Comments on: Yahoo’s Smorgasbord is the Problem http://www.markevanstech.com/2008/05/05/yahoos-smorgasbord-is-the-problem/ Insight and Analysis from North of the Border Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:53:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: The Weekly Wrap: May 4 to 10 | Mark Evans http://www.markevanstech.com/2008/05/05/yahoos-smorgasbord-is-the-problem/#comment-60782 The Weekly Wrap: May 4 to 10 | Mark Evans Sat, 10 May 2008 18:51:37 +0000 http://www.markevanstech.com/?p=3389#comment-60782 [...] Yahoo’s Smorgasbord is the Problem: With a huge portfolio of services, one of Yahoo’s challenges is making sure it is paying [...] [...] Yahoo’s Smorgasbord is the Problem: With a huge portfolio of services, one of Yahoo’s challenges is making sure it is paying [...]

]]> By: Barry Welford http://www.markevanstech.com/2008/05/05/yahoos-smorgasbord-is-the-problem/#comment-60320 Barry Welford Thu, 08 May 2008 22:56:29 +0000 http://www.markevanstech.com/?p=3389#comment-60320 I've recently suggested that now that Microsoft has stepped away from the plate, it should <a href="http://blog.cre8asite.net/bwelford/2008/05/microsoft-should-kiss-more-often/" rel="nofollow">KISS</a> more. Perhaps it's even more applicable to Yahoo!. Peter Drucker's advice, "Focus, focus, focus", is good for any company: even more so if it's grown like Topsy. I’ve recently suggested that now that Microsoft has stepped away from the plate, it should KISS more. Perhaps it’s even more applicable to Yahoo!. Peter Drucker’s advice, “Focus, focus, focus”, is good for any company: even more so if it’s grown like Topsy.

]]> By: yes it is http://www.markevanstech.com/2008/05/05/yahoos-smorgasbord-is-the-problem/#comment-59603 yes it is Wed, 07 May 2008 12:41:09 +0000 http://www.markevanstech.com/?p=3389#comment-59603 Good point,the difference between Google and Yahoo is that Google is able to integrate its strategic purchases into useful products, whereas Yahoo keeps reinventing itself with new software and programs that simply duplicate features that it already has. But I would not say that Yahoo is the only company with a smorgasbord of products, look no further than leader Google. Most of Google's products I've never used. Just search, and maps, and even those are getting less use -- I've switched to other search engines that have less junk on them. Too many people competing for Adwords placements drives up the presence of junk web sites filled with text pages. I'll take Clusty and AllTheWeb over Google search now. Good point,the difference between Google and Yahoo is that Google is able to integrate its strategic purchases into useful products, whereas Yahoo keeps reinventing itself with new software and programs that simply duplicate features that it already has. But I would not say that Yahoo is the only company with a smorgasbord of products, look no further than leader Google. Most of Google’s products I’ve never used. Just search, and maps, and even those are getting less use — I’ve switched to other search engines that have less junk on them. Too many people competing for Adwords placements drives up the presence of junk web sites filled with text pages. I’ll take Clusty and AllTheWeb over Google search now.

]]> By: The Good News About MicroHoo - Your Favorite Apps Are Safe, For Now « Tecno Week http://www.markevanstech.com/2008/05/05/yahoos-smorgasbord-is-the-problem/#comment-58978 The Good News About MicroHoo - Your Favorite Apps Are Safe, For Now « Tecno Week Mon, 05 May 2008 20:47:43 +0000 http://www.markevanstech.com/?p=3389#comment-58978 [...] Here’s a list of all the Yahoo! assets - there’s so much potential there! (Thanks, Mark Evans, for that [...] [...] Here’s a list of all the Yahoo! assets - there’s so much potential there! (Thanks, Mark Evans, for that [...]

]]> By: Mark Evans http://www.markevanstech.com/2008/05/05/yahoos-smorgasbord-is-the-problem/#comment-58908 Mark Evans Mon, 05 May 2008 17:17:08 +0000 http://www.markevanstech.com/?p=3389#comment-58908 Scott, Although your prediction of the happening didn't materialize, your post was on the mark. I like your Wal-Mart reference! Mark Scott,

Although your prediction of the happening didn’t materialize, your post was on the mark. I like your Wal-Mart reference!

Mark

]]> By: scott schnaars http://www.markevanstech.com/2008/05/05/yahoos-smorgasbord-is-the-problem/#comment-58903 scott schnaars Mon, 05 May 2008 17:11:25 +0000 http://www.markevanstech.com/?p=3389#comment-58903 As I mentioned a few months ago in this post: http://scottschnaars.com/2008/02/02/yhoo-msft-did-you-hear/ By trying to be a one stop shop, Yahoo has become the Wal-Mart of the internet. As I mentioned a few months ago in this post:
http://scottschnaars.com/2008/02/02/yhoo-msft-did-you-hear/

By trying to be a one stop shop, Yahoo has become the Wal-Mart of the internet.

]]> By: Yahoo Is Trying To Herd Too Many Cats « Knee-jerk reactions to information overload http://www.markevanstech.com/2008/05/05/yahoos-smorgasbord-is-the-problem/#comment-58854 Yahoo Is Trying To Herd Too Many Cats « Knee-jerk reactions to information overload Mon, 05 May 2008 14:53:54 +0000 http://www.markevanstech.com/?p=3389#comment-58854 [...] Web 2.0 — Gary Hilson @ 10:53 am Tags: Internet, Mark Evans, Web 2.0, Yahoo Mark Evans says Yahoo’s Smorgasbord is the Problem. And he’s [...] [...] Web 2.0 — Gary Hilson @ 10:53 am Tags: Internet, Mark Evans, Web 2.0, Yahoo Mark Evans says Yahoo’s Smorgasbord is the Problem. And he’s [...]

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