Comments on: Barriers to Entry on the Techmeme Leaderboard increasing?

By: Djarum Black

Djarum Black — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:37:19 +0000

The answer is – not much. As you can see, it’s been between 0.15% and 0.20% pretty much throughout. So, the “barriers to entry” aren’t really increasing.

By: angelia110

angelia110 — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:31:49 +0000

What Makes the Ugg Bailey Button Boot Such a Hit?

It's simple. UGG Australia has morphed together their two most popular styles. They started with the ever-popular UGG Classic Short Boot and then added a Wooden Button from their best-selling, as seen on Oprah, UGG Cardy. Put them together and you get this year's must have UGG style - the Ugg Bailey Button.

The Bailey Button is available in 5 colors including Black, Chestnut, Grey, Chocolate and Sand. California-based retailer Footwear etc. has received all 5 colors into stock at their 7 stores and is already seeing positive results. Footwear etc. Manager, Andrew Monarch, said "It is not a matter of IF the Bailey sells out, but how quickly. We highly recommend that our customers secure their boots early before it's too late."

Right, it is not a matter of IF the Bailey sells out, but how quickly. So we highly recommend that our customers secure their pair early before it's too late.

The UGG Bailey Button is also very versatile as it can be worn up or folded down for a different look. They feature a soft foam insole and a genuine sheepskin lining. If you haven't experience the comfort of authentic UGG Australia Boots yet then your feet have been missing out. Give the new UGG Bailey Button a try today or if it's not for you, there's always the popular classic styles including UGG Classic Short, UGG Classic Tall and UGG Classic Cardy.

But remember... don't wait to get your UGGs. Every year people procrastinate and then they can't find the UGG Boots they want. UGG Sale--Shop early for the best selection. The closer to Christmas you get the harder it gets to find UGGs.

By: Ian Lamont

Ian Lamont — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:33:50 +0000

I just read this, after reading your earlier analysis from a few months ago. I actually did a similar analysis to what you have here (http://thestandard.com/news/2008/07/16/techmeme-leaderboard-analysis-old-guard-list-fading) and made the very same note about presence — it’s rising. I asked Gabe about this, and he didn’t seem to think it was a big concern. But, it is effectively excluding more of the “long tail” bloggers, including independent who might have cracked the top 100 last year when the presence threshold was lower.

Ian Lamont
Managing Editor
The Industry Standard

By: Steven Finch

Steven Finch — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:36:50 +0000

I really think Techmeme is losing touch. They are becoming more and more mainstream every day. I think they will be completely pointless in another 6-12 months unless they change their policies for inclusions.