socalTECH

MAY 14, 2013

We caught up with founder Evan Britton about how his company has created the top site in the Internet niche of celebrity birthdays, and how that intense focus on a single niche--and user experience- has paid off for the company in terms of user engagement and growth. That was the genesis of the site. It was discouraging.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Writers can log into our site, upload their project, and select from over 4,000 markets, and send their work out to the world physically with a single click. In their case, people write their scripts on a web site, and when they're done, they can submit them to contests with a single click.

Writing 209

Writing Hollywood Startup Sites 209

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2019

There are lots of expensive public and media relations firms out there who can give you the full treatment, but I recommend starting with a good book on the subject, like the classic by media training expert Brad Phillips, “ The Media Training Bible.” Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites.

Press 96

Press Entrepreneur Social Media Training 96

Jason Nazar

AUGUST 15, 2013

Search Engines – Google, Yahoo, MSN, ASK redirect billions of searches everyday.Search engines have the potential to drive millions of visitors to a given site.Wikipedia and About are two of the most popular sites on the web, but the majority of their traffic comes from referrals from search engines, not people going directly to their site.To

Web 61

Web Social Media Content Sites 61

socalTECH

JULY 29, 2009

This morning, Knowledge Genie (www.myknowledgegenie.com) launched a new web site that helps experts and authors publish online information to the web. People can come to the site, pay you directly, and we provide them with access to your genie, and away they go. It has links to supporting web site and resources.

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Geni Web Guide Platform 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2010

Every business wants their web site to appear on the first page of search engine results from a relevant search (Search Engine Optimization). Blogs help because sites that update data frequently get higher SEO rankings. An informal writing style is generally recommended. Many now skip the separate static website.

Blogging 48

Blogging Search Engine Optimization Startup Writing 48

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2013

The days when you could launch your business with a new web site, and the phone would begin to ring, are long gone. According to many experts, including Michael Hyatt, in his book, “ Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World ,” you need to build the highest platform you can, to stand out and be heard above all the rest.

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Platform Entrepreneur Startup Social Media 105

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2017

I saw this message highlighted well in a new book, “ Do It, Mean It, Be It ,” by Corrie Shanahan. Start a blog and write for industry forums and newsletters. Every organization and web site is begging for content, so spread yourself around. These days, people love short articles, rather than taking the time to read a book.

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Startup Organization Newsletter Content 55

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2012

The days when you could launch your business with a new web site, and the phone would begin to ring, are long gone. According to many experts, including Michael Hyatt, in his new book, “ Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World ,” you need to build the highest platform you can, to stand out and be heard above all the rest.

Startup 104

Startup Social Media Platform Blogging 104

socalTECH

MAY 20, 2016

It's all on his site, and we provision things in real time, so that he can process payments. I'm actually writing a book on raising money this way. Nowadays, VCs are just going to later stage and are writing bigger checks. We charge the person 2.9 I think crowdfunding really is the new normal. What's next for you?

Platform 113

Platform Startup Ticketmaster Writing 113

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 11, 2015

You do need to know the basics about how to code a site because you are basically dragging and dropping HTML and CSS elements. Then you use the panels in the app to theme your prototype without writing any code. You can do complicated CSS3 animations and JavaScript interactions without ever writing any code. Pretty, cool.

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Software Development Develop Development Software 40

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2018

Even more disappointing are other statistics that show most websites that do exist have a very low “conversion rate,” or ratio of visitors to the site versus ones who meet your goal of buying a product or signing up for a newsletter. Usability problems kill conversions. Keep sentences short.

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SEO Tips Newsletter Statistics 53

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2017

There are lots of expensive public and media relations firms out there who can give you the full treatment, but I recommend starting with a good book on the subject, like the classic by media training expert Brad Phillips, “ The Media Training Bible.” Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites.

Media 55

Media Social Media Startup Training 55

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

There are lots of expensive public and media relations firms out there who can give you the full treatment, but I recommend starting with a good book on the subject, like the one a while back by media training expert Brad Phillips, “ The Media Training Bible.” Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites.

Press 105

Press Social Media Startup Training 105

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

He writes with a great perspective and is well worth reading. But in the end we selected David Lin , a superstar who did 4 years at the technology investment banking firm Montgomery & Co and 4 years as Director of Strategy at the comparison shopping site PriceGrabber where he dealt with many operational issues.

Startup 337

Startup Venture Capital Study Course 337

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

I am constantly reading articles, stories and books about and written by fascinating people. Many times I think that it would be awesome to have a conversation with them, but typically write off the idea because the process for access is too difficult. Our revenue stream will come from huddles that are paid for on the site.

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Mentor Platform Social Network Chief Technology Officer 94

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2012

There are lots of expensive public and media relations firms out there who can give you the full treatment, but I recommend starting with a good book on the subject, like the one just released by media training expert Brad Phillips, “ The Media Training Bible.” Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites.

Training 93

Training Media Entrepreneur Social Media 93

Jason Nazar

JANUARY 14, 2009

Search engines have the potential to drive millions of visitors to a given site. Wikipedia and About are two of the most popular sites on the web, but the majority of their traffic comes from referrals from search engines, not people going directly to their site. To make sure your site is optimized for search engine traffic: 1.)

Web 62

Web Social Media Content Sites 62

Tech.Co

MARCH 9, 2020

In fact, if you don't have a regular meeting on the books, preferably over video, you could end up not seeing your employees at all. This could include seeing log reports of the sites and services you've accessed. You don't have to write out an hour-by-hour schedule or even keep track of your daily activities. See Reviews.

