Home Amplify’s Social Clip Sharing Gets Twitter-like Following

Amplify’s Social Clip Sharing Gets Twitter-like Following

Amplify, a service for gathering and sharing clips from the Web, has added the ability to subscribe to the clippings of others in a fashion very similar to Twitter’s asynchronous following. Amplify is tailored to both public sharing, publishing to a group, or private collection of material; the service occupies an interesting space somewhere between a social network, an enterprise app, and social bookmarking.

With a dead simple interface for selecting text and images from the Web, you’ve long been able to publish your clips to both Twitter and Facebook. But until now, there was no way to get a stream of clips from those you follow directly within Amplify.

Amplify was created by the team by Clipmarks, and is both a conceptual extension of that service and an entirely new direction. Run on WordPress MU, it’s one of the easiest ways available to clip and publish content you find valuable; the only real limitation is that clipping is performed through a Firefox add-on.

The new features are primarily suited to public sharing of your clips, especially with Twitter OAuth login and friend importing. But Amplify still lacks some functionality required for a booming social network, such as blocking. In that sense, its private group option is what may eventually become the primary driver for the business; early testing with enterprises and in government has borne this out to some extent.

One of the primary social functions of networks like Twitter and Facebook is information sharing, especially from Web-based references. If you’re a rabid link-sharer on your preferred platform, Amplify is likely to be a tool that will make your life significantly easier. The new ability to aggregate sources from trusted fellow Amplifiers only adds to the utility of the site.

About ReadWrite’s Editorial Process

The ReadWrite Editorial policy involves closely monitoring the gambling and blockchain industries for major developments, new product and brand launches, game releases and other newsworthy events. Editors assign relevant stories to in-house staff writers with expertise in each particular topic area. Before publication, articles go through a rigorous round of editing for accuracy, clarity, and to ensure adherence to ReadWrite's style guidelines.

Get the biggest iGaming headlines of the day delivered to your inbox

    By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Unsubscribe anytime.

    Gambling News

    Explore the latest in online gambling with our curated updates. We cut through the noise to deliver concise, relevant insights, keeping you informed about the ever-changing world of iGaming and its most important trends.

    In-Depth Strategy Guides

    Elevate your game with tailored strategies for sports betting, table games, slots, and poker. Learn how to maximize bonuses, refine your tactics, and boost your chances to beat the house.

    Unbiased Expert Reviews

    Honest and transparent reviews of sportsbooks, casinos and poker rooms crafted through industry expertise and in-depth analysis. Delve into intricacies, get the best bonus deals, and stay ahead with our trustworthy guides.