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Automattic buys Blo.gs

Posted by admin in WordPress, Blogging ... | 04.22.2009 - 12:49 am

Yahoo Spins Off Blo.gs To Automattic: WordPress parent company Automattic has bought the blo.gs pinging and blog trackback service from Yahoo. Sounds like a good deal for everyone involved, including Yahoo’s recent attempts at tearing down their “Wall of Shame” of failed products. Matt has more details and so does Toni.
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