We continue to have fun with RIA (rich internet applilcation). For an idea of what you can do with Joomla! and Flex, take a look at a recent app we built for one of our sites, TwitterScribbles.com.
TwitterScribbles started as a fun project, to share some of our artwork with fellow Twitter members and allow visitors to submit their Twitter background, as part of a well rounded marketing plan. In one of our previous posts, we talked about the depth of modification we made to the original Joomla! template by TemplatePlazza.
The main component included with the template is TP's ShowcasePlazza. The component allows you to set up a showcase, just like TwitterScribbles, to showoff you own artwork or that of your visitors.
All this was great, but we felt that the submit process was a bit too technical for most visitors. First, you either have to have the original background or know how to capture a screen clip of your Twitter page.
This is where our neat app comes in. In just 3 steps we are able to capture your twitter page and submit it to our gallery. The next few steps, you title and describe your background. The final step of the submission process allows you to select a category, add some keywords, and specify your designs primary color.
You can even see a preview of the screen clip before you submit your page.
Submitting your work to TwitterScribbles has a few benefits. First, and most obvious is the additional exposure you will give to your Twitter page. Second, and most importantly, is the exposure you will be giving to your website. TwitterScribbles's rank is quickly rising, so don't hesitate to submit your background.
Take a look:
