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» Some ideas which illustrate potential uses for Blasta.
The things that you can do with Blasta are endless
Blasta is an open-ended indexing system, and, as such, it provides a versatile platform with which you have the ability to tailor its usage according to your desired preferences. Here are some illustrative scenarios:
Research
Whether you are composing an article, delving into an industry, or diligently working on your dissertation, leverage Blasta to organize and store your online source materials and insights.
Podcast
Explore a plethora of captivating podcasts by visiting /tag/podcast?filetype=spx or /tag/podcast?filetype=ogg and enjoy enriching content.
Additionally, Blasta offers Atom and PubSub feeds that seamlessly integrate with Feed Readers. If you are a podcaster, upload your spx, ogg or mp3 files to Blasta to generate a dedicated feed for your audience.
News
If you are intending to start a site of news flash, then Blasta can be an adequate solution for you.
Additionally, you can also use Blasta to manage your notes.
Travel
Facilitate trip planning by saving links related to accommodations, activities, and transportation on Blasta using tags such as "leisure", "travel", "vacation", and "tovisit" (to visit). Engage in collaborative trip planning with friends and family members by utilizing the tag "for:{% if jabber_id %}{{jabber_id}}{% else %}jid{% endif %}".
Employment
Stay updated on job openings and industry trends by following specific tags related to your field of interest on Blasta. For instance, you can subscribe to tags like "directory:job", "directory:vacancy", "news:career", or "news:industry" to access relevant articles and resources.
Additionally, use Blasta to bookmark useful resources for resume building, interview tips, and professional development.
File sharing
Share you favourite contents that you share via BitTorrent, eD2k or IPFS, whether publicly by /tag/?filetype=torrent and /tag/?protocol=magnet or whether privately by utilizing the tag "for:{% if jabber_id %}{{jabber_id}}{% else %}jid{% endif %}".
Additionally, you might also want to research for new content on the BitTorrent network by following tags "brand:milw0rm", "brand:roflcopter2110", "brand:redice", or "brand:red-ice"; or any other brand which is associated with contents that you desire.
Tracker
You can run your own instance of Blatsa and determine to index only magnet links, be it of BitTorrent or eD2k links. And with the correct set of plugins you can even turn it into a BitTorrent tracker.
Sell
If you are selling items online, you can use Blasta to create a categorized list of your products for easy sharing with potential buyers. Tag your items with descriptive keywords such as "sale:furniture", "sale:electronics", or "sale:vintage" and "sale:clothing" to attract the right audience. You can also share your Blasta profile link on other sites or in online marketplaces to showcase your items.
Trade
Engage in trading communities by tagging items you are willing to trade with specific tags such as "trading", "barter", or "swap". You can also join trading groups on Blasta to connect with like-minded individuals interested in exchanging goods or services.
Additionally, use Blasta to bookmark resources related to trading strategies, bartering tips, and best practices for successful exchanges.
Wishlist
While browsing through various of online shopping platforms, bookmark items that you are interested at and categorize them under "wishlist". Share your curated list with others by directing them to {% if jabber_id %} /{{jabber_id}}/wishlist {% else %} {{origin}}/YOUR_JID/wishlist {% endif %}
More ideas
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