Developing News tag:www.developingwords.org,2008:/news//2 2008-01-05T00:02:31Z Movable Type 3.2 tag:www.developingwords.org,2008:/news//2.217 2008-01-04T23:51:10Z 2008-01-05T00:02:31Z In case you haven't guessed it already, this site is on an indefinite hiatus. Many thanks to all of our bloggers and readers.... Mason In case you haven't guessed it already, this site is on an indefinite hiatus. Many thanks to all of our bloggers and readers.


]]> Tom's Shoes tag:www.developingwords.org,2007:/news//2.216 2007-07-17T18:58:05Z 2007-07-17T18:59:02Z This is brilliant.... Mason This is brilliant.

]]> Solar Powered Community tag:www.developingwords.org,2007:/news//2.215 2007-07-13T21:54:54Z 2007-07-13T21:57:36Z Poway, Calif. (June 5, 2007) - SOLARA, the first apartment community in California to be fully powered by the sun, officially opened today. I hadn't heard about this until today. Sounds like a great project.... Mason Poway, Calif. (June 5, 2007) - SOLARA, the first apartment community in California to be fully powered by the sun, officially opened today.

I hadn't heard about this until today. Sounds like a great project.

]]> tag:www.developingwords.org,2007:/news//2.211 2007-05-23T20:58:37Z 2007-05-23T21:07:55Z It looks like that partnership with Via isn't going to materialize. We presented them with the idea of having Michelle use their services to help get her town networked. As the project developed she would blog about her progress, thus... Mason It looks like that partnership with Via isn't going to materialize. We presented them with the idea of having Michelle use their services to help get her town networked. As the project developed she would blog about her progress, thus giving them some publicity.

They were excited about this proposal at first but it seems their interest has waned.

]]> tag:www.developingwords.org,2007:/news//2.201 2007-04-18T06:26:52Z 2007-04-18T06:34:22Z I can't for the life of me figure out why the comments are acting screwy. They'll be off for a bit.... Mason I can't for the life of me figure out why the comments are acting screwy. They'll be off for a bit.

]]> tag:www.developingwords.org,2007:/news//2.197 2007-04-10T18:50:51Z 2007-04-10T18:59:44Z I quit my freelance gig last friday to spend more time growing my own list of clients. Hopefully I'll have more time to get the word out about this site. Speaking of which, Ala has tagged Developing Words an "Absolutely... Mason I quit my freelance gig last friday to spend more time growing my own list of clients. Hopefully I'll have more time to get the word out about this site.

Speaking of which, Ala has tagged Developing Words an "Absolutely Must Read!"on her blog. Thanks Ala, we agree.

]]> Via tag:www.developingwords.org,2007:/news//2.189 2007-02-19T22:06:40Z 2007-02-19T22:40:57Z Via Technologies has expressed interest in Developing Words. They're a Taiwanese based company best known for manufacturing motherboard chips. They're got a project called the Via pc-1 initiative which aims to help people in developing nations get online. Forward... Mason Via Technologies has expressed interest in Developing Words. They're a Taiwanese based company best known for manufacturing motherboard chips.

They're got a project called the Via pc-1 initiative which aims to help people in developing nations get online. Forward thinking companies like Via understand that by reaching out to those in need, you can find potential future customers. Hopefully we'll get a chance to work with them!

]]> Happy New Year tag:www.developingwords.org,2007:/news//2.178 2007-01-09T05:44:33Z 2007-01-09T07:33:37Z Hi Friends. I've been thinking about what direction to take the site this year since our revenue has been lacking. Our writers are good but it's been difficult to build up a loyal group of readers. I think this is... Mason Hi Friends. I've been thinking about what direction to take the site this year since our revenue has been lacking. Our writers are good but it's been difficult to build up a loyal group of readers. I think this is partly due to vast number of sites out there these days - competition is tough and attention spans are limited.

That said, I know there are a small number of you that keep coming back I really appreciate it.

You may have noticed that the earnings haven't budged much lately. This is because of the way the Adbrite system works. When a site like this one isn't selling ad space Adbrite will sell the empty space to a special list of advertisers as a kind of filler. Unfortunately we dont see much of that revenue (if any).

Perhaps the best solution this year is to just continue spreading the word about the site. I've been talking with some folks who might be able to help with this. If you have any thoughts on the matter feel free to comment!

