Dave Burke : Freelance .NET Web Developer specializing in Online Communities

Pre Digital. “Perhaps the most critical thing you can say of a typical institution,” says Seth Godin, “That place is pre-digital.”  He concludes by reminding us that we’re still at the very beginning of a huge transformation.  Middle Digital... [More]

Pictures Under Glass.  A self-described rant on the future of interactive design from Bret Victor arguing that futuristic technology videos are often limited to interaction with hands and “pictures under glass.”  Makes you think about interactiv... [More]

Social Networking Paradox. Enter the Community.  The paradox of social networking described in this Techcrunch Article is “as the size of the network increases, our ability to be social decreases.” Tweets, Wall Posts and Check-ins become broadcasts o... [More]

After nearly six months away, I am back in Big Everyman mode to share links I find interesting and of value. Some of the links may seem a bit dated as we catch up, but hopefully you’ll find that they are still worthy of Everyman reflection. Influencers... [More]

Storybuilders.  We’ve talked about the power of stories before.  Here’s another good post on the subject from Duct Tape Marketing who quotes Mister Rogers, “It’s hard not to like someone once you know their story.” And from the author (not Miste... [More]

Mary Meeker’s State of The Web. Presentation from Mary Meeker with Morgan Stanley Research on the State of the Web that’s worth clicking through.  One of the takeaways was how Mobile is revolutionizing commerce (slide 23.) Real-time retail and servic... [More]

Expert Is as Expert Does.  A ScLoHo reference to Seth Godin with a reminder-slash-warning to not extend our expertise beyond our bounds by managing business functions that are better performed by others.  We one-person shops often “do it all,” b... [More]

Where a Website Fits. MarketingProfs post on website development myths, like web hosting should cost $5, maintaining a website is simple, and traffic is king. The most insightful statement to me was, “Web developers must not only know how to create the si... [More]

Your product just happens to involve a piece of software. A Top Shelf Seth Godin post on the business of software.  “You need to imagine (and then execute) a business that just happens to involve a piece of software, because it’s become clear th... [More]

More than just Attention. Copyblogger’s Sonia Simone on Why Getting Attention Won’t Make You Rich. “Attention isn’t actually the rarest commodity in the 21st century. Trust is.” I particularly liked the review of copyrighting goals: craft an offer, build ... [More]