The Web’s 20 Most-Visible Individuals In Vancouver

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A recent article in the Vancouver Sun, in partnership with NowPublic, lists Vancouver’s most visible web personalities.

The list includes blogger staples like Travis Smith, Kris Krug, Miss 604, and at number one: Darren Barefoot.

Topping the list in Vancouver is 34-year-old writer and marketer Darren Barefoot. His blog - in combination with his presence on Flickr and Twitter - draws about 10,000 readers daily.

Barefoot’s online opinions vary from the professional to the personal on topics ranging from the environment and poverty to politics and pop culture.

Hey, that’s similar to the things I write about! Maybe there’s hope for me making the list among the ranks of Vancouver’s finest someday.

I was somewhat surprised to read a tacky post by correction: Dale Mugford, writing for MatthewGood.org, who wonders why their site wasn’t in the top 5. In the grand scheme, what’s more important: occasional recognition? or having readers return everyday?

Would have been classier to write a congrats to the others on the list and move on.

Update: Jeff Simpson over at MetBlogs Vancouver writes a hilarious critique of the list, which he dubs prime linkbait. (Which it was).

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