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Showing posts with label social network. Show all posts
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Friday, April 11, 2008

Google Map of Tattoo Shop Locations in the Area!

In creating the social network for the tattooed, we’ve almost become a resource about tattoos. One thing many people come up and tell us is that they don’t know where to go for their next idea or actual inking.

Our solution is a Google map pinpointing the tattoo and piercing shops in the Md, Va and Nc areas.

Included with the locations are
  • Addresses

  • Phone numbers

  • Web sites

  • Shop icons

People in search of their next tattoo stop can quickly access their contact information. I recommend not only calling before making a decision, but also making a preliminary visit.


Your visit to different shops gives you the opportunity to

  • See their previous artwork

  • Discuss your ideas

  • Ask any questions you have

  • Most importantly just get a feel for the shop and artist’s atmosphere!

Getting a tattoo is a form of self expression, so be careful about where you go. Get it done the way you want because it’s an everlasting one. Be safe and smart.

Think twice. Ink once.

I’ve also embedded the map below!!!




View The Full Screen Map

Map Channels - Embed a Google Map into your website or blog.

Please comment with suggestions for additions and removals!

Related Links:

Follow the Ink

Ning - create your own social network

Google Maps

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Follow the Ink - New Tattoo Social Network

Last week my Online Journalism partner Taft Nesbitt and I launched our social network for the tattooed. It is a place where people with ink can share their story because,

“Where there’s ink, there’s a story.”

At our social network Follow the Ink we welcome everyone to post about whatever they want, but the overall tattoo topic would be preferred!

It also has a lot of other awesome features!

You can:

  • Post Photos
  • Post Videos
  • Upload Music DIRECTLY from your computer and other members!
  • Blog & comment with other tattooed members!
  • Interactive Google map showing all the hot tat shops in the area!! (Available next week!)
  • Customize your page with wicked pre-made templates!
Just don't forget, keep it decently clean... this is for school! ^_^

We already have members posting pictures of their tattoos, piercings and sharing their stories!

But the feature of our social network will be our video project. We are interviewing students about their tattoos and their stories and posting them for everyone!

Topics can range from...

• How many tattoos do you have?
• Meaning in the tattoo? Reason behind getting tattoo(s)?
• How much have you spent?
• Any regrets?

If you or friends are a student or a recent graduate within the last two to three years then you should check out our table/kiosk in the GMU Johnson Center next week!

JOHNSON CENTER KIOSK TIMES:
4/8/2008 6:00PM 8:00PM JC Kiosk Counter A
4/10/2008 6:00PM 8:00PM JC Kiosk Counter E
4/11/2008 5:00PM 7:00PM JC Kiosk Counter A

This project is a lot about debunking myths about people who get tattoos and why they get them. We hope to help with the evolution and respect for tattoos.

As of right now, most businesses have some form of dress code that addresses the topic of tattoos in the work place. The only way to change that is to change the opinions of the employers.

So let’s talk about it! Join out social network! Stop by the JC! Or just send me an e-mail web cam video of you chatting about your ink!

Related Links:

Follow the Ink Social Network