It has been a couple weeks since I’ve written a blog post but don’t assume I’ve been slacking off! In fact, I’ve been pumping out content through a different medium – Posterous.
Posterous is a ridiculously easy way to publish anything – text, photos, audio, or video. Think of it as a mix between a blog platform (WordPress) and micro-messaging service (Twitter). Less formal than a blog post but longer than a tweet, this so-called “life streaming” phenomenon is growing rapidly in certain circles. My Posterous site, living at HeyItsDrew.com, has a more personal feel – often including photos or videos from my day-to-day life, with the occasional quote, book review, or random thought mixed in.
Similar to a Twitter, you can then choose to follow (called subscribing) other’s Posterous accounts and all of their updates are collected via a live stream. It can be addicting. I warned you. Also, I can easily share my Posterous content on Twitter and Facebook (or a dozen other services) with a single click. Sweet!
If you’re interested, here are a few of my recent posts over at HeyItsDrew.com
- A time lapse video of a mega room cleaning! (exciting, right?)
- Photos from a beautiful afternoon in the midwest
- 10 snapshots from a walk around downtown Greencastle
- 3 years of exponential growth with my web development business
- One of my all-time favorite TED talks on creativity and education
- See all posts tagged with “photo” or “video“
Blogging vs Life Streaming
Who wins? Well, they both serve a unique purpose. Blog posts generally answer a question, solve a problem, or otherwise inform or challenge the reader. A life stream is more of a fun way to get to know a person and what they’re up to. With less pressure on creating value and more of an emphasis on sharing, life streaming is easy to do, fun, and a great way to build relationships with others outside of the professional environment.
Other resources
Mashable has a great article called “HOW TO: Get the Most out of Posterous“. In fact, that very article inspired me to start my Posterous account – so be careful; You may be inspired. Another popular life streaming platform is Tumblr. (In fact, I used Tumblr to keep friends and family updated during my two-week trip through Europe last summer – here) It’s been around longer than Posterous and has a larger user base, but Posterous is gaining ground. Check out Mashable’s article called “Tumblr versus Posterous“
