http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:40:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-17330 To whom will ignore my email: David Tisch on communicating with potential investors and other stories | NYU Entrepreneur Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:02:05 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-17330 [...] time when an investor might notice it.  David personally thinks Sunday night, the rudest time for “normals”, is actually the best time to reach a VC because they’re cleaning their inbox before the next [...] [...] time when an investor might notice it.  David personally thinks Sunday night, the rudest time for “normals”, is actually the best time to reach a VC because they’re cleaning their inbox before the next [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-17096 Teachers vs. Kids: Tech Smackdown « Champion of the Old School Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:38:31 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-17096 [...] Google. Yep, that’s it, just learn how to Google. This might sound ridiculous to most “normals,” but any “computer expert” would immediately agree. When I coach the interns at [...] [...] Google. Yep, that’s it, just learn how to Google. This might sound ridiculous to most “normals,” but any “computer expert” would immediately agree. When I coach the interns at [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-17034 Mobile is the new identity « Yet Another (ex-)VC Blog Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:34:42 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-17034 [...] of authentication on the web.  Rampant phishing has made it all to common for unsuspecting “normals” (and even those who are more tech savvy) to inadvertently open themselves up to malicious [...] [...] of authentication on the web.  Rampant phishing has made it all to common for unsuspecting “normals” (and even those who are more tech savvy) to inadvertently open themselves up to malicious [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-17020 2011, annus horribilis pour la technologie : Le Mag du Boytown Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:09:05 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-17020 [...] nous savons aussi que les vraies cibles des produits technologiques sont les gens «normaux» (comme on les désigne dans notre milieu) et nous sommes donc instantanément séduits par tout [...] [...] nous savons aussi que les vraies cibles des produits technologiques sont les gens «normaux» (comme on les désigne dans notre milieu) et nous sommes donc instantanément séduits par tout [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16757 Keeping Up With The Normals | TxtJive.Com Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:23:20 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16757 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16749 Keeping Up With The Normals | Pure Tech Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:38:38 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16749 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16748 Keeping Up With The Normals | TechDiem.com Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:58:46 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16748 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16747 Keeping Up With The Normals | Shakopee News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:45:45 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16747 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16746 Keeping Up With The Normals | Andover News | Andover Local News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:35:20 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16746 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16744 Keeping Up With The Normals | Champlin News | Champlin Local News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:21:24 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16744 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16743 Keeping Up With The Normals | Redwood Falls News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:11:22 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16743 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16742 Keeping Up With The Normals | Lake Elmo News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:52:24 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16742 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16741 Keeping Up With The Normals | Albertville News | Albertville Local News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:50:20 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16741 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16740 Keeping Up With The Normals | Hastings News | Hastings Local News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:42:21 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16740 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16739 Keeping Up With The Normals Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:40:13 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16739 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16738 Keeping Up With The Normals | North Stpaul News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:37:30 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16738 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16736 Keeping Up With The Normals | Minneapolis News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:27:44 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16736 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16735 Keeping Up With The Normals | BrettMBell.com Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:12:32 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16735 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16734 Keeping Up With The Normals | St Cloud News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:06:00 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16734 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16733 Keeping Up With The Normals | Bitmag Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:36:05 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16733 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16732 Keeping Up With The Normals | Vadnais Heights News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:14:16 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16732 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-2/#comment-16731 Keeping Up With The Normals | Krantenkoppen Tech Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:06:40 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16731 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-16730 