2004 Content Useful sites Archive

Wikipedia

Published: Fri Oct 1st, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

An encyclopedia where the users write the entries. This exercise in open-source content creation has grown from being an interesting idea to a valuable resource. And if you're so minded, you can contribute yourself, or improve existing entries.

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

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eMedia Tidbits

Published: Fri Sep 10th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

Group blog on online journalism and content from the Poynter Institute.

Link: http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=31

Categories: Content » Useful sites

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Arts and Letters Daily

Published: Fri Sep 3rd, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

We know, you'd like to read the Times Literary supplement and the New Yorker cover to cover, but never seem to get the time. This text-heavy site (that resembles a 19th-Century newspaper) keeps you up to date with the latest in literature, ideas and culture from around the world. Instant erudition.

Link: http://www.aldaily.com

Categories: Content » Useful sites , Fun & Nonsense

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Memex 1.1

Published: Wed Jul 7th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

The online diary of John Naughton, Professor of the Public Understanding of Technology at the Open University and long-standing technology journalist for the Observer. Thoughtful and approachable in equal measure.

Link: http://www.skillbytes.co.uk/memex/

Categories: Content » Useful sites , Strategy & Process » Useful sites , Usability » Useful sites

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Column Two

Published: Mon Apr 19th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

A good round-up of content management and knowledge management news from the Australian company Step Two Designs. A range of categories for the entries make it particularly straightforward to find what you need.

Link: http://www.steptwo.com.au/columntwo/
RSS Feed: http://www.steptwo.com.au/columntwo/index.xml

Categories: Content » Useful sites , Strategy & Process » Useful sites

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Ideas in Technology and Publishing

Published: Mon Apr 19th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

Bill Trippe is a well-established expert in the content field, and his new blog is a good example of how useful business blogs can be.

Link: http://nmpub.com/blog/
RSS Feed: http://www.nmpub.com/blog/index.rdf

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Matt Jones

Published: Sat Apr 17th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

Interesting blog from leading London-based information architect and former Creative Director for BBC NewsOnline and Sapient.

Link: http://www.blackbeltjones.com/work/index.html

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The Shifted Librarian

Published: Fri Apr 16th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

Informed and entertaing blog from Jenny Levine, a librarian who's keen to explore implementations of new technology in library and information services: including RSS feeds, wireless internet access and social computing. Some lessons and insights for all of us.

Link: http://www.theshiftedlibrarian.com/

Categories: Content » Useful sites , Strategy & Process » Useful sites

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Rockley Bulletin

Published: Fri Apr 16th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

Regular newsletter from enterprise content experts the Rockley Group.

Link: http://www.rockleybulletin.com/

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Shirky.com

Published: Fri Apr 16th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

A home for Clay Shirky's thoughtful essays on issues related to 'Networks, Economics and Culture.' Good on open source, file sharing and publishing models.

Link: http://www.shirky.com
RSS Feed: http://www.shirky.com/writings/rss.cgi

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Google News Alerts

Published: Fri Apr 16th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

Google now offers a beta version of a news alerts system, automatically notifying subscribers via email about the latest Google News listings related to a specified subject.

Link: http://www.google.com/newsalerts

Categories: Content » Useful sites , Strategy & Process » Useful sites

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Data Protection Commissioner

Published: Fri Apr 16th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

Irish Data Commissioner's site outlining regulations for data collection and use in the Irish Republic (useful, for example, if you're planning an email newsletter).

Link: http://www.dataprivacy.ie/

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Nick Usborne

Published: Fri Apr 16th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

Solid web writing advice with a regular newsletter from experienced web copywriter Nick Usborne. Not too heavy on the selling.

Link: http://www.nickusborne.com/

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Content Village

Published: Fri Apr 16th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

A service funded under the European Community "eContent" programme which aims to support the production, use and distribution of European digital content and to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. Good for sector analyses of content usage, and for applying for a handy EU grant.

Link: http://www.content-village.org/

Categories: Content » Useful sites

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Bruce Sterling's blog

Published: Fri Apr 16th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

Science fiction writer and tech visionary Sterling shares his thoughts and record collection with the world on his new blog. He tells you what he's listening to while blogging, and there are some gems amidst the mad stuff.

Link: http://blog.wired.com/sterling/

Categories: Content » Useful sites , Fun & Nonsense

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Daypop Top 40

Published: Fri Apr 16th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

Suddenly everyone's writing a web log, and you know that somewhere in the self-indulgent chaos is some interesting material. But how to find it? Daypop offers a constantly updated list of the most popular links from blogs around the world. Like overhearing thousands of water cooler conversations all at once.

Link: http://www.daypop.com/top/

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The Slot

Published: Fri Apr 16th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

It's hard being a copyeditor - you're right all the time, and nobody likes that. Bill Walsh is copy chief on the Business desk at the Washington Post, and the author of Lapsed into a Comma, a style guide for the modern era. The Slot is his entertaining online hang-out, perfect for people who know their its from their it's.

Link: http://www.theslot.com/

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Good Experience

Published: Thu Apr 8th, 2004  |  Posted By: David Moore

An understatedly useful site from Mark Hurst offering regular interviews with content and user experience experts. Quality not quantity.

Link: http://www.goodexperience.com

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