Web Techniques Magazine Contributes to Pyra Labs' Blogger Server FundAnswers Call to Help Make Blogger FasterPRNewswire Web Techniques magazine, the leading publication for Internet professionals, came forward to help Pyra Labs upgrade its service by providing the start-up company with a new server. "We're really excited about Web Techniques' generous donation," said Evan Williams, President/CEO/Co-Founder of Pyra Labs. "Web Techniques was the first of the web media to catch on to Blogger and the weblog phenomenon, and we've always been impressed with the quality of their content. The new server will help out our service and be greatly appreciated by our active community of publishers." Developed by Pyra Labs, Blogger is a free, Web-based tool that allows people to publish to the Web instantly. Blogger is the leading tool in the rapidly growing area of online publishing known as Web logs, or "blogs." Blog posts are like instant messages to the Web and allow people to communicate in a way that is simpler and easier to follow than e-mail or discussion forums. Blogger has become wildly popular, with over 21,000 new users in the last two months alone. To meet the increase in demand, Pyra Labs turned to its base of loyal users and asked for donations towards the purchase of new servers. Amit Asaravala, Editor-in-Chief of Web Techniques magazine, commented, "The editors and I have always been impressed with Pyra Labs' contribution to Web publishing. Our readers feel the same way, as was evident when they chose to give Blogger a Readers' Choice nomination for the 2000 Web Tools Awards. During a time when funding is tight, this server is our way of supporting the community and spirit that has helped build the Internet." About Pyra Labs Blogger is a product of Pyra Labs (http://www.pyra.com/), a small company based in San Francisco, California. Pyra is dedicated to creating innovative, powerful tools that enable people to communicate and publish via the web more effectively and intelligently. About CMP Media Internet & Mobile Group Web Techniques (http://www.webtechniques.com/) is part of the CMP Media Internet & Mobile Group. The group's family of resources is a one-stop-shop for useful, how-to information online, in print, and in person for the Internet and mobile professional. The CMP Media Internet & Mobile Group consists of WEB2001 Conference & Exposition, Internet+Mobile Conference, Web Techniques magazine, WebTechniques.com, WebReview.com, M-Business magazine, MBizCentral.com and associated M-Business events. About CMP Media Inc. CMP Media Inc. (http://www.cmpnet.com/) is a leading high-tech media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum -- the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, custom publishing, testing and consulting. CONTACT: Evan Williams of Pyra Labs, 415-538-8404, or Ev@pyra.com; or Lori McLeese of Web Techniques, 415-947-6407, or Lmcleese@cmp.com. SOURCE: Web Techniques Contact: Evan Williams of Pyra Labs, 415-538-8404, or Ev@pyra.com; or Website: http://www.cmpnet.com/ Website: http://www.pyra.com/ Website: http://www.webreview.com/ |