Families and Friends Tap into Technology to Share Stories
(ARA) - There's a communication revolution happening where it would least
be expected. It's not in America's corporate offices but on the desktops
of grandmas, sisters, uncles and best friends. Families and friends across
the country have tapped into technology to keep and stay connected.
At first, it was a quick email to say "hello." Today, these pleasant greetings
have taken on a whole new form. Almost four out of ten (38 percent) respondents
of the LifeSketch.com survey have sent or received photos via email. From
e-mailing new baby photos to creating family reunion Web sites, more and
more families are finding unique ways to share their cherished experiences.
"It is no longer uncommon to regularly receive images of family members or
friends that live across country," said Michael J. Smith, president and CEO
of LifeSketch.com. "As one of six children, I too have had the chance to
stay connected with siblings through today's technology."
Based upon his own use of the Internet and knowledge of available technology,
Smith recommends a variety of ways to share memories with family and friends
online.
Email Across the Miles - One of todays most popular and easiest ways to share
special moments is through email. Users can scan in images and attach them
to an email to be delivered across the miles.
See Me on CD - Many photo developers now offer the option of having images
developed onto CD-ROM. In this digital format, photos and images can be shared
through email or even by presenting the CD as a gift.
Sketch It Out - The best way to capture the entire story is to use a variety
of memorabilia including photos, audio, journal entries and other documentation
such as cards and event tickets. LifeSketch.com offers the most unique
capabilities for sharing family memorabilia online. Users are able to store
and create SketchBooks - multimedia keepsakes - which can either be viewed
online or made into a CD-Rom.
Web Page Pro - Designing and hosting a personal Web site is only for the
seasoned web pro. However, some Web sites offer tools to build a personal
site without any knowledge of complex programming. While this can be a creative
way to showcase and update information, it is important to remember that
many sites can be accessed by the general public and some sites host personal
pages for a limited time.
To learn more call (800) 799-4420.
Courtesy of ARA Content, www.aracontent.com, e-mail: info@aracontent.com
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