Probably The Worst April Fools Joke – Problogger Acquired by Google
Darren Rowse has probably just done the worst April Fools Joke I have heard of in a very long time. Darren states that Problogger (his site) has just been acquired by Google. Darren please just dont do another April Fools Joke again!
Here is his statement:
Press Release: For Immediate Release
1 April 2010MELBOURNE, Australia. (April 1, 2010) – ProBlogger, the web’s #1 Blog Tips site, today announced that it has been acquired by Google.
This acquisition will be a part of Googles extension of the ‘Blogger’ brand and a precursor to their new professional blogging suite of applications – ProBlogger.
“Blogging continues to grow in popularity, not only for personal use but by entrepreneurs and businesses around the world. Once seen as a ‘fools game’ – blogging has now grown up.” said a Google representative today. “Google’s new professional blogging suite, ProBlogger, will put an amazing array of tools into the hands those wanting to take their blogging to the next level.” said a Google representative today.
“What better brand to align these new tools with than ProBlogger, a blog that has consistently produced blog tips for professional bloggers for just under six years.”
“Some have called me a ‘fool’ for even considering selling ProBlogger,” said founder of ProBlogger Darren Rowse, “but I’d be a fool not to allow the ProBlogger brand to be developed by one of the world’s most innovative companies. I’m excited to see where Google will take ProBlogger going forward.”
The acquisition of ProBlogger will allow Darren to concentrate on his other projects including his main site – Digital Photography School – and an upcoming project – FoolsMedia.
Darren Rowse will remain a part of ProBlogger over the next 331 days where he plans to to begin a series of posts entitled ‘331 days to Build an Even Better Blog’ – a follow up to the successful 31 Days to Build a Better Blog.
7 Comments
Are you just mad that you fell for it? I did, what a great way to get publicity and probably sued.
sorry you didn’t see the amusement in it – to be honest while I’ve had to set a couple of family members straight who fell for it… (and one reporter) it’s been a pretty fun day and the feedback has been pretty positive.
I guess what’s funny to some isn’t always amusing to others – no stress.
lets just say that this is probably the worst post about april fools jokes…. even?
Damn you Darren. I just started reading your blog. No wonder you said ‘fool’ so many times. I’m glad it’s not April. That was a good one though. I actually came here to find out how much you were selling.