I highlight Garth's development of 'throat,' a suite of early audio-blogging tools. Since I often see poetry shared in the blogosphere, I expect these tools will soon encourage bloggers to record and share their own songs.
I've shared photos from the 2002 Mumbai Bloggers' Meet, capturing an early gathering of the local blogging community. It’s a nostalgic look back at the people and faces behind some of India's pioneering weblogs.
I noted Amazon's 2005 entry into the blogging space through a strategic investment. The discussion captures the era's landscape, including the emergence of corporate blogging at Amazon India and the technical frustrations of mid-2000s web popups.
I'm highlighting perspectives from Ayesha and Harris on the Bangalore Bloggers Meet. These external links provide a firsthand look into our local community's early interactions and the evolving landscape of Indian blogging during November 2002.
I found two comprehensive directories of early weblogging software and publishing platforms. These lists from Lights.com and Business 2.0 provide a snapshot of the tools available for creators during the blogosphere's formative years in 2002.
I found a valuable collection of readings on weblogging from a UC Berkeley journalism course. These links cover the early academic and professional perspectives on the blogging phenomenon as it emerged in 2002.