Miscellaneous: Reflections on 10 Years of Web Marketing Today
From: www.wilsonweb.com

"Dr. Ralph Wilson's thoughts about the changes since Web Marketing Today was first published on November 3, 1995. He still retains his passion to help small businesses succeed. Date: Nov 2, 2005, 21:06 PST"

Miscellaneous: Kind Words for Web Marketing Today
From: www.wilsonweb.com

"On the 10th anniversary of Web Marketing Today, many readers offered congratulations and explained how WMT had helped them in their journey. Here are excerpts. Date: Nov 2, 2005, 19:48 PST"

E-Commerce: Review: Online Research Guide to Picking Products that Sell
From: www.wilsonweb.com

"This e-book and computer application explain how to conduct product research, describe the tools available, and outline how to spot in-demand products which you can sell at a profit online. Date: Oct 26, 2005, 15:32 PST"

Site Design: Improving a Website Navigation System
From: www.wilsonweb.com

"A DHTML menu builder system with drop-down menus and powered by JavaScript can help visitors find their way around your site. Here's a brief overview. Date: Oct 19, 2005, 17:10 PST"

Site Promotion: Review: Search Engine Marketing, Inc.
From: www.wilsonweb.com

"Mike Moran and Bill Hunt's book Search Engine Marketing, Inc. provides a comprehensive look at both organic search optimization and pay per click search marketing from the perspective of the larger company. Excellent detail and examples. Date: Oct 12, 2005, 08:11 PST"


How User Content Will Change Everything
From: www.webpronews.com

"Google, the advent of weblogs and social networks, and the proliferation of broadband Internet are changing the advertising world in two very important ways: first by loosening the grip advertisers hold on content; and second by exchanging that control of content with better targeting and return on investment. These seismic shifts make a sound that is the death rattle of traditional media."

Teens Thoughts On Downloads
From: www.webpronews.com

"In case you're awake at night wondering about the upcoming generation's thoughts on things like music and movie downloads, get some sleep. According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, teens not only download the movies and music at no charge, they don't much care about copyright infringement and other pesky federal laws."

Online Teens, Mainline Content Creators
From: www.webpronews.com

"Ever wonder what your teenagers are doing? How are they spending their time? There's a legitimate chance they're loading something online. According to the new Pew Internet and American Life Project study, 57% of online teens create content for the Internet. This means about 12 million kids, 12-17 or about half of all teens are content creators."

IE Loses More Ground To Firefox
From: www.webpronews.com

"A recent report from web analytics firm One Stat reveals that Mozilla Firefox usage worldwide has increased by nearly 3 percent since April 2005, pulling Web surfers away from Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape and Opera."

Libyan Blogger Jailed
From: www.webpronews.com

"Libya sent a political dissident blogger up the river for 18 months after criticizing the government on the Internet. The Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported this as they posted a letter from the blogger's family requesting the release of the dissident."


All-Digital TV Coming in 2009
From: www.wired.com

"Lawmakers set a firm date for broadcasters to begin all-digital transmissions. Also: South African telescope is largest in Southern Hemisphere.... EA's got game in the music biz, too."

Google Library Open for Business
From: www.wired.com

"Works in the public domain are now available online. Also: Sony beats a hasty retreat in file-hiding imbroglio.... Samsung denies plans to enter music business."

Peer-to-Peer Goes Legit
From: www.wired.com

"IMesh becomes the first file-sharing service to offer legal access to more than 2 million tracks from major labels and independents. by Niall McKay."

Big Rush on Stem-Cell Bank
From: www.wired.com

"After announcing it would accept applications from Parkinson's and spinal cord injury patients, the new World Stem Cell Hub in South Korea is inundated with applicants, nearly bring down its website."

Your Office in Your Truck
From: www.wired.com

"Ford will begin offering mobile offices in its F-series trucks starting next year. Also: Briton goes phishing, gets four years.... Sprint Nextel hooks up with cable companies."


Usability Study of Online Travel Sites
From: www.webword.com

" “Based on the results of this study, Orbitz was best able to achieve that goal. Sixty-three percent of study participants ranked Orbitz as the easiest to use — that figure was consistent across both novice and experienced users. Sixty-seven percent of participants, regardless of their Internet skill level, ranked Southwest as the hardest to use.” Read [...]"

Serendipity: Usability Has Five Syllables.
From: www.webword.com

" “…when it comes to man versus machine, man has to win. After all, we’re the top of the food chain, baby.” Read the rant on usability… "

Usability at the core of iPod emotion
From: www.webword.com

" The Age (Gerry Gaffney) — “When products are not differentiated primarily by features and prices are already competitive, factors such as ease-of-use and emotional response can provide a real edge. The Apple iPod is often cited as an example; a little gadget that combines relative ease of use with a strong emotional response. This helps [...]"

Usability awards are just a start
From: www.webword.com

" BBC — “If everyone with a son or daughter (or grandson or granddaughter) working for a web designer put a note in their birthday card to say “and why don’t you think about old people like me when you’re designing your software”, then it might just make them think again when they build a site [...]"

World Usability Day!
From: www.webword.com

" “World Usability Day was created to help everyone know more about the ways to help create a better user experience of our world.” November 3, 2005 (Sponsored, in part, by our friends at Apogee!) "


This Is Your Blog
From: www.marketingsecrets.com

"As you can tell, I haven't been posting to this blog very much. I've been too busy running my own Internet businesses, but also, it's hard to just write for the sake of writing. Especially when I really don't know..."

'Uh Oh' Here It Comes Again!
From: www.marketingsecrets.com

"Another Internet Marketing shockwave will hit in the next few days... ...Are You Ready For It?..."

Thank You, Microsoft
From: www.marketingsecrets.com

"I recently reported that Yahoo was in the process of launching its own AdSense type program (which is great news for web publishers). Well, it appears as if Microsoft won't be far behind... There's no news yet about Microsoft creating..."

More Yahoo 'AdSense Clone' News
From: www.marketingsecrets.com

"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!
From: www.marketingsecrets.com

"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..."