links for 2008-08-16

  • I love this – it’s what I mean when I often refer to linking as an “editorial service.”

    “Newsmastering is the process by which a human being identifies, aggregates, hand-picks, edits and republishes a highly-focused, thematic news via RSS. Newsmastering allows dedicated news editors (newsmasters) to remix and contextualize the existing tsunami of breaking news for very specific audiences in one thousand and more ways.”

    That is a skill, it is hard work – and in the future I think will merit a living salary for those who do it well.

  • Excellent piece of advice if breaking into new territory.

    The lesson is basic: Don’t get greedy for early profits. Take just enough to get by so you can expand and block anyone else from undercutting you with cheaper prices.

    This way – you become the dominate player in the market. Ala <a href=”http://craigslist.com”>Craigslist</a>.

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