Comments on: New Technorati CEO Has A Challenge Ahead http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/ Startup and Tech News Sat, 17 May 2008 05:09:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Exclusive: Technorati Relaunches To Focus On Core Blogging Audience http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-2300058 Exclusive: Technorati Relaunches To Focus On Core Blogging Audience Fri, 16 May 2008 02:50:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-2300058 [...] has a brand new CEO, and he’s been busy in his short time with the company. Today Technorati is relaunching, with [...] […] has a brand new CEO, and he’s been busy in his short time with the company. Today Technorati is relaunching, with […]

]]> By: Secret Merger Talks Between Technorati And b5media Blow Up http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-2188665 Secret Merger Talks Between Technorati And b5media Blow Up Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:06:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-2188665 [...] has been searching for a new strategy ever since it appointed CEO Richard Jalichandra last October. It was recently trying to raise an additional round of [...] […] has been searching for a new strategy ever since it appointed CEO Richard Jalichandra last October. It was recently trying to raise an additional round of […]

]]> By: Technorati Drops Content Older Than 6 Months Old http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-2016193 Technorati Drops Content Older Than 6 Months Old Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:09:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-2016193 [...] Technorati announced a new CEO at the beginning of October, many were hoping that the once great Technorati would focus on its [...] […] Technorati announced a new CEO at the beginning of October, many were hoping that the once great Technorati would focus on its […]

]]> By: Technorati To Launch Blogger Advertising Network http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-2012179 Technorati To Launch Blogger Advertising Network Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:28:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-2012179 [...] more interesting, though is what we’re hearing on the product front. Technorati, under new CEO Richard Jalichandra, recently changed it site to focus more on its core blogging [...] […] more interesting, though is what we’re hearing on the product front. Technorati, under new CEO Richard Jalichandra, recently changed it site to focus more on its core blogging […]

]]> By: » Technorati’s total funding revealed - $21.6 to date in 3 rounds Web 2.0 Money: The Money & Business Behind the Web 2.0 Innovations http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1918153 » Technorati’s total funding revealed - $21.6 to date in 3 rounds Web 2.0 Money: The Money & Business Behind the Web 2.0 Innovations Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:46:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1918153 [...] http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1638266_1638253_1638241,00.html http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/ http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=prnw.20071001.AQM180&show_article=1&lsn=1 [...] […] http://www.time.com/time/speci.....41,00.html http://www.techcrunch.com/2007.....nge-ahead/ http://www.breitbart.com/artic.....&lsn=1 […]

]]> By: Our Techno Lyrics » Blog Archive » Exclusive: Technorati Relaunches To Focus On Core Blogging Audience http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1817131 Our Techno Lyrics » Blog Archive » Exclusive: Technorati Relaunches To Focus On Core Blogging Audience Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:28:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1817131 [...] has a brand new CEO, and he’s been busy in his short time with the company. Today Technorati is relaunching, with [...] […] has a brand new CEO, and he’s been busy in his short time with the company. Today Technorati is relaunching, with […]

]]> By: Exclusive: Technorati Relaunches To Focus On Core Blogging Audience teasered @ Feed UP !! http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1813589 Exclusive: Technorati Relaunches To Focus On Core Blogging Audience teasered @ Feed UP !! Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:26:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1813589 [...] has a brand new CEO, and he’s been busy in his short time with the company. Today Technorati is relaunching, with [...] […] has a brand new CEO, and he’s been busy in his short time with the company. Today Technorati is relaunching, with […]

]]> By: Webrazzi http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1811030 Webrazzi Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:41:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1811030 <strong>Technorati’de değişim ana sayfaya yansıdı...</strong> Technorati‘nin yeni CEO’su ile başlayan değişim süreci bugün dünyanın en popüler blog dizininin ana sayfasına yansıdı. Eski yapısında blogosferdeki tüm yeni içerikleri anlık olarak takip eden ve bunu canlı olarak ana sayfas... Technorati’de değişim ana sayfaya yansıdı…

Technorati‘nin yeni CEO’su ile başlayan değişim süreci bugün dünyanın en popüler blog dizininin ana sayfasına yansıdı. Eski yapısında blogosferdeki tüm yeni içerikleri anlık olarak takip eden ve bunu canlı olarak ana sayfas…

