Google recently launched a new add-on to Firefox and Internet Explorer called Sidewiki.
Google Sidewiki Logo
This add-on allows users to comment about any given web page that you are on. However some pages are limited, such as users are not allowed to comment on several Google sites such as Gmail.
If used correctly this tool would be an awesome new way to get the opinions of real life people. If you are interested in a new product you no longer would have to search all around the web to make a decision because all the opinions would be on the site right before your eyes. Maybe you want to know how the public is reacting to that new iPod nano with the built in video camera? Well just mosey on over to
But if abused it can really destroy webpages. As a web developer one drawback is that now you don’t have complete control over what experience users have when they visit your page.
First couple of Sidewiki posts on Microsoft.com
Make sure you check out Google Labs to see what Google is brewing up next.
Happy Hacking,
-Scott
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