Google Allows Canadian Adwords Qualification

Google took a big step recently by finally allowing Canadian companies to become Adwords Qualified; a stamp of a approval previously denied to Google's ignored neighbors. Yes, that is ever so subtle bitterness you sense. Thankfully however I can begin to put to rest my ill will now that Google has come to its senses. What does it take for a company to become Adwords…

When Do You Post to Your Blog?

So I’ve got an idea in my head, that’s entering the “hey I might actually do this one” and of my biggest questions is when do I schedule my posts to go live?

Accessibility: Alt Tag for Every Image?

Dear Kalena... Your newsletter reply to one visitor included: "I would also avoid using more than 2 or 3 alt tags on a single page if you can help it." I designed and manage a site for a visually impaired friend who writes children's books: www.gate.net/~labooks/francesindex.html

Google To Share Content Partners

Big news today is that Google are planning on openly listing content sites where adverts display for Adwords advertisers. I have criticised Google about this in the past, so its great news to hear that they will finally be introducing more transparency in their ppc network.

Second Life Customer Conversations

About a month ago a friend said the following before a hockey game (yeah - our team has very geeky locker room talk): “Is IBM not making enough money these days? I hear they’re providing services for some online world”