For those who don’t know me that well in a past life I ran a blog network. Over 400+ blogs and almost as many bloggers. While that project didn’t pan out (story for another time) my favorite part was working with other bloggers. I’ve been working on a couple of blogs and have several ideas for more but I keep coming back to wanting to do one with more than one voice on it. I posted a quick tweet and I’ve have a more than a couple of messages about it. So I thought I would expand on the idea a little and see what kind of interest there is. I’m certainly keen on the idea.
First off, topics. I’m pretty open on this, but my preference would be something I really like. I love technology, movies/entertainment, mobile gear, web development, social media, writing… things along those lines. As an example, here are a few domains I own and would be happy to use on this project:
- chipsndip.com (Could be used for anything, funny stuff, interesting bits, whatever)
- cmshacks.com (CMS – Content Management like WordPress, Expression Engine, etc.)
- codebash.com (Programming)
- geekgasmic.com (Anything Geeky)
- greenlivinghacks.com (Green technology, was thinking more from a saving money standpoint)
- mobilityhacks.com (Mobile gear, consumer oriented – focused on products, tips, tricks, how-to, etc.)
- oshacks.com (Either Operating System Hacks, windows, linux, mac, etc. or Open Source software)
- smhacks.com (Social Media Hacks)
- twitterhacks.com (I think this one is obvious, lol)
- webdevhacks.com (Same here)
These are not the only ones I own and not the only things I’m willing to do this on. I’m totally open to suggestions. For those who don’t know, the “hacks” in the domains above means tips, tricks, how to and that kind of thing, not how to hack software or computers. Think lifehacker and those kinds of sites.
For Money or Fun?
I’m game either way. With wordpress it would be easy enough to setup so that each other could monitize their own content. I’m also willing to do something that’s just for fun. Or both!
Nothing is set in stone so if you have ideas I’d really love to talk more about it. Hit me up on Twitter (@chrispian), Skype, email (chrispian at gmail.com) or the comments below. Even if you don’t want to write or be part of this you’re welcome to suggest ideas.
Thanks for all the comments and feedback so far!
Hey chris,
Those are some awesome domains! I’ve just started a blgo recently called programmershealth.com. Was wondering if you would be interested in doing a guest post. I’d be wiling to do some on your new projects.
Thanks!
Heya, Chrispian!
I’ve been looking for a good blogging opportunity for some time. You and I go back a ways… perhaps there’s a working relationship to be had?
Looking at your list above, I could write on the smhacks.com site (especially focusing on the philosophical / humane uses of social media) or maybe on geekgasmic.com (especially for a slightly curmudgeonly view of geek culture.)
Let’s talk about it!
geekgasmic.com would be a great project because we’re all geeky in one way or another, even though that may be in different fields. Plus, it would be something that could easily monetized at a later date. Feel free to email me using the addy attached to this comment. I’m really interested in this.
I love the chips and dip idea. :) I’m not very tech-oriented, but I love blogs that have interesting/funny tidbits, links to like-minded sites, etc.
I love the chipsndip domain! I’m always open to reading (and contributing to) new blogs, and would love to see more on movies, entertainment, music, etc (the stuff I can really relate to!), and want to read more on social media, design – not sure about programming since that is foreign to me – but tricking a website out to its fullest potential is all good! And it goes without saying that I’d love to see more about green technology, and SAVING MONEY.
The only thing that I didn’t see up there that I am really interested in is home improvement – but I understand not everyone is working on home improvement projects.
It sounds like you already have all your bases covered!
I think that chipsndip.com has a nice ring to it. As for topics, I think it might be interesting to put a geeky spin on entertainment and random things on the Web. But BoingBoing already does that kind of thing pretty well, so we’d have to put our own spin on it.
But i suppose we can figure out our angle as we go along.
Wow, thanks everyone for the feedback. I think we have a good start here. I’m totally stoked! I think we have enough people already to start chipsndip.com and geekgasmic.com. I’ll get WordPress setup this weekend and send out user accounts.
I’ll also setup some place where we can all talk/share ideas, work on content and direction for the site(s). I really think this could be “magic” as Steve Jobs says ;)
Josh, I’d love to do a guest post (or few) for you. If you have a topic or 3 you want covered, send them my way and I’ll get something for you.
Belle, I totally love home improvement, men’s fashion and stuff like that too! I’m a total chick sometimes and I love to shop ;) I think we may could do something along those lines after we get some other stuff going too. I don’t see any reason not to.
More tomorrow!
Chrispian, always interested in hearing about more opportunities to do some writing. I’ve written on quite a few different topics over the last half-decade, so I’m sure I could contribute a few here and there as needed. Becoming more and more interested in spreading my foundations and writing locations around the web some more.
Hey, that sounds awesome. I’d be willing to help out and contribute in anyway I can. I’m not much of a tech geek hack person though. :-( I found your blog via Southern Belle’s Tweets. I also own http://southernsinfulbliss.com in addition to the link I left with my name here on the comments. Good luck! Love your blog.
Hey chris,
Those are some awesome domains! I’ve just started a blgo recently called programmershealth.com. Was wondering if you would be interested in doing a guest post. I’d be wiling to do some on your new projects.
Thanks!