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Site Design: Are Junk Mail Graphics Copyright Free?
From: www.wilsonweb.com
"Don't ever use graphics or photos on your website without permission. Rather, subscribe to a monthly service from which you can download royalty-free photos and graphics, such as from ClipArt.com, Photos.com, or AbleStock.com. Date: Jun 16, 2004, 08:55 PST"
E-Commerce: International E-Commerce
From: www.wilsonweb.com
"Suggests targeting the website to suit both langage and culture of the target group, with sales in the suitable currency and by the appropriate means for that group. Money exchange systems examples include PayCash, WorldPay, PayPal. Date: Jun 16, 2004, 07:30 PST"
Conversion: Introduction to A/B Split-Testing for Your Webpages
From: www.wilsonweb.com
"Link Description: Explains that split run testing isn't as difficult as thought. No longer the exclusive domain of large companies, testing is now available to -- and vital -- to smaller businesses. He promises an price entry point of $20 to $30, with a couple free programs thrown in. Date: Jun 11, 2004, 19:39 PST"
Conversion: How to Test Your Landing Pages to Improve Conversion Rates
From: www.wilsonweb.com
"Link Description: This article discusses the theory behind A/B Split-Testing, so you know you are "comparing apples with apples," and getting an accurate test. It goes over determining statistical validity of tests, confidence levels, percent error, etc. Next it outlines the kinds of elements of a landing page to test, the elements that are likely to make the most difference. One section examines multivariate testing, sometimes called matrix testing or Taguchi Method for design of experiments, that tests several elements at the same time. Finally, it outlines a 5-step program for small businesses to get started in scientific website testing. Date: Jun 11, 2004, 19:35 PST"
Conversion: What to Look for in Testing Software for Small Business Websites
From: www.wilsonweb.com
"Link Description: This article explains how testing software works, how cookies are used to identify visitors, and the two major types of software: page rotation and page element rotation. It discusses the pros and cons of CGI software vs. ASP hosted software applications and recommends a couple of applications of each type. Finally, it discusses the importance of various features in the software to look for when you are shopping for a product: multiple options, multiple campaigns, rotation weighting, action tracking, online reporting, graphic reports, revenue reports, statistical significance, SSL security, remote domain tracking, repeat visits, staged campaign closing, and multivariate testing. Date: Jun 11, 2004, 19:20 PST"
Google Claims FreeBooble Infringes On Their Trademark Rights
From: www.webpronews.com
"FreeBooble, a search engine devoted to free adult content, received a demand from Google that they cease operations. Google claims FreeBooble infringes on the search engine's trademark rights, something Google is (http://www.webpronews.com/news/ebusinessnews/wpn-45-20040412GoogleRevisesTrademarkUse.html)very familiar with ."
FTC Denies Do Not Email List
From: www.webpronews.com
"The Federal Trade Commission has turned down a "Do Not Email" list that is similar to the recently enacted "Do Not Call" list. The FTC cited numerous reasons for the denial of the list."
Google Invests In Chinese Search Engine Baidu
From: www.webpronews.com
"Google is heading a group of investors that are committing nearly $100 million to China's largest search engine, Baidu.com."
Yahoo Announces Email Storage Upgrades
From: www.webpronews.com
"Yahoo has announced they will be increasing the storage capacity of its email service. The changes are to be implemented today, June 15, 2004."
Froogle Ads For Father s Day Showing Up In Google AdWords
From: www.webpronews.com
"Recently, WebProNews featured an (http://www.webpronews.com/news/ebusinessnews/wpn-45-20040604GoogleSearchResultsPromotingFroogleReceivingFirstKeywordAdPosition.html)article discussing how Google was allowing Froogle ads to appear in the first paid position of their search result page. Google acknowledged, to Andy Beal, that they were indeed promoting Froogle by placing it within the paid listing area."
Healthy Liposuction? Fat Chance
From: www.wired.com
"Researchers say that liposuction doesn't prevent obesity-related diseases. Also: A new drug may relieve rheumatoid arthritis.... A meteorite hits Australia.... and more."
DMCA Foes Find Allies in House
From: www.wired.com
"Some powerful U.S. representatives are backing a bill that would overturn major portions of the DMCA, allowing people to copy CDs and DVDs more freely. The bill likely won't pass, but proponents take heart. Michael Grebb reports from Washington, D.C."
Senate Tangles Over VOIP Rules
From: www.wired.com
"Lawmakers are trying to nurture Internet telephony by limiting its regulation, but the fly in the ointment is law enforcement, which wants to be able to freely listen in on calls. By Ryan Singel."
Eco-Terror Cited as Top Threat
From: www.wired.com
"Law enforcement officials warn that biotechnology firms, particularly those that conduct research on animals, must take greater precautions against attacks by extremist groups. By Kristen Philipkoski."
Fixing or Nixing the Fax Laws?
From: www.wired.com
"Load up on toner. Congress is moving to make it easier for companies to send unsolicited faxes. Real estate agents and small businesses applaud the move, but others say it will pave the way for junk-fax blasters. By Ryan Singel."
I Love Jack Daniels?
From: webword.com
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I Love Jack Daniels is an interesting little design site.
"Here you'll find articles, tutorials, code snippets and resources for web design, web development, search engine optimization and other web-related topics."
Kind of broad in scope, but there is some useful information available. Check it out if you have a chance. And, be sure to email Dave to tell him what you think about his site, if you feel inspired."
90% of All Usability Testing is Useless
From: webword.com
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Lane Becker on Adaptive Path claims that 90% of All Usability Testing is Useless: "Ninety percent of all usability testing performed on Web sites is useless. This is not to say that it doesn t have a significant role to play in user experience design. When done right, usability testing will improve your Web site and your development process, but the current culture surrounding Web site usability testing is such that it rarely benefits the design. Worse, this misapplication can undermine the acceptance of this important technique throughout an organization."
What do you think?"
How to Survive Creative Burnout
From: webword.com
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Scott Berkun's latest article covers some decent advice we probably all need to hear from time to time.
"However you choose to deal with your situation, pay attention to yourself. What works and doesn t work for you? When did you feel most inspired in your life? Least? What things in your life seem to influence your morale and motivation? No one can answer these questions but you. It s often harder to figure out and listen to what your own needs are than to take advice from others. The sooner you sit down and allow your own truth to come out, the better off you ll be."
Question for Scott: is one option also to write an article on how to avoid getting burned out? ;)"
Take the High Road when Creating MIDP User Interfaces
From: webword.com
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DevX -- "The primary reason for this is that mobile devices have different constraints, and therefore users interact with mobile devices differently than with desktop computers. For example, a cell phone does not have a mouse, or similar pointing device to guide user interactions. Most likely, a user will be limited to a fairly small screen, a 10-digit input keypad, and a few other keys to aid in selecting items from a list or invoking some type of command."
Read the article..."
Email snobbery
From: webword.com
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"Which got me wondering, how often does this happen? A quick test on the Food Ferry site showed that it also refuses to accept the relatively new 'dot name' format (name@server.name). I didn't run through all of the new domain name formats but there may well be more that are being missed."
".info" and ".name" email addresses are problematic. I know someone with a ".us" address and that causes problems too. One the one hand, you want to manage potential problems with email addresses, such as poor formatting. However, with the growing number of non-traditional email addresses, this is going to get more and more difficult for developers and designers.
Read the article...
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