Author Archives: halwebguy

RIP Rocky Mountain News

Posted on February 27, 2009 by halwebguy

I’ve never held, in my hands, a copy of the Rocky Mountain News.  I’m a tree-hugger and happy to watch the disappearance of more printed materials.  BUT…I love media, and more importantly, I love people.  Today we mourn the loss … Continue reading →

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News in 2015

Posted on February 25, 2009 by halwebguy

Will newspapers still exist in 2015?  Here are my predictions: Printed newspapers will be virtually gone. About 35% of newspapers will still be available, but primarily as content providers, rather than print  distributors. The majority of news will be consumed … Continue reading →

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Best Human-Powered Uses of Twitter

Posted on February 21, 2009 by halwebguy

Twitter is a great tool, still lacking business model.  What I hate about Twitter is that a huge percentage of tweets are about Twitter.  What I love about Twitter is that it’s an open canvas; a new medium for creativity … Continue reading →

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Google's New Math

Posted on February 11, 2009 by halwebguy

Do you see a problem here?  How does Google get away with this?  I’m pretty sure that if I made this mistake at work I would catch all bloody heck.  But then again, I’m not Google. [polldaddy poll=1362581]

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Why I'm Late to the Blog Party

Posted on February 9, 2009 by halwebguy

I’ve been in the web publishing industry for a dozen years, and yet, I hadn’t started blogging until…well…a couple weeks ago.  Sure, I thought about it.  I even dabbled with LiveJournal as a personal open journal, but stopped abruptly when … Continue reading →

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Four Keys for Traditional Media Companies to Tackle Digital Ad Networks on the Web

Posted on February 7, 2009 by halwebguy

I just read Did Standards Kill the Online Ad Business by Saul Hansell on nytimes.com.  It is true that standard ad sizes lowered the cost of entry for digital ad networks, but these networks would have emerged and succeeded even … Continue reading →

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Why Good Ideas Fail

Posted on February 5, 2009 by halwebguy

I certainly have my own theories on why good software ideas fail when rolled out to the real world.  As a product manager, I believe I know why good ideas fail.  Here are some questions to answer if you think … Continue reading →

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On Twitter, Everyone Knows You're a Dog

Posted on February 2, 2009 by halwebguy

I’m feeling inspired, after ready Marty Cagan’s “Inspired: How to Create Products Customers Love.“  Marty describes some clear best practices for success when creating a new product, or updating an existing product.  He references segmentation, and points out the importance … Continue reading →

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Pulling Out the Monkey Wrench

Posted on January 26, 2009 by halwebguy

You’ve heard it before.  And probably many times, too.  “They just threw a monkey wrench in my plans.” Okay, so what now?  Sorry for stating the obvious, but pull it out.  I learned, long ago, the difference between those that … Continue reading →

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Mini-size Me: Web Businesses Think Small

Posted on January 24, 2009 by halwebguy

Aspirations.  Aim high.  Reach for the clouds.  Thing big.  Take over the world. Not anymore.  More than ever, I’m seeing businesses with small ideas.  Niche ideas.  Some that have symbiotic relationships with other small businesses.  Perhaps there are bigger ideas … Continue reading →

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