Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 7, 2011

Commenting on topical blogs is a form of topical social networking in the same way that Quora is. Disqus emails me when somebody puts a comment on the blog or when I put a comment on somebody else’s Disqus blog and if somebody responds to me. But I don’t want it becoming the web. I want to stay independent.

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Blogging Social Network Google Startup 287

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Not every social network is a Facebook or Instagram. Retail or end user web sites do not even receive limited notice without being discovered through a real marketing program, aimed at finding the flywheel effect (the moment. Email readers, continue here.] It doesn’t happen by accident. Here is my list.

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Social Network Metrics Ideas Sites 179

Berkonomics

APRIL 8, 2021

Not every new game-related site is a Steam, and surely not every social network is a Facebook. Email readers, continue here…] Second: channels. And the tools for most are available, sometimes free, for the educated marketer. It doesn’t happen by accident. And not every texting application is a Twitter.

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Sites Product Social Network Press 156

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 2, 2009

The volume of Tweets is enormous and growing at a rapid pace so tools are emerging to help brands manage this information. On Facebook (and nearly all social networks that preceded it) the relationship was always reciprocal – if I accept your invitation to follow me then I have to follow you.

Social Network 235

Social Network Writing Tool Startup 235

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

The idea is that in a world in which companies need to deal with customer support requests from Twitter, Facebook, email, phone, IM, etc. companies need a “multi-channel&# customer support tool to become the Zappos of their industries. In business you spend your life in email. The build “implicit social networks.&#

Venture Capital 265

Venture Capital Capital Email Blogging 265

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Los Angeles-based FreedomSpeaks.com an online web site focused on political social networking, said Tuesday that it has launched a new application programming interface (API) targeted at helping developers tap into information about publicly elected officials. READ MORE>>

Develop 100

Develop Development Social Network Web Development 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2015

Most entrepreneurs don’t even know how to keep track of what people are saying about them on the web, much less how to respond or remove it. Web reputation management, both business and personal, has become a top priority requirement. You may assert that monitoring the entire Internet space is an impossible problem.

Search Engine Optimization 101

Search Engine Optimization Content Social Network Google 101

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 115

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

Social Media 106

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 106

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2009

I recently wrote a post about how to get access to people at conferences and how to connect with people on social networks. I got to thinking more broadly about social networks and the real-time web. Facebook has much more value to me as a networking tool. Facebook added obvious features like IM.

Startup 276

Startup Blogging Social Network Networking 276

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2017

Most entrepreneurs don’t even know how to keep track of what people are saying about them on the web, much less how to respond or remove it. Web reputation management, both business and personal, has become a top priority requirement. You may assert that monitoring the entire Internet space is an impossible problem.

Search Engine Optimization 56

Search Engine Optimization Content Social Network Google 56

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Most entrepreneurs don’t even know how to keep track of what people are saying about them on the web, much less how to respond or remove it. Web reputation management, both business and personal, has become a top priority requirement. You may assert that monitoring the entire Internet space is an impossible problem.

Report 98

Report Search Engine Optimization Startup Google 98

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success.

Social Media 104

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 104

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What I want to answer with this post (long though it may be) is: Why did Web 2.0 And so it goes with social networking.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

I've recently received several emails from people looking for a technical cofounder for their startup. Here's an example of that kind of email. The bad news is that Finding Developers is Tough Here in Los Angeles and even people willing to pay have a hard time finding Web Development in Los Angeles.

CTO Hire 211

CTO Hire CTO Coach Startup Equity 211

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2012

Most entrepreneurs don’t even know how to keep track of what people are saying about them on the web, much less how to respond or remove it. Web reputation management, both business and personal, has become a top priority requirement. You may assert that monitoring the entire Internet space is an impossible problem.

Search Engine Optimization 85

Search Engine Optimization Content Social Network Google 85

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Solaborate is a blend of great social network platforms, by taking in all the greatest bits and putting it all into one. Consumers all have access to social networks, but the business-side has never really caught on. I was very inefficient at doing my job with the lack of tools.

Social Media 92

Social Media Social Network Tool Mobile 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Start social networking with peers.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Marketing Startup 88

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Codeita is a powerful, easy to use, cloud-based, web development environment. It's a powerful code editor, an advanced svg image editor, and an out of this world project management and collaboration tool. It allows users to code, develop, brainstorm, communicate and then publish projects and files to your web server.

Company 106

Company Companies Web Evite 106

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2010

Provides publishers innovative site-search tools that enhance user engagement ( icanhazcheeseburger.com and Fred Wilson’s blog avc.com use Lijit as does Feld.com [but he's an investor]). Founded by Shervin Pishevar (COO of Webs). Developer and publisher of social mobile games. Venture Financings we Discussed.

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Venture Capital Blogging Startup Fandango 230

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

And Ron Conway has proclaimed that he wants to do up to 40-50 rapid-fire deals in the next 18 months in what is becoming known as the “real time web” (e.g. The success of the iPhone – The success of the iPhone and more importantly the App Store has led to an increase in early-stage VC fundings that mirror the Web 2.0

Venture Capital 255

Venture Capital Marketing Startup Social Network 255

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Our interview this morning is with David Sacks, CEO of Geni.com, an online family tree and social networking site, as well as Yammer, the instant messaging startup spun out of Geni.com at TechCrunch50. Most social networking sites have a problem with having lots of pageviews, but advertising that isn't very valuable.