]]> By: The State of Blog Search http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1801462 The State of Blog Search Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:52:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1801462 [...] The latest victim is Feedster, which has had a “We’re Changing” notice up on their frontpage for a number of weeks now with no visible signs of life. Further feeding the rumors that Feedster is a goner is the fact that its accompanying company blog has been removed.For its part, Technorati is still very much alive, but some worry that it is trying to move too far outside its original purpose. [...] […] The latest victim is Feedster, which has had a “We’re Changing” notice up on their frontpage for a number of weeks now with no visible signs of life. Further feeding the rumors that Feedster is a goner is the fact that its accompanying company blog has been removed.For its part, Technorati is still very much alive, but some worry that it is trying to move too far outside its original purpose. […]

]]> By: Le Blogueur » Blog Archive » Technorati supprime le contenu vieux de plus de 6 mois http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1776871 Le Blogueur » Blog Archive » Technorati supprime le contenu vieux de plus de 6 mois Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:57:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1776871 [...] Technorati annonça la nomination d’un nouveau CEO au début Octobre, beaucoup espérèrent que l’ex- leaderTechnorati se reconcentrerait sur son [...] […] Technorati annonça la nomination d’un nouveau CEO au début Octobre, beaucoup espérèrent que l’ex- leaderTechnorati se reconcentrerait sur son […]

]]> By: Technorati CEO: Techmeme is “a great little site.” http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1660836 Technorati CEO: Techmeme is “a great little site.” Sat, 06 Oct 2007 03:02:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1660836 [...] was hoping that the changing of the guard at Technorati would mean that the company would learn to become somewhat humble. Early signs say [...] […] was hoping that the changing of the guard at Technorati would mean that the company would learn to become somewhat humble. Early signs say […]

]]> By: Velioncho http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1655626 Velioncho Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:17:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1655626 yes, it is bad photo indeed. May be there is no value to what Technorati is doing. I tried using blog searches initially when the blogs and search engines came out. However now I dont see the need to use blog search engine. I have my popular blogs(not many) bookmarked I just go and glance at them once a day. that is all I need to do. Blog search engines give me all junk results , some student blogs, some kids' blogs, some midwest stayhome parent blogs etc., May be it is too early of time to have blog search engine. yes, it is bad photo indeed.

May be there is no value to what Technorati is doing. I tried using blog searches initially when the blogs and search engines came out. However now I dont see the need to use blog search engine. I have my popular blogs(not many) bookmarked I just go and glance at them once a day. that is all I need to do. Blog search engines give me all junk results , some student blogs, some kids’ blogs, some midwest stayhome parent blogs etc., May be it is too early of time to have blog search engine.

]]> By: Eric http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1655559 Eric Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:16:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1655559 Accept that it is and probably always will be a service primarily utilized by bloggers themselves. And with that in mind, design it around their needs. Bloggers essentially care about two things: 1. Tracking activity in their particular niche. 2. Ego searches. On the first point, I'd go head to head with Techmeme - except I'd offer more verticals, or even better, dynamic verticals around a keyword. You should make it as easy as possible for anyone with a blog about gardening to find other blogs about gardening. Simple blog search is great, but it'd be far more useful to have a techmeme-like page showing what's "hot" in the gardening niche. On the second point, I'd ramp up the social networking features - profiles, friend lists, maybe even a reader community similar to what mybloglog does. In general, I'd work hard on keeping spam out of the system and keeping search performance high. That's my two cents, anyway. Accept that it is and probably always will be a service primarily utilized by bloggers themselves. And with that in mind, design it around their needs.

Bloggers essentially care about two things:

1. Tracking activity in their particular niche.
2. Ego searches.

On the first point, I’d go head to head with Techmeme - except I’d offer more verticals, or even better, dynamic verticals around a keyword. You should make it as easy as possible for anyone with a blog about gardening to find other blogs about gardening. Simple blog search is great, but it’d be far more useful to have a techmeme-like page showing what’s “hot” in the gardening niche.

On the second point, I’d ramp up the social networking features - profiles, friend lists, maybe even a reader community similar to what mybloglog does.

In general, I’d work hard on keeping spam out of the system and keeping search performance high.

That’s my two cents, anyway.

