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Posts from 2004 to 2017. This was a personal blog during a fairly chaotic decade in independent publishing — some of it tech commentary, some of it Australia, some of it ephemera. It’s kept here in full for anyone who arrives via an old link.
Current writing lives at SiliconANGLE.
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When folks representing the RSPCA ask you to game Google
So anyone who knows me knows I hate email.. I even had an email from someone who spammed this blog recently who (and I’m not making this up) complained that having had second thoughts, he couldn’t delete his spam comment. I probably should publish those emails at some stage, but some dopey prick promoting Sri […]
Newly Launched Blogs: My Response
I honestly didn’t wake up a week ago and decide to take shots at my former business partner Darren Rowse: we can/ do disagree on a range of things (in a good way..indeed I valued him as a business partner way back then, working through different ideas is the BEST way to get the BEST […]
To Catch a Thief, the Thifty Sue Edition
I’m all for a more liberal version of copyright, but where a site steals every single post you write at 4aus.com, even when you work your arse off for it to find those offers…well, that’s a different kettle of fish. Let me introduce to you “Thrifty Sue.” And before you say “there is no proof” […]
Apparently 4aus.com is being confused for Roger David
The alternative title was going to be “this guy is a f&*kstick” but I try to keep the blog PG 🙂 2 points: you don’t need “authorization” under Australian law to give away tickets…unless it’s a game of chance, then you need registration in some states…noting though that you still don’t need “authorisation” from the […]
LOL: Twitter Bios Show Exponential Increase – to 181,000 – Self-proclaimed Social Media Gurus
LOL: Twitter Bios Show Exponential Increase – to 181,000 – Self-proclaimed Social Media Gurus
Charlotte Dawson is a Bully
I did find interesting that Charlotte Dawson has become a hero amongst the mainstream media for “getting back” a person on Twitter who dared say something negative about her. To put this in perceptive: as of today, the person who dared say something bad to Charlotte has lost her job. Yep, when Charlotte doesn’t like […]
I’m looking for a writing gig
I’m looking for a writing gig. I shouldn’t at this point need one, but unfortunately after some serious real life drama, most of the funds from the sale of The Inquisitr are gone. I can’t say much legally, other than pick your partner closely, and never give them access to your money. The sites I’m […]
Trying Out Pinterest
So far I’ve managed to post a picture of a cat 🙂 Source: fortytwotimes.com via Duncan on Pinterest
Nichenet announces the launch of lifestyle site fortytwotimes
MELBOURNE, Australia, January 26 (AEST) – Web content development company Nichenet Pty Ltd today announced the launch of its latest online property fortytwotimes.com. The new site is named after the late, great Douglas Adams, who famously wrote that “the ultimate answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything” is 42. fortytwotimes aims […]
Planning Medacity 2.0
We’re over 3 months in with Medacity now, and although I still believe the focus and idea is a good one, without a round of funding and the ability to truly own the space, we’re not going well. I believe we’ve done well, and we’ve had some good hits. But the overall traffic hasn’t been […]
Nichenet Announces The Launch of New Media News Site Medacity
MELBOURNE, Australia, August 12, 2011 – Web content development company Nichenet Pty Ltd today announced the launch of its latest online property Medacity (medacity.com.) The new site focuses on the latest news from the new media sector, covering big content (AOL, Yahoo, Demand Media and similar companies), video, audio, blogging, hyperlocal, mainstream media (where those […]
Nichenet Pty Ltd Press Release: Sale of The Inquisitr
Note from me: this is our official press release today. Timed at 10am EDT US Time 23 May 2011 under embargo. As follows: Nichnet Pty Ltd is proud to today officially announce the sale, and final transfer of The Inquisitr (inquisitr.com) to new owners. As per disclosure by Flippa.com, the final sale price was USD$330,000. […]
Live Blogging The Royal Wedding
Just a quick note to Inquisitr fans and royal junkies: I’ll be live blogging the Royal Wedding tonight on The Inquisitr. If you’re not near a TV, you can watch the royal wedding live online, or I’ll update this post later with the live blog link. Yeah yeah, hassle away. But it pays the bills […]
So I’m Writing A Food Blog
RandomAltFood.com My first attempt (ever) of writing about food. It only has a few posts up now, but I’m slowly adding to it. It’s not a major attempt at creating a major food destination for Melbourne…yet, but more of a hobby and somewhere for me to write about food, given I have a tendency of […]
Inquisitr August 2010 Stats
Another great month with new record highs. Thx to the team for their work.
Another Month With Win
My thanks to the team as always, without whom this wouldn’t be possible. Now lets not mention the ads though: July=northern summer= not good, but we’re getting closer to the good ad months now. If we can keep the traffic up coming into Oct/ thanksgiving/ xmas…. 🙂
Call for questions for Blog Traffic Book
So I’ve finally bitten the bullet and started writing an ebook some 3 or 4 years after I first thought it would be a good idea. The topic will be blog traffic, and everything I know about obtaining it. But I have a small favor to ask: I’m looking for questions to go in the […]
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