ReadWriteWeb is a popular weblog that provides Web Technology news, reviews and analysis. It is the lead blog in the ReadWriteWeb Network, a growing network of blogs about web technology - the other sites are last100 (a blog about Digital Lifestyle), AltSearchEngines (about search) and ReadWriteTalk (a podcasting show about the people behind the Web).
ReadWriteWeb began publishing on April 20, 2003 and is now one of the most widely read and respected blogs in the world. It has over 200,000 RSS and email subscribers. ReadWriteWeb is edited by Richard MacManus and is written by a team of Web enthusiasts. To contact ReadWriteWeb about new Web technologies, apps or services - please email us.
ReadWriteWeb is ranked among Technorati’s Top 20 blogs in the world (#11 as of May 2008). ReadWriteWeb is ranked #4 as of May 2008 on the Techmeme Leaderboard, a list of the sources most frequently posted to leading tech news aggregator Techmeme - putting us above news sources such as the BBC and Wall St Journal.
In June 2007 ReadWriteWeb was named as one of the 100 Blogs We Love by PC World magazine, who noted that RWW is a good "source for news on the latest Web 2.0 developments." In August 2007 ReadWriteWeb was voted one of Datamation's Top 100 Tech Blogs. NextBlitz said about ReadWriteWeb: "The definitive site for analysis of new technology products, events, and news. Superb, detailed coverage." e-consultancy called ReadWriteWeb "a superb read, full of brain food for entrepreneurs".
About Richard MacManus, Founder and Editor
ReadWriteWeb
was founded and is edited by Richard MacManus, from Wellington New Zealand. Prior to RWW Richard did research, analysis and product development work for companies in Silicon Valley and beyond. He has
also worked for some of New Zealand's top organizations as a Web Manager.
Richard co-founded the Web 2.0 Workgroup and from September 2005 – December 2006 he started and ran the Web 2.0 Explorer blog at ZDNet. Richard also co-founded and was Executive Editor of Micro Media Corporation, a multi-channel leadership program in Web and Media 2.0 that operated under the brand name TransMission.
Richard was profiled by The Dominion Post in July 2007 and The NZ Herald in February 2007. You can contact him at editor@readwriteweb.com. NOTE: Story ideas and product pitches should be emailed to tips@readwriteweb.com. This address reaches the editor and the main writers of ReadWriteWeb.
ReadWriteWeb Authors
ReadWriteWeb has a strong team of regular, occasional and guest writers. Each writer has a great deal of technical and/or business knowledge about the Web.
Regular Contributers
Marshall Kirkpatrick is a Lead Writer at ReadWriteWeb. He hails from Portland, Oregon, USA. Prior to joining RWW in Sept 2007, Marshall was Director of Content at SplashCast Media. During 2006 he
was Lead Blogger at TechCrunch. You can contact Marshall at marshall@readwriteweb.com.
Josh Catone is a Lead Writer
at ReadWriteWeb. He hails from Rhode Island, USA, and has been a RWW writer since March 2007. You can contact Josh at josh@readwriteweb.com.
Sarah Perez is a Writer
for ReadWriteWeb, joining the team in January 2008. Sarah is from sunny Tampa, Florida where she had worked as an I.T. Professional for many years. You can contact Sarah at sarah@readwriteweb.com.
Alex Iskold is a Feature Writer
for ReadWriteWeb and has been part of the core writing team since August 2006. He is also Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AdaptiveBlue, a smart browsing and personalization company. You can contact Alex at alex@readwriteweb.com.
Bernard Lunn is a Feature Writer
for ReadWriteWeb and has been part of the writing team since July 2007. Bernard Lunn is a New York based software/media entrepreneur who co-founded IQ Resource and iYogi. You can contact Bernard at bernard@readwriteweb.com.
Corvida is a Writer
for ReadWriteWeb, joining the team in May 2008. Corvida is a 20 year old, third year Graphic Design major (formerly a Computer Science major). She resides in Atlanta, Ga. You can contact Corvida at corvida@readwriteweb.com.
Network Blog Editors
Charles Knight is an industry analyst and Editor of ReadWriteWeb network blog about search engines, AltSearchEngines. He lives in Charlottesville, VA with his wife Laura. You can contact Charles at charles@readwriteweb.com.
Steve O'Hear is a London-based consultant and journalist, and Editor of ReadWriteWeb network blog last100. last100 provides news, reviews and industry analysis about the digital lifestyle. You can contact Steve here.
Sean Ammirati is host of ReadWriteTalk, a podcasting show that reveals "The People Behind The Web". He also writes for ReadWriteWeb, often covering Web Tech events for us. You can contact Sean at sean@readwritetalk.com.
Guest Writers
If you are interested in writing for ReadWriteWeb, please email Richard MacManus - including samples of your writing and topics you'd like to explore.
Disclosures
For companies or products that an author has consulted to or worked for, now or in the past, if they are written about on ReadWriteWeb then our policy is to always disclose the relationship in the post. This policy also applies to sponsors.
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