The internet is revolutionizing the way new content is being published, empowering voices that have no financial interest in going public with their views. Google has bought into this "Web 2.0" craze by investing in a number of technologies that enhance online interaction, including the very blogging platform used to publish this very text. However, as more people are seeking an online identity through services that hide their true identity, such as Second Life, it appears that maintaining a simple online journal through a blog service may fall short of the idea of a "personal site" that encompasses many aspects of the blogger's desire to publish a true-to-life online identity. There are social networks, personal photo galleries, online portfolios, and a wide range of special interest forums, but these services all tend to be limited to the fields provided on some "profile" form.
So I'm taking the plunge and exploring the boundaries of "personal web site" by piecing together themed blogs, portfolios, social networks, and now, advice. I am always on the move, so it makes sense to segregate the questions raised in my journal and the answers derived in my new reviews column. I am making many transitions with my new job and apartment, and I'm eager to share the products and services I've come across.
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