http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/ Covering online journalism and Web technology. Copyright 2005 Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:56:40 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.17 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Affiliate programs always offer generic buttons and banners, but has anyone ever seen reliable conversions from these materials? http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/do_affiliate_ba.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/do_affiliate_ba.shtml Web Business News Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:56:40 -0500 A new Google AdWords policy is giving some advertisers the shakes, but publishers are seeing a boost in revenue. http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/google_ad_tweak.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/google_ad_tweak.shtml Web Business News Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:46:16 -0500 A new KnoxNews.com project gives four Web producers a forum for their vlogs (video blogs). It's an interesting idea, but it -- like all vlogs -- needs a few usability tweaks. http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/knoxnews_makes.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/knoxnews_makes.shtml Online Journalism News Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:54:16 -0500 What reference points can we use to better explain Web concepts and technology to laypeople? This is an ongoing list, so suggestions are welcome, needed and appreciated! http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/expanding_the_w.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/expanding_the_w.shtml Web Technology News Wed, 17 Aug 2005 08:50:09 -0500 Today, my futile attempts to love print finally end ... and I feel so much better. http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/print_is_boring.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/print_is_boring.shtml Online Journalism News Mon, 15 Aug 2005 16:43:44 -0500 Poynter shows how Google's free mapping system can be integrated into a news Web site. Get used to this feature; it has a shot at ubiquity. http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/an_innovative_m.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/an_innovative_m.shtml Online Journalism News Fri, 05 Aug 2005 17:31:55 -0500 Blogging offers instant publishing gratification, but building a blog for the long haul takes time, patience and a little business savvy. http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/what_makes_a_go.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/what_makes_a_go.shtml Blog News Thu, 04 Aug 2005 15:27:30 -0500 The New York Times announces plans to merge its Web and print operations into one newsroom. It's a logical step that's been a long time coming. http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/ny_times_to_int.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/ny_times_to_int.shtml Online Journalism News Wed, 03 Aug 2005 22:15:39 -0500 On the very day Yahoo announces its new ad program, Google sends a curious AdSense "reminder" email to publishers. Coincidence? Hahahaha. http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/google_sends_ad.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/google_sends_ad.shtml Web Business News Wed, 03 Aug 2005 21:39:39 -0500 Yahoo's ad network launches in limited beta form and Jen over at JenSense has a detailed review of the system's features. http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/jensense_review.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/jensense_review.shtml Web Business News Wed, 03 Aug 2005 13:07:02 -0500 News.com says Yahoo will launch its long awaited ad network on Wednesday. The days of Google being the only ad option for independent publishers are officially over. But what lies ahead? http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/report_yahoo_ad.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/report_yahoo_ad.shtml Web Business News Tue, 02 Aug 2005 16:08:24 -0500 Blogging and independent publishing can be more than a non-profit (or can't-make-a-profit) experience. Here's a few tips and resources for those standing on the business brink. http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/the_business_si.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/08/the_business_si.shtml Web Business News Mon, 01 Aug 2005 22:09:24 -0500 I want to believe in citizen journalism, but my own experience with volunteer Web efforts leads me to conclude that it just won't catch on. Please! Prove me wrong! http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/07/this_is_another.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2005/07/this_is_another.shtml Online Journalism News Sun, 31 Jul 2005 17:46:05 -0500 I work with both individual publishers and organizations. You'll find full details on my range of services and rates on this page. http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2000/08/consulting_serv.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2000/08/consulting_serv.shtml Blog Info Mon, 14 Aug 2000 18:22:16 -0500 All you could ever want to know about the guy who runs this blog. http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2000/08/about_mac_slocu.shtml http://www.theindependentpublisher.com/weblog/archives/2000/08/about_mac_slocu.shtml Blog Info Mon, 14 Aug 2000 18:18:30 -0500