I’m following Seth Godin’s curated list of Web 2.0 traffic trends via Alexaholic. This watch list tracks the growth and popularity of key startups, offering a snapshot of which platforms were gaining momentum during the mid-2000s boom.
I analyzed my site traffic and discovered a direct correlation between the number of posts and total visits, calculating that each blog entry I write generates an average of 12 hits for my website.
I found Peekvid, a site that lets you watch TV shows online for free. It acts as a comprehensive directory for streaming video, making it easier to track down full episodes from around the web.
I found a collection of long-form, informative videos of talks hosted at Google. The series features notable speakers like John Battelle, Seth Godin, and Python creator Guido van Rossum discussing various technology and business topics.
I shared a link to Mark Pilgrim's blog recommendation tool, discovered via Anita. It provides a personalized list of weblogs to follow, reflecting the collaborative spirit and link-sharing culture of the early 2000s blogosphere.
Check out the Web 2.0 Matrix on ProgrammableWeb to see which APIs are being mashed up and where. This tool tracks the relationships between different web services and maps their common integrations.