Protopage a great iGoogle Alternative

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Well if you haven't heard iGoogle will be shut down by Google in November of 2013, so it may be time to look at some alternatives. I recently came across Protopage you can find them here http://www.protopage.com/

Protopage launched in 2005 and is still going despite nearly every other start page shutting down or becoming derelict. Due to popular demand, they have released better support for tablets and larger smartphones, so that you have the choice between viewing the mobile version or the normal version of Protopage on your device.

There isn't much to dislike about Protopage. It has a very nice Web 2.0-oriented design, and it is very solid in every area that you expect from a personalized start page. The ability to view multiple RSS feeds in a single module and the integrated podcasts puts this start page right up there among the best.

What’s the business model? No idea. It’s totally free and sans-ads, at least for now. No registration at all is required to use it, although to name the page you need to go through an email verification.

Pros
Multiple feeds in a single RSS module
Multiple Email module
Complete Web Page Module
View websites without leaving your custom start page
Freestyle arranging of modules
Integrated podcasts

Cons
The interface is a little jumpy

Features
Multiple tabs for better organization
Read outside mail from popular sources like Gmail
Wide range of built-in RSS feeds and you can add any feed you want
Add custom widgets

Protopage - Whats Too Like
Almost everything. Protopage leverages Web 2.0 methodologies to create a very smooth drag-and-drop interface that acts more like your desktop than a browser home page, and not only does it have just about everything you will want in a start page, but it does almost everything well.
The modules for RSS feeds are especially nice since you can choose multiple formats to display the articles, and you can even mix in multiple feeds into one module. This makes it a very strong RSS reader.

The ability to display a web page in a module is another bright spot. One handy trick is to pull up the mobile version of a website – like Google for Mobile-- so that you get a webpage that is designed to be in a smaller window.

And perhaps the best part is its ability to seamlessly dish out podcasts and vidcasts. The volume control on the upper right hand menu is a nice touch.

Comments

social media marketing usa said…
Thanks for the information. A very informative one i was looking for it.
5:01 AM
Anonymous said…
After a period of use, adverts start to appear on protopage and cannot be stopped from reappearing without paying 2.49US a month
5:34 AM
simon said…
I would like to suggest startme.com it is a best alternate of igoogle and completely ad free
5:55 AM
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