User Experience Elements which we take for granted, on the web actually seem to affect the efficiency of intended outcomes in ways more important that we realize. Best user interface design is one that meets the purpose. I call it context perfect design.

I dont know if Google is doing some good samaritan things..But its not definitely living up to the ‘Do no evil” motto.

I read an article recently and learnt that the friends export feature in Orkut no longer works. We know its google’s way to retaining patronage of users in the wake of the facebook onslaught.

There are several theories that say that the deal is fair on eBay and it got its money back with an enterprise valuation of 2.5 Bn USD. Some say, the deal is 14x its projected revenue of 200 Mn in 2010 and some say, after the write off and after taking off profits from 2007, eBay has taken back its investments while most other web 2.0 acquisitions like MySpace are losing value by the minute.

According to Crunchbase, LinkedIn now has 45 million users representing 150 industries. That’s definitely critical mass and LinkedIn has a sturdy hiring solution, an upgrade feature for users (not sure about the uptake figures yet) and is already experimenting with advertisements. I am sure there is more to come towards ringing the cash register.