Keeping Up With The Normals Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:48:15 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16730 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-16729 Keeping Up With The Normals | Chanhassen News | Chanhassen Local News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:42:13 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16729 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-16728 iPhoneNation.com: Apple News and Technology Insiders – Keeping Up With The Normals Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:35:53 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16728 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-16727 Keeping Up With The Normals | Hopkins News | Hopkins Local News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:34:43 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16727 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-16726 Keeping Up With The Normals | Deephaven News | Deephaven Local News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:32:50 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16726 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-16725 Keeping Up With The Normals | Crystal News | Crystal Local News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:27:13 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16725 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-16724 Keeping Up With The Normals | IMoju Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:09:34 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16724 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-16723 Keeping Up With The Normals | TechCrunch Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:55:47 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-16723 [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...] [...] pay attention, as increasingly many of your users will be what investor Chris Dixon and others refer to as “Normals.” Or what I like to call, dumb people. JUST [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-15651 One more thought on technology reviews | Andrew Spittle Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:58:12 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-15651 [...] normals may not be the target market of tech site product reviews. That doesn’t mean the site’s [...] [...] normals may not be the target market of tech site product reviews. That doesn’t mean the site’s [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-13251 Revisiting the Echo Chamber Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:57:32 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-13251 [...] I think has changed:  the gap between what Chris Dixon calls the normals & techies is different. Since Josh’s post, social networks have been thoroughly socialized, accepted as [...] [...] I think has changed:  the gap between what Chris Dixon calls the normals & techies is different. Since Josh’s post, social networks have been thoroughly socialized, accepted as [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-12850 cdixon.org – chris dixon's blog / Google’s social strategy Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:58:07 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-12850 [...] Interoperate / embrace open standards – Normals don’t care whether a product uses open standards, but by interoperating with other social [...] [...] Interoperate / embrace open standards – Normals don’t care whether a product uses open standards, but by interoperating with other social [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-12809 cdixon.org – chris dixon's blog / Some thoughts on incumbents Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:14:07 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-12809 [...] way) and Facebook as a place to talk to friends.  They are probably stuck with this positioning.  Normals generally think of each website as having one primary use case so if you can carve out a new use [...] [...] way) and Facebook as a place to talk to friends.  They are probably stuck with this positioning.  Normals generally think of each website as having one primary use case so if you can carve out a new use [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-12790 Some thoughts on incumbents | Wordwide News Exposed Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:14:45 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-12790 [...] way) and Facebook as a place to talk to friends.  They are probably stuck with this positioning.  Normals generally think of each website as having one primary use case so if you can carve out a new use [...] [...] way) and Facebook as a place to talk to friends.  They are probably stuck with this positioning.  Normals generally think of each website as having one primary use case so if you can carve out a new use [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-11921 The Mobile Hardware Diversity Strategy Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:16:36 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-11921 [...] techies buy phones is very different then normal people. Head to a Verizon or AT&T store in Waukegan, IL and watch how [...] [...] techies buy phones is very different then normal people. Head to a Verizon or AT&T store in Waukegan, IL and watch how [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-11777 Over-the-Top Video (Part 3) « brettnorthart.com Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:38:58 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-11777 [...] the tech geeks (myself included) but will effectively, and more importantly, appeal to the “normals“. To successfully appeal to a mass audience the solution must satisfy the growing consumer [...] [...] the tech geeks (myself included) but will effectively, and more importantly, appeal to the “normals“. To successfully appeal to a mass audience the solution must satisfy the growing consumer [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-10066 Why You Need To Pay Special Attention To Your Early-Adopting Customers | TechsZone Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:46:43 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-10066 [...] market effectively to it.  Chris Dixon alluded heavily to it in his brilliant post on “Techies and Normals.”  People who are “innovators” or “early adopters” like to be at [...] [...] market effectively to it.  Chris Dixon alluded heavily to it in his brilliant post on “Techies and Normals.”  People who are “innovators” or “early adopters” like to be at [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-9929 The 1/9/90 Rule of UGC & Why It’s OK to Have Lurkers | CloudAve Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:04:41 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-9929 [...] to get value out of your website.  This is where your website goes mainstream, addresses “ normals ” and becomes [...] [...] to get value out of your website.  This is where your website goes mainstream, addresses “ normals ” and becomes [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-9863 “Customer research” doesn’t just mean researching your customers! « Something Ventured Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:31:09 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-9863 [...] piece about Groupon and Gilt Groupe). Even if you are attracting early adopters, deeply considering the “normals” can help you hone and simplify your offering [...] [...] piece about Groupon and Gilt Groupe). Even if you are attracting early adopters, deeply considering the “normals” can help you hone and simplify your offering [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-9782 How to Acquire Customers by Marketing “Heroes” | CloudAve Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:57:00 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-9782 [...] all market effectively to it.  Chris Dixon alluded heavily to it in his brilliant post on “Techies and Normals.”  People who are “innovators” or “early adopters” like to be at the cutting edge.  We [...] [...] all market effectively to it.  Chris Dixon alluded heavily to it in his brilliant post on “Techies and Normals.”  People who are “innovators” or “early adopters” like to be at the cutting edge.  We [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-9632 Learn from Groupon and Gilt Groupe: Create startups that use technology, not technology startups. « Something Ventured Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:27:06 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-9632 [...] 2. They are for “the normals.” [...] [...] 2. They are for “the normals.” [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-8031 Extension.fm: A New Music Library « TC's Blog Tue, 04 May 2010 03:15:26 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-8031 [...] product, but I think it’s probably still a few releases away from being ready for normals (borrowed terminology). It needs the ability to manage the music that’s populated–maybe it’s tags or [...] [...] product, but I think it’s probably still a few releases away from being ready for normals (borrowed terminology). It needs the ability to manage the music that’s populated–maybe it’s tags or [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-7970 Follow Fridays – Chris Dixon and Hunch | Sweet Spot Strategy Sat, 01 May 2010 05:52:33 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-7970 [...] Techies and Normals – The idea is that to have a successful, scalable product, it needs to appeal to more than just techie early adopters and reach the mainstream audience. [...] [...] Techies and Normals – The idea is that to have a successful, scalable product, it needs to appeal to more than just techie early adopters and reach the mainstream audience. [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-7848 Enthusiasts vs Normals — giffconstable.com Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:54:52 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-7848 [...] are both right, they are just talking about two different people.  Just as Dixon once wrote about techies vs normals, when it comes to brands there are enthusiasts and [...] [...] are both right, they are just talking about two different people.  Just as Dixon once wrote about techies vs normals, when it comes to brands there are enthusiasts and [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-7607 iDolatry Prevention for Geeks (and most of the rest of us too) | Coach's Corner Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:03:05 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-7607 [...] Techies and normals (cdixon.org) [...] [...] Techies and normals (cdixon.org) [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-7020 App is Crap (why Apple is bad for your health) | CloudAve Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:06:45 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-7020 [...] Within a year WAP became the laughing stock of the mobile industry.  It was slow.  It was hard to use.  It required content sites to develop totally new content.  There was no engagement.  In Chris Dixon’s words, it wasn’t designed for normals. [...] [...] Within a year WAP became the laughing stock of the mobile industry.  It was slow.  It was hard to use.  It required content sites to develop totally new content.  There was no engagement.  In Chris Dixon’s words, it wasn’t designed for normals. [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-6982 5 Reasons Founders Hate the Question “So What Do You Do?” « Jordan Cooper's Blog: startups, venture capital, Jumppost Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:00:13 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-6982 [...] true in my entrepreneurial endeavors: founders don’t like talking about their companies with what Chris Dixon would call “normals” (non-startup/tech types).  If I think about why this is, a few possibilities come to [...] [...] true in my entrepreneurial endeavors: founders don’t like talking about their companies with what Chris Dixon would call “normals” (non-startup/tech types).  If I think about why this is, a few possibilities come to [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-6900 Some thoughts on the “geo stack” cdixon.org – chris dixon's blog Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:35:17 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-6900 [...] this with “tips.” I think recommendations will be critical for geo apps to appeal to Normals.  Geo apps are currently wooing early adopters with badges, games, and the idea that you might [...] [...] this with “tips.” I think recommendations will be critical for geo apps to appeal to Normals.  Geo apps are currently wooing early adopters with badges, games, and the idea that you might [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2010/01/22/techies-and-normals/comment-page-1/#comment-6319 Thoughts on Product-Market Fit — giffconstable.com Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:01:03 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=1416#comment-6319 [...] Dixon had a great post on this called “Techies and normals“.  I don’t believe that “techie” defines “early adopter” to [...] [...] Dixon had a great post on this called “Techies and normals“.  I don’t believe that “techie” defines “early adopter” to [...]

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