by Rob Cottingham | Jun 14, 2005 | Technology
Here’s why. Updated: This is easily the most-trafficked post in the past two months. So let me add a little something to the link above. To wit: Seven Reasons to Hate Flash Splash Screens (a work in progress) A lot of them look like they were sold to clients by... by Rob Cottingham | Jun 14, 2005 | Politics, Technology
There’s a fascinating discussion of the state of blogging in “old Europe” over at IAOCblog. Spain, France, Germany and Ireland have all been covered so far, with an emphasis on politics and journalism. It should provide some excellent bookmarking... by Rob Cottingham | Jun 13, 2005 | Blogging, Technology
It’s an article of faith among the digerati that one of the things that keeps people coming back to your site is a community: the opportunity to interact, both with the site’s authors and with other visitors. Now there’s a little more proof, and it... by Rob Cottingham | Jun 13, 2005 | Media Mix, Technology
An LA Times letter to readers sets out a whole slew of nifty little innovations – from dissenting editorials by board members to what they call “Thinking Out Loud,” which boils down to mulling over ideas in public before coming out with a stand. And... by Rob Cottingham | Jun 12, 2005 | Speechwriting
The thought of working for government fills some writers’ hearts with terror. “Work within a bureaucracy? Have my words and imagery dulled down and bowdlerized by the forces of unimaginative conformity? Never!” That’s the stereotype… but...