats at a glance:

The coolest, and most valuable thing is that you can see these kind of states even if the site doesn't have any sharing button integrated.

Shareaholic, a well known sharing platform, has released three useful chrome extensions to help you know more about the page you are about to read. The extensions are separated so you don't really need to install them all, it is of course up to you.
Facebook - Combines Share & Likes.
Twitter, and

My Own Personal Facebook RantAugust 20

It seems like lately I've been ranting about Facebook a lot, so I've decided it would be best to write this down, since just maybe, you feel the same as I do.

I just want to state first, that I adore Facebook. I use this platform so often that maybe this is why all of their recent changes lately are even more frustrating.

Here's what bothers me the most:

Facebook pages resizing - On the 23rd of this month, Facebook will change the size of the pages you have already created (thousands of them) to a size of 520pixels (instead of 760). I get the idea of a new and improve navigation, but would it kill Facebook to actually explain nicely to the their users why this is happening and how to adapt these pages? I guess it is fine for them to just give us a heads up about these changes...


It would be fine, if that was the only thing Facebook is changing. But, they are changing stuff daily now, making it very difficult for users or page admins to feel comfortable in space and maintain their profiles and pages accordingly. While it is great to have new features, it is getting harder to enjoy the platform when items that you have used are removed or replaced that easily.

Chat with Friends while Sharing Huge Files InstantlyAugust 16

Dushare (Dubai-based), is a P2P file-transfer service which makes it easy to send unlimited file sizes between two people.

The service does not require uploading a file to a server and the other peer downloading it. The moment you send a file, the other peer starts downloading instantly in real-time. Peers can also communicate with each other over the built-in messaging box. All through a very simple-to-use interface.

Since Dushare uses a direct connection, no one but the peers can see the files (or chat history).

Auto-Tag Your Facebook Friends' Photos from Your iPhoneAugust 15

AutoTagger is a tagging application that uses face.com recognition technology. It automatically tags your Facebook friends' on photos when taken with your iPhone.

After you download the application, login with Facebook connect, then choose a picture from your iPhone album or take a new one. If AutoTagger recognizes your friend's face, it will automatically tag it. That way, when you share it on Facebook, it appears tagged already, which obviously saves you time. (Note: that only your Facebook friends' can be auto recognized because of privacy issues).

While this app concept is so cool that I honestly wish Facebook offered this themselves, it does not always work properly. But as people correct the tags or add new ones, the better this app will get for everyone.

When uploading a picture to Facebook after tagging, AutoTagger will also Auto-open an album with all the pictures you sent via this app - which is okay if you want to easily find your pictures later. What I didn't like (really, really didn't like) is that they

Custom Button for iPhone App OwnersAugust 13

Appsto.re, A URL shortener service for iPhone applications has just released a simple tool that enables developers and app owners to create a custom application button and place in signature, forums or any other site.

Instead of using this plain button

You can use something that is more informative and inviting to use. You can control button's content with the ability to show/hide star-rating, price and to modify the app name. Clicking on the button will direct visitors to the App Store.

Click here to start.
examples: