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Isn't this a rather blatant sales pitch... err 'inbound marketing'.. for the author's "Online Business Ecosystem paradigm"? (I didn't make that up. It is in the
by plinkplonk 13y ago
Isn't this a rather blatant sales pitch... err 'inbound marketing'.. for the author's "Online Business Ecosystem paradigm"? (I didn't make that up. It is in the article)
Random Anecdotes. Check. Softsell, some obvious truisms . Check. Throw in a reference to Apple marketing the IPod and tie it into whatever the point being made is. Check.
Why does this marketroid article get so much love on HN?
- brentweaver 13y agoI write about my experience without thinking of my products. My editorial team will typically go back through and add relevant links. Of course I think my products are relevant as that is what pays for me to give away a bunch of free advice and blog about my past experiences growing my web agency. But just to make sure you know, I don't have a product called "Online Business Ecosystem paradigm".
- wallawe 13y agoI found the feedback valuable. The simple reminder is that revisiting how you present some basic information and interact with someone can make a huge difference, especially in rudimentary processes like the one mentioned. It doesn't just apply to the freelance scenario either.