Thinking about launching a web 2.0 company? Here’s some advice from someone who is in the process of launching one himself:

5. Don’t guess what people want. Do some research before you decide on the service you are going to offer and make sure that you aren’t entering a crowded space.

4. Keep it simple. Don’t try to do too much. Sometimes doing one thing is well is better than trying to do everything okay.

3. Free is great if you know how to use a calculator

2. Stop partying like it’s 1999 (aka spend wisely). Don’t spend on something you don’t need.

1. Don’t seek more money than you really need.

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Once you have read those tips, head on over here to generate a web 2.0 name for your company.

Originally posted on January 22, 2007 @ 1:45 pm

OhmyNews International has an exclusive interview with Maria Amelia, who is the oldest among the world’s 60+ million bloggers. Maria’s blog, was given to her by her grandson as a birthday present, and currently generates in excess of 50,000 hits per month, predominantly from Spanish-speaking countries.

What are your earliest memories?

My first memory is of hearing people talk about a war, which was the World War, the First World War. I would be about three…

Maria actually recounts incidents and memories from her life, to her son, who posts them for her on the blog. She is living proof that blogging transcends all ages.

Click here to read Maria talk about life and the Internet

Originally posted on January 22, 2007 @ 1:37 pm

Bloggers come from all walks of life. They all have different interests, different opinions, but one thing in common. They all have something to say. Here are some out of 2000 of those faces.

Click on any face to find out more.
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Originally posted on January 20, 2007 @ 10:46 pm