Comments on: Dead Simple Posterous Gets A Round Of Funding And Launches Group Blogs

Comments on: Dead Simple Posterous Gets A Round Of Funding And Launches Group Blogs http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:06:12 -0800 hourly 1 By: Posterous to Surpass Earth Population by 2013, If Only... | GreyReview http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-2/#comment-2960598 Posterous to Surpass Earth Population by 2013, If Only... | GreyReview Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:07:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2960598 [...] know what Posterous is, it is a dead simple blogging service (and it seems Michael Arrington is a fan). Since its launch in June 2008, Posterous has mastered the art of incremental improvements and [...] [...] know what Posterous is, it is a dead simple blogging service (and it seems Michael Arrington is a fan). Since its launch in June 2008, Posterous has mastered the art of incremental improvements and [...]

]]> By: Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset « Castilho1024’s Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-2/#comment-2819601 Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset « Castilho1024’s Blog Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:59:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2819601 [...] Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset By castilho1024 Posterous, the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...] [...] Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset By castilho1024 Posterous, the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...]

]]> By: Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | The Scripts Zone http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-2/#comment-2818467 Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | The Scripts Zone Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:57:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2818467 [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...] [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...]

]]> By: Geek Land | Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-2/#comment-2818452 Geek Land | Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:43:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2818452 [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...] [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...]

]]> By: Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | Stoth http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-2/#comment-2818239 Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | Stoth Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:45:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2818239 [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...] [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...]

]]> By: Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | Cellphone Ultra http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-2/#comment-2818228 Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | Cellphone Ultra Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:37:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2818228 [...] 24, 2009 ·Filed Under Technology News Posterous, the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...] [...] 24, 2009 ·Filed Under Technology News Posterous, the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...]

]]> By: Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | eMediaOne http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-2/#comment-2818217 Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | eMediaOne Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:32:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2818217 [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...] [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...]

]]> By: Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | Spin Valley Post http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-2/#comment-2818215 Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | Spin Valley Post Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:27:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2818215 [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...] [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...]

]]> By: Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | Design Website http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2818182 Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset | Design Website Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:10:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2818182 [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...] [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...]

]]> By: Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2818166 Posterous Acquires Fellow Y Combinator Alum Slinkset Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:55:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2818166 [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...] [...] the dead-simple service that makes it super easy to share your blog posts and media across the web, has acquired [...]

]]> By: Posterous | Reviews http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2801135 Posterous | Reviews Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:14:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2801135 [...] it instead of Flickr, which is what I generally use for pictures and small movies, and today he wrote a review and explained — it’s because it takes absolutely nothing to set up. You just send an [...] [...] it instead of Flickr, which is what I generally use for pictures and small movies, and today he wrote a review and explained — it’s because it takes absolutely nothing to set up. You just send an [...]

]]> By: Nick G http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2733138 Nick G Wed, 06 May 2009 03:49:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2733138 It sounds like the YouTube business model and it's great if you can make it work: build a huge user base and lots of buzz - even if you don't have any revenue - and then sell to Google/Yahoo/Apple or whatever. Is YouTube a loser? It arguably is for Google (losing $500M/year by some estimates), but not for the YouTube founders, who already cashed out. I think it's a little crazy that this is a valid business model, but you can only blame the Googles of the world that continue to buy these companies. As for Posterous, it looks like they're providing a great free service (much like YouTube and Twitter). I like using these sites for free, so it's a win for the consumer if they are able to continue to get investors and/or get bought, even if they don't make any money for their buyers. It sounds like the YouTube business model and it’s great if you can make it work: build a huge user base and lots of buzz – even if you don’t have any revenue – and then sell to Google/Yahoo/Apple or whatever. Is YouTube a loser? It arguably is for Google (losing $500M/year by some estimates), but not for the YouTube founders, who already cashed out.

I think it’s a little crazy that this is a valid business model, but you can only blame the Googles of the world that continue to buy these companies.

As for Posterous, it looks like they’re providing a great free service (much like YouTube and Twitter). I like using these sites for free, so it’s a win for the consumer if they are able to continue to get investors and/or get bought, even if they don’t make any money for their buyers.

