Comments on: Ether pay-per-call launches for public use http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/ Startup and Technology News Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:35:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Tinbag Launches, Soon To Enter DeadPool http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-1090401 Tinbag Launches, Soon To Enter DeadPool Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:59:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-1090401 [...] is to allow experts to set up a site (example) on Tinbag and let people ask questions for a fee. It reminds me of Ether, which allows people to set up a phone number and take calls for a fee, but is purely text [...] [...] is to allow experts to set up a site (example) on Tinbag and let people ask questions for a fee. It reminds me of Ether, which allows people to set up a phone number and take calls for a fee, but is purely text [...]

]]> By: BitWine Gives Access To Those In The Know http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-679408 BitWine Gives Access To Those In The Know Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:08:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-679408 [...] A company called BitWine launched an interactive search site about three weeks ago. It is much like Ether in that it is a call-an-expert service, except BitWine is integrated with Skype. In fact BitWine will be a Skype plugin when Skype 3.0 launches, which will likely be in early 2007. [...] [...] A company called BitWine launched an interactive search site about three weeks ago. It is much like Ether in that it is a call-an-expert service, except BitWine is integrated with Skype. In fact BitWine will be a Skype plugin when Skype 3.0 launches, which will likely be in early 2007. [...]

]]> By: Wengovisio, Widget per chiamate audio e video dai blog - VOIPBLOG.IT http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-583749 Wengovisio, Widget per chiamate audio e video dai blog - VOIPBLOG.IT Sat, 23 Dec 2006 17:02:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-583749 [...] Wengo, sviluppatrice di WengoPhone (softphone VoIP in licenza open-source) e filiale del gruppo francese Neuf Cegetel ha recentemente cambiato la propria strategia e gli obiettivi del proprio prodotto puntando alla creazione di un network di utenti che comprano e vendono chiamate in videoconfernza con “esperti”, una comunità di talenti dove chiunque può iniziare (a vari livelli) a vendere la propria esperienza e conoscenza, dalla preparazione di ricette in cucina a lezioni di chitarra o trading online (altre piattaforme simili sono Bitwine, che sfrutta la community di Skype e Ether che offre un numero telefonico dedicato). Parte della nuova piattaforma Wengo è Wengovisio, un widget in flash da inserire nel proprio blog che permette di parlare in videoconferenza con i visitatori del sito (uno alla volta…). Simili a Wengovisio ci sono anche MeeboMe (un widget che permette di chattare via Instant Messaging con i visitatori del sito), Plugoo (simile al precedente) e Jaxtr (che permette di inserire in un blog o profilo myspace un widget che consente ai visitatori di chiamare direttamente al vostro telefono fisso o cellulare, gratis). [...] [...] Wengo, sviluppatrice di WengoPhone (softphone VoIP in licenza open-source) e filiale del gruppo francese Neuf Cegetel ha recentemente cambiato la propria strategia e gli obiettivi del proprio prodotto puntando alla creazione di un network di utenti che comprano e vendono chiamate in videoconfernza con “esperti”, una comunità di talenti dove chiunque può iniziare (a vari livelli) a vendere la propria esperienza e conoscenza, dalla preparazione di ricette in cucina a lezioni di chitarra o trading online (altre piattaforme simili sono Bitwine, che sfrutta la community di Skype e Ether che offre un numero telefonico dedicato). Parte della nuova piattaforma Wengo è Wengovisio, un widget in flash da inserire nel proprio blog che permette di parlare in videoconferenza con i visitatori del sito (uno alla volta…). Simili a Wengovisio ci sono anche MeeboMe (un widget che permette di chattare via Instant Messaging con i visitatori del sito), Plugoo (simile al precedente) e Jaxtr (che permette di inserire in un blog o profilo myspace un widget che consente ai visitatori di chiamare direttamente al vostro telefono fisso o cellulare, gratis). [...]

