The social media world was rocked this week as Michael Stelzner, founder of The Social Media Examiner, revealed that he was moving ALL his long-form videos from Facebook to YouTube. Today, I’ll speak with Michael to discuss the reasoning behind this decision, why Facebook isn’t effective for long-form video, and what this means to the future of video marketing.

The social media world was rocked this week as Michael Stelzner, founder of The Social Media Examiner, revealed that he was moving ALL his long-form videos from Facebook to YouTube. Today, I’ll speak with Michael to discuss the reasoning behind this decision, why Facebook isn’t effective for long-form video, and what this means to the future of video marketing.

After decades online, Joel Comm has seen technology — and life — change in ways no one could’ve predicted. But some stories, lessons, and ideas are worth coming back to.

In Rediscover, Joel shares honest reflections from his life as an internet pioneer, entrepreneur, and storyteller — exploring how past experiences still shape who we are and what we create today.

Each episode is short, personal, and real — part memoir, part life lesson — recorded in one take, straight from the heart.

If you’ve ever stepped away from something you loved… maybe it’s time to rediscover it.

After decades online, Joel Comm has seen technology &mdash; and life &mdash; change in ways no one could&rsquo;ve predicted. But some stories, lessons, and ideas are worth coming back to.
In Rediscover, Joel shares honest reflections from his life as an internet pioneer, entrepreneur, and storyteller &mdash; exploring how past experiences still shape who we are and what we create today.
Each episode is short, personal, and real &mdash; part memoir, part life lesson &mdash; recorded in one take, straight from the heart.
If you&rsquo;ve ever stepped away from something you loved&hellip; maybe it&rsquo;s time to rediscover it.

Rediscover with Joel Comm

The social media world was rocked this week as Michael Stelzner, founder of The Social Media Examiner, revealed that he was moving ALL his long-form videos from Facebook to YouTube. Today, I’ll speak with Michael to discuss the reasoning behind this...

The End of Facebook Video? Michael Stelzner of Social Media Examiner.

In July 1995, I launched my first website — WorldVillage.com — one of the earliest family-friendly destinations for software reviews, games, and educational content.

Built on curiosity and a love for the web, WorldVillage became one of the first 20,000 sites ever created. Within a year, we had nearly a million visitors. But as the years passed and the Internet evolved, the site faded into the background.

Here’s the crazy part: 30 years later, I still own it.

And when I asked ChatGPT how many of those original websites are still online today, the estimate was jaw-dropping — maybe 250 total, and only a few dozen still in the hands of their original owners.

In this episode, I revisit the story of WorldVillage — how it began, what it became, and why I’m now considering bringing it back.

💬 Here’s what I’d love from you:
What should I do with this piece of Internet history?
Should I revive it as a “Cool Site of the Day”-style project — celebrating what’s still great about the open web?

Drop your ideas and feedback in the comments.

— Joel Comm

#JoelComm #WorldVillage #InternetHistory #RetroWeb #VintageInternet #1990sWebsites #TechHistory #WebRevival #DigitalArchaeology #OldInternet #CoolSiteOfTheDay #Rediscover #EarlyWeb

In July 1995, I launched my first website &mdash; WorldVillage.com &mdash; one of the earliest family-friendly destinations for software reviews, games, and educational content.
Built on curiosity and a love for the web, WorldVillage became one of the first 20,000 sites ever created. Within a year, we had nearly a million visitors. But as the years passed and the Internet evolved, the site faded into the background.
Here&rsquo;s the crazy part: 30 years later, I still own it.
And when I asked ChatGPT how many of those original websites are still online today, the estimate was jaw-dropping &mdash; maybe 250 total, and only a few dozen still in the hands of their original owners.
In this episode, I revisit the story of WorldVillage &mdash; how it began, what it became, and why I&rsquo;m now considering bringing it back.
💬 Here&rsquo;s what I&rsquo;d love from you: What should I do with this piece of Internet history? Should I revive it as a &ldquo;Cool Site of the Day&rdquo;-style project &mdash; celebrating what&rsquo;s still great about the open web?
Drop your ideas and feedback in the comments.
&mdash; Joel Comm
#JoelComm #WorldVillage #InternetHistory #RetroWeb #VintageInternet #1990sWebsites #TechHistory #WebRevival #DigitalArchaeology #OldInternet #CoolSiteOfTheDay #Rediscover #EarlyWeb

Is This the World's Oldest Website?

