The Web Hosting Show was great this week. I got a one on one interview with Paul Hirsch of the AIHSP (the Association of Internet and Hosting Service Providers) explaining this new web hosting group, what they hope to do and how you too can join up. Check out the podcast for the entire interview: What is the AIHSP? - Episode 162 of the Web Hosting Show!
Here are some of the questions I asked Paul about the alliance:
Where did the idea of staring up AIHSP begin?
After looking over a lot of the goals the AIHSP has set, a lot of them seem to be aimed to benefit employees. What about contracted workers, who often not given the same rights as an employee?
I have one major concern, what happens to the little web hosts?
What can people and businesses do if they want to get involved?
To learn more about what the AIHSP wishes to do, the best place to check out first (after you listen to the podcast, of course) is the AIHSP Goals page. If you want to learn more about this exciting group or get involved yourself, check out aihsp.org.
Mitch at Lunartics asks “How do you keep your site content fresh and manageable?” My answer to that question is “You don’t!” In the ideal situation, your community will do this for you. They’ll post new articles (which may require your editing/approval), submit tips for blog entries, start interesting discussions on your forums, dig up coupons and deals to share with your other readers, etc.
The Social Bubble Web 2.0 Crowd
I don’t think that should always be the case though. There are situations where a public or social driven Web site is good. Just look at Digg.com. The only problem is Digg is only good if you don’t bother to read the comments.
Once you get into reading all the Digg comments on a story you feel like you are back in junior high school.
“This so blowz!”
“I Love ‘em my Ubuntu!”
“This story is so a dupe of one like I posted…”
It ain’t exactly Shakespeare folks! Not all of them are bad, but after reading a few comments down from just about any story I always feel just a little stupider inside.
The Mindtank of Multiple Folks Blogging (or Group Blogs)
Another section of the content culture I have to say I do like is the group blogs like Lifehacker and the many Lockergnome blogs. Although Lockergnome seems to be more watered down these days - I think it still belongs in the worthy mentions camp.
The One Man Showcase
I think there is still a place though for a one man act though. Why? You get to know the person more. It is a much more personal and enjoyable experience when you can read one really good writer in comparison with twenty five typing monkeys.
All three can be enjoyable and each have their place in the Online world. As a man who has many one man acts - I can only hope what I do does not become a lost art anytime soon. Which is your favorite?
The Web Hosting Show was great this week. I got a one on one interview with Paul Hirsch of the AIHSP (the Association of Internet and Hosting Service Providers) explaining this new web hosting group, what they hope to do and how you too can join up. Check out the podcast for the entire interview: What is the AIHSP? - Episode 162 of the Web Hosting Show! 
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