Comments on: Knowledge is Power, Convenience is Weakness http://remarkablogger.com/2009/02/05/knowledge-is-power-convenience-is-weakness/ Blog Consulting and Design Services and Training Thu, 24 May 2012 08:49:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Karen Goodman http://remarkablogger.com/2009/02/05/knowledge-is-power-convenience-is-weakness/comment-page-1/#comment-96954 Karen Goodman Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:16:30 +0000 http://remarkablogger.com/?p=2425#comment-96954 I am SO glad that I listed to your podcast. I've been feeling a bit like I wasn't on the cutting edge. I've been using my domain email for the past few years and signed up for RSS to start with bloglines. I've thought about switching to Google Reader a few times since that's the one that everyone talks about, but it just seemed like too much trouble to make the switch. As far as analytics, my web designer set me up with Clicky and I've been happy with it. I do occasionally check Google analytics and website tools for added info. Anyway, now I don't feel so behind the curve and feel more in control of my destiny. Thanks. I am SO glad that I listed to your podcast. I’ve been feeling a bit like I wasn’t on the cutting edge. I’ve been using my domain email for the past few years and signed up for RSS to start with bloglines. I’ve thought about switching to Google Reader a few times since that’s the one that everyone talks about, but it just seemed like too much trouble to make the switch.

As far as analytics, my web designer set me up with Clicky and I’ve been happy with it. I do occasionally check Google analytics and website tools for added info.

Anyway, now I don’t feel so behind the curve and feel more in control of my destiny. Thanks.

]]> By: Post Office Sunday | Linkers Blog http://remarkablogger.com/2009/02/05/knowledge-is-power-convenience-is-weakness/comment-page-1/#comment-96951 Post Office Sunday | Linkers Blog Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:03:18 +0000 http://remarkablogger.com/?p=2425#comment-96951 [...] Martine discusses how knowledge is power and convenience is weakness.  If you want some empowerment, I would recommend you listen to this [...] [...] Martine discusses how knowledge is power and convenience is weakness.  If you want some empowerment, I would recommend you listen to this [...]

]]> By: Terry Heath http://remarkablogger.com/2009/02/05/knowledge-is-power-convenience-is-weakness/comment-page-1/#comment-96947 Terry Heath Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:04:16 +0000 http://remarkablogger.com/?p=2425#comment-96947 Great points and something worth considering. I'm wondering what you have planned for your RSS feed though? Great points and something worth considering. I’m wondering what you have planned for your RSS feed though?

]]> By: Joe http://remarkablogger.com/2009/02/05/knowledge-is-power-convenience-is-weakness/comment-page-1/#comment-96941 Joe Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:45:53 +0000 http://remarkablogger.com/?p=2425#comment-96941 Hey Michael, I hear ya. Never used Google Reader, or Analytics (until the FB fiasco) and don't forget about YouTube. If "G" decides you don't fit, neither will any of your online info. It all boils down to the whole Cloud thing. If a business or an individual depends on an online service for their services they are doomed if that service ceases to exist (or is bought out by Google). Just my $.02 Joe Hey Michael,
I hear ya. Never used Google Reader, or Analytics (until the FB fiasco) and don’t forget about YouTube.
If “G” decides you don’t fit, neither will any of your online info.
It all boils down to the whole Cloud thing. If a business or an individual depends on an online service for their services they are doomed if that service ceases to exist (or is bought out by Google).
Just my $.02
Joe

]]> By: Adriana http://remarkablogger.com/2009/02/05/knowledge-is-power-convenience-is-weakness/comment-page-1/#comment-96933 Adriana Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:32:20 +0000 http://remarkablogger.com/?p=2425#comment-96933 This was excellent. I felt fully informed. I hadn't heard about this situation and I appreciate your opening my eyest to it. This was excellent. I felt fully informed. I hadn’t heard about this situation and I appreciate your opening my eyest to it.

]]> By: Dana Lookadoo http://remarkablogger.com/2009/02/05/knowledge-is-power-convenience-is-weakness/comment-page-1/#comment-96928 Dana Lookadoo Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:07:28 +0000 http://remarkablogger.com/?p=2425#comment-96928 Thanks for the Utter, Michael! So WITH you! I've been concerned about the draw of Google's wonderful tools for too long. I've been slowing weaning myself from the comfortable, easy-to-use monolith for a while. Oh, the departure and letting go is so slow. I switched to Netvibes a few months ago and love it! I've been looking at alternative Analytics: Woopra - http://www.woopra.com CrazyEgg - http://crazyegg.com Working away from Gmail and Google Apps dependence - getting the shakes. Now, what to do about RSS feeds? P.S. to Twitter Please do not sell out to Google! Thanks for the Utter, Michael!

So WITH you! I’ve been concerned about the draw of Google’s wonderful tools for too long. I’ve been slowing weaning myself from the comfortable, easy-to-use monolith for a while. Oh, the departure and letting go is so slow.

I switched to Netvibes a few months ago and love it!

I’ve been looking at alternative Analytics:

Woopra – http://www.woopra.com
CrazyEgg – http://crazyegg.com

Working away from Gmail and Google Apps dependence – getting the shakes.

Now, what to do about RSS feeds?

P.S. to Twitter
Please do not sell out to Google!

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