By Ian, on August 16th, 2006 What did I expect when I called Robert Scoble, perhaps the best-known blogger to have become famous for blogging? I wasn’t sure. Maybe someone very Californian. In the bad way. Anyway, he isn’t. Yes, he’s laid-back and he did use the expression ‘real good’. We only had a short conversation, but I can imagine him being a big hugger. I like that Continue reading The Robert Scoble interview By Ian, on August 13th, 2006 A-list bloggers are spurning the traditional media interview, says Steve Rubel. Instead of the normal procedure (reporter asks the questions, you answer them and then the reporter goes and writes it all up), the move is towards written responses. Apparently, Mark Cuban will only do email. Dave Winer answers interview questions on his blog. Continue reading The new media interview By Ian, on August 8th, 2006 Some very big numbers in David Sifry’s new report about the statistics thrown up by the blog tracking service Technorati: Technorati is now tracking over 50 Million Blogs. The Blogosphere is over 100 times bigger than it was just 3 years ago. Today, the blogosphere is doubling in size every 200 days, or about once Continue reading Not so light reading By Ian, on June 30th, 2006 Thanks to Drew B for drawing my attention to a fantastic article about blogging in New York magazine. The gist of it is that while blogs can earn money for writers, it’s not very likely. There are a number of issues, but the key is the number of inbound links. A large site with a staff can produce Continue reading Another get-rich-quick scheme foiled | About this BlogSocial tools, devices and web evolution are creating epochal change in media, society and business. The plan is to hide under the floorboards till it’s all over document some of the interesting parts of that change. More…. |
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