Web Performance, Branding, and Social Media
In: The Web| Web Performance| Web performance concepts| WebPerformance.Org
14 Jan 2009Over the space of two years I have created a series of posts that explore the analytical and statistical concepts that compose the foundation of a solid Web performance strategy.
These mark my attempt to move from a purely technical analysis of providing a solution to the problem at hand. These posts move my approach to [...]
For FriendFeed has become my replacement for Google Reader, which I only visit occasionally now to see if there are blogs I need to add to my feed.
But, if you are going to replace a reader with FriendFeed, how do you manage the flow of content. While tools will likely improve over time, I have [...]
In: Blogging| Technology
19 Mar 2007Today, I want to talk about what happens when you aggressively adopt an online strategy, but leave your print subscribers behind.
I subscribe to a great architecture and design magazine, whose name I will exclude from this discussion, with a fantastic and informative online presence. The archive and articles available to subscribers are a fantastic resource [...]
In: RANTING
16 Mar 2006Three Apple vets form a company with no product and no strategy.
They go public and make $30M. [here]
How do I get a piece of this action?
Technorati Tags: Acquicor, Apple, 1999, sham, internet bubble
The gang at the Never Work Alone blog have a fantastic post describing some of the solutions to the Introverted IT / Extroverted Sales-Marketing integration issue.[here]
The best points:
When hiring, place a premium on being able to explain technical issues to users and determine whether they’ve mastered the material. Expect this to cost more.
Offer raises for [...]
In: smp
8 Jun 2005Dear Arrogant Monopolistic Cable Operator:
The day of reckoning is upon you. Your formerly monopolistic power has been drained by years of failed mega-mergers, media plays, satellite providers and gross mis-management. Your cash cows are showing signs of Mad Cow Disease.
The final straw for me is your incredibly pig-headed strategy of price inflexibility on your high-speed [...]
In: smp
23 May 2005Dave Winer points out that Apple and Google have suddenly stumbled into potential PR/brand issues in the last 24 hours that could easily be resolved in a customer-focused blog. [here]
I have beaten Apple on more than a few occasions on their lack of blogging cred. [here and here and here]
Google’s blog strategy is…well, weak.
Meanwhile Sun [...]
In: smp
21 May 2005If you thought this was bad, SAP strives to exceed its previous level of obsfucation.
Nicholas Carr quotes from the transcripts at the Boston SAP Sapphire conference.
Let’s look through this thing. Remember we had the fridge. We decided to retire the fridge. We’re going to talk about a new metaphor from now on. What is NetWeaver [...]
In: smp
18 May 2005Skip Angel has taken and expanded Marcus Buckingham’s 12 Questions on measuring success at work. [here]
Many of these were eye-openers for me. I have marked it as unread to re-visit again.
1. Do I know what is expected of me at work? (This will check to see if the person’s roles and [...]
In: RANTING
6 May 2005According to Scoble, Microsoft is reversing its position on the Washington State anti-discrimination bill. [here]
Not to be harsh, but in my mind, “Too Late, was the cry”.
The damage is done. I am happy that they are now coming out in favour of this bill, but this is now tainted by their initial withdrawal of support. [...]