What ever happened to Webrings?
In the olden days of the early-mid 90s, websites on like topics were linked via webrings; links / arrows on the bottom of the page…
Continue reading →Trends and Insights
The user is always right. And the user is always far ahead of the companies they are buying from. Companies need to understand their future digital consumer and do things now to meet them and exceed their expectations.
A trusted digital travel advisor
I recently returned from a very relaxing three week holiday in Greece and Italy. The groups that provided services and tours concluded the experiences with a…
Continue reading →Google might be making us stupid
A great piece on how Google, and changing media consumption habits are changing the way we think – literally. Is Google Making Us Stupid?
Continue reading →Bill Leak on Bill Henson
Two great cartoons from Bill Leak in The Australian over the past two days on the Bill Henson saga: Monday 26 May Saturday 24 May
Continue reading →HOT or NOT: A judgemental person’s delight
HOT or NOT is one of the most interesting sites I’ve seen in ages. My good friend RGM at Me and Us alerted me to…
Continue reading →Respect, tolerance and liberalism AKA No straights at The Peel
Our friend Andrew Norton has started a fascinating conversation about respect vs tolerance, framed within the context of The Peel refusing to allow straights and…
Continue reading →I WANT AN APPLE TV!
Apple TVs are SO COOL! Now they’ll be able to stream YouTube straight to your TV. And soon enough, Joost and other online video services….
Continue reading →Travelling along nicely, thank you
In a mini little aside on this post from Russell Davies’ fantastic blog, he talks about helping others out to “save our souls”. Interesting. Have…
Continue reading →Joost – a brand new way to watch TV shows online
I’ve been spending a lot of time on Joost lately; I got a Beta invite. And I can’t get enough. I reckon it’s the greatest…
Continue reading →Why do I blog?
1. Because I enjoy the discipline of observing & writing. 2. Because I enjoy a rant (even if it’s to very few people) about issues…
Continue reading →I hate voicemail: Here’s four tips on handling voicemail
At the moment… is voicemail messages. I’ve hated them for a while without realising it, but I’m increasingly annoyed with them. If you don’t answer,…
Continue reading →Blogging Code of Conduct?
…would be a silly idea. The internet has always been an open place, the product of its users. A code of conduct is a waste…
Continue reading →Two Reasons why people say no to your idea – from Seth Godin
The two reasons people say no to your idea Variation on a theme: “It can’t be done” – with no logical reason why it can’t…
Continue reading →Typography
Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer, was trained in typography. As was Tony Martin, Australia’s best comedian / radio host / film maker / film…
Continue reading →Borders is in trouble. Not good.
The Australian arm of the fantastic chain of bookstores, Borders, is being put up for sale by its US parent company. The US company is…
Continue reading →A corporate competitor for YouTube
From NewsCorp and NBC Universal. So interesting how this new venture will go, especially when you consider News Corp and Google are in bed in…
Continue reading →Conservatory Hotel – Sydney: Do not stay there
It’s patently clear. Do not stay at the Observatory Hotel in Sydney unless you want news of your most intimate moments splashed all over the…
Continue reading →Monetising Quality
…So the challenges, I guess, are to get good at predicting ‘great’ before the market takes action, and to be clear with yourself and your…
Continue reading →Don’t read this post
But feel free to analyse it.
Continue reading →Five reasons why Second Life is shit
1. There’s no point to it. World of Warcraft and other online games and spaces have a point – make friends, complete quests, shoot people,…
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