This is something I’ve been working on over the years to help communicate the network of interdependent people, passion, and milestones that make up the blood, sweat and tears of creating content:

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As the digital media landscape continues to shift, no doubt so will the evolution of this ecosystem. And though the pruning process may never end, I’ve gotten some positive feedback since first creating the visual back in 2005 and wanted to give it a dedicated spot on the Content Developer main menu so that new and old friends who visit this site can perhaps find some value in it along the way.

If you’re a Content Developer, or are thinking about starting up a content creation project and need to hire one, you may also want to take a moment and read one of the most popular posts here — What is a Content Developer?.

A key takeaway I would hope these items leave you with is that finding an authentic spark and then using it to fuel the creation of a compelling experience built around the user can be a pretty powerful mix.

Best.

DC