So what is the hottest thing in IT support right now? It may not be the emoji. But instead, it could be the Giphy. What is Giphy? It’s the next best sticker.
These stickers are more than just toys. The Giphy makers think they could be onto the next step in visual communication. Because of this confidence, the company launched Giphy Sticker Embed. Just go to their website. Then, grab and drop your favorite Giphy stickers anywhere you want. You can put them on any desktop or mobile web page. It’s a Javascript plugin you can add to a website.
So basically, use can use any of Giphy’s sticker packs. Or, if you want to get creative, make your own Giphy’s. When you see a cartoon on a page, just stick it anywhere on your page. So what is Giphy? Why do this? Because Giphy leaders and execs think this will lead to website conversation and communication. They think users will use these stickers, maybe share them with friends, or even use them as screenshots. Furthermore, some say this could be a marketing tool. If you want to try it out, go to Thought Catalogue and look up Giphy.
I saw some demonstrations and examples. Between you and me, they look really tacky. Why would I want to see cartoons and thinks slither on my web page like snakes? I guess one would say the emoji looks tacky, but at least the emoji is at one place. That’s what I like about the emoji, and doesn’t that send a message? Yes, the Giphy could start a conversation, but what kind of talk would it start? I could be wrong. I’ve been in computer repair for many years, so I’ve been wrong on some things before. So what is Giphy? And will it work you you?