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Re: BlogLDN » The Best Chiropractor in London

Colin Bruce — Tue, 20 May 2008 05:00:05 -0000

I don't want to do a drive by spamming but I was looking at the get-togethers and I read this post.

I'd like to suggest you try Neil Austin. He's Harley Street but is not expensive and everyone I know recommends him.

http://www.bview.co.uk/listing/2199524/N-Austin...

Just a suggestions. Back to the reason I came to the site.

Re: BlogLDN » The Best Chiropractor in London

Colin Bruce — Tue, 20 May 2008 06:36:58 -0000

Whoops - just posted a link to a UK business. Not great - my wife went to Western and I should know the difference.

Re: User retention: Why depending on notification-driven retention sucks

Colin Bruce — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:01:08 -0000

Out of interest...what is your opinion on update emails such as Plaxo and Linkedin send out? These don't appear on the hierarchy you propose above and would seem to cut across it i.e. unsolicited/untriggered updates about people you know.

On a separate note, I can't stress enough the "Build features that support high-quality single-user experiences" as a means of bridging from low to high community usage and engagement.

Re: How to avoid no shows at free events?

Colin Bruce — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:08:50 -0000

Good summary. Post-purchase rationlisation or something else?

Of the people I know that didn't show to said event the fact it was free made them register "on the off chance" they weren't doing anything else. Perhaps better messaging during the reg process would have put some of them off?

Re: 2008/04/29/yelp-for-busines/

Colin Bruce — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:35:07 -0000

Happy to see it when any site allows more of a conversation than a one way review.

We've done this since we launched. It allows business owners to participate in the community and address potential issues e.g.

http://www.bview.co.uk/listing/2383679/t/review...

If Yelp build this the right way it will encourage more owners to promote post-service reviews.

Re: 2008/07/25/google-begun-financial-results/

Colin Bruce — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:48:43 -0000

It maybe that Google have a better intuitive understanding but I refuse to believe that one. I believe that, as is apparent with a lot of Google activity, their processes are probably sharper, there is a dedicated team in place and they execute well.