]]> By: Miles Tinsley » Blog Archive » Checking out Posterous http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2653887 Miles Tinsley » Blog Archive » Checking out Posterous Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:57:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2653887 [...] Dead Simple Posterous Gets A Round Of Funding And Launches Group Blogs (techcrunch.com) Tags: aggregation, blogging, Facebook, Flickr, Ping.fm, posterous, social network, social networking, TwitPic, Twitter, YouTube [...] [...] Dead Simple Posterous Gets A Round Of Funding And Launches Group Blogs (techcrunch.com) Tags: aggregation, blogging, Facebook, Flickr, Ping.fm, posterous, social network, social networking, TwitPic, Twitter, YouTube [...]

]]> By: MarshalSandler.com » The Official Posterous Posterous - This is where we post about new features on posterous. You can get a blog just like this by emailing post@posterous.com. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2578482 MarshalSandler.com » The Official Posterous Posterous - This is where we post about new features on posterous. You can get a blog just like this by emailing post@posterous.com. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:00:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2578482 [...] Dead Simple Posterous Gets A Round Of Funding And Launches Group Blogs [...] [...] Dead Simple Posterous Gets A Round Of Funding And Launches Group Blogs [...]

]]> By: 2Pad lance 2Tweet pour envoyer vos photos automatiquement sur Twitter http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2576230 2Pad lance 2Tweet pour envoyer vos photos automatiquement sur Twitter Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:51:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2576230 [...] Afin de pouvoir utiliser le service il faut confirmer votre compte sur 2Tweet et entrer vos identifiants afin que le service puisse envoyer les tweets en votre nom. Après cela, les emails seront envoyés automatiquement à l’adresse email en question à chaque fois automatiquement. 2Tweet est en fait similaire dans son fonctionnement à Posterous, pour les blogs, qui vient par ailleurs de boucler un tour de table de $725 000. [...] [...] Afin de pouvoir utiliser le service il faut confirmer votre compte sur 2Tweet et entrer vos identifiants afin que le service puisse envoyer les tweets en votre nom. Après cela, les emails seront envoyés automatiquement à l’adresse email en question à chaque fois automatiquement. 2Tweet est en fait similaire dans son fonctionnement à Posterous, pour les blogs, qui vient par ailleurs de boucler un tour de table de $725 000. [...]

]]> By: 2tweet: Broadcast Instant Media Galleries To Twitter Via Email | Fidicaro.net http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2576203 2tweet: Broadcast Instant Media Galleries To Twitter Via Email | Fidicaro.net Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:37:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2576203 [...] any other actions needed. 2tweet is very similar to Posterous, a Y Combinator startup that just closed a 5,000 funding [...] [...] any other actions needed. 2tweet is very similar to Posterous, a Y Combinator startup that just closed a 5,000 funding [...]

]]> By: anon http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2576027 anon Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:17:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2576027 Are you really going to compare Posterous and Twitter to Google? I'm not even going to waste my time listing the differences, but they are numerous. In any case, I hate to break the bad news, but Twitter is currently hemorrhaging tons of money with no legitimate revenue stream in sight. My initial point was that the business model being applied to sites like Twitter and Posterous is flawed. These services are not legitimate commodities and will only ever exist as free because moving from free to subscription simply does not work. The only way to generate revenue will be through ineffective banner ads and non-essential up-sells. Both will fail long term and these companies will go under, having lost millions of dollars. There are plenty of other examples like this in the current bubble. Good investors diversify, knowing they will take losses in certain areas. "Businesses" like Twitter and Posterous will go down as losers. Are you really going to compare Posterous and Twitter to Google? I’m not even going to waste my time listing the differences, but they are numerous. In any case, I hate to break the bad news, but Twitter is currently hemorrhaging tons of money with no legitimate revenue stream in sight.

My initial point was that the business model being applied to sites like Twitter and Posterous is flawed. These services are not legitimate commodities and will only ever exist as free because moving from free to subscription simply does not work. The only way to generate revenue will be through ineffective banner ads and non-essential up-sells. Both will fail long term and these companies will go under, having lost millions of dollars. There are plenty of other examples like this in the current bubble.

