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Re:Show HN: Hipster Domain Finder on Tuesday May 06, 2014 @10:09PM (#7708259)
side.bar is available, not bad.
Re:Google Rolls Out Its Panda Update Internationally on Monday April 11, 2011 @04:25PM (#2434215)
One of my sites (U.S.) got hit by this update today. It seems that it's more than just an expansion of the existing algorithm, but it looks like the use of site-blocking data will have real impact.
Nice to see some more start-up activity in the mid-west!
Anyone want to bet that the iPhone 5 ends up not having a Sony camera in it? This reminds me of the CEO of the publishing company that blurted out about the iPad days before it was going to be released.
Re:Craigslist has been disrupted on Saturday April 02, 2011 @12:45PM (#2400298)
This argument relies on Quantcast data that's not directly measured. When sites such as Compete, Quantcast and Alexa take a stab at measuring site traffic without direct measurement (like Google Analytics), the estimates they come up with are always way, way off. Unless there's better evidence that Craigslist traffic is declining, I don't buy it.
Re:Poll: Do you work for "the Man"? on Thursday March 31, 2011 @11:09PM (#2394774)
I AM the man. :-)
Re:Chris Ziegler Is Leaving Engadget on Wednesday March 30, 2011 @11:51PM (#2390361)
Another one bites the dust.
Re:Poll: How much do you average per freelancing gig? on Tuesday March 29, 2011 @01:15PM (#2383449)
I usually charge $75-$100 an hour for .NET development (in the midwest).

Ask HN: Building a Better Audiobook Website/Community

Fellow Hackers:I'm currently working on a new project in the realm of audiobooks to expand my business (American Consumer News, LLC). The site will have a heavy focus on content (best sellers lists, landing pages for audiobooks, reviews, a blog section), but I'd also like to have some social elements to the site (without it turning into a niche social network).What we've got done so far can be...

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I have a small but growing daily stock-related newsletter (3500 subscribers in 45 days). So far, I really have no methods of monetizing it and the monthly sendgrid bill doesn't pay itself. If that service existed, I'd give it a try.

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