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What’s Next? ThisNext!

Sep 11, 2006
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I am way behind in my writing. The good news is that so many other people have written about ThisNext since we launched 3 weeks ago that I can let them speak for me.

ThisNext launched our shopcasting network

In case you missed it, ThisNext launched our shopcasting network on August 21st while I was speaking at the Performics Summit. (I’ve been on the road a bit since our launch.) You can read the press release if you want the official statements on the site.

If you want to wish us well, don’t comment below with a simple “Congratulations” (those seem to pop up on ReveNews). Instead, go to ThisNext, make some picks and add a link to your list in the comments section below. I would love to read about the products you love!

What’s being said about ThisNext in the blogosphere today

While we’ve been getting some great reviews in the press and from users, Michael Arrington of Techcrunch had this to say today:

The site is the best I’ve seen so far, with clearly structured items and very easy ways for users to add their own opinion via comments, tagging, comment ratings and adding things to a wishlist. There are easy to find “buy” links if you want to purchase the item. Users can also create a website widget to show off the stuff they really like. Good stuff, well executed.

Jason Calacanis also wrote about ThisNext today. (For full disclosure he is on our board. Thus, I will take the quote that Arrington picked from Calacanis’ blog.):

It’s sort of like taking “The Tipping Point” concepts and making them into a product you can actually use. For example, as the community grows you’ll be able to see who recommended a product first. After some period of time you might be able to find the people who are good at finding-or creating-trends. Neat huh?

More from the mainstream media and the blogosphere

As promised here’s what folks have been saying about ThisNext around the Web and in your local newspaper:

New York Times Bob Tedeschi (Today)
TechCrunch Michael Arrington (Today)
Jason Calacanis (Today)
USA Today Kevin Maney
USA Today Kevin Maney (You might also want to read Gordon’s continuation of the topic)
Business 2.0 Erick Schonfeld
Business 2.0 Erick Schonfeld
San Jose Mercury News podcast with Mike Bazeley
GigaOM Om Malik
GigaOM Katie Fehrenbacher
Mashable by Pete Cashmore
A VC by Fred Wilson

Walt Zwirko talked about it on WFAA TV. It’s on numerous websites including WFAA’s site. You can also watch the video and see Walt’s cell phone recommendation at ThisNext.

addiction and obsession. Music to a marketers ears!

Is ThisNext addictive?

Haute Gossip

ThisNext is the next big thing in the way of internet shopping… Check it out, it just might change the way you shop.

What I Learned Today…

… if you’re a shopaholic this [the ThisNext shopcasting badge] is a necessary addition to your blog sidebar.

A Wee Bit Skint

…oh my, is it ever fun. it’s a new and almost communal way to check out the newest and most exciting products out there… be forewarned, you’ll get obsessed and the hours at work will fade quite quickly if you’re not careful.

Something Glorious

beautiful new site [...] You’ll be amazed at how much time you’ll spend browsing. It’s a great way to blow off an afternoon of work… it could easily become addictive.

Adorneya

It’s just a neat way for me to share the wonderful handmade things I’ve found on the web, and to let others know about *my* new products too! Check it out. You’ll soon be addicted. Sorry ’bout that!

More to come!

As you can imagine, we’re working on a lot more to improve online shopping. I’ll probably write about some issues around this space. You can check out Gordon’s blog as well. Hell, add The Gordon Gould Blog to your RSS reader.

In the meantime, you can follow the products I love at ThisNext. If you’ve seen my geek pack (er, Voltaic backpack), check out what’s inside.

So take a look at the site and let the world know about the products you love. Plus, see what’s next for you!

About David Lewis

David Lewis is the CEO and founder of 77Blue which operates online shopping websites. Prior to that, he worked in business development at GoTo / Overture. David was a product manager and accountant in past lives. In 2006, David won Commission Junction’s Horizon Award for Innovation and was a finalist for Linkshare’s Golden Link Award. You can find David on Twitter @thedavidlewis.

Twitter: thedavidlewis
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  • http://www.thisnext.com/by/affiliatetip/ Shawn Collins

    > Even the French are writing about us…

    Sorry buddy, but that means you've jumped the shark.

    Vote for Pedro: http://www.thisnext.com/by/affiliatetip/

  • Bet Kirsch

    David,

    Just ignore Shawn, when he makes comments like that…I've been doing it for years.

    Nice job on the press. :-) Good luck!

    Beth

  • http://www.affiliatetip.com Shawn Collins

    You're out there on the Left Coast so long, Beth, that you've forgotten NYC area sarcasm.

    All hugs and kisses from me to David.

  • Beth Kirsch

    This was from the from the first draft of the my blog about going to Riya, but I cut it. Seems after your comment, I should post it.

    I arrived in suburban New Jersey at the beginning of the second snowiest winter on record and my office over looked a mall – it was a culture shock to go from beautiful San Francisco to frigid suburban New Jersey. Dante mused in his famed Inferno that the ninth circle of hell is frozen by the flapping of Lucifer's wings and, that December, after a week of blizzards, there was a unusually cold spell where it hovered around zero for a week. I was driving on I-95 through Newark and as my windshield fluid kept freezing and I noticed the refineries burning and the stench of toxicity the air, I remember thinking I found that ninth circle.

    And you thought I lost my sarcasm. Pu-lease!

    Spent the day at Big Sur hiking at the beach and in a redwood forest.

    How is Newark Shawn? Keep on defending Bush and NJ. ;-)

  • http://www.affiliatetip.com Shawn Collins

    > How is Newark Shawn? Keep on defending Bush and NJ. ;-)

    I've been to San Francisco alright. All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia.

    And Newark has marvelous things going on with Mayor Cory Booker in charge. Maybe the site of Affiliate Summit 2007 East?!

  • http://www.ecomcity.com Mike Hyland

    Great concept and web site that will generate some buzz. Love the ease of adding a recomendation and uploading photos and web content.

    Added a few sites like this favorite.. http://www.thisnext.com/item/674559B4/F252CAEE/Cl…