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Re: Hot Sh!t List 2012

AlexBlom — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:03:30 -0000

Thanks for the inclusion, Dave!

Re: Megaupload Implications are plain scary for Cloud Storage

AlexBlom — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:55:54 -0000

I think we need to differentiate between long term storage and short term. I frequently use short term to share large presentations etc. Files that won't be needed for long, which are too large for e-mail, and to be shared internationally (posting USB sticks just would get expensive with today's postal rates!)

I'm also publishing the blog not as a defender of piracy (I said multiple times that if illegal, they should be shut down) but as somebody concerned about the precedent that is being set.

Online storage may not be 100% secure, but for 90% of my use case it makes the most sense. I'm certainly not alone in this.

Re: Forget Acquisitions: Apple control the Supply Lines

AlexBlom — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:51:28 -0000

No worries. I find it interesting to see how big the subtle differences in language play out here :)

Re: Forget Acquisitions: Apple control the Supply Lines

AlexBlom — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:27:47 -0000

It crops up here & there with North American audiences.

Re: Forget Acquisitions: Apple control the Supply Lines

AlexBlom — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:22:13 -0000

Solarmist - Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment. As mentioned by Randall, there are some differences in UK vs American English which are at play here ;)

Re: RIM placing focus on Talent Acquisition?

AlexBlom — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:05:11 -0000

Yes and no. I can't think of any software out there that checks my Twitter / Blog reach and tracks that down to my LinkedIN - that would me a manual, human action and likely a wate of time.

Me writing a blog: I simply can't see why them putting $ into that right now is the best move. If you see Roberts comment below, it does genuinely seem to be a hiring campaign as he too was targeted.

Re: RIM placing focus on Talent Acquisition?

AlexBlom — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:56:47 -0000

Thanks Robert. It is rather odd, for sure. I've got to wonder what the logic is, or if perhaps there is a genuine struggle for workers right now?

Re: Planning your Web Marketing channels

AlexBlom — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:58:53 -0000

Thanks Spencer!

Re: Experiments In Realtime News: The Eqentia Streams

AlexBlom — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:05:37 -0000

Congrats to William and the team.

Re: i am slowly going crazy 1-2-3-4-5-6 #smwto

AlexBlom — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:35:50 -0000

Aww, Sheldon found true love at #WhatTheHashtag

Re: “Reality Touchscreen” Is 10 Meters Long, Accepts 100 Touch Inputs

AlexBlom — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:29:53 -0000

So, where do I buy one? I'm sold.

Re: Mistakes startups make (and you should avoid)

AlexBlom — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:16:19 -0000

Thanks, Jeremy!

Re: Mistakes startups make (and you should avoid)

AlexBlom — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:16:00 -0000

Thanks Natalie. Yes, the photo has two meanings and I'm glad you enjoyed the post!!

Summaried = what a sleep deprived Alex spits out instead of summarised ;)

Re: Why I’m speaking on less panels

AlexBlom — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:36:33 -0000

Thanks Joe. Laying out a clear subject, sticking to it, and composing quality panelists really is key. As you said, if we get lazy, more information is available online!

Re: Value Driven Relationships (Coupons & Search)

AlexBlom — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:14:59 -0000

Thanks for the comment, Paul. Who knows how any retailers jump in, though I fear to say, too many. I agree, a strategy and filter stream is needed.
Thanks again for dropping by!

Re: How we increased conversions by 24% with video

AlexBlom — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:46:53 -0000

Ryan,

Great post. Another great example as to why we should always be testing what we have over increasing top line inputs!

Re: SaaS Economics – Part 1: The SaaS Cash Flow Trough

AlexBlom — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:58:13 -0000

David,

As always, a great piece. Great to see blogs that do a deep dive vs surface scratching.

Re: "I don't have any competitors"

AlexBlom — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:47:16 -0000

Thanks Rob. How was the launch party?

Re: WePay Drops 600 Pounds Of Ice In Front Of PayPal Conference, Hilarity Ensues

AlexBlom — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:41:23 -0000

Absolutely brilliant.

Re: The Guide to Being Cheap

AlexBlom — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:28:16 -0000

Thanks for the feedback and comments guys:

@Devesh: I don't disagree. But I think there should be a split focus on revenue generation and saving money.

@Griffin: Well done on the cheap plug, I love it! See my comment to Devesh.

@Leila: Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment. It is much appreciated. I've read and love the Paul Graham article. A culture of cheapness scales, too (see RyanAir).

Re: Pivoting (for those who don't know what/why)

AlexBlom — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:53:05 -0000

Hi Chris,

Will follow this one up by e-mail and perhaps blog the results.

Re: Purchase Configuration & how to differentiate

AlexBlom — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:12:03 -0000

Thanks Paul / Charles.

I believe that every part of a purchase is an emotional one. Even when solving a practical need the way we want it solved is driven by emotions.

Re: Why social media gurus should be trampled by elephants

AlexBlom — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:53:56 -0000

Awesome!

Re: Social Media is NOT new

AlexBlom — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:50:10 -0000

Lisa,
Not only do I not claim to be an expert but I repeatedly state that social media can be beneficial. My argument is clear in challenging certain paradigms of the field, a sign of any healthy industry.
Questioning is not dissing, nor is it necessarily negative to the field in general.

Re: Why FollowFriday Doesnt Work and Should Stop

AlexBlom — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:54:40 -0000

Chris,

Thought I would drop a comment here. For the last few months I have been trialling a new follow friday system (logic: http://alexblom.com/blog/20... example: http://alexblom.com/blog/20... ).

So far the results have been interesting and make the experiment worth continuing.

Alex