Now for the bad news: less investment money for startups

I wrote yesterday that using the economy as an excuse for failure doesn't stack up. In that post I noted that the economic downturn may actually offer new opportunities, such as increased users as people go out ... continue

Melbourne Startup Camp: the good, the bad and the VC

How do people working in the web industry get hands on experience in doing a startup from scratch? The traditional path is to actually do your own startup, but not everyone has the skill set needed to ... continue

Like the Blog? Leave a Tip

The future of professional blogging may lie in the age-old model of tipping -- at least, that's what Salon.com appears to be hoping. The site has just opened its Open Salon service into public beta with plans for ... continue

Top 20 Web 2.0 Services

Ever wonder who's on top when it comes to Web 2.0 services? Hitwise Intelligence has some answers. The research company has released a list of the top 20 Web 2.0 sites based on U.S. visits in July. ... continue

MySpace Slipping In UK Traffic

Facebook is reaching new heights in the UK -- and that means MySpace is slipping. New analysis out from Hitwise today shows Facebook taking 45 percent of all social network traffic in the UK in June. Both ... continue

Enquisite Gets $3.2 Million

Search analysis startup Enquisite has secured a hefty $3.2 million in funding. Enquisite, around since 2006, works with web sites to help them improve their search rankings with the major engines. The company calls its methods "next ... continue

Article: Web 2.0 Not Making Money

A new article by the Financial Times claims the Web 2.0 movement is changing behavior but not making money. The FT says online entrepreneurs have "produced little in the way of revenue" despite the progress made in content ... continue