Good investors diversify, knowing they will take losses in certain areas. “Businesses” like Twitter and Posterous will go down as losers.

]]> By: Posterous raises $725K- Simplify Blogging - Take A Plunge http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2576021 Posterous raises $725K- Simplify Blogging - Take A Plunge Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:11:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2576021 [...] Posterous blog thereby allowing your friends, family members to write posts. The angel funding was first reported by TechCrunch. In this round of investment XG-Ventures and a group of individual angel investors took part. The [...] [...] Posterous blog thereby allowing your friends, family members to write posts. The angel funding was first reported by TechCrunch. In this round of investment XG-Ventures and a group of individual angel investors took part. The [...]

]]> By: 2tweet: Broadcast Instant Media Galleries To Twitter Via Email http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2575946 2tweet: Broadcast Instant Media Galleries To Twitter Via Email Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:46:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2575946 [...] any other actions needed. 2tweet is very similar to Posterous, a Y Combinator startup that just closed a $725,000 funding [...] [...] any other actions needed. 2tweet is very similar to Posterous, a Y Combinator startup that just closed a $725,000 funding [...]

]]> By: PDua http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2575923 PDua Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:08:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2575923 What about google? Google did not have any business at first but later they came out with a terrific idea. The same with twitter and I believe posterous can do it too. What about google? Google did not have any business at first but later they came out with a terrific idea. The same with twitter and I believe posterous can do it too.

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="205071">Garry Tan</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2575567 Garry Tan Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:01:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2575567 Jordan, minutes is a misrepresentation. On the day of our public launch on TechCrunch, we had one small bug that was fixed immediately. It took thousands of emails and several hours of pounding by various people for one small flaw to be exposed. This flaw was fixed and has not been a problem at all since. If you don't believe me, try posting as Michael or myself now. Jordan, minutes is a misrepresentation. On the day of our public launch on TechCrunch, we had one small bug that was fixed immediately.

It took thousands of emails and several hours of pounding by various people for one small flaw to be exposed. This flaw was fixed and has not been a problem at all since.

If you don’t believe me, try posting as Michael or myself now.

]]> By: Posterous - Enklaste email-bloggen jag någonsin sett | KATTKORGEN http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2575446 Posterous - Enklaste email-bloggen jag någonsin sett | KATTKORGEN Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:02:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2575446 [...] När jag var ute och slösurfade stötte jag på det här inlägget hos David Winer. Han berättade om att han reagerade på att Michael Arrington, Techcrunch, börjat använda en tjänst som heter Posterous och inte Flickr. [...] [...] När jag var ute och slösurfade stötte jag på det här inlägget hos David Winer. Han berättade om att han reagerade på att Michael Arrington, Techcrunch, börjat använda en tjänst som heter Posterous och inte Flickr. [...]

]]> By: Jordan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2575359 Jordan Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:47:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2575359 If i recalled correctly, I believe MA's account got "hacked" or "spoofed" in a matter of minutes. If i recalled correctly, I believe MA’s account got “hacked” or “spoofed” in a matter of minutes.

]]> By: Super Simple User Interfaces - Posterous » PointStar Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2575235 Super Simple User Interfaces - Posterous » PointStar Blog Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:26:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2575235 [...] [TechCrunch has more on Posterous] « Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All !!! [...] [...] [TechCrunch has more on Posterous] « Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All !!! [...]

]]> By: Lennart http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/22/dead-simple-posterous-gets-a-round-of-funding-and-launches-group-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2575114 Lennart Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:04:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34658#comment-2575114 The point of Posterous which some commenters seem to miss is that the packing is so slick. I just tried it and within ten minutes, most of I spent thinking of what pictures to upload, I had a blog and my first post. I will start using Posterous for my photos and have them pass thru to Flickr. This can be in a number of really neat new ways. The point of Posterous which some commenters seem to miss is that the packing is so slick. I just tried it and within ten minutes, most of I spent thinking of what pictures to upload, I had a blog and my first post.

I will start using Posterous for my photos and have them pass thru to Flickr.

This can be in a number of really neat new ways.

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