Tumblr – doing things with less. Is it taking over the world?

This week we are talking about lightweight models of Web 2.0 applications that have cost-effective scalability. There are a few key elements that have encouraged the design of these lightweight models. One is the advent of open source programming to reduce the difficulty in producing web 2.0 applications.  Linux , mySQL and PHP are all … Continue reading →

The Long Tail of millions of posters

You would think that popular people with lots of friend or followers would get a lot more traffic than those small know people….. Well, that’s wrong. Bump (2012)  suggested that online content is spread through large numbers of people sharing with small groups. I guess at the heart of it, information sharing is the same … Continue reading →

Perpetual Beta for music listeners

Firstly, welcome to the new design of my blog. After some recommendations, I am trying to change to a more professional look. There is a poll at the end so let me know if you like the new one or would prefer the old one.   “It’s a wonderful cop-out. If a tiny feature doesn’t … Continue reading →