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Andy Burnham isn't a wanker

Andy Burnham isn’t a wanker

My reaction to Andy Burnham's announcement that British websites should carry a cinema style ratings was x-rated. The notion that the UK and the US could get together and make it work is hilariously stupid. It can't work. Even if the UK, EU, US and others cook up a scheme there will be still ... Read more »
Small Business in 2009: Let's speak their language.

Small Business in 2009: Let’s speak their language.

One thing I earnestly hope to see in 2009 is a more honest and helpful approach from internet industry folk to small businesses (SMEs, SMBs, whatever term you fancy). Who's been doing it well? I can't think of any impeccable shining beacons although Microsoft and BT seem to have their fingers on ... Read more »
Ginger beer? How very dare you!

Ginger beer? How very dare you!

I made some tasty ginger beer the other week and I've been totally thrilled with the results. All you need is some sugar, ginger, water, yeast, lemons, tartaric acid and a few bits of equipment. It was great to use the demi-john gathering dust in the cupboard for once. Anyway, I've posted the ... Read more »
The Last.FM geeky white boy hit parade

The Last.FM geeky white boy hit parade

When I was at dConstruct earlier this year (and as I write this I realise that I never published the post I wrote in my papery notebook, which is probably just as well as I wasn't entirely positive), I was struck by how white it was: there were very few black, asian or 'other' (as those crass ... Read more »
Arrington isn't wrong

Arrington isn’t wrong

Michael Arrington of Techcrunch is making waves again: this time about how he intends to break embargoed press releases from now on. When I first heard about the idea of an embargoed press release, back in my early days as a junior internet marketing drone many moons ago, I was totally ... Read more »
Dan Wilson Links 16/12/2008

Dan Wilson Links 16/12/2008

Here's some of the stuff I've been reading lately: - Ivan Croxford looks at the problems of user reviews and star ratings. - Better Business Blogging provide a useful perspective on Why Negative Comments are Positive. - Quite liked these 3 absurdly easy ideas for tying together social ... Read more »
SEO in a nutshell

SEO in a nutshell

This post by Randfish on the SEOMoz blog really caught my eye. probably because I've been doing a fair bit of SEO tinkering for a few different projects of late. I've needed some clarifications on what's important and not and fortunately there are people out there who can help. Indeed, I wonder ... Read more »
Wilsondan Wordle

Wilsondan Wordle

Courtesy of ... Read more »
Search Engine Optimisation Resource

Search Engine Optimisation Resource

It's all SEO at the moment and anyone who is selling from a website needs to be taking time to optimise their appearance in search engines. There's a load of guff out there but this is a useful, sober look at what matters and what ... Read more »
Dear Clarks...

Dear Clarks…

In the immortal words of Noel Coward, "I'm old fashioned..." but unlike the master, I don't have much of an affinity with buying shoes. When I find a pair that last and suit, well, I'm happy and I'll wear them til they fall apart. I'm just about there with my current shoes. I like them but ... Read more »
Viral Photo Fun

Viral Photo Fun

Nice bit of 'viral' doing the ... Read more »
iPhone Illumination

iPhone Illumination

The story has been in all the papers, but I am grateful to Cian for this incisive, short and not too gimpy description of the benefits of the much praised iPhone. Here you go: Why ... Read more »
Costa Book Awards Sanction a Typo

Costa Book Awards Sanction a Typo

I'm not that proud for noticing this: I'm not the lovely Lynne Truss and I fully accept that we all make typos. In general, I'm pretty forgiving. But I couldn't resist pointing out this tiny mistake from the Costa Book Awards. They really ought to know better after ... Read more »
Good Clean Fun: Hate My Tory

Good Clean Fun: Hate My Tory

It’s not big or clever but for a giggle and a few fun filled moments, Hate My Tory is a lovely ... Read more »