Comments on: Pageflakes Acquired By Live Universe http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/ Startup and Technology News Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:17:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: LiveUniverse Buys Another Loser: Peerflix | aboutCREATION http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2460384 LiveUniverse Buys Another Loser: Peerflix | aboutCREATION Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:16:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2460384 [...] acquired Revver, a struggling video portal that shared revenue with content creators. In April, it acquired PageFlakes, a customizable homepage that has been competing in a saturated market that includes iGoogle. [...] [...] acquired Revver, a struggling video portal that shared revenue with content creators. In April, it acquired PageFlakes, a customizable homepage that has been competing in a saturated market that includes iGoogle. [...]

]]> By: LiveUniverse Buys Another Loser: Peerflix | about ICT http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2460354 LiveUniverse Buys Another Loser: Peerflix | about ICT Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:37:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2460354 [...] acquired Revver, a struggling video portal that shared revenue with content creators. In April, it acquired PageFlakes, a customizable homepage that has been competing in a saturated market that includes iGoogle. [...] [...] acquired Revver, a struggling video portal that shared revenue with content creators. In April, it acquired PageFlakes, a customizable homepage that has been competing in a saturated market that includes iGoogle. [...]

]]> By: LiveUniverse Buys Another Loser: Peerflix http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2460335 LiveUniverse Buys Another Loser: Peerflix Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:02:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2460335 [...] acquired Revver, a struggling video portal that shared revenue with content creators. In April, it acquired PageFlakes, a customizable homepage that has been competing in a saturated market that includes iGoogle. [...] [...] acquired Revver, a struggling video portal that shared revenue with content creators. In April, it acquired PageFlakes, a customizable homepage that has been competing in a saturated market that includes iGoogle. [...]

]]> By: Should Netvibes/Pageflakes have been Friendfeed before Friendfeed? « These two cents http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2440293 Should Netvibes/Pageflakes have been Friendfeed before Friendfeed? « These two cents Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:29:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2440293 [...] Pageflakes was unable to develop a sustainable business model and was sold to LiveUniverse for pennies on the dollar, and Netvibes has had it’s fair share of turbulence and still have yet to find a business [...] [...] Pageflakes was unable to develop a sustainable business model and was sold to LiveUniverse for pennies on the dollar, and Netvibes has had it’s fair share of turbulence and still have yet to find a business [...]

]]> By: Knowledge Links!!! http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2219715 Knowledge Links!!! Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:17:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2219715 [...] Pageflakes Acquired By Live Universe [...] [...] Pageflakes Acquired By Live Universe [...]

]]> By: News.com general » Blog Archive » Pageflakes enters the LiveUniverse http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189664 News.com general » Blog Archive » Pageflakes enters the LiveUniverse Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:55:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189664 [...] as Netvibes. It’s no wonder that the company was looking for an exit. The acquisition was first reported [...] [...] as Netvibes. It’s no wonder that the company was looking for an exit. The acquisition was first reported [...]

]]> By: Pageflakes Acquired By LiveUniverse: Further Push Into Social Networking - BuzzYA! http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189385 Pageflakes Acquired By LiveUniverse: Further Push Into Social Networking - BuzzYA! Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:05:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189385 [...] of social networking and video destinations, most notably LiveVideo. Rumors of this deal surfaced earlier this week, and it was officially announced [...] [...] of social networking and video destinations, most notably LiveVideo. Rumors of this deal surfaced earlier this week, and it was officially announced [...]

]]> By: Pageflakes Acquired By LiveUniverse: Further Push Into Social Networking | 网络赚钱网摘 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189374 Pageflakes Acquired By LiveUniverse: Further Push Into Social Networking | 网络赚钱网摘 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:01:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189374 [...] of social networking and video destinations, most notably LiveVideo. Rumors of this deal surfaced earlier this week, and it was officially announced [...] [...] of social networking and video destinations, most notably LiveVideo. Rumors of this deal surfaced earlier this week, and it was officially announced [...]

]]> By: Pageflakes enters the LiveUniverse « IT Spot http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189250 Pageflakes enters the LiveUniverse « IT Spot Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:04:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189250 [...] as Netvibes. It’s no wonder that the company was looking for an exit. The acquisition was first reported by [...] [...] as Netvibes. It’s no wonder that the company was looking for an exit. The acquisition was first reported by [...]

]]> By: LiveUniverse Officially Acquires Pageflakes http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189249 LiveUniverse Officially Acquires Pageflakes Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:04:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189249 [...] after speculations about financial problems and acquisition, Pageflakes has officially announced they’ve been acquired by Brad Greenspan’s [...] [...] after speculations about financial problems and acquisition, Pageflakes has officially announced they’ve been acquired by Brad Greenspan’s [...]

]]> By: Pageflakes Acquisition Confirmed http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189238 Pageflakes Acquisition Confirmed Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:58:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2189238 [...] start-page startups, has been officially acquired by Brad Greenspan’s Live Universe, a deal we reported earlier this week. Terms were not disclosed, but it was a combination of cash and stock. Pageflakes [...] [...] start-page startups, has been officially acquired by Brad Greenspan’s Live Universe, a deal we reported earlier this week. Terms were not disclosed, but it was a combination of cash and stock. Pageflakes [...]

]]> By: David http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2187607 David Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:39:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2187607 #41, I guess you and the rest of your pals at Netvibes have nothing better to do. Who knows the money involved but at least they were acquired. I give them a lot of credit. The product is easy to use. How to monetize it? I don't know but it is easy to use. #41, I guess you and the rest of your pals at Netvibes have nothing better to do.

Who knows the money involved but at least they were acquired. I give them a lot of credit. The product is easy to use. How to monetize it? I don’t know but it is easy to use.

