By Xeni Jardin
Hard times for Metafilter.
Founder Matt Haughey explains how the popular 15-year-old online community ended up in a difficult financial situation that now threatens its existence.
One factor in Metafilter's revenue demise: Google's algorithms. Another: the changing nature of online advertising.
There's a donation page for one-time or monthly contributions.
Hard times for Metafilter.
Founder Matt Haughey explains how the popular 15-year-old online community ended up in a difficult financial situation that now threatens its existence.
One factor in Metafilter's revenue demise: Google's algorithms. Another: the changing nature of online advertising.
There's a donation page for one-time or monthly contributions.