Buzz it! – Make a buzz status update via Gmail

Buzz it! is a tiny Firefox add-on that allow you to update your buzz status via Gmail with the link and title of the webpage you are viewing. All URLs/Web-Addresses are automatically shortened with Bit.ly and allow user to monitor their link statistics with bit.ly statistics.

Notes:

• Buzz It! is compatible with Firefox, SeaMonkey, Flock, & Mozilla Suites
• All URLs/Web-Addresses are automatically shortened with Bit.ly
• Make sure you have your gmail and bit.ly info saved in your browsers cookies
• Anything that’s in the body of your email WILL NOT be posted to Google Buzz

How to set up Buzz it!

After installing Buzz it! add-on on your browser, go to VIEW>TOOLBARS>CUSTOMIZE and drag the “Buzz It!” button to your main toolbar.

After dragging buzz it! button on your main toolbar, execute the buzz it! button , the following will happen:
1. The Gmail Compose-Message page will open in a new tab.
2. The title of article/webpage you are viewing and the shortened address/url will go in the subject area of the email.
3. Click send and you’re done!
If you want to send a small summary of the article (instead of the title), highlight the selection of text you’re interested in sending and then execute the extension.

If you don’t want to use the button, you can also use the following hotkey:

• HotKeys (For Windows/*nix users): alt + windows key + /
• HotKeys (For Mac users): option + command key + /

visit: Buzz it!

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