We think Pownce is really cool. So cool in fact that we did some digging around in their (unofficial) API to see if we could add some sort of IM support to the uber anticipated messaging app. Thanks to guys like Kyle Hays, Mike Taylor, and Clint Ecker, who discovered the hidden api and documented its login scheme, we were able to integrate most Pownce features into a new IMified widget. To add the widget just select the “My Account” option in your IMified menu and click the link provided to access the widget directory.

The Pownce widget will let you post messages, links, events, and sends IM notifications of new Pownce messages. Notifications are checked for every 120 seconds. To enable notifications, select the “Toggle Notifications” option in your Pownce menu.

As stated above, this widget was built on the “Unofficial” Pownce api. As far as we can tell the team over at Pownce isn’t restricting access to it, however they’re not encouraging developers to use it. A recent blog entry on the Pownce site says they’re working on an official API, but we just couldn’t wait to release the first Pownce addon (that we know of).

If you’ve got any suggestions for improving the widget, or if it’s just not working for you, let us know in the forums.

BTW, we have some Pownce invites. Leave a comment if you want one. We’re “IMified” on Pownce if your looking for another friend : )

Sorry for the delay on this one. Just added a new Blogger widget that will allow you to post to your blogger blog using your google account. The widget makes use of the new Gdata api so your login credentials are not stored on our servers. If you are using the prior blogger widget, please delete it from your menu and add the new one.