Comments on: For whom the Google Knols… http://thenextweb.com/2008/07/24/for-whom-the-google-knols/ International technology news, business & culture Thu, 24 May 2012 04:12:58 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Google Knol: How I reached Page 1 on Google in 24 hours. http://thenextweb.com/2008/07/24/for-whom-the-google-knols/#comment-364851 Google Knol: How I reached Page 1 on Google in 24 hours. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:31:36 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=2262#comment-364851 [...] fact that you can’t find the same content in a search within Google Knol is obviously a beta-release issue, but that’s still a pretty impressive result for content that I created and put online only [...] [...] fact that you can’t find the same content in a search within Google Knol is obviously a beta-release issue, but that’s still a pretty impressive result for content that I created and put online only [...]

]]> By: 3 reasons why Knol will beat Wikipedia http://thenextweb.com/2008/07/24/for-whom-the-google-knols/#comment-364850 3 reasons why Knol will beat Wikipedia Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:46:54 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=2262#comment-364850 [...] people don’t see Knol as a direct threat to Wikipedia. The Knol service allows people to create knowledge pages on their disired choice. Google says that [...] [...] people don’t see Knol as a direct threat to Wikipedia. The Knol service allows people to create knowledge pages on their disired choice. Google says that [...]

]]> By: Knol sells steamcleaning equipment, not domain names! http://thenextweb.com/2008/07/24/for-whom-the-google-knols/#comment-364849 Knol sells steamcleaning equipment, not domain names! Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:17:17 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=2262#comment-364849 [...] now anyone who’s interested in the next web knows about the public beta release of Google Knol, the Google-owned Wikipedia killer that actually reminds me more of Squidoo than the [...] [...] now anyone who’s interested in the next web knows about the public beta release of Google Knol, the Google-owned Wikipedia killer that actually reminds me more of Squidoo than the [...]

]]> By: oondi.com http://thenextweb.com/2008/07/24/for-whom-the-google-knols/#comment-364848 oondi.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:54:41 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=2262#comment-364848 If anyone is interested in purchasing http://www.oondi.com which is a website similar to Google Knol, send an e-mail to info [AT] oondi [DOT] com. The time is now for these types of websites; the business model has just been validated by Google. The distinct advantage of oondi.com is that the site also targets other languages such as Dutch and French, which is unique in comparison to Squidoo, HubPages, Google Knol, etc... Serious inquiries or offers only please. If anyone is interested in purchasing http://www.oondi.com which is a website similar to Google Knol, send an e-mail to info [AT] oondi [DOT] com. The time is now for these types of websites; the business model has just been validated by Google.

The distinct advantage of oondi.com is that the site also targets other languages such as Dutch and French, which is unique in comparison to Squidoo, HubPages, Google Knol, etc…

Serious inquiries or offers only please.

]]> By: David Petherick http://thenextweb.com/2008/07/24/for-whom-the-google-knols/#comment-364847 David Petherick Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:01:12 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=2262#comment-364847 Joop, I think expert moderated user content is essentially the same as any other type of moderated content - someone has to agree on who is expert enough to contribute, and someone has to decide on what's 'in' and 'out'. Where Knol might be interesting is in creating a community of accredited / affiliated experts, as well as having the ability to include the ad-hoc expertise of anyone who wishes to comment on or add to an article (depending on the authors preferences as to how the article can be amended). In addition, when those who read information get the opportunity to 'vote' for the best content, the best-written (but not necessarily the most authoritative) will win - or the content with the best headline or keenest. most relevant keywords. At this stage, it's too early to say what effect Knols will have - but I feel it is a disruptive and challenging development, and worht watching closely. After all, the Knol entry for 'toilet clogs' is already on Google's Page 1 on my browser when I search for that phrase... Joop, I think expert moderated user content is essentially the same as any other type of moderated content – someone has to agree on who is expert enough to contribute, and someone has to decide on what’s ‘in’ and ‘out’.

Where Knol might be interesting is in creating a community of accredited / affiliated experts, as well as having the ability to include the ad-hoc expertise of anyone who wishes to comment on or add to an article (depending on the authors preferences as to how the article can be amended).

In addition, when those who read information get the opportunity to ‘vote’ for the best content, the best-written (but not necessarily the most authoritative) will win – or the content with the best headline or keenest. most relevant keywords.

At this stage, it’s too early to say what effect Knols will have – but I feel it is a disruptive and challenging development, and worht watching closely. After all, the Knol entry for ‘toilet clogs’ is already on Google’s Page 1 on my browser when I search for that phrase…

]]> By: Joop Dorresteijn http://thenextweb.com/2008/07/24/for-whom-the-google-knols/#comment-364846 Joop Dorresteijn Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:20:30 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=2262#comment-364846 Interesting article David, I wonder; what is your opinion on expert moderated user content? Does Knol bring extra value on the web? Interesting article David, I wonder; what is your opinion on expert moderated user content? Does Knol bring extra value on the web?

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