Because for some time now I have been disturbed by the vast number of blog authors who publish eBooks and dispense advice on how YOU TOO can become the next great blog author. Ha. Not to mention the multitude of useless web sites that don’t tell me anything I don’t already know.
This webmonkey post says it all.
The days of Web 2.0 luxury – where John Smith from Nowhere, America – can setup a blog, put google ads on it, and make a million bucks in under a year.
The glut of information on the internet makes the gleaning process frustrating. And all the while I fight with those stupid ads and know-nothing wannabe’s who feel they have the best kept secret since sliced bread.
So. I feel smug right about now. Why? Because I don’t believe in Google ads. I believe in good content. I believe that if what I write interests, informs, intrigues, or starts a thoughtful conversation between people… then I am succeeding. And I only follow people who do the same. I don’t need to read a web site that regurgitates headlines, fails to provide a new/interesting perspective, and in general posts nothing but junk that seeks to improve SEO and therefore drive more traffic to their ads. BLECH.
And the end of Web 2.0 was really visible some time ago, and I think I first noticed it from a design perspective. As a graphics designer, it became clear at least 8 months ago that the trends were no longer preeeettyy, rounded bubble, candy bright colored… web sites. Now we see serious design, less flash, more content. Forget the candy-colored buttons. Meh.
No wonder Google is redoing their search engine constantly. Nobody wants to read crap anymore.
I think the new trend will be based on intellectual property – idea development, etc. And then people will clamor for everyone to work more collaboratively and share ideas. Just my opinion.
Here’s my FREE business idea for someone who wants to pick up the ball here…
Create a company whose sole purpose is to make your moving easier. They don’t just pack your stuff, move it to the new location and unpack you – they do even more.
They facilitate the process by schedule you to go on [...]
… but one of the questions I frequently get from people who want to get into technology – more specifically social media and blogging – is how they can garner a higher page ranking. So…. let me share some secrets with you. I preface this with the fact that I believe in full disclosure, and [...]
two converging factors have contributed to my decision to disable comments on my blog. first, i received over 1,200 spam comments on my blog last week alone. second, spamkarma2 is no longer in development by its creator and eventually someone will crack it. so if you want to email me directly its techchix-at-gmail-dot-com.
lastly, i [...]
So. technical issues abound which is why i have been absent so much as of late in the blogosphere. Wordpress upgrades not going well – although I’ve heard 2.6 is great. For some reason, while testing, my posts disappear from the page. (weird, right?) Then we’re trying to upgrade servers and make DNS changes… [...]
I read a post recently on Acronym and it reminded me of a process I often observe among decisions-makers. Given my experience in owning a technology company, I have worked with a multitude of clients. Do you know what I ask most often? What are you trying to accomplish?
If I may make an observation… It has bothered me tremendously for quite some time that all manner of bloggers (business and personal hobbyists) make use of a variety of tools to generate money from their thoughts, observations and ideas. Now, it is true that these are all predominantly new intellectual property of the [...]
My internal thoughts frequently center around two areas, when I think of God.
Part One: How can I learn more about Him and His Word? Lord, what would you have of me today, next week, this lifetime? The answers to those are actually easy and straightforward. Read the Bible regularly. Meditate on His words, day-and-night. [...]
Anyone who has been reading this blog for anytime can attest to my forthright opinions on a variety of topics. And just as refreshing is my interest in hearing what YOU think. You MIGHT even sway me, but don’t think it will come easily. My husband will be the first to tell you that the [...]
How many of you read that and instantly KNEW exactly what I was talking about? Come on… you know those people who create their blog posts and then cross-link the HECK out of them. Seems like every sentence has 2 links contained in them and you’re wondering why they bothered writing their own content at [...]