Because I know my readers are smart, I'm sure you've noticed that there are a few changes around here. If you're reading this on the Web site, you've seen that the visual look has been spiffed up a little bit. Whether you're on the Web site or getting the HTML feed, you're getting new content this morning - and you'll be getting more new content in the future. This is the big change that I've been hinting at for a week or so, and now is my chance to tell you all about it.
As many of you know, I've been writing regular software reviews and editorial content for ADT Magazine for some months now. But working within some of the editorial limitations there has not always been easy, and I haven't been able to do precisely what I wanted on their Web pages or in the associated RSS feed. As it happens, yesterday was my last day writing for ADT. Instead of looking for another publication to pick up that content, I've come to a decision: today is the first day that I'm writing with myself as the publisher. From now on, you'll be seeing longer reviews and rants on the front page of Larkware, along with the short links and news bits you've grown used to in the Daily Grind. Over the coming weeks and months, you'll see other changes as well. I plan to introduce additional content and I'm talking with some other sites about ways to work together as well.
You will notice one change in the Daily Grind itself: sponsorship links. These are paid notices from software vendors who want to support my work here. I hope you'll at least consider reading what they have to say and following their links. You won't find any banner advertising on Larkware.
If you're a software vendor and you'd like information on getting your own product reviewed or on sponsoring the site, see the sponsor information page. Please note, if you'd like to reach this audience of wonderful, perceptive, product-loving readers there are still some sponsorship slots open in the near future.
If you're a reader who'd like to support this new effort, just keep reading, and let me know if Larkware is a positive force in your professional life! If you run a blog or other Web site and can give me a plug, that's great too, but it's certainly not required. Feel free to tell all your friends to come visit the Web site or subscribe to the RSS feed. Nearly all of the content is available both places; the exception is that larger screenshots and animated demonstrations for some of the software reviews will be available on the Web site only. You'll also need to visit the site to leave comments.
And now, on with the show. Don't miss the reviews below! I won't have this much fresh content every day, but there should be something substantial to read here nearly every day. Do let me know what you think of the new direction by leaving your comments.