
The OCRegister is about to launch a redesigned Web site so I thought I’d take the time to evaluate my own blog. Readers have told me — by way of their visits and reading habits — that they can’t get enough coverage about their TV provider and their other big monthly bill, cell phone service.
So, I’ve changed my coverage and focus so I can spend more time covering those topics. But my big welcoming banner and name needs an update, don’t you think? Help me out, readers, by taking my poll and offering feedback in comments. I’ve also let users add their own poll choices. So be nice!
For fun, I’ve added some cartoonized Gadgetresses from over the years with links to the originating posts. (Plus an updated photo of my own little Widget.) Maybe I just wish I lived in a cartoon world?
Much appreciated,
- Tamara ‘The Gadgetress” Chuang
Cartooned!
Addendum, 9/5: When I started this blog 5 years ago, I covered tech news in Orange County and, as some may remember, offered a new gadget review each week. But as all writers here are judged on growing web traffic, I focused on what got readers attention: their TV and phone service. Covering the way paid TV and mobile phone service operates in Orange County is 10-times more popular than what I previously covered. Yes, it’s not exactly a pure tech column, but the world’s already got a David Pogue and many other great, all-purpose tech writers. I’d rather cover an area few, if any, are writing about here in Orange County and judging from reader comments, this is also an under-reported topic nationally. For now, I’m sticking with this new focus.
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Thanks for playing everyone! Comment below or e-mail me with any other concerns, suggestions, etc. Have a good long weekend.
I love your blog. It is one thing I like about the Register. I even read your column when possible.
This is the best thing I’ve seen in years besides you helped me get my internet issues solved with Time Warner! Can’t thank you enough!
I think your cute and should use a regular photograph instead of a cartoon. The cartoon images makes you look imature and unknowledgeable , which you arnt.
Thanks for the opportunity to provide feedback. I agree with K in LF.. use a real photo of yourself. Cartoons are out. While I do enjoy the content you do publish I would really like to see more “tech” articles. After all, this blog is filed under Science & Tech from the main OCR menu. While phone plans and TV bills are important, I don’t think those topics are truly Science & Tech. Just my $.02 I’d like to see additional contributors as well. Just another way to add a different perspective.
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