]]> By: Tyler Wright http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1655056 Tyler Wright Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:12:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1655056 bring back the cool look and the ticker you had like 2 months ago!!! bring back the cool look and the ticker you had like 2 months ago!!!

]]> By: Technoman http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1655032 Technoman Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:42:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1655032 Close it down. Close it down.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654994 Kathy Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:02:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654994 Richard is the best!!! Congrats!! Richard is the best!!! Congrats!!

]]> By: SteveBallmer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654852 SteveBallmer Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:46:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654852 Never been to this site before, I hope they are good Microsoft apologist, are they? http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com Never been to this site before, I hope they are good Microsoft apologist, are they?
http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com

]]> By: Jay http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654847 Jay Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:42:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654847 Why do all geeks practically look the same? Why do all geeks practically look the same?

]]> By: phenom http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654803 phenom Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:14:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654803 Congratulations, Richard! Hope you make technorati more fun http://vidsonly.blogspot.com Congratulations, Richard! Hope you make technorati more fun
http://vidsonly.blogspot.com

]]> By: Wes http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654790 Wes Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:03:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654790 Best of luck to Richard. He has a big job on his hands and I wish him all the best. Best of luck to Richard. He has a big job on his hands and I wish him all the best.

]]> By: New Technorati CEO Has A Challenge Ahead  »TechAddress http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654765 New Technorati CEO Has A Challenge Ahead  »TechAddress Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:30:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654765 [...] social bookmarking giants like Digg and the newer kids like CoComment. [Note: this […]Source:Techcrunch Technorati today announced it’s search for a new CEO was over, with Richard Jalichandra being [...] […] social bookmarking giants like Digg and the newer kids like CoComment. [Note: this […]Source:Techcrunch Technorati today announced it’s search for a new CEO was over, with Richard Jalichandra being […]

]]> By: datter1 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654759 datter1 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:26:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654759 That is one really bad photo. That is one really bad photo.

]]> By: Sean http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654732 Sean Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:55:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654732 Best of luck Richard, it's definitely a challenge. The definition of "blog" is changing and Technorati will have to change too. Where do Twitter, tumblelogs, wikis, etc. fit into the Technorati view of the world? How do you help companies make their blogs useful and successful? Answer those question and you're well on your way. Best of luck Richard, it’s definitely a challenge. The definition of “blog” is changing and Technorati will have to change too. Where do Twitter, tumblelogs, wikis, etc. fit into the Technorati view of the world? How do you help companies make their blogs useful and successful?

Answer those question and you’re well on your way.

]]> By: Rewardless.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654729 Rewardless.com Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:47:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654729 The largest impediment to Technorati is the brand name itself and the busy website. To see massive adoption Technorati should focus on simplification of the entire model to appeal to mainstream users. I am confused when I visit the site. Is it for seeing which blogs are updated? Or for searching? Or for seeing the most popular posts on a topic? Or for something completely different? How is it different from google? Answer those questions through simple design, branding, and navigation. “technorati” denotes technology and reeks of geekiness. I personally enjoy the site, it’s a great resource for content. But it needs to be cleaned up and repackaged if the goal is to run it like a big and competitive business. Good luck! The largest impediment to Technorati is the brand name itself and the busy website.

To see massive adoption Technorati should focus on simplification of the entire model to appeal to mainstream users.

I am confused when I visit the site. Is it for seeing which blogs are updated? Or for searching? Or for seeing the most popular posts on a topic? Or for something completely different? How is it different from google?

Answer those questions through simple design, branding, and navigation. “technorati” denotes technology and reeks of geekiness.

I personally enjoy the site, it’s a great resource for content. But it needs to be cleaned up and repackaged if the goal is to run it like a big and competitive business.

Good luck!

]]> By: Ritu http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654693 Ritu Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:16:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/01/new-technorati-ceo-has-a-challenge-ahead/#comment-1654693 Congratulations, Richard! Hope you can make Technorati fun and above all fast. It just seems like I have to wait quite a while to get to my page. Also like Duncan said, I as well have a soft spot for it and would like to see Technorati be on top again, Goodluck Congratulations, Richard! Hope you can make Technorati fun and above all fast. It just seems like I have to wait quite a while to get to my page. Also like Duncan said, I as well have a soft spot for it and would like to see Technorati be on top again, Goodluck

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