Tuesday, August 25, 2009

See how Easy it is to Make your Web Pages Socially Interactive!

We have all seen how TeemingPod increases social interaction amongst users! With TeemingPod, all you need to do is use the various activities to communicate with users in a structured way. With TeemingPod, you provide a space for users to interact better and also increase the stickiness and engagement factor for a web site.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Bridging the Gap between a Government and its Citizens…


Technology is something that’s always undergoing constant change. Adapting to it and making the best use of it is the smartest option in today’s times! Take a look at the way the Internet has taken the world by storm and brought people closer to each other. With the advent of Web 2.0, things have taken a different turn. Today, business enterprises of all sorts are making the maximum use of the Internet and new trends to reap rewards!

When so many organizations and business enterprises are following this route, there are certain sectors that genuinely need to implement these ideas to have better and quicker results. A Government is responsible for different laws and rules that are enforced in a nation. Many organizations are aptly making use of new technologies for better service. Similarly, a Government needs to think on similar lines. In fact, many public service organizations are recognizing the possibilities of the same. Reaching out to citizens is of utmost importance for any such organization. The citizens of today expect a more personalized and receptive service from a Government. In that case, it is necessary that any Governmental organization should be able to interact effectively with its citizens.

Many organizations always have a web site to connect with users. A web site then best represents what the Government is planning for the citizens, their agenda, etc. A web site can turn out to be the main communication point where millions of users come together electronically to collaborate about different issues. Citizens, users in this case, nowadays know that they have the power to voice their opinions. A Government also needs to garner feedback to know about issues that concern citizens and focus on things that need attention.

Governments around the world are making efforts to interact with people. Since citizens require that the Government should involve their opinions or set priorities according to the needs of the citizens, there comes a need for a two-way dialogue which is beyond press conferences or simple surveys.

A web site can serve as a two-way communication medium between the Government and citizens. A web site can be made socially interactive wherein people can be educated about their rights and they can respond by sharing their ideas and thoughts. A web site then needs to be empowered with the right tools to ensure that citizens are able to interact and share their ideas and thoughts.

For example, the web site can include many socially interactive activities such as discussions and polls. People can share their viewpoints and provide opinion on various topics through such discussion activities. There can be a FAQ which can be used to inform people about their rights and people can help each other to resolve their queries.

An important aspect of all such discussions is that it needs to be structured and presented in a way that people can easily find and relate to it. If the information is presented in an abrupt way it would increase confusion amongst the citizens, driving them away from the discussion.

To increase citizen engagement and ensure active participation, Government web sites need a tool that can be used effectively by both citizens and Government bodies. A Government should be able to harness the discussion in proper format for further reference while making decisions.

TeemingPod is one such mode through which all these requirements can be met successfully. With TeemingPod on a web page, one can start a discussion or share opinions and ideas with great ease. This not only enhances the way a Government can perform, it bridges the gap between the Government and the citizens! Truly a path-breaking idea!