Memoir
The serialization of my Web 2.0 memoir: "Bubble Blog: From Outsider to Insider in Silicon Valley's Web 2.0 Revolution". View the roadmap.
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Buy the Book: Bubble Blog Now Available As Paperback, eBook
Announcing the release of my memoir as a paperback and eBook. Fourteen months after I began serialising my book online, here on Cybercultural, you can now purchase a paper copy.
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The Deal Is Done: ReadWriteWeb Sells to SAY Media
In early December 2011, I travel to San Francisco for due diligence with SAY Media as it prepares to acquire ReadWriteWeb. Then, on the 14th, the transaction goes through and I no longer own RWW.
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SAY Media Offers To Acquire ReadWriteWeb
The day after the final Web 2.0 Summit closes in October 2011, Sean and I visit the SAY Media office in San Francisco to meet its CEO. In the days after, SAY presents an offer to purchase ReadWriteWeb.
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The Last Web 2.0 Conference and RWW Acquisition Talks 2.0
In October 2011 in San Francisco, I attend what turns out to be the final Web 2.0 Summit. During the event, my COO Sean and I meet with 5 potential acquirers for ReadWriteWeb.
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Before My Latest Portland Trip, I Decide To Sell ReadWriteWeb
Prior to my October 2011 trip to the US for Web 2.0 Summit (it would be the last ever Web 2.0 conference), I decide to put RWW up for sale. Then during my visit to Portland before SF, Marshall resigns.
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RWW Writer Exodus — the Blog Business Pressures Pile Up
I worry about my relationship with Marshall, as I try to manage ructions within the writing team. It goes from bad to worse when several of our writers get poached by tech blog competitors.
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The ReadWriteWeb 2WAY Summit NYC, 2011
Our two-day conference in the summer of 2011 in New York City has amazing content, but attendance is disappointing and we lose money. After, we part ways with another community manager.
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The Great Editorial Pivot of 2011 As RWW Struggles Continue
Our writer woes are not getting better and it’s impacting page view numbers. Social media referral traffic is also a concern. It prompts me to decide on a drastic strategy shift for ReadWriteWeb.