Yammer 133

Yammer Geni Startup Southern California 133

socalTECH

AUGUST 3, 2009

Sean McDonald is founder of Jute Networks (www.jutenetworks.com), which is in a startup developing highly visual, graphical tools to help people use their professional networks and connections to further their business. What is Jute Networks? Our company, Jute Networks, is a startup that is about a year and a half old.

Networking 113

Networking Startup Social Network Software 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2010

For as long as I can remember, computer users have been complaining about the array of names and passwords required to get work done – a different unique user identification name and password are required to start the computer, email, social networks, banking, read online news, connect to the office, or check your phone bill.

Startup 79

Startup Web 2.0 IBM IBM 79

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2009

LetSimonDecide gives you the answer, based on your inputs, based on three tools--one is very analytical, the second more personal and intuitive and less fact based, and the third based on an overview from four different angels. There is an area on the web site, called the Simon Community, where the decisions you post are public.

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Research Statistics Pepperdine Sites 100

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 30, 2011

The tool tips are helpful for those “wtf is that icon&# moment, but instead of the typical “this is so confusing&# moments, I was actually going “ooooo, what’s this? If you want an email whenever someone does something, you’ll can get one. Download your Picasa Web Album Photos (filetype: zip).

Google 82

Google Mobile Web Social Network 82

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

IngBoo is an online marketplace for information updates-where consumers receive timely updates on relevant topics and web publishers compete effectively for consumer attention. enables developers to sell cross-platform web-apps that optimize to your mobile device. You can now switch your phone and take your apps with you.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

IngBoo is an online marketplace for information updates-where consumers receive timely updates on relevant topics and web publishers compete effectively for consumer attention. enables developers to sell cross-platform web-apps that optimize to your mobile device. You can now switch your phone and take your apps with you.

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital 60

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

He is principal of FutureWorks, an award-winning New Media agency in Silicon Valley, and has led interactive and social programs for Fortune 500 companies, notable celebrities, and Web 2.0 In 1995 he developed with Robert Morris the first web-based application, Viaweb, which was acquired by Yahoo in 1998. Alex Quilici.

Twiistup 40

Twiistup Riot Games UCLA Media 40

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 23, 2010

MySpace is one of the world’s largest social networks, with about 125 million users. Mark Reply Cancel reply Leave a Comment Previous post: Why Email Isn’t Dead Next post: The Power of Small Get-Togethers Producing an event? Why should a startup thinking about moving to a new place choose LA? Want to sponsor?

Guide 42

Guide Startup Mahalo GRP Partners 42

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In fact, being connected on the Internet has taken on a whole new meaning to me, since I noticed a study commissioned a while back by PC Tools , which found that more than a quarter of people using the Internet have no problem with staying online during sex. Others admit to surfing the web even during religious services.

Custom 104

Custom Customer Product Social Network 104

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 13, 2010

Here’s the block that you see when you look at a blog enabled by Disqus (a third party commenting tool that can be embedded in blogs and other content): It allows you to authenticate yourself using Facebook Connect , Twitter Oauth (sign in with Twitter), OpenID , and Yahoo Browser-Based Authentication. Example What do I mean?

Google 292

Google Startup Yahoo Email 292

socalTECH

JUNE 21, 2011

Unfortunately, despite the wealth of Internet based tools for email management, web-based sales management tools, and more, contact tracking has been mostly an afterthought in the Internet age. Most business people aren't doing this in their current CRM tools. What is Nimble is working on?

Google 216

Google Tool Email Sales 216

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2020

In fact, being connected on the Internet has taken on a whole new meaning to me, since I noticed a study commissioned a while back by PC Tools , which found that more than a quarter of people using the Internet have no problem with staying online during sex. Others admit to surfing the web even during religious services.

Custom 128

Custom Customer Activity Social Network 128

socalTECH

JULY 21, 2011

Los Angeles-based MomentFeed (www.momentfeed.com) is looking to sort through that data to help marketers better tap into location based, social networking. Now, what we've entered is actually Social Media 2.0, There are tools and solutions needed to handle Social Media 1.0, It just snowballed from there.

Social Media 248

Social Media Zumbox Media Startup 248

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 20, 2010

On CBS MoneyWatch: Why Debit Cards Are Dangerous BNET Business Network: BNET TechRepublic ZDNet ZDNet Members login Newsletters Site Assistance RSS Feeds Home News & Blogs Videos White Papers Downloads Reviews Popular Enterprise Web 2.0 Dion Hinchcliffe Get Enterprise Web 2.0 Dion Hinchcliffe Get Enterprise Web 2.0

Web 29

Web Technical Review Web 2.0 Social Media 29

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

In the era of social networks, LinkedIn, Facebook messaging, Quora and email addresses that are easily guessable, it’s easy to think that maybe you should just approach a VC directly. It’s tempting to want to stay in your offices and fund raise via email or web conferencing. They seem so reachable.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366