A free online tag cloud generator from Jonathan Feinberg at wordle.net was all kinds of fun for me today where I saved some images below as screen-shots to share but the site also provides “code” for your results to copy & paste into your website or blog.
Wordle can create typical tag clouds but what sets wordle apart is the ability to select your own words or text, change color schemes, fonts and various other design options. You’ll need java enabled but beyond that I found the application to be pretty simple to “get”.
Tip: Use the “randomize” button to automatically reorder and redesign your word cloud.
A theme of words is one way to personalize a blog post, greeting card, flyer or other marketing piece. You could:
Design an image with names of streets in a town, community landmarks, local attractions or neighborhoods to represent your service area or use words to promote a listing by describing its’ features and highlights. Use an image of blog or network sites on the www.
Decorate a newsletter or website with an image showing your name, company, website, specialties and contact info to help illustrate the character of your business.
Embellish a thank you note or open house invitation with an image illustrating what, where, when –don’t forget to include your name, business, email and contact info.
wordle toy at wordle.net - enjoy! images created at http://www.wordle.net/
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Teresa - This is so cool! Thank you for putting this out there as I can't wait to use this. It seems to be such a classy touch while delivering a message as well. Thanks!
That's pretty awesome stuff.
Paul
Sure Mark - it's fun to put in a website and see the auto generated tag clouds but so cool to be able to control the words to create more focused messages. very cool piece of software there. hope you enjoy it as much as I have,
It is Paul and thanks for stopping in and hope your New Year is off to a great start :)
that is pretty cool stuff - i will definitely have to check it out when i have some free time
best wishes for 09
Hi Teresa - Thanks for the site. I've tagged it so I can go back and play with it. I'm sure I'll have fun with this one.
Great Randall free time can be tricky :) - my best to you in '09 also :)
Jon you'll have fun with this toy and thanks fo the Super Sunday recipe :)
OK, that is very cool! I can see using that to make customized marketing materials for clients etc.
Another gem from my good buddy Teresa!
Great job you!
Teresa, Wow! I love this. Thanks so much for sharing, I am going to check this out and give it a try!!
Another great tool I can pass along to my more sophisticated agent clients. Thank you so much for sharing!
Teresa, neat post and thanks for the link I will be sure and try this site out. Take care and happy blogging!
Craig my friend I can totally see you now....sneeking in at least one or two Heather words :) you'll love it -Last time I was over to visiti you my pc was acting up so I'll be back by to comment soon....but let me just say....you crack me up.
Rhonda - you'll have fun and remember you can use your own color scheme too- either by right clicking on the image in wordle or from its' top toolbar - even has an option to enter your custom colors...so I can visualize a beautiful green apple color in yours somewhere....love your website -I'll be over soon to visit at your blog.
You're so welcome Bill - how is the weather in AZ? my neice in Vegas said they had a bit of snow a while ago.... did it miss you though? Seattle area did get some of the white stuff which we traded in for RAIN big time the last day or two (eek) supposed to calm down tomorrow or Friday. Happy 2009! See you soon on the rain :)
Thanks Jason and I should mention that you don't have to register at wordle.net so even if it takes a few visits to see all the features....no need to remember a passwors etc- just go to the site and start playing. Happy blogging right back at you and thanks for taking the time to comment - Cheers!
btw Craig - could get your autograph?
Great post I will be up all night playing with this... Thanks
Michael I know what you mean. trying to stay away for a few hours :) have fun
This is awesome, Teresa. I actually went over to the site and played around a bit. I know I said it was awesome but actually, I think it's incredible (smile).
Thanks for sharing!
Kathy -with your creative touch...i have not doubt you'll make magic at wordle - your website photo portfolio is positively amazing. you have beautiful vision Kathy!
hi Teresa, another very cool find/resource as well as the Suze Orman download you just listed. Thx for addign it to the group and have a great weekend T!
Thanks, Teresa, for your kind words. I played around with it again this morning and for the life of me, it won't let me enter a phone #. The example you did for Marti looks awesome and I love where the phone # landed in the word cloud. Is there something unique that you did to add it?
Kathy
Hi Kathy - first make sure you have the numbers key locked on your keyboard - I've inadvertently "unlocked" mine without realizing...
If you are typing words into the text block as long as you have a . or a - between the #'s it should keep them together -
Once you hit go and it gives you an image screen - you can keep choosing the randomize" button to automatically reorder until it gives you something you want or use the toolbar just above the image to make changes to the way the words are organized - the drop down list will give several options such as "half and half" or "mostly vertical" which also will re-arrange the words. If you have trouble let me know and I can get more specific if I go to the site again but
the main thing is to make sure your # lock key on your pc keyboard is on...hope it is that simple - do let me know
Ummmmmmmmmmmmm this is really really really cool and I have to try it out tomorrow!!
Teresa, this tool and you are just too cool. Thank you for always providing such great things for us to play with and use in our marketing - ok, gotta go get busy. ~Anne Marie
Marti - thanks for checking in and the mention in "The Art of Marketing You" group - you know what an honor that is! HUGE to be considered among some smart cookies. Still haven't had a chance to read suze orman's book but feel good it's here to read at my leisure. sounds like you have a busy few weeks ahead.... cookie up :)
Renee - hey you I forwarded your contact info earlier to a fellow Rainier trying to figure out how to find a Real Estate Pro in Vegas, may or may not be something you specialize in but thinking of you :) and on this wordle.net...you my friend will love it.
Anne Marie - thanks and from you who always keeps the goods coming it's a great compliment indeed. good to see your bright and shining smile :)
What an interesting tool? The wheels are spinning to figure out how we might effectively use it. Thanks.
Team Honeycutt once you get over there....i think you'll have a hard time shutting the wheels off -i'd love to know what you think if you do get a chance to try it out.
Awesome! Thanks! I get the very best stuff in this group! Thanks for sharing! I really appreciate the great exmple you set!
Teresa - One tip that I wanted to share with everyone about Wordle is that you can put your ActiveRain blog URL in the "Create" section and it will automatically create a word cloud using all your tags, etc.
Here's one I did using that technique:
Lisa I feel the same way, picked up the best info and ideas here on the rain.:)
Craig - OOOOh I like! it's cool you can use your rss for an instant tag cloud - yours turned out awesome and i appreciate you helping to decorate the place here. love these works of art words of art :) you go!
Teresa, too sweet - thanks for sharing.
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Pam & Tim - you're welcome, i think you'll like it love it. thanks for saying hello:)
Teresa, this looks like a lot of fun - I found my here via Craig.
Very cool stuff. I come to this post via Craig's post. I will definitely try this new wordle out.
Heather - Awesome and I found you back :) that's the best thing about this community...meeting, learning and sharing:) thanks for saying hello!
Thanks for the advice. Now how and when do you use it effectively?
Here's the one I created:
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Hi Jim, nice colors & word selection on your wordle!
I've used the images to spice up posts - a few examples:
New Hockey/Entertainment Center & Home Show. posts -
how about on your website or blog? maybe a link to a page on your site (see below) I can also imagine this wordle of yours on a thank you card, postcard, newsletter or flyer....like it Jim!
Here it is linked to your AR blog...
and might be good linked to an "about" or " testimonial" page
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Good Evening Teresa thank you for sharing this site with us. How Fun!! I can't wait to check it out. Best Wishes!
Hi Dana - oh I think you're going to have a great time at wordle!(I love it!) thanks for saying hello
This is really cool! It would take a long time to create this is any graphic design program. Thanks for the link....I think I am addicted :)
Hi Angel Oh don't I know it! (addicted to wordle myself :) Glad you're having as much fun as I do with the program. Have a great week-end!