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You too may fall in love with Alltop, if…
By Nancy | June 21, 2008
I recently fell in love with a blog/news aggregator called Alltop. Its brilliantly simple design makes sense of a gigantic online world, with sites (mostly blogs and news sites) organized by category. And it’s a great way for parents to get a glimpse into online worlds that touch kids and families alike. So, dare to fall in love with Alltop, if…
…you’re a parent: Check out the Moms and the Dads categories. There are so many Mommy blogs out there (and an increasing number of Daddy blogs), it’s a lovely luxury to have a curated list to explore (it’s still on the long side, for my liking). My classic fav is Dooce.com, which makes every list of blogs ever compiled, but I’m shopping for some newcomers for my daily read.
…you’re a teen: There’s a great gaming category, if you’re into that. And there’s something I haven’t seen before: an aggregation of sites developed for and by teens, from TeenVogue.com’s sophisticated outlet of the magazine to TheCloudDreamer/Stacy, who reports she just found a cockroach on the carpet.
…you’re a blogger: It’s a great way to get inspired about headline writing. Under each Web site listed, the most recent three to five post titles are shown, so you can scroll through hundreds in a few minutes. I mean, who can resist clicking on “I Saved Date Night” or “Are You Putting Cash in the Trash“?
But fair warning: You may start clicking and not look up again until tomorrow.
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