The Internet Discovery Machine

So…this exists. Me and @aepott11’s favorite.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:42:55 -0400

So…this exists. Me and @aepott11’s favorite.

Perfect night for a walk home down Pennsylvania Ave. #latergram ...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:01:01 -0400

Perfect night for a walk home down Pennsylvania Ave. #latergram (at Pennsylvania Ave)

Celebrating National Bourbon Day with @aepott11 with an old...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:54:52 -0400

Celebrating National Bourbon Day with @aepott11 with an old fashioned @beuchertssaloon (at Beuchert’s Saloon)

Newsroom Analytics: Using Data to Drive Success in the Newsroom

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:49:48 -0400

Newsroom Analytics: Using Data to Drive Success in the Newsroom:

Unique visitors? Time on site? Bounce rate? Ever wonder what to make of the analytics reports that you receive in your newsroom and, most of all, how to use the data to inform your strategy? Whether you are a reporter with a highly-clickable story or an editor managing daily content, this session will explore the data that you should focus on in today’s competitive digital environment. Panelists representing newsrooms of different sizes and with different digital goals will share tips on how they get the most from the data to inform decisionmaking and what metrics matter most. We’ll discuss best practices and the best tools to measure your performance. This don’t-miss session will address issues such as subscription vs. free web site strategies; mobile and social media users, and tips to engage your audience.

Excited to be on this panel discussing analytics in the newsroom with Sara Goo, Mitra Kalita and Sara Lin. Hoping to meet lots of people and hear about what problems they’re trying to solve!

East Capitol Street Bridge by DDOTDC on Flickr.Old pics of dc...

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:20:26 -0400

East Capitol Street Bridge by DDOTDC on Flickr.

Old pics of dc are the best. Here’s one from right around my neighborhood.

Pano from nationals park last weekend. on Flickr.

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:35:50 -0400

Pano from nationals park last weekend. on Flickr.

One more of our visitor Rocket. (at Hill East)

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:44:58 -0400

One more of our visitor Rocket. (at Hill East)

We have a visitor. His name is Rocket.

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:53:07 -0400

We have a visitor. His name is Rocket.

Morning project. (at Hill East)

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:58:31 -0400

Morning project. (at Hill East)

Video: Outdoor Pianos, Impromptu Concerts

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:28:09 -0400

Video: Outdoor Pianos, Impromptu Concerts:

For two weeks this summer, 88 outdoor pianos will be available in all five boroughs of New York City. New York Times chief classical music critic Anthony Tommasini decided to sample a few.

nineinchnails: Nine Inch Nails: “Came Back Haunted.” The new...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:40:21 -0400

nineinchnails:

Nine Inch Nails: “Came Back Haunted.” The new single from the forthcoming album “Hesitation Marks,” out September 3rd. Download “Came Back Haunted” on nin.com and iTunes starting June 6th.

Smoke from fire at #fragers from the SE freeway. Hoping everyone...

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:03:22 -0400

Smoke from fire at #fragers from the SE freeway. Hoping everyone is safe and for a full recovery of my local hardware store.

I’ve been lugging these #businessweek Numbers pages from...

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:45:55 -0400

I’ve been lugging these #businessweek Numbers pages from the print mag since 2008 as inspiration for dashboards. (at Wall Street Journal)

An afternoon of landscaping work. (at Hill East)

Mon, 27 May 2013 23:01:22 -0400

An afternoon of landscaping work. (at Hill East)

Interesting to find out how people roast marshmallows. Slow and...

Sun, 26 May 2013 08:33:18 -0400

Interesting to find out how people roast marshmallows. Slow and steady or light ‘em on fire? #firepit #latergram (at Hill East)

Good night for a fire pit and s’mores. (at Hill East)

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:56:24 -0400

Good night for a fire pit and s’mores. (at Hill East)

Found a new watering hole with @aepott11. (at Beuchert’s...

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:36:46 -0400

Found a new watering hole with @aepott11. (at Beuchert’s Saloon)

Almost needed to idle for 5 minutes with today’s weather.

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:57 -0400

Almost needed to idle for 5 minutes with today’s weather.

Best part if the train ride home. #amtrak (at Amtrak)

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:42:40 -0400

Best part if the train ride home. #amtrak (at Amtrak)

Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen bluegrass concert. (at Hill...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:44:40 -0400

Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen bluegrass concert. (at Hill Center)