DocStoc opens DocStore for buying documents

DocStoc opens DocStore for buying documents

DocStoc, a service that helps you share documents (such as templates for contracts and legal agreements), has been experimenting with ways to help users make money from those documents, such as advertising. Today it’s taking the logical next step: The company is opening a DocStore where documents can be bought and sold.

It’s tempting to see this move by DocStoc to copy competitor Scribd — both companies offer ways to upload documents, so you can share… Continue Reading

Docstoc, the “YouTube for professional documents,” raises cash

Docstoc, the “YouTube for professional documents,” raises cash

Docstoc, the company that describes itself as the “YouTube for professional documents” has closed a small first round of financing.

Docstoc, along with competitor Scribd, makes it easy for people to upload and post entire documents on the Web — where they can be easily read without clicking on links.

The companies have stirred controversy because of the potential for copyright infringement. Scribd, which launched earlier this year (see coverage), and which is open to the public,… Continue Reading