]]> By: Wengo Video Chat for Bloggers at Swiss Podcast Directory and Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-575216 Wengo Video Chat for Bloggers at Swiss Podcast Directory and Blog Fri, 22 Dec 2006 05:56:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-575216 [...] Stepping back a step further, both Wengo Visio and Wengo Phone are part of their long term plan of building a pay-per-call expert network, Wengo, where people can sell their time on the phone via PayPal or credit card. This may sound a lot like Ether, sans the 1-800 number, and it is very similar. Wengo, however, has opted to build their offering around their own Wengo community site, where users have categorized themselves, received ratings, and posted profiles. Ether has opted for a different strategy by relying on users to promote services on their own. [...] [...] Stepping back a step further, both Wengo Visio and Wengo Phone are part of their long term plan of building a pay-per-call expert network, Wengo, where people can sell their time on the phone via PayPal or credit card. This may sound a lot like Ether, sans the 1-800 number, and it is very similar. Wengo, however, has opted to build their offering around their own Wengo community site, where users have categorized themselves, received ratings, and posted profiles. Ether has opted for a different strategy by relying on users to promote services on their own. [...]

]]> By: Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Wengo Video Chat for Bloggers http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-575155 Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Wengo Video Chat for Bloggers Fri, 22 Dec 2006 05:41:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-575155 [...] Stepping back a step further, both Wengo Visio an Phone are part of their long term plan of building a pay-per-call expert network, Wengo, where people can sell their time on the phone via PayPal or credit card. This may sound a lot like Ether, sans the 1-800 number, and it is very similar. Wengo, however, has opted to build their offering around their own Wengo community site, where users have categorized themselves, received ratings, and posted profiles. Ether has opted for a different strategy by relying on users to promote services on their own. Wengo Sphere It [...] [...] Stepping back a step further, both Wengo Visio an Phone are part of their long term plan of building a pay-per-call expert network, Wengo, where people can sell their time on the phone via PayPal or credit card. This may sound a lot like Ether, sans the 1-800 number, and it is very similar. Wengo, however, has opted to build their offering around their own Wengo community site, where users have categorized themselves, received ratings, and posted profiles. Ether has opted for a different strategy by relying on users to promote services on their own. Wengo Sphere It [...]

]]> By: BitWine Gives Access To Those In The Know at Swiss Podcast Directory and Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-457655 BitWine Gives Access To Those In The Know at Swiss Podcast Directory and Blog Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:01:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-457655 [...] A company called BitWine launched an interactive search site about three weeks ago. It is much like Ether in that it is a call-an-expert service, except BitWine is integrated with Skype. In fact BitWine will be a Skype plugin when Skype 3.0 launches, which will likely be in early 2007. [...] [...] A company called BitWine launched an interactive search site about three weeks ago. It is much like Ether in that it is a call-an-expert service, except BitWine is integrated with Skype. In fact BitWine will be a Skype plugin when Skype 3.0 launches, which will likely be in early 2007. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » 専門家の意見がリアルタイムで聞けるBitWine http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-455957 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » 専門家の意見がリアルタイムで聞けるBitWine Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:05:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-455957 [...] 「BitWine」という会社がインタラクティブな検索サイトを約3週間前に公開した。「専門家にきけ」というサービス自体は「Ether」に似ているけども、BitWineはSkype(日本語版記事）に組み込まれているところが違い。BitWineは2007年当初にリリースが見込まれるSkype 3.0が公開になり次第、スカイプ専用プラグインとなることが決まっている。BitWineでは、ある特定分野のエキスパートを自負するユーザーが自分で毎分いくらとコンサルティング料を決定できる。で、なにか分からないことがあって答えが知りたいユーザーは、その分野の専門家をブラウズして予算ピッタリの専門家から好きな人を選んで直接Skype。やり取りが済み次第、“エキスパート”にはPayPal（日本語版記事）で相談料を決済する、という流れ。 [...] [...] 「BitWine」という会社がインタラクティブな検索サイトを約3週間前に公開した。「専門家にきけ」というサービス自体は「Ether」に似ているけども、BitWineはSkype(日本語版記事）に組み込まれているところが違い。BitWineは2007年当初にリリースが見込まれるSkype 3.0が公開になり次第、スカイプ専用プラグインとなることが決まっている。BitWineでは、ある特定分野のエキスパートを自負するユーザーが自分で毎分いくらとコンサルティング料を決定できる。で、なにか分からないことがあって答えが知りたいユーザーは、その分野の専門家をブラウズして予算ピッタリの専門家から好きな人を選んで直接Skype。やり取りが済み次第、“エキスパート”にはPayPal（日本語版記事）で相談料を決済する、という流れ。 [...]

