I bought iforgive.eu, but my initial ideas for the site (a forgiveness flower shop, a public confession/forgiveness platform, and an open email apology site) were flawed. I considered alternatives like a social charity platform ("If Or Give") or a Q&A site, but those didn't pan out either. Now, I'm selling the domain. Leave a comment if you have suggestions – funny or serious – for what someone could do with it. I might even implement your idea. Learn from my mistake: think before you buy a domain!
Robert Scoble's new book on business blogging emphasizes building meaningful customer relationships through online dialogue. It argues that blogs humanize corporate communication, leading to improved brand image and profitability. The book includes case studies and interviews with business leaders like Mark Cuban, Bob Lutz, and Jonathan Schwartz, demonstrating blogging's impact on communication and competition. It also provides tools and strategies for businesses to effectively connect with customers by leveraging blogs' rapid information dissemination and encouraging active reader participation.
I believe retailers need to embrace open APIs to their product catalogs and ordering systems to reach a wider audience. While I agree with Robert Scoble's view on the transformative potential of developer APIs in retail, I'm concerned about the slow pace of change. Costly per-call charges for APIs like eBay's hinder experimentation and development, especially for independent developers like myself. It's also difficult to find retailers who openly offer APIs. Amazon's free access model is a good example of how APIs can drive revenue. Are there any UK retailers offering cool, accessible web services?
