Comments on: Longer Review Posts on TC

By: VC Dan

VC Dan — Thu, 31 May 2007 15:47:05 +0000

That’s great to hear Mike. Just a day before this post I commented about that very topic — we were really in synch this holiday: http://www.floridaventureblog.com/2007/05/ppp-direct-makes-it-techcrunch-bakers.html

Everyone is different, but I much prefer the in-depth stuff. Keep doing what you love…

By: Dario

Dario — Wed, 30 May 2007 08:34:26 +0000

Writing longer posts is different from what you used to do. On some websites it works very well (businesshackers.com or amazingstartups.com), but in some cases you need to have a different way of providing information to your readers. It’s important to identify your target audience before deciding.

By: dave mcclure

dave mcclure — Tue, 29 May 2007 21:25:06 +0000

hey mike: let us know when you’re doing more in-depth reviews… perhaps you could invite 5-10 folks to help do trial-run testing, and then you could do “Oprah”-style book reviews

(kinda serious actually… that would be fun!)

By: Smaran

Smaran — Tue, 29 May 2007 05:58:40 +0000

I miss those longer review posts. Good to hear you’re going to be getting back to them.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 29 May 2007 01:00:40 +0000

meet –> meat

By: Eric Eldon

Eric Eldon — Tue, 29 May 2007 00:46:11 +0000

This is good to hear! For so many startups, the difference between success and failure is in the details of their offerings — and you have a strong record of spotting hits ahead of time. Looking forward to more.

By: Douglas

Douglas — Mon, 28 May 2007 21:06:39 +0000

I’ve wondered why TechCrunch has moved away from these types of posts. In fact, I’ve been interested in writing reviews myself.

If you’d be interested in chatting with me about writing about some of these very cool startups - send me an email. I’m an experienced freelance writer and blogger.

By: David Ulevitch

David Ulevitch — Mon, 28 May 2007 16:29:26 +0000

I think that’s a great idea, Mike. And good review of GrandCentral. It’s got its kinks (lack of SMS) but it’s a great service and it’s really changed the way I use my phone.

By: Paul M. Watson

Paul M. Watson — Mon, 28 May 2007 13:16:23 +0000

Please do try, I read TC less and less as it moves into the business of Web 2.0 rather than what Web 2.0 is. I don’t mind if the business posts pay for the review posts but there has to be a balance.

By: Scott Yates

Scott Yates — Mon, 28 May 2007 12:04:27 +0000

It’s too bad that the only time you get to do the part of your job you love is in the middle of a holiday weekend!