Intelliseek’s BlogPulse has added two new features to assist bloggers in tracking the blogosphere.

The new features include:

Clickable Trend Charts: The trend chart feature tracks “buzz” on issues, personalities or phrases over 1-, 2- or 6-month periods. Usability testing revealed a need to understand the reasons for spikes in buzz.

Enhanced “Conversation Tracking”: In response to feedback, bloggers can now search for any topic in BlogPulse’s “Conversation Tracker” tool. It is no longer necessary to type in the exact link or full URL of a blog post or site. The Conversation Tracker allows users to gauge the extent to which bloggers refer to links or mention topics.