The document discusses emerging technologies such as RSS, blogs, wikis, podcasts, and the semantic web, emphasizing their roles in content management and delivery. It highlights the advantages of these technologies for creating and syndicating content, as well as the challenges of maintaining style and user experience. Additionally, it focuses on the trends and tools that facilitate effective communication in a digital landscape.

1. emerging technologies a conversation about RSS, blogs, wikis, podcasts & the sematic web

2. scott abel nightclub dj, investigative reporter, technical writer, trouble-maker, content management evangelist

3. advocate for change technical communication skills are easy to duplicate; fail to support “long-term growth” and “career development”

4. thecontentwrangler.com a popular online destination for technical communicators; my online presence, blog, and testing ground for new technologies

5. thecontentwrangler.com

6. content it’s everywhere ... and managing it is getting out of hand

7. really simple stupid an XML standard: Really Simple Syndication

8. publish / subscribe a new paradigm for content delivery; provides unlimited syndication opportunities

9. fashion-challenged XML RSS by itself lacks style

10. without style, RSS feeds provide a less-than-desirable user experience

11. with style, RSS feeds provide a positive user experience

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13. publish write it once and let go of control; content is both human and machine readable

14. subscribe services provide you with updated information 24/7 delivered where and how you like it SunCoast STC

15. types of content any type of content can be syndicated via XML and delivered via RSS

16. blogs blogs, blogging, bloggers, and the blogosphere; two new blogs are created every second of every day

17. behind the blog curtain bloggers use web-based software tools to publish (or post) content to their customer-facing internet blog sites TCW CP

18. blog directories there are far too many to mention; one of the most popular, technorati, offers many services Technorati

19. blogs for documentation? Blogs provide a low cost entry point for documentation; blogs that support DITA are being developed now

20. structured blogging blogging tools allow us to create structured content in XML; relies on microformats (granular structured content)

23. incredibooks.com structured blogging is so easy even kids are doing it (and earning money for their efforts) Incredibooks

24. wikis web-based collaboration tools that support user-generated content; users can consume, create, correct, corrupt and cut content

26. wiki tools there are many available (from free to pricey)

27. www.pbwiki.com

28. wikis for documentation? are being used to create software documentation; there’s even a wiki based on DITA

30. podcasts now everyone can create bad audio content faster than ever!

32. podcasts technical writers and trainers struggle to find appropriate use; users benefit from the convenience of the audio format

33. iTunes is the secret reaching new audiences is easy if you market your content; syndication is increasingly popular option

36. the semantic web also referred to as Web 2.0; seeks to leverage the internet to deliver service

37. web 1.0 users inefficiently search the “visible web”; search engines fail to meet the end goal: finding information

38. web 2.0 technologies that improve access, management, and reuse of digital content; services aim to address end-user goals

39. old information, new views looking at content from all angles helps us make meaning of content; new technologies make content accessible in meaningful ways

40. the S.I.M.I.L.E. project Semantic Interoperability of Metadata and Information in unLike Environments

41. Timeline A DHTML AJAX timeline widget for visualizing temporal information Timeline

42. AJAX

43. Pandora a Web 2.0 technology that provides customized music recommendations through streaming internet radio Pandora

44. for additional information contact Scott Abel at TheContentWrangler.com 317.466.1840 abelsp at netdirect dot net