Shout+Boxes

= Shout Boxes =

A shout box is a place where you can instantly communicate via text (also known as a chat room or chat roll).

Most of these require you to sign up for an account. I suggest you use a generic email address for all the Web 2.0 tools you sign up for, in order to minimize your digital footprint.

Each box is considered a "widget," or a tool that you can embed in your blog or wiki. Chat boxes can be "asynchronous," which means you cannot communicate in real-time with others, or "synchronous," which is more like a chat room where it is a collaborative dialogue.

ShoutMix A free one--asynchonous chat

Shoutbox Tutorials Online tutorial blog, showing you how to use a shotbox on your page

Ehow's How to Add Free Shoutbox to Your Blog

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 * Sample Chat Widget:**