A few days ago, Google unveiled a service called Google Buzz.

Google Buzz is a feed aggregator similar to FriendFeed, Cliqset. Service itself looks very typical and stereotype: entries on timeline with comments, likes. The only characteristics I could find was that it’s on Gmail, Google Profile. I was watching the press conference on live stream, but couldn’t find a reason it will be a big hit.

But once I look at the API docs, I’ve changed my mind. There I found that Buzz is not meant to be just a feed aggregator, how this project go beyond people’s imagination and tremendous. There was an answer I was dreaming of for three years about socialweb.

I couldn’t stop my impulse to write an article about Buzz and here it is:

True meaning of Google Buzz

Sorry it’s all written in Japanese, so the link is automated translation (might not quite understandable). But if you are disappointed about Buzz, check it out. You will change your mind.

I’ve developed Footprints gadget for Google FriendConnect in Jan 2009.

Footprints gadget used to be used by some of my friends, people who’ve happened to visit this blog. But when Google FriendConnect gadget gallery emerged, I’ve posted the gadget and they’ve accepted.

After a while, a Google guy gave me an email asking to feature it on Social Web Blog. And here’s the post.

Social Web Blog: See who’s visiting to your site with Footprints gadget

Actually, this gadget is Japanese and English compatible. Google say i18n which used to work will be back sometime. Then, you can use the gadget in Japanese too.

If you want to use this gadget, please utilize Google FriendConnect on your blog. It’s pretty easy!

先日Googleの及川さん、石原さんと一緒にインタビューを受けました。

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ぜひご一読ください。