Random Articles

• Ads vs Commercial Messages I just noticed BMW.com isn’t running Google AdWords. Huh. Dave Winer talks about why (it’s his metaphor anyway) - same reason this blog isn’t either (or any of the blogs I contribute to).
• Hello, welcome to the hub of Garrick. Hi all. A couple weeks back, Jen Bohmbach and I talked about weblogs for an episode of the First Crack Podcast. In that conversation, you’ll hear us talk about the strengths (”you have a very comprehensive view of that person”) and weaknesses (”you have a very comprehensive view of that person”) of having a single weblog. Personally,
• It’s All About the Benjamins David Newberger asks Doc Searls 10 questions about blogging. This bit resonated with me: “Now we have millions of Benjamin Franklins, each writing his or her own Poor Richard’s Almanac…This is disruptive to many institutions. But it is also empowering in countless ways.” - Doc Searls
• The Need for Nichér Yellow Pages Inspired by a pre-MinneBar conversation, I’ve been thinking more about websites and advertising. Back when I was a kid on family trips - whether to the grandparents or elsewhere - one of the first things I would do at our destination is pull out the Yellow Pages. After comparing its size against the thin leaflet back home,
• On Weblogs, Product Placement Worth More Than Banner Ads Yesterday, A List Apart, Signal vs. Noise and Coudal announced a new ad network in the vein of John Grubers’ Daring Fireball sponsorhip model. Limited capacity, reasonable rates, blah, blah. Yes, all 4 of these blogs are extremely popular, and I can’t say enough good things about Daring Fireball. John is frank, curt, and snide on