Year: 2009
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How Tribune Co. plans to rid itself of SEO-killing duplicate content
Brent Payne has the right idea here: One URL for each story, no matter which Tribune site publishes it. How Tribune Co. plans to rid itself of SEO-killing duplicate content
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Catch up or get left behind
I’ve been a nomad for a few days in the middle of a short-by-my-standards 300+ mile move from the suburbs of Rochester, NY to the suburbs of Washington D.C. and boy are my legs tired. But I’m catching up on my reading, and found a few things to share with you on the theme of…
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How Twitter saved Mark Luckie’s career
I’ve been meaning to write about Mark “10,000 Words” Luckie’s “How Twitter saved my career… and my life” post since he wrote it, but haven’t had a chance yet. If you want a good idea of what publishing an excellent blog and maintaining a presence in social media channels can do, in the face of…
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There is no newspapers
I’ve been saying those words in person to people a lot lately: “There is no newspapers.” What’s it mean? It means that if you’re in the business of publishing pronouncements, predictions, prayers, analysis, criticism, or full on takedowns related to the current state of the newspaper industry, please understand that despite the convenience it would…
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Recommended reading: A few vital links to share
Remember when I said I might never blog again? Well, I’ve got a couple topics in mind, namely these two nuggets: There is no newspapers. The link economy is real, and it’s coming, and you’re going to love it. But I don’t have time to elaborate right now. Instead, enjoy the clues flowing freely, via…
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Publish2 acquires Wired Journalists
In January 2008, Howard Owens, Zac Echola, and I launched a social network with self-motivated, eager-to-learn reporters, editors, executives, students and faculty in mind. Wired Journalists was born with the mission of connecting the knowledgeable, expert innovators in online news with journalists of all stripes hoping to learn something new about their evolving craft. Today…
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No Sign-up Necessary (the strikethrough method) – Bokardo
Is there a standard task that your users don’t have to complete when they’re registering for your Web app? Like, say, registering? Strike it out… No Sign-up Necessary (the strikethrough method) – Bokardo
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Early developer preview: Retweeting API – Twitter API Announcements | Google Groups
The developer group announcement of the RT’s entry into Twitter’s API. Early developer preview: Retweeting API – Twitter API Announcements | Google Groups
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On the first day of film school at NYU…
…one department head or another asked the 140 freshman wanna-be Spielbergs/Godards/Raimis* in the room to raise their hand if they wanted to be a Director. Many, including me, raised our hands. The faculty response: “You’ll be lucky if four of you make it.” (I’m paraphrasing. This happened in 1994.) When I talk to journalism students,…
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LaunchSet: Beta/Alpha/Private Access and Data for Startups and the Early Adopters Who Love Them – ReadWriteStart
Looks extremely useful. Wish I had used this for ReportingOn at some point. LaunchSet: Beta/Alpha/Private Access and Data for Startups and the Early Adopters Who Love Them – ReadWriteStart