What Is Tynt?
Two ways to Tynt
1. Copy & paste the URL of the page you want to Tynt right into the Tynt.com web site and create your Tynt
2. Install the Tynt browser plug-in -
available for both Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox.
Tynt lets you share the web as YOU see it.
You can add notes, drop speech bubbles, place stickers and more on top of any web page and share your Tynt with friends. Its like having a conversation on top of a website, but with graphics!
What would I use Tynt for?
As you are browsing any website, whether it’s your social network, eBay, a blog, a political web site, or whatever, you can use Tynt to put your thoughts on top of the page and share it with your friends. When someone receives your Tynt, they see the web page you are discussing and what you think of the content on the page. They see what you see! AND, they can comment back, add to it or forward it on.
How do I share the Tynt?
After you have created your Tynt, you can share it using email, Twitter or by embedding a link in your blog or webpage.
I can Tweet my Tynt? Really?
You bet! Tynt is a great tool for Twitter users and has some built in features especially for you. Instead of tweeting a URL, now you can add much more meaning to the web page by Tynting it and tweeting directly from Tynt.
But that’s not all, Tynt lets you understand better than ever before who is interested in what you create.
With Tynt you can:
- Know which tweets your followers respond to - see how many times you Tynt is viewed
- Integrated comments - viewers can leave comments right on your Tynt as well as @reply
- Watch your tweets go viral
- Know which of your tweets are most popular
How do I get Tynt?
There are a couple different ways to get and use Tynt.
1. The no-software-required way:
You can create and share Tynts using the tynt.com website. When you find a web page that you want to Tynt simply enter the URL into the Tynt web site and, voila, you’re Tynting!
2. Tynt for Power Users:
Want more juice? Download the Tynt browser plug-in and bring Tynt with you everywhere you go. If you want to use Tynt while Blogging or creating content, this is the easiest way. The plug-in makes it simple to create a new Tynt, access your Tynts and your Feed and receive notifications in real time. The plug-in is available for Internet Explorer and Firefox.
Do my friends have to have Tynt installed to see what I send them?
No! When you share a Tynt with someone that does not have the Tynt browser plug-in they will receive a link that allows them to view, comment, share, and reply to your Tynt. They don’t have to have the plug-in to talk to you on top of the page.
Any questions, concerns, or 'what an awesome idea!' comments can be sent on our Contact Us page.
Enter your favourite website address (e.g. www.tynt.com) and click on 'Tynt It' to get started.