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From the monthly archives:

May 2007

Journalism That Matters: The DC Sessions
AUG 7-8 at George Washington University, Washington, DC
A two-day convening of editors, publishers, writers, researchers, academics, students, entrepreneurs, public advocates, independent and “citizen” journalists intent on defining and launching “The Next Newsroom” using open dialogue, break-out task groups and circle-round sharing of ideas and solutions.
To register or get more information, [...]

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We’ve been busy recently with client work, and we’re excited about sites we’ve been launching. But we’re so busy that we haven’t had the chance to link to these new sites from our Portfolio page. So I’d like to highlight some new client sites here:
Northland Public Library Foundation: A site that started small and grew [...]

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Geek Night is a highly informal bimonthly gathering of people in the Pittsburgh high-tech industry. There is no dress code and no cover charge. Show up anytime after 5:00pm, and leave when you feel like it.
When: Thursday, June 7, 2007, 5-9pm and later
Where: The Church Brew Works at 3525 Liberty Ave in Lawrenceville (geeks gather [...]

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Another question from the email bag — specifically, from our friend and fellow blogger Susan Courtad:
I have an acquaintance who wants to create a web site to sell her handmade jewelry. But she hasn’t a clue how to put together a site. She needs something really easy to figure out. And she has little or [...]

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WHAT: PodCamp PGH Meet-Up
WHEN: Wednesday, May 23 @ 7 PM – 9 PM
WHERE: Creative Treehouse (517 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue PA 15202 – 2nd floor)
WHO: Attendees of PodCamp PGH and BootCamp PGH, plus anyone interested in the local new media scene
TOPICS:
BootCamp PGH recap and follow-up
PodCamp PGH 2 preparation (for August)
Pittsburgh Pirates’ offer to local podcasters
Anything to [...]

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Another recent question:
We’re now up at an average of 1,500 hits per day at the blog.  Any advice on how I can go about looking for advertisers?
First, congratulations on building and sustaining a solid audience. Many people have trouble reaching those levels.
My first suggestion is that you should put a button or link prominently on [...]

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I recently received this question from a new blogger:
How do you usually respond to a track back? Do you post another comment on your own blog? Would the author of the track back know it’s there? Do people usually carry on the conversation in the blog?
If someone comments on my blog, I write a comment [...]

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