Welcome to the May 2011 Edition
of the Newsletter

With the introduction of DMOZ 2.0, there has been and will be many changes; quality editing remains consistent. In this issue editors reflect on the past, sharing their tips and experience.

Inside this Issue:


News Beats

Update on one recent editor contest, and a selection of the many changes in various ODP categories.

Meet the AOL Staff Team!

Read the biographies of Bob Keating, Dianna Place, Shruti Kulkarni, and Emily Kayser.

What Do Editors Do In a Day?

Two articles from editors in this issue; davidjahorne with what a new editor can expect, and abhishekghosh remembering the first day as an editor.

Tutorials and Information

New Cat Building: One Cat Leads to Another; mcowley explains how one interest may lead to other fascinating interests; Link Mining, a how-to on finding quality content for addition to a category; Editor Surveys, statistics gathered prior to DMOZ 2.0.

Last But Certainly Not Least

Thumbs up Mozzie.A newsletter needs many contributors. A warm thank you to all editors who contributed to this issue, both upfront and behind the scenes!

    Newsletter Editors:
  • emily
  • photofox
  • paulw99
  • davidjahorne
  • hiraeth
  • abhishekghosh
     
  • mcowley
  • muhtac
  • mollybdenum
  • motsa
  • elper
  • shadowlight

Please send all comments, questions or suggestions to the newsletter editor.