Ten Rules for Web Startups

Evan Williams' practical guidance for web startup founders, focusing on simplicity, focus, and user-centric approaches to building successful online businesses with minimal resources.

  1. Be narrow

  2. Be different

  3. Be casual

  4. Be picky

  5. Be user-centric

  6. Be self-centered

  7. Be greedy

  8. Be tiny

  9. Be agile

  10. Be balanced

  11. (bonus!) Be wary

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