]]> By: Techcrunch » Blog Archive » BitWine Gives Access To Those In The Know http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-455280 Techcrunch » Blog Archive » BitWine Gives Access To Those In The Know Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:13:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-455280 [...] A company called BitWine launched an interactive search site about three weeks ago. It is much like Ether in that it is a call-an-expert service, except BitWine is integrated with Skype. In fact BitWine will be a Skype plugin when Skype 3.0 launches, which will likely be in early 2007. [...] [...] A company called BitWine launched an interactive search site about three weeks ago. It is much like Ether in that it is a call-an-expert service, except BitWine is integrated with Skype. In fact BitWine will be a Skype plugin when Skype 3.0 launches, which will likely be in early 2007. [...]

]]> By: gilly http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-255548 gilly Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:01:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-255548 heya any1 there heya any1 there

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]]> By: MakeUseOf.com » Make some extra money with Ether. http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-251603 MakeUseOf.com » Make some extra money with Ether. Mon, 09 Oct 2006 07:58:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-251603 [...] Check out Techcrunch one of our favorite blogs for more information regarding the ether company itself. [...] [...] Check out Techcrunch one of our favorite blogs for more information regarding the ether company itself. [...]

]]> By: poodlehat http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-103721 poodlehat Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:53:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-103721 Marc - The ether team has said they will create a directory for it after they perfect the calling aspect. But for now, there's http://etherdirectory.kasrak.com Marc -
The ether team has said they will create a directory for it after they perfect the calling aspect. But for now, there’s http://etherdirectory.kasrak.com

]]> By: Squirrel Tao http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-94457 Squirrel Tao Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:48:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-94457 [...] A new web start-up, Ether, allows people to charge money for advice they give on the phone. TechCrunch reviewed the launch of Ether and had mostly nice things to say about it but noted that concerns were raised about the quality of services that might be sold. I would think that a customer rating system could play the same role on Ether as it does on Ebay. “Could” is the word. It will be interesting to see how many people are really willing to pay for intangible services on the internet, as opposed to hard, tangible items. Permalink TrackBack [...] [...] A new web start-up, Ether, allows people to charge money for advice they give on the phone. TechCrunch reviewed the launch of Ether and had mostly nice things to say about it but noted that concerns were raised about the quality of services that might be sold. I would think that a customer rating system could play the same role on Ether as it does on Ebay. “Could” is the word. It will be interesting to see how many people are really willing to pay for intangible services on the internet, as opposed to hard, tangible items. Permalink TrackBack [...]

]]> By: StartupFutures.com » The SuperNova 12 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-93295 StartupFutures.com » The SuperNova 12 Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:41:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-93295 [...] Ether officially launched at Supernova. They’ve created an “ebay for services” that allows people who wish to sell their time on the phone to do so. Place an Ether logo on your site - when someone clicks on it they can set up a time to speak with you according to the terms you’ve set (price, time of call, etc.). When your phone rings, there is a person on the other end who has already given their credit card information and is looking for your advice. Ether went into beta in March, and we covered the official launch here. [...] [...] Ether officially launched at Supernova. They’ve created an “ebay for services” that allows people who wish to sell their time on the phone to do so. Place an Ether logo on your site - when someone clicks on it they can set up a time to speak with you according to the terms you’ve set (price, time of call, etc.). When your phone rings, there is a person on the other end who has already given their credit card information and is looking for your advice. Ether went into beta in March, and we covered the official launch here. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch » Blog Archive » The Supernova 12 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-90614 TechCrunch » Blog Archive » The Supernova 12 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 09:34:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-90614 [...] Ether officially launched at Supernova. They’ve created an “ebay for services” that allows people who wish to sell their time on the phone to do so. Place an Ether logo on your site - when someone clicks on it they can set up a time to speak with you according to the terms you’ve set (price, time of call, etc.). When your phone rings, there is a person on the other end who has already given their credit card information and is looking for your advice. Ether went into beta in March, and we covered the official launch here. [...] [...] Ether officially launched at Supernova. They’ve created an “ebay for services” that allows people who wish to sell their time on the phone to do so. Place an Ether logo on your site - when someone clicks on it they can set up a time to speak with you according to the terms you’ve set (price, time of call, etc.). When your phone rings, there is a person on the other end who has already given their credit card information and is looking for your advice. Ether went into beta in March, and we covered the official launch here. [...]

