Experts Down on Marketing

Wrong About Google Apps

Sometimes I just get it plain old wrong. Yesterday's entry on using Google Apps as a risk management decision, and then to consult your internal legal team. Then as one reader pointed out, the idea was sound, but then I advocated using Drupal and Linux on any old shared environment. So basically, I advocated against Google Apps, and then said to do the same thing…

Have a Business Plan for Your Sites

The First Age of The Internet is fast coming to a close, and with that comes the removal of early opportunities and low-hanging fruit. That means if you have a serious plan for a website, you need to push on getting it out now, and fast. If you have a website without a business plan, you need to push on getting one drawn up now,…

No Viacom On YouTube? No Problem

Clips from programs like South Park and The Daily Show vanished from YouTube when Viacom demanded their removal. You wouldn't know anything has changed based on YouTube's rising traffic.

Hearst and Microsoft Make Print Digital

Newspaper giant Hearst Corporation unveiled its News Reader software, a product born of a partnership with Microsoft. News Reader software debuted in beta at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer as a downloadable application, allowing an on-screen view of Hearst newspapers. The news comes in the wake of growing concern for the future of print media as online content becomes more prevalent and preferred. George B. Irish, president…

Google, Avaya Partner To Give Apps A Voice

When Google Apps Premier Edition was released yesterday, it became the subject of more than a few news stories. Expect to see another round of them once a new deal between Google and Avaya bears fruit. Avaya has promised to integrate “communications” – e.g., voice – with Google Apps.