YouTube Declunkifies Info Management Tools
Via The YouTube Blog (”Beta Launch For YouTube Feature Updates“)
“We just launched beta versions of three new feature updates to improve overall management of your messages, contacts and videos. These tests are already being served to a small percentage of randomly selected users, but anyone can choose to opt in and test them out. Once logged in to your account, click the following links to start using the beta versions of the new Inbox, My Contacts and My Videos features.”
I’m increasingly turning to YouTube these days for a variety of purposes and welcome these changes with open arms. I’ve had a YouTube account for quite some time now, but have always avoided the information management tools like the plague; because let’s face it, they were painfully clunky to use. The beta changes to the Inbox, My Contacts, and My Videos tools greatly minimise the onscreen content to what is relevant, thereby making the tool far more enjoyable to use than their predecessors. I’ve found the page load times to be extraordinarily fast as well.
I’m so impressed with the improvements YouTube has made here that I can easily see myself turning to the tools for more regular communication. Now all I need are some contacts and comments…
Along those lines, I’ve begun to explore the realm of video blogging and would also like to experiment with topical asynchronous group video discussions to see what unexpected results emerge. If you are a YouTube user - especially with a vested interest in emerging technology or education - and would like to participate in this research project please let me know through the Contact Form of this blog, or through the YouTube messaging tool.
References:
- “Beta Launch For YouTube Feature Updates“, YouTube Blog, 19 April 2008
- Mike Bogle @ YouTube
