How about a Techmeme Jr. (or Techmeme Minor League)?
I love Techmeme. And I’ve written as much many times before.
I also have noted that the Techmeme Headlines are increasingly being written by major blogs and brands. Meanwhile, other bloggers have written that Techmeme should expand their sources to more, lesser-known blogs.
While I’m not sure I agree (there is value in having established, big sources), I do think that the following idea has merit:
Techmeme, Jr.
Think of it like a minor league system for Techmeme where lesser-known blogs are featured and big brands like TechCrunch wouldn’t be included (after all, they are included on Techmeme.com). As a minor league system typically works – it would act as a showcase for upcoming talent and, should an author or source grow popular / credible, it can make it’s way into a regular on Techmeme.com.
This is powerful for a few reasons:
- The readers who want more depth out of Techmeme now have a avenue
- Those readers add a social value to Techmeme and create a community (see YCombinator / Technews for a great example)
- Those users would act as talent agents for Techmeme.com
- And consequently help Techmeme discover new talent / blogs and grow their sourcing
Personally, I’d probably use Techmeme Jr. more than Techmeme.com because I already read TechCrunch and Engadget. I want to discover new content that is already credible and relevant.
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