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I've made another tweak to the Travel Notes design and should
probably call it Travel Notes 2.10 - as we look forward to 2010.
Hopefully, I won't be tempted to change the look and feel again; at
least until we have upgraded all the pages; some going back to version 0.97 - when Travel
Notes™ was first launched.
I know, it's embarrassing.
Since our first release, in 1997, there have been many changes in web
design and what people expect from their Internet experience.
There is also a lot more competition for viewer loyalty and a lot more
noise to sift through; to find the real gems.
Some websites we used to like haven't kept pace, while others have
exceeded all expectations.
There's also a lot more e-mail in our inbox and the spam has become
ridiculous.
We've also dabbled with database driven content, travel forums and
open mailing/discussion lists.
While there were some advantages, the moderation and verifying of all
the different forms of user-submitted content just took up too much time. Some sites don't
bother to use the power of editorial control, and seem to do quite well, but it's not
something that I'm comfortable with.
It takes a keen eye to spot the 'fake reviews' and see through the
tricks of cunning marketing hopefuls. Just look at how many 'Press Releases' are around.
Social Media on Travel Notes
Social media has really exploded lately, which is very exciting as
I have always embraced the idea of travellers coming together in the form of an online
network; having established the 'Network of Travellers' - in The Tropics of Geocities, way
back in 1996.
That's why I've now created a Directory
of Travel Tweeters on Twitter.
Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan
This is really something I need to apply to myself more often, and
have a new personal work plan to try and help me stay focussed.
Mondays - Africa & Middle East.
Tuesdays - Asia & Oceania.
Wednesdays - Europe.
Thursdays - Latin America & Caribbean.
Fridays - Canada and United States.
Saturdays - General Travel.
Sundays - Travel Articles and Videos.
Of course, 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' so I will
continue to travel and connect with friends online; as work can be fun too.
Follow Michel on Twitter - @TravelTweet.
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Sky One
Travel: (Algeria)
Organises various tours in Algeria, from the magnificent drawing of Tassili to the
beautiful Ancient Roman ruins.
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Dublin Top 10
Attractions: (Ireland)
The Irish capital is an extremely compact city, so you can see loads and have an awful lot
of fun in a short space of time.
London Top 10
Attractions: (United Kingdom)
From the best place to get traditional Fish & Chips to one of the city's best museums
and one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the British capital; here are 10 things you need
to know about London.
Botswana
Safari Holiday:
If you are thinking about an amazing vacation in Africa, consider a Botswana safari
holiday.
Google Street View:
How to get the best out of the new look Google Street Maps; to quickly and easily view and
navigate high-resolution, 360 degree street level images of various cities around
the world.
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Cape Town -
The Fairest Cape:
As a destination and gateway to the rest of South Africa or the Western Cape region, Cape
Town continues to grow in popularity with international travellers. And with good reason.
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