Laurel Papworth

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Episode 3 focusses on monetizing APIs and looking at revenue streams from widgets. Companies that open their business databases and stream that data out, can have an army of hundreds of thousands (mostly) unpaid developers creating Facebook apps, iPhone apps and blog widgets to help sell their products and services. Amazon API.

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Laurel Papworth

JANUARY 17, 2010

Yes, Virginia, social media and blogs CAN make money. Will 2010 see the further rise of social media proprietors? It’s usually said in a tone that implies that social media is so gosh- darn “social&# and “friendly&# that everyone gives everything away for free. CEO: Eric Hippeau.

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Laurel Papworth

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Episode 2 of monetizing online communities looks at donations – an overlooked revenue stream and the social media tools that enable donations online. Online social media services provide scope for members to donate time, resources and money how and when they want. With traditional media.

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