DISQUS

Google’s Chrome is aimed at Windows, not IE

This is no longer about browser but about the an entire marketplace spread between desktop, mobile and web. With Chrome, Google’s taking a shot at Windows, not paltry Internet Explorer

I’ve covered this in more detail on my blog
http://sachendra.wordpress.com/2008/09/03/googl...

Google's Chrome is aimed at Windows, not IE

This is no longer about browser but about the an entire marketplace spread between desktop, mobile and web. With Chrome, Google’s taking a shot at Windows, not paltry Internet Explorer

I've covered this in more detail on my blog
http://sachendra.wordpress.com/2008/09/03/googl...

Finally a decent Twitter client for Nokia phones. I was getting tired of using Slandr as I had to reload the entire page each time. Thanks for sharing this.

Same here, I searched my name and the most relevant results like my blog or my Linkedin profile were nowhere to be seen, instead it threw up not-so-relevant results like comments I had posted somewhere and a bookmarking site I used for a week and quit posting to 6 months ago.

Google become a phenomenon because it gave relevant results. I don’t understand why these ex-googlers are missing this simple point by miles?

I searched my name and the most relevant results like my blog or my linkedin profile were nowhere to be seen, instead it threw up not-so-relevant results like comments I had posted somewhere and a bookmarking site I used for a week and quit posting to 6 months ago.

Google become a phenomenon because it gave relevant results. I don’t understand why these ex-googlers are missing this simple point by miles?

I faced the same issue, my blog's not showing up in the search. I guess they haven't crawled through the blogs yet

This will sound weird but I think "Skype me" is already associated with low-cost international calling. About a month ago, a vendor in far-east asked me to "Skype him" instead of making an international call.

Very

Saves time.
Getting the point across clearly is key though, which mustn't be compromised.

Pepsi first broke out from the doldrums and beat Coke by targeting the youth market, they hit Coke so hard that Coke changed their flavor to taste more like Pepsi. (They changed it back of course, after Coke fans revolted)

Seems like now they're going after the pre-youth market :)

I don't mind Pepsi making a profit from the kids, but they should have some ethics and target them with nutritional products instead of a toilet cleaner.... Does that make sense?

You make an excellent point.

Back in 2000 if I had trouble with a product I would complain to the company and they would brush me off, because the people I could give negative feedback to was limited to 10-15 close friends. Not anymore, I'm connected to thousands and thousands thanks to social media. Pissing me off is like pissing of a journalist from say 'Chicago Tribune' in the old days.

No wonder the companies are forced to take notice of the small guy.... 'cos he's not small anymore. Time magazine was absolutely 100% right in making "You" the person of the year in 2006.

PS: Thanks for adding the 'follow comments' widget. May I also suggest adding "CommentLuv" so commenters can showcase their last post along with the comment as well :)

The primary reason I visit LinkedIn is for the Q&A, and I think it could do with a few enhancements:
1. Add Answers link/menu-item in mobile version and outlook/firefox toolbars
2. Update me when new answers are posted to a question that I have responded to, kinda like "Notify me of followup comments via e-mail" that this blog has (makes it very easy to follow the conversation)
3. Allow posting links in Questions like you do in Answers

Besides that, I second "Groupings" and "Commenting"

...At the end of the report the last page would say “thank you.”...

I guess this is standard practice, seen it in most companies I've worked with and our partners/vendors

...Why not let the company know about any news, announcements, updates, or new products/service that you have?...

I'm all for extending reach with new ideas, bit isn't this a bit of a stretch, wouldn't we come across as needy/desperate/grappling-for-whatever-attention-we-can-get even-at-inappropriate-places etc;

Very helpful post Barry. I know my profile needs a makeover and I was wondering how to go about it. Thanks for showing the light :)

Completely agree. I recently wrote about how iPhone and iPod are so hugely successful because of the experience they offer
http://sachendra.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/desig...

Agree, mobile social networking is on the rise, but it's a long way from reaching its full potential. I have gone through a couple of mobile social networks out there and they are nowhere near my expectations. So I decided to list down a few scenarios.
http://sachendra.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/what-...

I couldn't agree more. I have gone through a couple of mobile social networks out there and they are nowhere near my expectations. So I decided to list down a few scenarios.


Sachendra Yadav's last blog post..What I want from my Mobile Social Network

I would like to add another "How to Pitch" to your list
Chris Brogan's "Example of a Great PR Pitch"
http://www.chrisbrogan.com/example-of-a-great-p...

It's the exact opposite of the mail you received :)

Singapore Airlines has been following those rules for a while now, I don't know about the hip part but overall experience is phenomenal.

Brilliant idea

Not all tools make sense for everyone. I blogged about the essential tools for my profile here:
http://sachendra.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/impro...

Now isn't this the sweet spot all startups want to be in :)

"Another example would be someone who chooses to write a professional blog just to voice ideas......they could visit a hundred other blogs and link to them via commentary and relations to quickly begin social networking."

Great example to get your point across.

Subscription or license models have not worked very well in the past, remember how premium mail services were washed off when Google offered free 1 GB accounts, and the entry barrier to Email is much higher than creating a social media site.

iPhone
Macbook Pro
Nintendo Wii
Friendfeed
Sirius (Internet Radio)