Your Danforth

A little over a week ago, Ellen, Jen and I embarked on a walk around the Danforth looking for some impressions of the local area.  We talked to store employees and a few shoppers.  It was interesting to see how willing people were to talk to us, even after they found out they were going to be on the internet.  Here is is, our video of Your Danforth.

Kudos to Ellen for the amazing editing job and camera work!

Web 2.0 assignment – Dogs on the Web

       

Toronto Dogs on the Web

Whether you are looking for a dog or looking to enrich the life of one you already have, the internet is a great resource to find dogs, information, or connect with other dog lovers in your local area.

http://www.torontodogs.com/ – is a forum that discusses all things dog in Toronto.  Looking for a groomer or a vet?  Perhaps you want to visit a dog park? Torontodogs.com has links to dog walkers, groomers, pet stores and much, much more.  It’s a great first stop in researching how dog friendly your community is.

http://www.torontohumanesociety.com/ – The Toronto Humane Society is a good starting point for anyone looking for a dog.  There are pictures of the dogs, as well as a color coded system that advises potential adopters of the risks associated with particular dogs.

http://www.toronto.ca/animal_services/centres.htm – This is the City of Toronto’s animal services site.  There are pets for adoption and information on licensing.

http://www.dogsx3.com/ – This is the online version of Dogs Dogs Dogs, a magazine dedicated to canines in Toronto.  It also features links to rescue organizations across Canada; groups of people who are dedicated to saving specific breeds of dogs from pounds across the country.

 http://toronto.kijiji.ca/ – Kijiji has listing for dogs, cats and a variety of other miscellaneous items.  The dogs are searchable by breed and there are many new dogs posted daily.  This service is free and accessible to anyone.

http://www.torontobarks.com/ – A forum for pet owners and people in the pet business (vets, pet store owners, trainers, walkers, ect).

http://www.4leggedlove.com/ – A dog placement and adoption agency located in Etobicoke.

http://www.petfinder.com/ – Petfinder features dogs from all over North America.  You can search by breed, age and area code to find the perfect dog for you.  All of these dogs are in humane societies, rescue groups or shelters and are desperate to find their forever family.

 Do you have any information on dogs on the web in Toronto? Do you belong to a dog group or work in a canine field? Please feel free to discuss dogs in your world below. 

WEB 2.0

Web 2.0 Assignment

Caroline Starr
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www.People.com

People.com, carries content similar to the print edition, except it is updated frequently (Heath Ledger died today and they updated within minutes of CNN.com). People.com is an example of a web 2.0 site because it features surveys, polls, rss feeds, podcasts, places for comment, and streaming video. This site creates an opportunity for those who advertise with People’s print edition the opportunity to advertise to the same type of audience that enjoys the print magazine, but does not perhaps purchase the magazine weekly. People.com also allows people to sign up for their print magazine online.

For existing readers, People.com allows its viewers to stay up to date on entertainment and celebrity gossip. It explores the daily life of celebrities and allows readers to comment on their fashion. The website also allows People to see what online viewers are looking at and they present a ranked list of the hottest stories that updates regularly.

www.Guardian.co.uk

Guardian.co.uk’s web 2.0 material features RSS feeds, email alerts and updates, digital versions of the popular print version and the capability to view back issues digitally. The web version also features an online store and job postings. Guardian online allows for more material than the print edition and also opens their market. The Guardian’s print version is a UK publication, but the Guardian online appeals to an international audience. Different advertisers would utilize the Guardian’s website, as the audience is larger and more global. Guardian online is not very ad heavy and most of the ads are created for Guardian products and services.

www.Nationalgeographic.com

National Geographic features XML and RSS feeds, photo of the day emails, updates, a newsletter, igoogle compatibility, podcasts, an online store, subscription services, 15 top stories (as selected by site viewers I believe), and information on their television station and upcoming movies. Viewers can check television schedules, see previews of shows and movies, and read more information on their favorite stories. The website also has links to National Geographic TV’s international sites. National Geographic online only features advertising from National Geographic for their various products and services. This allows the site to promote their vast array of products in an environmental way that fits their mandate of saving the environment.