African Web 2.0 map
Hash (aka Erik Hersman) has done an amazing map of Web 2.0 sites through Africa. Lots of people have commented and seen it already however it really is worth a mention here. Well done Hash, looking forward to using it soon!
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RedCube presentation on Multimedia and Social Media
Gregor and I have just finished delivering a presentation to RedCube, the PR agency behind Visa, on Multimedia and Social Media. Gregor took the first part of the presentation where he highlights what The Times is doing on a Multimedia level and also analyzes current global and local trends within
Pownce will kill Twitter
Pownce is similar Twitter, only better. I’ve been using it now for a couple days and I’m far more impressed with the the user experience and reliability than I am with Twitter. Some experts will swear Jaiku is the one to watch but there are a couple things
Yahoo! Mash is a complete mesh
Over the weekend I got an invite to Yahoo!‘s new social networking site called Mash. At first glance it’s a little difficult to understand what it’s all about but through some playing I’ve come to the conclusion that despite some obvious social networking tools the only
Is Social Media dead?
In today’s Blogumist column in The Times Paul Jacobson has written a piece titled Social Media is dead. Paul is a friend and a colleague but I have to say this article spurred some very negative reactions in me and I just think that this article is so far
It is a Web 2.0 world and we're part of it!
This map taken from the Business 2.0 website shows the locations of the 31 hottest startups outside of Silicon Valley. While highly concentrated around Europe you’ll notice that South Africa is featured all thanks to a small little site called Afrigator.
I’m chuffed and this post will
25 Web 2.0 Startup Commandments
1. Your idea isn’t new. Pick an idea; at least 50 other people have thought of it. Get over your stunning brilliance and realize that execution matters more.
2. Stealth startups suck. You’re not working on the Manhattan Project, Einstein. Get something out as quickly as possible and