I discuss the Albuquerque Journal's decision to charge $50 for inbound links. While legally possible, I doubt many sites can succeed with this model compared to the Wall Street Journal, as flat-rate pricing likely remains the future.
I found the Internet Law Journal and dotcomfailures.com to be essential resources for my dot-com project. They provide detailed legal insights and case studies on failing companies during this period of internet startup volatility.
I used Claude and GPT to generate data visualizations in distinct expert styles, like the Wall Street Journal and Shirley Wu. Prompting AI for multiple style transfers is a powerful shortcut for finding the best way to tell a data story.
I noticed Yahoo! Mail started charging for its autoforwarding service. Since I've been used to this feature being unavailable for a while, it doesn't bother me, but it marks a shift in their free service model.
I prevent link rot by linking to Google search queries or 'I'm Feeling Lucky' results instead of static URLs. This ensures readers find relevant content even years later when original sites change their structure or move pages.
I highlight Changemakers.net, an extensive journal for social entrepreneurship. While initially skeptical, I found its focus on people driving societal change intriguing, noting its similarities to DigitalDivide.org and its relevance to the growing intersection of social impact and technology.