Brandon Coppernoll Web content management, internet marketing and social media in Indiana

TweetDeck is expanding to embrace MySpace and more Facebook functionality

I am an avid user of TweetDeck for both work and personal use. I enjoy the consistent Twitter updates I can receive without actually visiting the Web site and breaking up the productivity level of my day. Ever since TweetDeck added Facebook updates to its capabilities a few months ago I've been an even bigger fan because now I can see what is going on in two different social media sources.

The newest version of TweetDeck (v0.30) is due out this morning. Rumor has it the biggest change will be immediately noticeable which is the flooding of new Facebook features. Now you'll be able to receive more than just status updates. You'll be able to create columns for news, photos, videos, wall posts and create groupings for your Facebook friends much like your groups from Twitter. Other Facebook features rumored to be available are page updates, groups, tags and almost anything you can do on Facebook without actually going.

The newest extension of Twitter is the Twitter Directory. You will be able to access this directory and create a new column strictly about the topic of choice based on this directory. It's a one-click pit stop of information at your fingertips.

The final major update is really for MySpace users, but I have not had a MySpace account for over two years now ever since I have embraced Facebook and Twitter. Much like the original Facebook update for TweetDeck you will get only some functionality, but I'm sure much more will be soon to follow. For starters you'll be able to monitor your friends' updates as well as post updates about yourself.

There are many other improvements being made to the Adobe Air application. Below is a list taken straight from the source of my post:

• Drag and Drop photo sharing – Simply drag a photo to TweetDeck in order to post it on Twitter, Facebook or MySpace.
• TweetPhoto has replaced TwitPic as the default photo sharing service.
• Improved interface – We’ve simplified the UI to group features by service and also simplified the update window so you can simply paste or drag and drop a link into the main space and it’ll automatically be shortened and added to your tweet.
• Minimise to tray – Adding the ability to keep TweetDeck running but minimise it to tray.  This is one of our most requested bug fixes.
• Click on a hashtag to create a new search column and see what people are talking about immediately.
• Add your bit.ly account details to use your own account when using bit.ly as a shortener in TweetDeck.
• Quick Profile – Simply enter a Twitter name to view profiles in TweetDeck.
• Better follower management – your follower list will be kept up to date over time (including removing people you no longer follow).
• Open to non Twitter users – Users no longer require a Twitter account to use TweetDeck opening up TweetDeck to all Facebook and MySpace users.

Source: MyTwitFace: TweetDeck Adds Major Facebook and MySpace Features

* Drag and Drop photo sharing – Simply drag a photo to TweetDeck in order to post it on Twitter, Facebook or MySpace.
* TweetPhoto () has replaced TwitPic () as the default photo sharing service.
* Improved interface – We’ve simplified the UI to group features by service and also simplified the update window so you can simply paste or drag and drop a link into the main space and it’ll automatically be shortened and added to your tweet.
* Minimise to tray – Adding the ability to keep TweetDeck running but minimise it to tray.  This is one of our most requested bug fixes.
* Click on a hashtag to create a new search column and see what people are talking about immediately.
* Add your bit.ly account details to use your own account when using bit.ly as a shortener in TweetDeck.
* Quick Profile – Simply enter a Twitter name to view profiles in TweetDeck.
* Better follower management – your follower list will be kept up to date over time (including removing people you no longer follow).
* Open to non Twitter users – Users no longer require a Twitter account to use TweetDeck opening up TweetDeck to all Facebook and MySpace users.

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