In the digital age, global reach is often seen as an unmitigated good. More traffic, more visibility, more potential, right? Not necessarily for job boards. As someone who runs U.S. based sites I have no reason to seek, or get web traffic from countries like India or China. I’m not alone in this thinking. As…
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This Job Board Just Broke my #1 Rule
Rule #1 of Job Board Club. Never launch without jobs. I just saw a press release touting the launch of a ‘Glassdoor for News‘ site that also includes jobs. The platform provides a secure, anonymous space for journalists, producers, and newsroom staff to rate their work environments, share experiences, and advocate for healthier professional cultures….
Jobelephant CEO Talks Niche Job Boards and Indeed’s New Tactics
In this interview, Chris Russell sits down with Michael Ang, CEO of JobElephant, to discuss the evolving landscape of job advertising, the rise of niche job boards, and the privacy concerns surrounding Indeed’s new Connect feature. Who is Michael Ang? Michael Ang is a veteran of the recruitment advertising space with over 30 years of…
8 Tips for Starting a Job Board in 2026
In 2026, the an era in which job postings are down online, new job boards face challenges. Generalist sites are being swallowed by AI-driven search engines, and employers are frustrated by a “volume without clarity” crisis. If you are launching a job board today, you aren’t just building a list of links; you are building…
The “Stealth ATS” Within Job Board Software is Untapped Opportunity
In the world of recruitment technology, the line between “Job Board Software” and “Career Site Software” is razor-thin—and that thin line represents a massive, untapped revenue opportunity. The core architecture of a modern job board platform like Smart Job Board or Jboard is effectively a “B2B SaaS” product in waiting. These platforms are already built…
The Price of an Edge: Why Job Seekers Are Starting to Pay, and When It’s Worth It
For decades, the unwritten rule of the job marketplace was simple: Employers pay, job seekers search for free. Platforms like Indeed and Monster built empires on this model, charging companies for job postings and visibility. But in today’s hyper-competitive and tech-driven market, that line is blurring. A growing trend is reshaping the industry: the rise…
Two Acquisitions Signal a Shift to Consumer-First Job Search
The job search platform sector is experiencing a significant flurry of activity this December, with two notable acquisitions signaling that the market is not only heating up but fundamentally shifting its focus. Recent moves by Teal and Beginly Health suggest that the future of job hunting will be far more automated, engaging, and “consumer-grade” than…
Interview with MeeBoss, New Job Matching Marketplace
MeeBoss is a new job matching play trying to help job seekers land roles at AI startups in the Seattle/Bellevue region. And they are doing so with no way to apply. MeeBoss is making waves in Seattle’s tech startup ecosystem by tackling one of the most persistent pain points in hiring: the black hole of…
Meetup Replay Discusses Facebook Jobs 2.0, New Job Search Tech
The job board landscape is changing—and fast. At this quarter’s Job Board Secrets Meetup, industry leaders tackled everything from Facebook’s surprising return to the job listings market to the real impact of AI on job search, resume writing, and recruiting itself. If you’re in HR tech, recruitment advertising, or just interested in the future of…
Facebook Relaunches Job Marketplace
In the immortal words of Slim Shady: Guess who’s back….back again? Facebook Jobs! Yep its true the company announced on their site on Monday October 13th. Their aim is somewhat of a niche play saying they want to find ‘new ways for young adults to find local entry-level job opportunities on Facebook.’ They shut down…