Comments on: The New Vibe.com is So-So http://www.blackweb20.com/2009/12/23/the-new-vibe-com-is-so-so/ The premier destination for African-American’s in Technology and New Media Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:10:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: blackweb20 http://www.blackweb20.com/2009/12/23/the-new-vibe-com-is-so-so/comment-page-1/#comment-34944 blackweb20 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:36:09 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=10894#comment-34944 "I can't totally blame the dev team for what they came back with but when certain people start shooting their mouths off about "next level" shit they better damn sight roll their sleeves up and help make it happen as well. We can all talk about Something being wack, I knowing the situation understand why it is. As long as no one challenges the powers that be in this situation it will remain wack."<br><br>I agree. I have been in this situation before with 'powers that be' most times the outcome is not a reflection of the talent but the leadership. You'd be surprised how many people are in leadership positions who cannot lead. “I can't totally blame the dev team for what they came back with but when certain people start shooting their mouths off about “next level” shit they better damn sight roll their sleeves up and help make it happen as well. We can all talk about Something being wack, I knowing the situation understand why it is. As long as no one challenges the powers that be in this situation it will remain wack.”

I agree. I have been in this situation before with 'powers that be' most times the outcome is not a reflection of the talent but the leadership. You'd be surprised how many people are in leadership positions who cannot lead.

]]> By: blackweb20 http://www.blackweb20.com/2009/12/23/the-new-vibe-com-is-so-so/comment-page-1/#comment-33811 blackweb20 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:31:25 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=10894#comment-33811 That is a great point to make. Especially when design is outsourced if you don't have a design resource on staff that is capable of maintaining it the integrity of the original design will be compromised. That is a great point to make. Especially when design is outsourced if you don't have a design resource on staff that is capable of maintaining it the integrity of the original design will be compromised.

]]> By: Tim Moore http://www.blackweb20.com/2009/12/23/the-new-vibe-com-is-so-so/comment-page-1/#comment-33810 Tim Moore Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:09:08 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=10894#comment-33810 I rebuke that Uptown design statement. When I delivered the finished site to uptown the design was well done (a compromise of they're desires and mine), over the years, their lack of maintaining the platform has caused them to remove certain aspects of that site so it looks like it does now because of them. Not because of the developer. Who am I? I'm just a guy that's designed for clients from AT&T, Lending Tree, A&E TV, Sony, JVC, DC Convention Center, Bad Boy Records etc etc... Responsibility for site upkeep falls to the client, especially when they no longer retain the dev to maintain it. I rebuke that Uptown design statement. When I delivered the finished site to uptown the design was well done (a compromise of they're desires and mine), over the years, their lack of maintaining the platform has caused them to remove certain aspects of that site so it looks like it does now because of them. Not because of the developer. Who am I? I'm just a guy that's designed for clients from AT&T, Lending Tree, A&E TV, Sony, JVC, DC Convention Center, Bad Boy Records etc etc… Responsibility for site upkeep falls to the client, especially when they no longer retain the dev to maintain it.

]]> By: blackweb20 http://www.blackweb20.com/2009/12/23/the-new-vibe-com-is-so-so/comment-page-1/#comment-33248 blackweb20 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:31:25 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=10894#comment-33248 That is a great point to make. Especially when design is outsourced if you don't have a design resource on staff that is capable of maintaining it the integrity of the original design will be compromised. That is a great point to make. Especially when design is outsourced if you don't have a design resource on staff that is capable of maintaining it the integrity of the original design will be compromised.

]]> By: Tim Moore http://www.blackweb20.com/2009/12/23/the-new-vibe-com-is-so-so/comment-page-1/#comment-33238 Tim Moore Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:09:08 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=10894#comment-33238 I rebuke that Uptown design statement. When I delivered the finished site to uptown the design was well done (a compromise of they're desires and mine), over the years, their lack of maintaining the platform has caused them to remove certain aspects of that site so it looks like it does now because of them. Not because of the developer. Who am I? I'm just a guy that's designed for clients from AT&T, Lending Tree, A&E TV, Sony, JVC, DC Convention Center, Bad Boy Records etc etc... Responsibility for site upkeep falls to the client, especially when they no longer retain the dev to maintain it. I rebuke that Uptown design statement. When I delivered the finished site to uptown the design was well done (a compromise of they're desires and mine), over the years, their lack of maintaining the platform has caused them to remove certain aspects of that site so it looks like it does now because of them. Not because of the developer. Who am I? I'm just a guy that's designed for clients from AT&T, Lending Tree, A&E TV, Sony, JVC, DC Convention Center, Bad Boy Records etc etc… Responsibility for site upkeep falls to the client, especially when they no longer retain the dev to maintain it.

]]> By: thedigitalhobo http://www.blackweb20.com/2009/12/23/the-new-vibe-com-is-so-so/comment-page-1/#comment-33208 thedigitalhobo Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:02:37 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=10894#comment-33208 Hard to call Twistage an "upstart" when they've been around since 2004. They have previously been a white-label provider of technology, so they aren't as "well known" by name, but you probably have seen tons of their technology without knowing it was Twistage. <br><br>Skinning a player is kids play. Everyone can do it. In fact, most of the video player companies offer the same stuff. Hard to call Twistage an “upstart” when they've been around since 2004. They have previously been a white-label provider of technology, so they aren't as “well known” by name, but you probably have seen tons of their technology without knowing it was Twistage.

Skinning a player is kids play. Everyone can do it. In fact, most of the video player companies offer the same stuff.

]]> By: Angela Benton http://www.blackweb20.com/2009/12/23/the-new-vibe-com-is-so-so/comment-page-1/#comment-33155 Angela Benton Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:57:36 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=10894#comment-33155 Thanks for commenting Gary! I've used Brightcove before so there is no need to take another look unless you all have updated dramatically since April. My experience with Brightcove's API is it is robust, so much so that it can be difficult to customize to actually produced a unique user experience. Also last time I used it the social media features that the API exposed were basic (i.e. ShareThis like features). In terms of live streaming Ustream and their white label Watershed are still the leaders in the space. And they implement the social web cleverly with the offering. Thx again for commenting :) Thanks for commenting Gary! I've used Brightcove before so there is no need to take another look unless you all have updated dramatically since April. My experience with Brightcove's API is it is robust, so much so that it can be difficult to customize to actually produced a unique user experience. Also last time I used it the social media features that the API exposed were basic (i.e. ShareThis like features). In terms of live streaming Ustream and their white label Watershed are still the leaders in the space. And they implement the social web cleverly with the offering. Thx again for commenting :)

]]> By: Gary Lombardo http://www.blackweb20.com/2009/12/23/the-new-vibe-com-is-so-so/comment-page-1/#comment-33153 Gary Lombardo Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:43:00 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=10894#comment-33153 Hi Angela-- You should take another look at Brightcove-- we support live streaming, on-demand, and mobile. DJ is right in pointing out that we support player customization and re-branding, as well as several other features. It's a great choice for Vibe and similar customers. I'd be happy to chat with you if you have any specific questions.<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Gary Lombardo<br>Brightcove<br>Twitter: @garylombardo<br>email: glombardo at brightcove dot com Hi Angela– You should take another look at Brightcove– we support live streaming, on-demand, and mobile. DJ is right in pointing out that we support player customization and re-branding, as well as several other features. It's a great choice for Vibe and similar customers. I'd be happy to chat with you if you have any specific questions.

Thanks,

Gary Lombardo
Brightcove
Twitter: @garylombardo
email: glombardo at brightcove dot com

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