Your Handy DIY Guide to Web 2.0 Tools

Smith Magazine is all about helping you get your story out. Of course, to get started, it's helpful to know exactly which tools are available for you to get your story out on the web, which, let's face it, is the only medium that really matters anymore. So which tools are best and also free or cheap? Well, Smith mag has put together a handly little DIY Media Toolbox, which is essentially a guided tour of all the most popular blogging and networking sites in use today. Aside from the obvious sites like MySpace and YouTube, there are others such as LiveJournal for networking, iFilm for videos, Newsvine for news, Deviantart for art, and Moveable Type for blogging. The list includes about 30 sites with descriptions that are complete enough to help you decide which ones might be best for you. (Image by *rufftoon from Deviantart.)