Archive for November, 2007
Being a journalist can be fun
Beyond the long hours, less-than-stellar pay and non-existent future, there are some perks to being a journalist. You get to go to cool events — and get paid for it! Yesterday, I had the best seat in the house for the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Wall Memorial. I was there to write a story [...]
I am a journalist
Some people have suggested I am one of the few recent journalism graduates who understands that journalism and journalists need to change. I believe that the face of our industry is changing and online/mobile should become where we focus our efforts. New media trailblazer Rob Curley has been quoted: In almost every newspaper I’ve worked [...]
Using Google to make your personal domain better
Google offers a way to integrate Google services with your custom domain, Google Apps I’ll be honest, it’s pretty great. But why do I like it so much? Simple: e-mail. Rather, Gmail. It’s no secret that I and many people are big fans of Gmail. It’s fast, extensively uses Ajax to make it a seamless [...]
Media companies are quickly losing assets
The news that more major music artists are jumping ship from major labels and seeking out their own digital distribution methods shouldn’t shock anyone. Music artists at their core want to connect with fans, and they want their music heard. Artists don’t need major labels or radio stations to do that anymore. Thus, you’ll see [...]
Gmail rocks my world
It is shocking how much better Google’s free Gmail is than the expensive Microsoft Outlook 2007 I have at work. Gmail searches my mail better, handles contacts better, is faster, has built in chat, works the same from anywhere in the world and its label feature is way better than folders. Did I mention one [...]
User registration is counter productive
If a Web site requires users to register to view basic content it is losing countless potential users, page views and ultimately revenue. User registration is a needless step that alienates potential users. Yes, many sites have gotten away with requiring registration for years, but that’s because core audience members doesn’t mind, because they are [...]