]]> By: VentureWeek » VentureWeek - Week Ending 6/28/06 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-87157 VentureWeek » VentureWeek - Week Ending 6/28/06 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 01:42:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-87157 [...] New Companies: - Ether - Pluggd [...] [...] New Companies: - Ether - Pluggd [...]

]]> By: Marc Mezzacca http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-82449 Marc Mezzacca Sat, 24 Jun 2006 10:04:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-82449 Is there a marketplace aspect to Ether? Is there a marketplace aspect to Ether?

]]> By: Ebbe http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-82133 Ebbe Sat, 24 Jun 2006 02:27:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-82133 Willem - going going going ;) Willem - going going going ;)

]]> By: Mr. Markets http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-81840 Mr. Markets Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:35:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-81840 <strong>Pay-per-call service's combustion depends on perceived professionalism, lock-in, usage behavior ...</strong> Ether wants to change the way people make money for professional services on the phone by enabling people to accept payment in exchange for time on the phone. The only problem is that their solution is incomplete and ether only... Pay-per-call service’s combustion depends on perceived professionalism, lock-in, usage behavior …

Ether wants to change the way people make money for professional services on the phone by enabling people to accept payment in exchange for time on the phone. The only problem is that their solution is incomplete and ether only…

]]> By: Next Generation Shopping » Blog Archive » V-Commerce for Service-based Marketplaces http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-81829 Next Generation Shopping » Blog Archive » V-Commerce for Service-based Marketplaces Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:05:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-81829 [...] “It creates a range of interesting e-commerce opportunities for experts who sell advice rather than products.” A very interesting concept pointed out by Michael Arrington, who also covered the Ether launch on his TechCrunch blog yesterday. “… all Ingenio applications capitalize on the voice-based commerce (v-commerce) opportunity by turning a phone call into a revenue-generating event” the press release states. Another interesting concept in terms of generating ROI from such things as a blog. [...] [...] “It creates a range of interesting e-commerce opportunities for experts who sell advice rather than products.” A very interesting concept pointed out by Michael Arrington, who also covered the Ether launch on his TechCrunch blog yesterday. “… all Ingenio applications capitalize on the voice-based commerce (v-commerce) opportunity by turning a phone call into a revenue-generating event” the press release states. Another interesting concept in terms of generating ROI from such things as a blog. [...]

]]> By: Willem http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-81410 Willem Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:35:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-81410 Go go go Ebbe great ! Go go go Ebbe
great !

]]> By: CrunchNotes » Supernova Connected Innovators Program http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-81091 CrunchNotes » Supernova Connected Innovators Program Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:09:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-81091 [...] See Ether posts on TechCrunch here. Ether allows you to sell your time on the phone, Ether handles all aspects of the call. Users go to the site, arrange for a call and payment, and make a call. The seller takes the call knowing that they are automatically being paid just by picking up the phone. Time can be set, for example, at $50 for 30 minutes. At the end of the time, the call can end, or charging can end, or another fee can be charged. They officially launched today and were covered at TechCrunch here (Ether). attap/LifeIO [...] [...] See Ether posts on TechCrunch here. Ether allows you to sell your time on the phone, Ether handles all aspects of the call. Users go to the site, arrange for a call and payment, and make a call. The seller takes the call knowing that they are automatically being paid just by picking up the phone. Time can be set, for example, at $50 for 30 minutes. At the end of the time, the call can end, or charging can end, or another fee can be charged. They officially launched today and were covered at TechCrunch here (Ether). attap/LifeIO [...]

]]> By: Maurits http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-80869 Maurits Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:20:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-80869 Why not just use skype and it's paypall billing service? (near future) Why not just use skype and it’s paypall billing service?
(near future)

]]> By: phil K http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-80854 phil K Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:44:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-80854 Ingenio is all about Porno--they run http://www.Niteflirt.com Ether will probably be a porn company too Ingenio is all about Porno–they run http://www.Niteflirt.com

Ether will probably be a porn company too

]]> By: Sundar Krishnamurthy http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-80846 Sundar Krishnamurthy Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:37:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/22/ether-pay-per-call-launches-for-public-use/#comment-80846 Ingenio was spun off from Keen (www.keen.com) and this looks like a repackaging of Keen. Ingenio was spun off from Keen (www.keen.com) and this looks like a repackaging of Keen.

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