Miscellaneous: Use Google XML Sitemaps for Better Site Indexing
From: www.wilsonweb.com

"Google now allows you to submit an XML sitemap to help them spider your site more easily for deeper indexing on larger sites. This article recommends the TarrantIT Google Sitemap Generator and links to others. Date: Jul 20, 2005, 14:18 PST"

Recommendations: A/B Split-Testing Software
From: www.wilsonweb.com

"A/B split-testing software helps you improve conversion rates on your landing pages and in your online store by scientifically analyzing the better of two or three alternatives. I recommend Vertster for small businesses. Date: Jul 19, 2005, 16:59 PST"

Recommendations: Ad Tracking Software
From: www.wilsonweb.com

"Ad tracking software is essential of you're spending money on PPC ads or any kind of advertising. I recommend ProAnalyzer, ClickAlyzer, ConversionRuler, and Atlas OnePoint. Date: Jul 19, 2005, 16:56 PST"

Recommendations: Affiliate Program Software
From: www.wilsonweb.com

"If you're a merchant, you should consider setting up an affiliate program that allows you to track sales that result from affiliate links to your site. I recommend Ultimate Affiliate, MYAP, AffiliateClicks, CJ, and AssociatePrograms.com, and NetTraction. Date: Jul 19, 2005, 16:38 PST"

Recommendations: Website Promotion Services
From: www.wilsonweb.com

"For some kinds of website promotion, you're best hiring a competent company to perform the services for you. Here are recommendations for press release distribution and search engine optimization (SEO) Date: Jul 19, 2005, 16:01 PST"


Microsoft Shares Fall After Profit Increase
From: www.webpronews.com

"Yesterday, Microsoft reported an a 38% increase in net profit for the quarter ended June 30 compared to the same quarter a year earlier, but that didn't stop the company's shares from going down."

Expedia Spinning Off In August
From: www.webpronews.com

"IAC/Interactive Corp will spin off the travel site, along with Hotels.com and Hotwire, into a separate company."

Sony Inks Deal For Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune Web Games
From: www.webpronews.com

"WorldWinner Inc will develop games based on Sony Pictures Digital's two top syndicated series."

Mozilla Updates Firefox Timetable
From: www.webpronews.com

"Planned incremental releases for the Firefox browser will be skipped in favor of a September 1.5 version release."

China s Online Market Continues to Grow
From: www.webpronews.com

"Internet usage in China, the second largest Web market in the world, grew by over 18 percent during the past year to a total 103 million web surfers, according to China Daily. That represents an increase of 9 million people overall."


New Vistas for Microsoft
From: www.wired.com

"Redmond's much-anticipated new operating system has a name. Also: Google shares take a dive.... Sony bolsters PlayStation with web-surfing patch."

Does Spam Justify Vigilantism?
From: www.wired.com

"As noxious as spam is, at least one prominent anti-spam advocate says no. Also: Legal music downloads surging.... Sony enhances its developmental capabilities."

Their Kingdom for a PornPal
From: www.wired.com

"Stuck with high credit-processing fees, adult sites are seeking a PayPal-type savior to boost the bottom line. Some are pressing Google to offer such a service. By Randy Dotinga."

Feds Stick It to Smut Spammers
From: www.wired.com

"Regulators bring charges against seven companies for allegedly hiring others to send unwanted pornographic e-mails to consumers. The spam plan aimed to attract folks to adult websites."

Visa Dumps Its Paymaster
From: www.wired.com

"Company leaves credit-card records vulnerable to hackers, so it has to go. Also: Kodak slashes another 10,000 jobs.... Mobile phone sales soar out of this world.... and more."


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'Uh Oh' Here It Comes Again!
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"Another Internet Marketing shockwave will hit in the next few days... ...Are You Ready For It?..."

Thank You, Microsoft
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More Yahoo 'AdSense Clone' News
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"News.com recently reported more information about Yahoo entering Google's AdSense territory. Check out the story here. Yahoo is already building an opt-in notification list for publishers that are interested in their "upcoming programs." Get on the list NOW to be..."

Good News For Us!
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"Well, it appears as if my speculation is finally coming true... Over a year ago, I predicted that Yahoo would follow Google's AdSense lead and release a similar program of their own. They'd have to in order to keep up..."