]]> tag:www.developingwords.org,2006:/news//2.165 2006-11-27T07:57:51Z 2006-11-27T08:04:26Z Site traffic has been picking up over the last few weeks. I can't pinpoint where its coming from however since most of the hits are direct. Hello whoever you are! This next week we'll be tweaking the site layout a... Mason Site traffic has been picking up over the last few weeks. I can't pinpoint where its coming from however since most of the hits are direct. Hello whoever you are!

This next week we'll be tweaking the site layout a bit and adding a script for each writers age. So if a blog looks funny thats probably why.

]]> How rich are you? tag:www.developingwords.org,2006:/news//2.158 2006-11-16T05:25:55Z 2006-11-16T05:35:31Z This site is great. You enter your annual salary and it compares it with incomes from the rest of the world. It puts things in perspective. Sites like this are more successful than those that attempt to get money from... Mason This site is great. You enter your annual salary and it compares it with incomes from the rest of the world. It puts things in perspective. Sites like this are more successful than those that attempt to get money from you by showing images of poor children.

If you present the facts to people in an intelligent way they will respond.

]]> tag:www.developingwords.org,2006:/news//2.155 2006-11-04T22:21:58Z 2006-11-05T20:14:56Z Here are some nice people that have been linking to our site lately: -Becca Tracey is a singer/songwriter living in Nashville. If Natalie Merchant and Tori Amos had a baby and then raised that baby on some good ol' country... Mason Here are some nice people that have been linking to our site lately:

-Becca Tracey is a singer/songwriter living in Nashville. If Natalie Merchant and Tori Amos had a baby and then raised that baby on some good ol' country and blues music, she might sound something like Becca. Listen for yourself here.

-Ala is a fiery young blogger from San Diego. Shes often writes when she's angry which can be entertaining.

]]> Revenue tag:www.developingwords.org,2006:/news//2.144 2006-10-19T08:03:51Z 2006-10-22T21:44:02Z I've decided to change the business model of the site. When we started I was thoroughly impressed with the work that Better World Books was doing. They sell books and make a profit. The keener their business sense, the more... Mason I've decided to change the business model of the site. When we started I was thoroughly impressed with the work that Better World Books was doing. They sell books and make a profit. The keener their business sense, the more everyone benefits.

The main aim of this site however has been to pay our writers through ad revenue. That revenue has been lower than I'd like so we're not going to try to make money for ourselves. Our share of the pie hasnt been much as you can see.
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]]> $$$ tag:www.developingwords.org,2006:/news//2.135 2006-09-26T05:01:08Z 2006-09-26T05:18:35Z I sent out the first check last week to Michelle. If any of our other writers are interested in a check just drop me a line. Cheers.... Mason I sent out the first check last week to Michelle. If any of our other writers are interested in a check just drop me a line. Cheers.

]]> MIT tag:www.developingwords.org,2006:/news//2.128 2006-09-09T18:46:15Z 2006-09-26T05:01:02Z It seems that whenever I get frustrated with the state of affairs in the world, I find out that the guys at MIT are already working on a solution. Things like: Spinach solar power Turbo charged plasma hybrids Coal-powered biofuels... Mason It seems that whenever I get frustrated with the state of affairs in the world, I find out that the guys at MIT are already working on a solution. Things like:

Spinach solar power
Turbo charged plasma hybrids
Coal-powered biofuels

]]> AdWords tag:www.developingwords.org,2006:/news//2.90 2006-07-01T19:52:59Z 2006-09-25T01:27:17Z Google's AdWords, bless their heart, have been trying desperately to get people to click on their ads. Here's a sample from Lindsay's page. It seems AdWords is going after that niche market of folks who like to vacation in parts... Mason Google's AdWords, bless their heart, have been trying desperately to get people to click on their ads. Here's a sample from Lindsay's page.

It seems AdWords is going after that niche market of folks who like to vacation in parts of the world that have plentiful amounts malaria, cholera, and dysentery. A few months ago I read about this guy who travelled to Cameroon with the intention of infesting himself with hookworm. Apparently hookworm can "cure" asthma.

So if that guy is reading Lindsay's blog maybe AdWords can help him find some good travel deals should he need to go back.

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