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November 28, 2007 – 3:45 pm | by jaygaulardcom

There’s No Money In The Long Tail of the Blogosphere

In a recent post here, we examined the reasons that people feel compelled to blog. From the post and the comments it received, it became clear that quite a few people are blogging to make money. The reality is that it is difficult to make money in the long tail. In this post we examine why that is and look at other aspects of long tail economics.

10 Hot Computer Driven Careers

While traditional IT careers will probably stay in-demand for the foreseeable future, don’t forget the alternatives. From climate modeling to revolutionizing the very fabric of life itself, there are plenty of enjoyable computer jobs to keep the computer professional creatively engaged.

Google preps online storage service

Offering would compete with recent products from rivals Microsoft, Amazon.com and Facebook.

The Mobile Web remains far off, and inevitable

“Within 10 years more people will be accessing the Internet from their mobile . . . than in the home from a PC,” said Geraldine Wilson, vice president of connected life at Yahoo! Europe. “In emerging markets most people’s first contact with the Internet will be with a mobile phone.”

Google hopes to undercut coal with cheap, renewable energy

Google’s latest plan to put all that money to good use is to announce an initiative that will develop renewable energy that’s cheaper than coal.