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Is it a Good Idea to Have Ads in Tweets?

Both Sides of the Table

Facebook popularized the short-form “status update&# and this initially is called the “feed&# but over time starts to become known as the “ stream.&# Twitter then popularizes the idea of having only a stream (e.g. So we ended up with “real-time streams&# in Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Blip.FM, etc.

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6 Mistakes Often Made By Entrepreneurs Due To Passion

Startup Professionals Musings

Just ask MySpace, eToys, and Pets.com. In a healthy economy, capital markets and discriminating customers fuel growth and new ventures by handsomely rewarding well-executed ideas, and ruthlessly starving out even long-running ventures that refuse to adapt and innovate. Startups can go down many times faster than they go up.

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UCLA DEV Contest Proves Grand Ideas & Teamwork are Essential to LA Tech

Tech Zulu Event

Obviously these folks were serious about winning this competition, and had no time to worry about who the guy taking pictures with his iPhone. Microsoft , MySpace , WIX and Nokia all joined the Sponsors list by providing funds and products to distribute as awards. We’ve got to admit, their app was quite dazzling.

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Every Online User Platform Needs Revenue To Survive

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, growth is implied in that equation, and is also required for maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage. I think you will find that most investors will relate to the following strategy for keeping the right perspective and getting the profit versus growth balance right: Pick an idea that has the potential to make money.

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6 Reasons Earned Social Engagement Surpasses Paid Ads

Startup Professionals Musings

Friendster was a fad, Second Life was a fad, MySpace was a fad, and Facebook suddenly seems old school. Engagement occurs when customers and stakeholders become participants by sharing ideas with you, or talking to their friends about you, rather than merely viewing what you publish. That won’t build any competitive advantage.

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6 Ways To Doom Your Startup Despite A Great Solution

Startup Professionals Musings

Just ask MySpace, eToys, and Pets.com. In a healthy economy, capital markets and discriminating customers fuel growth and new ventures by handsomely rewarding well-executed ideas, and ruthlessly starving out even long-running ventures that refuse to adapt and innovate. Startups can go down many times faster than they go up.

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How To Set A Balance Of User Growth Vs Profitability

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, growth is implied in that equation, and is also required for maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage. I think you will find that most investors will relate to the following strategy for keeping the right perspective and getting the profit versus growth balance right: Pick an idea that has the potential to make money.