MakeCloud.com - Make Tag Clouds from RSS Feeds

The concept behind MakeCloud is pretty straightforward: enter the URL for any RSS feed, and MakeCloud will, do just that, make a tag cloud representing your feed. It's one of those apps that a typical lay person probably wouldn't even consider at all, but nonetheless has some practical applications for the tech crowd. The beauty of MakeCloud is that it's quick and no registration is required. Apart from that, MakeCloud is customizable—it takes on the format of the page it's applied to—and it's tags, aren't tags per se, they're actually links to specific stories in an RSS feed.

"Make a link cloud from any RSS feed, then embed it anywhere. It is always up to date. There is no sign up; all you have to do is enter the URL for the feed. Below are some examples of what the cloud can look like, but you can use it with any style and format."

Well executed tag clouds can give you a quick, yet comprehensive visual about hot topics on a blog or any site. Tag clouds are a great way for new sites to orient their users—it saves them time, and with MakeCloud it's dead simple to implement.

Is MakeCloud very useful? How well does it work? Are tag clouds that necessary?