There’s already a lot of content out there on the web. You’ve got Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr, not to mention Google Search, all of which will find you just about anything. But what if you want to compile related content all in one place for others to see though? Storify is here to fill that gap!
Last week, Storify’s first public beta was launched. The web-based app lets users share social media like tweets from Twitter, photos from Flickr and videos from YouTube. With a simple search and a click and drag interface, it’s also incredibly easy to learn how to use. Just pick a social media platform where you want to start your searching and type in your search terms. Results will appear on the left of your Storify dashboard.
From there, all you have to do is click and drag the content you want from the search box on the left to your empty storyboard on the right. Arrange pictures, videos, news articles, tweets and more, however you like. You can even give your story a title and a small description. The developers also note that your stories can be embedded into self-hosted WordPress blogs, Tumblr accounts and any other blog interface that allows JavaScript to be enabled.
Storify’s content collection system is unique and simple to use. It’s also a great way for major news organizations to reach even larger audiences, not to mention a way for novice bloggers to share stories of their very own. You can assign multiple editors to each story you’re working on, making collaboration between users even easier.
So, the next time you wonder what the next step in the social media and news sharing revolution is, look no further – Storify is at the top of the game!