]]> By: AceMarauder http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2187507 AceMarauder Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:04:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2187507 Sarah Meyers is smart. Way to go PageFlakes! Sarah Meyers is smart. Way to go PageFlakes!

]]> By: Roundup: Giving up on the “mobile web,” cleantech gets crunched, and more » VentureBeat http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2186682 Roundup: Giving up on the “mobile web,” cleantech gets crunched, and more » VentureBeat Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:57:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2186682 [...] MySpace executive Brad Greenspan, has acquired the Ajax home page service Pageflakes, according to TechCrunch’s unidentified sources. Just a few hours earlier, GigaOM reported that Pageflakes was [...] [...] MySpace executive Brad Greenspan, has acquired the Ajax home page service Pageflakes, according to TechCrunch’s unidentified sources. Just a few hours earlier, GigaOM reported that Pageflakes was [...]

]]> By: Ashik Uzzaman http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2185644 Ashik Uzzaman Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:48:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2185644 It's wonderful to see PageFlakes going through another success milestone to stay competitive in a very competitive market. It’s wonderful to see PageFlakes going through another success milestone to stay competitive in a very competitive market.

]]> By: Marci http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2180209 Marci Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:55:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2180209 This is awesome news... Kudos to LiveUniverse! This is awesome news… Kudos to LiveUniverse!

]]> By: Pageflakes bought - and is anyone else still using start pages? « Green Tea Ice Cream http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2179413 Pageflakes bought - and is anyone else still using start pages? « Green Tea Ice Cream Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:10:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2179413 [...] else still using start pages? Posted on April 15, 2008 by Michael Clarke Reading that Pagesflakes had been bought set me thinking as to why I don’t seem to be using my Netvibes page anymore.  Seems to come [...] [...] else still using start pages? Posted on April 15, 2008 by Michael Clarke Reading that Pagesflakes had been bought set me thinking as to why I don’t seem to be using my Netvibes page anymore.  Seems to come [...]

]]> By: Sarah Meyers http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2177758 Sarah Meyers Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:42:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2177758 @#38, That's what everyone said about youtube in 06. Now Destiny's Child and Disney stars are creating their own channels generating millions of views and building a more sustainable business model. Just you wait. @#38, That’s what everyone said about youtube in 06. Now Destiny’s Child and Disney stars are creating their own channels generating millions of views and building a more sustainable business model.

Just you wait.

]]> By: Tom http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2176418 Tom Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:12:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2176418 Wow a lot of positive praise for PageFlakes here! Haven't seen this much praise on the comment walls in a while it's almost like LU had everyone comment here - where have I seen that before? http://valleywag.com/373335/liveuniverse-execs-out-of-touch-engineers-leaving Oh yeah, that's it. Wow a lot of positive praise for PageFlakes here! Haven’t seen this much praise on the comment walls in a while it’s almost like LU had everyone comment here - where have I seen that before?

http://valleywag.com/373335/li.....rs-leaving

Oh yeah, that’s it.

]]> By: franky http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2176261 franky Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:32:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2176261 @Jonathan, out of previous contacts (as possible site manager for one of their properties) I do know that LU wants to keep sites independent, but use them to drive traffic to LV. They aren't looking to integrate any properties in to LV, but want to use them and hopefully build LV as one of the main (brands) properties in the videosharing market. ;) @Jonathan,

out of previous contacts (as possible site manager for one of their properties) I do know that LU wants to keep sites independent, but use them to drive traffic to LV. They aren’t looking to integrate any properties in to LV, but want to use them and hopefully build LV as one of the main (brands) properties in the videosharing market. ;)

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2176184 Jonathan Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:12:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2176184 Pageflakes has and continues to do great work. They led the way with shared start pages, which continues to be the reason I use it. I will be interested to see how LiveVideo will integrate their service. Pageflakes has and continues to do great work. They led the way with shared start pages, which continues to be the reason I use it. I will be interested to see how LiveVideo will integrate their service.

]]> By: JT http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2176163 JT Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:08:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2176163 @Sarah Meyers How does livevideo have a "good" brand? Teen sexuality I guess is your measure? come on sarah.. @Sarah Meyers

How does livevideo have a “good” brand? Teen sexuality I guess is your measure?

come on sarah..

]]> By: PageFlakes Bought By LiveUniverse | MissTheda.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2175955 PageFlakes Bought By LiveUniverse | MissTheda.com Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:14:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2175955 [...] was just thinking today is a light news day until i read my TechCrunch and saw that LiveUniverse (live video social network) is buying PageFlakes the AJAX home page [...] [...] was just thinking today is a light news day until i read my TechCrunch and saw that LiveUniverse (live video social network) is buying PageFlakes the AJAX home page [...]

]]> By: franky http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2175923 franky Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:07:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2175923 I don't understand what is good about getting acquired by a company desperate to gain more traffic in the hope of keeping livevideo on the video hosting radar, because in the end that's all that matters for Greenspan: drive traffic to LV. Revver: plugin could be interesting considered LV has an API. Pageflakes: compulsory LV video of the day? Maybe the LU can recode some of their myspace blinky sites to offer blinky widgets for PF now. I don’t understand what is good about getting acquired by a company desperate to gain more traffic in the hope of keeping livevideo on the video hosting radar, because in the end that’s all that matters for Greenspan: drive traffic to LV.

Revver: plugin could be interesting considered LV has an API.
Pageflakes: compulsory LV video of the day?

Maybe the LU can recode some of their myspace blinky sites to offer blinky widgets for PF now.

]]> By: LG http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2175916 LG Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:06:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/13/pageflakes-acquired-by-live-universe/#comment-2175916 Adding to #16: popurls.com has not yet been acquired, but I think it's a different category of startpages. Adding to #16: popurls.com has not yet been acquired, but I think it’s a different category of startpages.

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