Google and Facebook have both released new social features for third-party sites recently in Google Friend Connect and Facebook Connect respectively. These are not the only kids of their kind on the block, however, as I am reminded by Gigya, the company behind a platform called Socialize. While Socialize has actually been around since September, its relevancy seems pretty significant now with the launches of the services mentioned above.
Ever hear of widgets? It’s the buzzword of the year for the Web, but few still appreciate how to best use them. How can you use widgets to increase the inbound links to your site? Are there widget directories you can optimize for? What social media strategies are most effective? Moderator: Bill Flitter, VP, Marketing, Founder, Pheedo