Sometimes I run across an idea that, despite being terrible, is/was still really popular (parachute pants, the Macarena, Dane Cook). Then there are the ideas that ARE truly great AND are popular (the transistor, antiseptics, Grand Theft Auto). Then there are the ideas that are truly great but just don’t quite catch on… ShiftSpace is one of those. Now I know this blog is more about posting usable info that will help us in our jobs, and ShiftSpace doesn’t fit that bill. But it’s such an interesting idea that I can’t help but write about it.
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So I know there are tons of video sharing sites out there, and even a few that are specific to real estate, but I’m going to make a shameless plug for a crew that’s local to us in Massachusetts… hey California, you’re not the only one with technology start-ups!

Check out www.zipvo.com

They are on the all-free, ad-supported model. They’ve got the features everyone loves about youtube; link-to or embed a clip on you site, etc. It’s good stuff, so if you’ve got a “tech-tips” kinda thing in your newsletter, or on you site, they might be something work checking on and informing your members about.