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Re:Why Joel Spolsky's Crazy Schemes Never Paid Off by Tichy on Tuesday May 29, 2007 @05:56AM (#25165)
I wonder how much joelonsoftware contributes to his companies success. The blog is something one couldn't easily mimic, as few people can write as well.
Re:Why Joel Spolsky's Crazy Schemes Never Paid Off by sbraford on Tuesday May 29, 2007 @03:15PM (#25266)
Yeah he talks about that in Founders at Work.

After all those schemes he tried that were mentioned in the article, he says one of the biggest reasons for his companies' success has been his blog.

Re:Why Joel Spolsky's Crazy Schemes Never Paid Off by lkozma on Tuesday May 29, 2007 @11:16AM (#25228)
I'd guess around 99.99%