Episode 382: Unlock The Secret

Manton and Daniel react to listener feedback about Manton’s new emphasis on asking for credit card information. They assess the challenge of pursuing philosophical ambitions such as supporting the open web, while also ensuring that sufficient profits are made to sustain those efforts. Daniel recounts his appearance on John Gruber’s “The Talk Show”, and the two talk more about the implications of Apple’s new notarization requirements.

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Links:

  • Micro.blog — Manton’s microblogging service.
  • MarsEdit — Daniel’s blog-editing app for the Mac.
  • Five for the Future — Matt Mullenweg’s 2014 post suggesting for-profit organizations support WordPress.org.
  • A Real Gatekeeper — Daniel’s blog post about Apple’s notarization contract requirements.
  • A Beautiful Sandwich — Daniel joins John Gruber on Episode 257 of “The Talk Show.”

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July 31, 2019 at 3:45 pm.

Episode 381: Get Invested In This

Daniel and Manton review Manton’s decision to rename his cross-posting Twitter account in order to emphasize its purpose of promoting his blog. They talk about Manton’s decision to be more proactive in asking for the customer’s credit card at sign-up, Daniel reflects on his time as a telephone customer service rep, and shares his impressions of the Micro.blog onboarding experience.

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Links:

  • @mantonsblog – The Twitter account formerly known as @manton2.
  • Borland – The once-giant software company, now part of “Micro Focus”.
  • Micro.blog – Manton’s microblogging service.
  • Mixed in Key – The audio software company Daniel is working for.

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July 18, 2019 at 1:14 pm.

Episode 380: A Poetic Gesture

Manton follows up on his efforts to establish regular email newsletters with his customer base, sparking a discussion about finding other ways to reach customers aside from social media. Daniel tries to convince Manton to revive his original Twitter account, Manton leans more toward cutting ties completely, and finally settles on a compromise.

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July 10, 2019 at 3:06 pm.

Episode 379: Sifting Down To The Masses

Daniel and Manton react to Jony Ive’s departure from Apple. They remember his achievements, and wonder where it leaves Apple moving forward. Daniel talks about making his Mac crossword app accessible via VoiceOver, and Manton marks the occasion of officially shutting down Tweet Marker.

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July 4, 2019 at 12:43 pm.