What if your biggest opportunity is something you can’t see yet?

In this episode, I share a story that changed the course of my life — the moment someone else spotted potential in me that I couldn’t see myself.

Back in college, I loved music but never thought about being on the radio. Until one day, my stepmom said a single sentence that opened a whole new path:
“Why don’t you DJ at the radio station?”

That one question led me to a college radio gig, spinning records in clubs, running a mobile DJ business, and eventually… to becoming an entrepreneur.

💬 In this video, you’ll hear:
• The story of how I became a DJ (and why I almost didn’t)
• How one suggestion changed everything
• The lesson that your next opportunity might already be right in front of you

💭 Takeaway:
Sometimes we need others to help us see our own strengths.
Ask the people who know you best:
“What do you think I’d be great at that I’m not doing yet?”

You might just discover your next big thing.

— Joel Comm

#JoelComm #Motivation #Inspiration #CareerStories #BlindSpots #LifeLessons #DJStory #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #RadioDJ #CollegeStory #SelfDiscovery #Mindset

What if your biggest opportunity is something you can&rsquo;t see yet?
In this episode, I share a story that changed the course of my life &mdash; the moment someone else spotted potential in me that I couldn&rsquo;t see myself.
Back in college, I loved music but never thought about being on the radio. Until one day, my stepmom said a single sentence that opened a whole new path: &ldquo;Why don&rsquo;t you DJ at the radio station?&rdquo;
That one question led me to a college radio gig, spinning records in clubs, running a mobile DJ business, and eventually&hellip; to becoming an entrepreneur.
💬 In this video, you&rsquo;ll hear: &bull; The story of how I became a DJ (and why I almost didn&rsquo;t) &bull; How one suggestion changed everything &bull; The lesson that your next opportunity might already be right in front of you
💭 Takeaway: Sometimes we need others to help us see our own strengths. Ask the people who know you best: &ldquo;What do you think I&rsquo;d be great at that I&rsquo;m not doing yet?&rdquo;
You might just discover your next big thing.
&mdash; Joel Comm
#JoelComm #Motivation #Inspiration #CareerStories #BlindSpots #LifeLessons #DJStory #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #RadioDJ #CollegeStory #SelfDiscovery #Mindset

The Blind Spot That Changed My Life

Before I ever had a website, I was already running what I like to call my first “Internet” business — years before most people had even heard of the Internet.

It started with an idea: a one-man software review magazine for the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I wrote it, designed it in Aldus PageMaker, printed it, and bundled it with floppy disks full of shareware and games. Then my buddy and I loaded up the car and hand-delivered stacks to local computer stores.

What began as a nerdy side project turned into something bigger — a grassroots publishing operation that brought free software to readers, reviews to developers, and a sense of community to the early PC world. It was creative chaos… and it laid the foundation for everything that came next.

In this episode, I share:
• How I created The Dallas/Fort Worth Software Review in the mid ’90s
• The story behind my first “online” business — before the web existed
• Why floppies, PageMaker, and passion were all I needed to publish
• The moment at CES 1995 that introduced me to the World Wide Web

💬 Your turn:
How did you first discover the Internet?
Were you on BBS, CompuServe, or AOL? Drop your story below — I’d love to hear how you found your way online.

— Joel Comm

 

Before I ever had a website, I was already running what I like to call my first &ldquo;Internet&rdquo; business &mdash; years before most people had even heard of the Internet.
It started with an idea: a one-man software review magazine for the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I wrote it, designed it in Aldus PageMaker, printed it, and bundled it with floppy disks full of shareware and games. Then my buddy and I loaded up the car and hand-delivered stacks to local computer stores.
What began as a nerdy side project turned into something bigger &mdash; a grassroots publishing operation that brought free software to readers, reviews to developers, and a sense of community to the early PC world. It was creative chaos&hellip; and it laid the foundation for everything that came next.
In this episode, I share: &bull; How I created The Dallas/Fort Worth Software Review in the mid &rsquo;90s &bull; The story behind my first &ldquo;online&rdquo; business &mdash; before the web existed &bull; Why floppies, PageMaker, and passion were all I needed to publish &bull; The moment at CES 1995 that introduced me to the World Wide Web
💬 Your turn: How did you first discover the Internet? Were you on BBS, CompuServe, or AOL? Drop your story below &mdash; I&rsquo;d love to hear how you found your way online.
&mdash; Joel Comm
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The End of Facebook Video? Michael Stelzner of Social Media Examiner.

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