Say goodbye to free job postings on The Ladders, a site targeting the six-figure market, as of this coming November. The company currently makes the bulk of its revenue via monthly subscription fees paid by job seekers. Posting is free for now. At the end of your trial you will still enjoy all of the benefits [...]
Continue reading...17. September 2007
The $100 laptop project (to be honest, I did not know about that one) has run into some issues, but is still on target to land under $200. These are some very, very smart folks working on this, big big brains; and I’m all for laptops for everyone. Internet access as a [...]
Continue reading...17. September 2007
Want a job board on your blog, social network or ol’ fashioned Web site? There’s a new kid on the block where JobThread and Job-a-matic reside: Beyond! Job Board According to the press release (PDF): Unlike related offerings, Beyond! Job Board is not limited to job posting and job search options. There are a variety of resources [...]
Continue reading...16. September 2007
Stealing away the competitions’ talent base is easier than ever with Facebook’s Flyers Pro, the social networking site’s highly targeted advertising system and newest threat to Google’s AdWords. Just select the specific workplace(s) of users you want your ad to show-up in front of: If you’re Coke, just plug-in “PepsiCo.” Microsoft? Type in “Google.” You get [...]
Continue reading...14. September 2007
Competition is good for business. Pressure from Facebook is clearly forcing MySpace to up their game. I’ve noticed considerable improvements in the site’s “up time” and reduction in spam. Additionally, they’ve basically copied FB’s personal “Status Updates” and rumors of a redesign run amok. In another example, I recently received my first-ever MySpace e-Newsletter. The newsletter [...]
Continue reading...13. September 2007
We currently have a unique advertising opportunity on Cheezhead. If you’re on the blog right now, you’ll notice a space for text link ads, above-the-fold, near the banner ads in the sidebar to the right. There are a total of only five spots available, with two already gone. Click here to secure your spot now. Why Cheezhead? With [...]
Continue reading...12. September 2007
Cheez tells me that people are actually reading this thing so I better not embarrass myself out here…my personal brand is on the line apparently. On my mind today is a news story that we have all heard over the past month. The Michael Vick scandal. Some stories like this are hard to shake [...]
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17. September 2007
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