I've noticed that quite a few bloggers have started putting Creative Commons licenses on their blogs. Considering the nature of blogs, with their links both in and out and cross-fertilisation I can understand why the CC license is attractive, but why do people make a conscious decision to include it? Do you think it makes any difference? … [Read more...] about Do you put a license on your blog content?
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Harry Potter – pirated already
According to a post on a Hispanic blog, the latest Harry Potter is already available online, both the book and an audio version of it (read by a human no less) As the original post is in Spanish I'm providing my own translation below: It took 12 hours for the fans of Harry Potter to publish an illegal electronic version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the latest and … [Read more...] about Harry Potter – pirated already
Harry Potter – the aftermath
I finished reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince late last night. I had intended to savour it over a couple of days, but I couldn't. Once I had started I found it impossible to put it down. Waking up this morning in the "real" world is quite depressing :) I'll try to post a proper review of the book later today. In the meantime I would urge you to get a copy if you … [Read more...] about Harry Potter – the aftermath
How your blog can ruin your career prospects
There may have been a certain amount of talk of late with regard to business blogging faux pas, but what of personal blogs? Mel drew my attention to a very interesting article which shows how job candidates' blogs ensured their failure in the job hunting process. As an employer I found it quite revealing to read some of the anecdotes and, to be frank, I probably would react in … [Read more...] about How your blog can ruin your career prospects
Do we look stupid? Market research gone wrong
Market research is an important exercise. You should know: What people have What people would like to have What people need (not the same as above) What is on offer (in the market) How it is offered There's probably a more scientific way of presenting those ideas, but you should get the general idea. In the hosting market it is not uncommon to contact competitors to seek … [Read more...] about Do we look stupid? Market research gone wrong