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Web 3.0 & Gannett (Part 3)
Web 3.0 Framework discussion Below is a quick overview of the Web 3.0 framework for the Gannett sites. We have not gone into the details of all the properties, but you can review the Web 3.0 section of this site for detailed discussions on each vertical category. This segment also includes an overview of the
Web 3.0 and Verticalization
I have worked with the Web 3.0 framework for months now, and taken a crack at defining how the web is likely to evolve in the future. So here’s a recap of the thesis so far. I will be adding a dimension to this framework shortly, so it is a good time to stop and
Facebook’s Monetization Strategy (Part 2)
I would, personally, like to see them dominate not only Online Jobs, but also Online Photo Sharing. News Corp recently bought Photobucket as one of MySpace’s Monetization efforts. Photo sharing is one of the top segments and in the US the top 10 photo sharing sites draws around 50 million visitors each month. I have
Facebook’s Monetization Strategy (Part 1)
I have, so far, refrained from joining the hype machine around Facebook. However, things are plain out-of-control right now, with rumors about them turning down $6 Billion acquisition offer from Microsoft, and more recently, that $10 Billion is what they think they’re worth. All this, on an annualized revenue of how much? $150 Million, right?
The Mini-Monsters are Coming
By Jörg Überla, Guest Author [Note: Jorg reports from Germany on the European Online Jobs scene. Evidently, a lot of Concept Arbitrage under way on the other side of the Atlantic.] Regarding the marketing and financial power of large recruitment sites like Monster, it seems hard to establish competitors. But the opposite is true, at
Job Search Engine Indeed CEO Paul Forster (Part 4)
SM: Describe some of your team building experiences. Is your management team complete now? PF: We’ve built an extremely talented team across the board – from developers to sales executives. A large proportion found their jobs through Indeed itself, which is gratifying. We’re continuing to build the team and our current open positions are listed
Job Search Engine Indeed CEO Paul Forster (Part 3)
SM: What are your top target segments? PF: As a comprehensive search engine for jobs, Indeed.com isn’t targeting particular segments. We’re covering all jobs in all fields. Having said that, we do have a disproportionate number of web-savvy, early-adopter types who have discovered the beauty of comprehensive job search. SM: How did you penetrate the
Job Search Engine Indeed CEO Paul Forster (Part 1)
We have been reviewing the Online Jobs vertical at length, and in this interview, will be speaking with Paul Forster, co-Founder and CEO of vertical search engine Indeed. SM: Please describe your personal background. PF: My professional background is in finance. I was an investment manager with the International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm
