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9 months ago
in The Beer Conversation on The Wine Conversation
Magic!
there's a lot that the world of wine can learn from the world of beer... and in fact I will be posting on the very subject on Monday!
Cheers!
there's a lot that the world of wine can learn from the world of beer... and in fact I will be posting on the very subject on Monday!
Cheers!
10 months ago
in wineconversation.com » Maintenance Mode on The Wine Conversation
Sorry all - I saw a fleeting mention on twitter and it wasn't specific... I don't even recall the user handle. In fact, I debated mentioning it for those reasons.
BUT - I will keep an eye out and let you know if anything resurfaces. I can say that aside from that tiny comment, I've seen only glowing reviews!
BUT - I will keep an eye out and let you know if anything resurfaces. I can say that aside from that tiny comment, I've seen only glowing reviews!
10 months ago
in wineconversation.com » Maintenance Mode on The Wine Conversation
This makes me excited for the upcoming NA WBC!
I've heard some "cross talk" in twitter and other areas. Almost ALL of the feedback on the EWBC has looked positive.
There have been some comments that appear a bit negative. Any thoughts on those? (i.e., any immediately apparent learnings we can bring the WBC here?).
Cheers!
I've heard some "cross talk" in twitter and other areas. Almost ALL of the feedback on the EWBC has looked positive.
There have been some comments that appear a bit negative. Any thoughts on those? (i.e., any immediately apparent learnings we can bring the WBC here?).
Cheers!
10 months ago
in wineconversation.com » Maintenance Mode on The Wine Conversation
Great write-up!
I too, am really frustrated (and sorry about) the Yahoo! Live mini-ordeal. What's worse for me was that I tested it 4 times over the preceding 2 weeks and it worked every time then. And it did NOT work at 'showtime'. Grrrrr!!!!!
Also - is it wrong to hate you for having foie gras? :-)
I too, am really frustrated (and sorry about) the Yahoo! Live mini-ordeal. What's worse for me was that I tested it 4 times over the preceding 2 weeks and it worked every time then. And it did NOT work at 'showtime'. Grrrrr!!!!!
Also - is it wrong to hate you for having foie gras? :-)
11 months ago
in wineconversation.com » Maintenance Mode on The Wine Conversation
Hmmm... wine brands no, but wine retailers in the U.S. are certainly doing this.
My blog has affiliate programs with the major U.S. linking services, like LinkShare. Also have Adsense from Google.
Those are a bit "faceless" so I don't give them prime placement on the blog. I reserve that for the companies with whom I've got a personal relationship (Domaine547, WineQ, Snooth, Foodbuzz, MyWinesDirect, and WineSpies).
As you say, it won't pay the rent - unless you have high traffic. High traffic does indeed translate to higher Ad / Affiliate / Click through revenue.
Being a wine blog is a bit of a detriment in this area in and of itself, because essentially it's a niche market so the traffic numbers top out lower than social networks, productivity blogs, porn, etc.
My blog has affiliate programs with the major U.S. linking services, like LinkShare. Also have Adsense from Google.
Those are a bit "faceless" so I don't give them prime placement on the blog. I reserve that for the companies with whom I've got a personal relationship (Domaine547, WineQ, Snooth, Foodbuzz, MyWinesDirect, and WineSpies).
As you say, it won't pay the rent - unless you have high traffic. High traffic does indeed translate to higher Ad / Affiliate / Click through revenue.
Being a wine blog is a bit of a detriment in this area in and of itself, because essentially it's a niche market so the traffic numbers top out lower than social networks, productivity blogs, porn, etc.
11 months ago
in wineconversation.com » Maintenance Mode on The Wine Conversation
Great times! I was also pleasantly suprised by the quick comradarie (and the red wine serving temp :-).
Having said that, those pics are far too tame!
Cheers, and here's hoping we can meet up agan in the 'real world' soon!
Having said that, those pics are far too tame!
Cheers, and here's hoping we can meet up agan in the 'real world' soon!
1 year ago
in More thinking about drinking on The Wine Conversation
You hit the nail on the head - thinking about drinking means we're probably actually drinking and not guzzling. It's one of the keys to real appreciation.
As for scores, I find them of limited value. If I recommended a good wine but it's only an 89-pointer, that can actually turn people off to something that they might really, really enjoy.
I have never sat around talking scores with anybody, wine geek or wine newbie. It just never happens in my world!
As for scores, I find them of limited value. If I recommended a good wine but it's only an 89-pointer, that can actually turn people off to something that they might really, really enjoy.
I have never sat around talking scores with anybody, wine geek or wine newbie. It just never happens in my world!
