Rockmelt Review
I’ve never really blogged before, but I thought I’d give it a try. I’m currently using the new web browser “Rockmelt” which is designed around the idea of having all of your social outlets at your fingertips while viewing content on the web. They are rolling the usage out in limited amounts right now and you have to either request an invitation or be invited by someone who is already on the inside. Lucky for me, fellow digital ninja Jason Markow of Think Core Media, hooked me up with an invite. I’ve been using the browser for a couple days now and so far I really like the interface. There are definitely some bugs that are being worked out as I can see from the active @rockmelt twitter posts responding to users questions and concerns. Bugs aside, I think the potential for this browser is high.
With only a couple days of use behind me I can’t claim to be an expert on this browser. I’m sure I’ve only explored a few of the awesome features. What I enjoy the most is the “Share” button. This button takes away the hassle of having to copy a link, enter it into a shortener, and posting it to your social media outlet of choice. The one-stop ‘Share’ button does it all for you. With one click your link is shortened, you pick the outlet you want to share to, and hit post!
Another nice function is the ability to add websites you visit often to your feed ‘edge’. This is located on the right hand side of the window and showcases your Twitter feeds, Facebook feeds, and any other feeds you might normally view through Google reader, etc. You may have noticed the pink and tan stripes at the top of my browser. This because Rockmelt has the ability to add Google Chrome themes to customize your look. Who doesn’t want to personalize something?
If you want to update your current status, there is a button in the left-hand corner where you can update any of your social network status.’ This particular function is currently not working for me and keeps showing “Error 404”. The potential is there and the convenience is quite nice.
Overall, I think this new browser is a move in the right direction. People want to be able to share and receive content with their friends. Businesses want to get their word out to the public. We are in a “share, share, share” world right now with people taking in more and more information from people they trust to tell them what is going on, what is cool, what to do. Rockmelt is a platform for people to do all of this with incredible ease. If I had more invites I would share it with everyone!!
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