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Tips Software Review Study Email 157

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Wordpress), video (YouTube), pictures (Flickr), review sites (Yelp) and collaborative content (Wikipedia). I then remember when Amazon started selling books on the web. As John Battelle chronicles in his brilliant (and must read) book, The Search , Google thought this idea stunk. Image courtesy of Bernhardt Haussner.

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Ideas Advertising Google Technical Review 286

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

No summary of what we did, no easy way for me to recommend my trainer to my friends, and no way for me to easily book the next appointment. Andy, a trainer, uses amSTATZ to book appointments, handle payments and message with multiple clients. Advertising revenue is generated from each site visitor, paid or otherwise.

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Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

Xconomy

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

It’s pretty common for us to get requests from movie-makers about showing our graphics or posters or books in movies. Writing Code. We’ve got a list of alien landing sites; what’s the pattern? [ This post is about the movie “ Arrival ,” opening everywhere Friday; there are no movie spoilers here. ].

Hollywood 81

Hollywood Startup Screening Writing 81

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2010

The VC’s & executives were then asked to make “commitments&# (in writing) to 3-5 of the companies that they felt they could make some sort of contribution to. The company has opened its API to approved sites for distribution and approved developers who want to build games, etc. with the clips.

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Company Companies Startup Southern California 276

InfoChachkie

APRIL 21, 2013

I used to get up at 5:00 in the morning with my father and go to construction sites. Also, when you become super, super successful and you want to write your book, it''s helpful!". My mother and father started a little hardware company in Price, Utah and they turned it into a very, very successful construction company.

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Networking Startup Santa Barbara RSS 214

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

It speaks directly to your address book on your phone, allowing you to send a postcard, which will arrive anywhere from two to three business days, or internationally in five business days. Nowadays, when you post something online, whether that is an image in a gallery or social networking site, it only has a lifespan of just a few seconds.

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Email Startup Ideas Burbank 218

Jason Nazar

JUNE 18, 2009

They attract over 70 million people a month (just in the US), and by most accounts are still one of the 10 most popular sites in the world. MySpace should not require a login to get into the site, and I DON’T want to see my profile when I do log in. This could also be done by leveraging a partnership (or buyout) of a site like Mahalo.

Development Team Review 76

Development Team Review Content Sites eHow 76

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

I spoke a lot about the need for “personal branding” which I plan to write about soon. I bought a book and I learned how to program macros and build spreadsheets. But the problem with being all in – all in for me, let’s say I can write $10 to $12 million per company. Let’s go create a ridesharing site.

Startup 337

Startup Entrepreneur Ideas Venture Capital 337

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

The questions that a VC mulls before writing a check are precisely the questions you should be asking yourself. For example, if you’re going to build a travel planning website (as many, many startup entrepreneurs do) your basic research would be: How much do people spend on travel books / guides today? Market Size.

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Startup Marketing Study SEO 150

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

As a teenager he experimented with writing & producing his own rap music and received a lot of feedback from elders that he had a talent with words. Universal tried to push him to another site that had cut a deal with the label. You can click the image above or this link. Here are some take away’s: 1.

Entrepreneur 356

Entrepreneur Venture Capital Startup Email 356

socalTECH

AUGUST 3, 2009

One is the database system that allows you to integrate lots of different data points, so you can take your address book, CRM data, your LinkedIn network, and match them together. Their relationship with you is not as important as the one they have with the people that write them checks.

Networking 113

Networking Startup Social Network Software 113

SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

There are hundreds of entrepreneurs here in Los Angeles who are building awesome companies, writing awesome books, making awesome movies and are trying to solve important problems to help make this world a better place. The site has since grown to nearly 7.5 Here are 62 63 Los Angeles entrepreneurs we can be proud of.

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Los Angeles Entrepreneur Angel Fractional CTO 78

SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

I am in the middle of writing up some of my thoughts on this and will post about it and let you know. Charles Edge :: Partner, 318 Author :: Mac Tiger Server Little Black Book April 16, 2007 1:37 AM Shashank said. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta.

Blogging 150

Blogging CTO Coach CTO Hire Southern California 150

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Write a business plan for your desired new business. In my experience, a good business plan should not be a book, or a one-pager. Make sure you can get consistent names on Twitter, Facebook, and other key social media sites. Remember that investors tend to fund entrepreneurs, not ideas. You can’t keep all these in your head.

Startup 114

Startup Tips Coach Satisfaction 114

SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

See the books I recommend to friends. Write me an e-mail and let me know what youre up to! I’ve been asked a few times recently, “Wow, these analytics you write about are great, but how does a startup begin to bite off the relevant parts? Most sites don’t have to deal with this so I’ll stop here!

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Startup IP Email Report 29

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 15, 2010

Here’s how you can (could) integrate a URI shortener into your site’s architecture. Your site’s architecture may require a different approach. By integrating a URI shortener into your site architecture you gain the abilitiy to perform way more than URI shortening.

SEO 37

SEO IP PHP Blogging 37

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

We both felt that the critical reasoning skills and writing skills were critical to our career development. How did they end up with such an irreverent site and what was their objective? BookRenter – plus a discussion about Chegg … what is going on in the university book market? Online text book rental service.

Venture Capital 217

Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Write and 9 Tips To Get Started - OnStartups , September 27, 2010 "The best part of blogging is the people you will meet"- Hugh MacLeod repeating wisdom from Loic Lemeur to me at the Big Pink at 2 am in South Beach after the Future of Web Apps 2008. Why You Should Write. Why You Should Write.

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Startup Product Technology Venture Capital 191