posting method: ping.fm is a free social networking and micro-blogging web service that enables users to post to multiple social networks simultaneously.

With Ping.fm http://ping.fm/ you can post updates to multiple social networks and Blogger, along with all other social networks, blogging platforms and micro-blogging services that Ping.fm already supports, including Facebook, Twitter, Pownce, and more.

http://pingfm.pbworks.com/w/page/16881273/Posting-Methods

"Due to the variety and complexity of the social networks and services we support, we've created what are called posting methods.  We've done this to give you optimal flexibility with your account configuration.

There are three types of posting methods; status updates, micro-blogging and blogging.    The differences are simple.  Status updates are messages that describe what you are doing."

When you post messages through Ping.fm, you are likely to occasionally post a link or two, or a bookmark. We can take those links you post and add them to your favorite social bookmarking sites.

http://pingfm.pbworks.com/w/page/25535343/Posting-with-Google-Reader
Those of you familiar with Google Reader are probably aware of the share feature within the reader interface.  You can use this share feature to update your Ping.fm networks with a single click.