RobIsIT

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Why "mark your variables as sensitive" is the wrong lesson from the Vercel hack(robisit.com)
3 points by RobIsIT 5mo ago|0 comments
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by RobIsIT 6mo ago
Wrangler currently has two auth modes: OAuth, full user permissions and static tokens that are manually created in the dashboard. Neither is designed for the pattern where a human operator and one or more AI agents need different permission
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by RobIsIT 13y ago
In my mind, part of the definition of a content farm is that there are people "planting seeds". In other words, content farms have a tier of people (or a process) to orchestrate which content is created in order to generate reven
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Show HN: How My Company Does eCommerce(pbs.twimg.com)
1 points by RobIsIT 14y ago|0 comments
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
"What is the easiest way to get a web app up and running that would generate $10 a day?" Solve a problem. Take a close look at stable, non-tech industries to figure out a common problem that a number of businesses inside of them share. Ens
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Why don't brick-and-mortar loyalty programs work online?(robisit.com)
1 points by RobIsIT 15y ago|0 comments
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
It's an old, tired adage, but it's true: "Content is King". On HN, obtaining topical, interesting news and conversation is the most rewarding and valuable thing that this site has to offer. Your question shouldn't be "what can we give you"
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
"The practice" I'm referring to could have stated with a bit more clarity. Thanks for pointing this out. I'm talking about the practice of creating a centralized app store. Providing developers with a way to monetize and market their apps
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
This is the biggest issue with App Stores, Marketplaces, etc. This practice is extremely short sighted of Apple, Google and RIM. This type of thing will only push more developers out of the boxes they are placed in so that they can have ful
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
How much effort is coverage in a major tech blog worth? Thinking about Moore's Chasam, doesn't coverage in a major tech blog encourage more early adopters that will consume the few startup resources you have before they move on to the next
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
The answer that I've always wanted to hear Rob give would come from these questions: What are the underlying linchpins of the SlashDot community? How would you rebuild it? What steps would you take, what processes would you put in place,
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
One of the things that Groupon has taught me is that there are certain businesses and products that work well with certain types of offers. I'm hesitant to call this a "reverse auction" because it's more like a discount fueled by sharing. I
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
Not bullshit: Motivation. Gamification is one way to motivate people. There are others.
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I'm starting a hangout where 3-5 of us will review our progress, etc. Good idea?
11 points by RobIsIT 15y ago|2 comments
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
Overall, a nice idea. I'd have a very close look at what successful wine sites have done in this space. Allow the best of what they've done to influence your initial product. Specifically: 1. Hire a designer. Based on your design, you'r
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
Here's what I took away from PG's "life improvement triangle": It's very difficult to change the processes people learn. If someone has been throwing a ball a certain way for their entire life, it's an uphill battle getting them to change.
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
"4. I do not think they can do this, huge part of their brand is software" I don't think that RIM should ignore their OS or the software that runs on it - far from it. I think that RIM needs to make a course correction and that the course
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
+1 for Waterloo. I'm not far from it. "3) I am not sure if [Blackberry apps are a problem] anymore." Yup - they are. I think the solution is in the money developers can earn. Quote from Gizmodo: "BlackBerry App World debuted in 2009 and
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
Consistently, Apple's "dirty secret" has been their use (and sometimes over use) of cheap offshore labor. This has allowed them to release products quickly and earn high profits. RIM is still in a position to take the high road. Their dev
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
1. RIM needs to to stop trying to be Apple. I'm not saying ditch the touch screen completely, but they need to stop following so closely in Apple's product development footsteps. 2. RIM needs to stop being shy about where they manufacture
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
Groupon (and their clones) have created a brand new style of sales. This new sales niche hasn't been properly researched, tested or evaluated. Groupon simply went full out, launched and is learning as they go. I would be very interested i
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What Are The Most Common Startup Mistakes?(quora.com)
2 points by RobIsIT 15y ago|0 comments
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
So far, Twitter has been invading third-party developers who have built extensions of their system. From apps that hold users (TweetDeck) to those that facilitate extended service (URL shortening, image hosting), to date, Twitter has been
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
This is exactly my point. We've seen several iterations of online marketing. Short of spam, e-mail has been such a powerful messaging platform that it hasn't changed - and hasn't needed to. I don't think that e-mail is perfect. I think t
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
Comments aren't dead. The problem that the author of this article has identified lies more in moderation then the comment system. Comments have evolved. Many high profile sites rely on passive, one way comments that are occasionally peppe
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
This article sounds a little like a plug for Return Path. Fred does however conclude with an interesting observation that made me think: "I do think the rise of alternative notification channels; sms, mobile push notifications, direct messa
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
"Sorry, you must be in the US to use PintPay" Ugh. I'm a Canadian. A Maple Tree just died because you made this a U.S. only service.
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by RobIsIT 15y ago
We've heard a lot about how "platforms" will lead the future. It's nice to see a few smart products dive into this head first.
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The History of Search including an Infographic(seo.com)
2 points by RobIsIT 15y ago|0 comments
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Keeping Link Building Tactics Fresh and Productive(linkbuildr.com)
1 points by RobIsIT 15y ago|0 comments

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