RSS
RSS is dying, right?
I am a long-time proponent of RSS but am aware that it is declining in visibility. Many sites large and small are not offering RSS feeds any more. What’s up? First, for those not familiar with RSS, it is a way to subscribe to latest update feeds from websites. You find RSS (or Atom) data […]
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The internet, useless data and networking
As an accountant who has spent almost his whole career building businesses – mainly start-ups – I really value good data, especially those predictive of future outcomes. I have been active in building web-based businesses – businesses that “live” on the web, not just “use” the web – so they have to succeed on the […]
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RSS is alive and well
More than six years ago I predicted RSS would explode. Perhaps I used the wrong word. For most web users the earth did not move; they either remained blissfully unaware of RSS or couldn’t care less about it. And these days we have so many better ways of sharing latest updates. Who needs RSS when […]
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A new way of using RSS
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds have always been considered to be a simple way to deliver changing content to websites. The benefit for firms is that the site stays “fresh” leading to more page views, longer visitor sessions and (it is hoped, in the case of law firms), impressed site visitors who decide to form […]
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Resistance to RSS?
It is human nature that people are resistant to change – moving house, working in a new job or dealing with a different culture. For years law firms have struggled with change: Xerox, Windows, faxes, Blackberry. However, as they adjusted, they realised how helpful it became. The feared element eventually became a blessing. RSS, commonly […]
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Getting the best from RSS
The following statement is painfully obvious, but it has to be said: the internet is a crucial legal resource. Whilst the legal information equivalent of “video killed the radio star” hasn’t occurred, reports on the most important legal developments can often be online weeks, even months, before the legal journals and law reports publish details. […]
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Developments in (free) legal information in 2006 and predictions for 2007
Statute Law Database After a 10-year wait, the Statute Law Database was finally released to the public just in time for Christmas (see part of the Home Page below). The Government Service enquiry system was launched in May 2006 and the pilot for the public version amongst selected trial users ran from July to October. […]
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