Have you ever wondered why Apple and Microsoft have such a big market share difference even though they started at about the same time? How about why Apple’s Intel-based Macs are picking up speed in the last several years? In any new market, including Web 2.0, there are opportunities in developing new platforms and in developing of supporting elements to existing platforms, there are potential competitors and allies. No matter who drives the boat in a new venture, engineers or business people, someone should be watching the surrounding waters at all times [...]

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Posted by: Diana Zink on Thursday, 26th Jun, 2008

The Web may have evolved to a second version, but so have its users. It’s time for those who are targeting Web 2.0 customers to adjust accordingly…

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Posted by: Diana Zink on Tuesday, 27th May, 2008

This year’s Y Combinator Startup School and some of the recent Google Tech Talks shared top of the line advice from the thought leaders in User Experience, Product Development, and Entrepreneurship. After watching the separate presentations over a period of a few weeks, I could not help but to connect the three topics. Those disciplines together shape and the Web 2.0 environment and its current leaders and will more likely than not affect the industry for years to come. This my summary of recurring themes and notes interconnecting the three topics that and I hope will provide inspiration to Entrepreneurs, Intrapreneurs, Marketers, Brand Managers, and Product Leads alike [...]

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Posted by: Diana Zink on Monday, 26th May, 2008

One cannot know everything or be able to read everything at once, but if you really try, you can get pretty damn good and being able to find information fast, from the wrong sources…

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Posted by: Diana Zink on Sunday, 13th Apr, 2008

Being in the flow of development can be both satisfying and energizing as days and nights of excited work pile into months and series of great projects. Yet getting used to the stress and pressure of oncoming work can seriously limit ones ability to see outside the stream. Just as driving at high speeds narrows one’s focus into a smaller area to boost reflexes and reaction times, sinking into fast paced projects can rarely allow a good view of the big picture.

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Posted by: Diana Zink on Wednesday, 9th Apr, 2008

If you want to stay current with web matters, but have no time to explore all opportunities this list is for you. The categories below will be updated with the most interesting sources in each category to match your favorite style of learning. Enjoy!
1. Relevant Web Sites, Articles and Blogs
There are brilliant collections of knowledge [...]

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Posted by: Diana Zink on Sunday, 23rd Mar, 2008

FACT: The Internet is powerful playground for Advertising, Marketing, Retail, Software Companies, Media, Entertainment, Travel and any other industry worth speaking of.
FACT: The development of the World Wide Web and the user experience behind it is entrusted to groups of individuals who follow a set of shared standards of professionalism, raise the bar to social [...]

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Posted by: Diana Zink on Saturday, 22nd Mar, 2008

For those of us unable to catch the interactive event of the year, live, here are some places where you can get the spiel for free:
1. Twitter: SXSW has been an amazing phenomenon for the status listing app. All participants from presenters such as Zeldman, Aarron Walter, Dan Cederholm, Cameron Moll (and much more) [...]

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Posted by: Diana Zink on Monday, 10th Mar, 2008