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Hacking Hacker News – How Wily Startups Leverage Social News Sites

InfoChachkie

I reached out to Michael after their surprising day at the top of Hacker News during early September. The innocuous post, which was simply titled " Divshot " generated over 110 comments and was awarded nearly 200 points by Hacker News' notoriously jaded readers. According to Michael, the Hacker News exposure was completely unplanned.

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How to Start a Podcast

Tech.Co

A few high-profile acquisitions put Spotify into the running against Apple, while buzzy new startups like Luminary jumped into the pool as well. But where can a total newbie get started? Here, we'll offer a quick overview of how you can start your own podcast for free (or at least, as cheaply as possible).

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Startup Spotlight: Final Exams, Santa Chatbot and Clean Up Your Email

Tech.Co

December is the month where the flurry of the holidays are in full swing and students are starting to stress out in anticipation of final exams. This week in Startup Spotlight we found companies helping students get through their final exams, gift giving chatbots, getting out of email hell, and more. ChatbotsBuilder (Boston, MA).

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How Many Times Should You Tweet Your Blog Post?

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve argued previously that Twitter is a new form of curated RSS and in many ways it is. But it is a transient RSS reader. They just consume Twitter when they’re hungry for a conversation or some news right now. So I started experimenting with multiple Tweets. So, whaddaya think?

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Smart Startups Think Global But Act Hyperlocal

Startup Professionals Musings

There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called “hyperlocal.” Give people a way to follow news around a particular block. Give people a way to post news to specific geographic areas.

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23 Startup Tips From Oprah Winfrey

InfoChachkie

In 1982, Oprah was the co-host of the local television news in Baltimore Maryland. The ratings were poor, the writing was uninspired and Oprah did not have enough time or energy to devote to the show. Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. Follow my startup-oriented Twitter feed here: @johngreathouse.

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Entrepreneurs Now Start Hyperlocal Then Go Global

Startup Professionals Musings

There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called “hyperlocal.” Give people a way to follow news around a particular block. Give people a way to post news to specific geographic areas.