Microsoft Community Apps
In an attempt to compete with Google Apps, Microsoft has launched Windows Live Community Builder. The idea behind Microsoft’s new service is to allow businesses or non for profit organizations to obtain a more engaging and deeper connection with their community through customized applications like email, photo service, messenger, writer, livedrive and more.
Amazon Affiliates Burned at the Stake
Whilst the blogosphere has been ranting or raving about Amazon’s new Kindle Ebook reader, I have been sleeping on the idea.
Google Custom Search Platform Spreads
Something that’s “custom” is usually rare; it’s often, in fact, unique. Yet the Google Custom Search platform is available to just a lot of folks, as a new announcement states that it’s accessible in 40 languages and roughly 80 countries.
Study Looks at Mistyped Domains & Typosquatters
A new study by a major internet security company is taking aim at typosquatting, the practice of buying a misspelled domain name in the hopes that someone will mistype the name and land on that site.
If someone then clicks on an text ad on the site the domain owner and the parking company will make money.
While the internet security company is trying to point out the problem of typosquatting, a problem that I do not necessarily agree with, they seem to be implying that the domain parking companies are part of the problem.
AdSense Video in UK, Ireland, Canada
As soon as news reached that AOL released Video Ticker there also was an announcement that Google will be introducing AdSense Video Units to Canada, the UK & Ireland.
AOL’s VIDEO TICKER ADS:
Gearing up for Holiday Sales
Have you heard of “Cyber Monday”? Boomers are a driving force in comparison shopping engines.
Why is this important? How is social media marketing an essential tool behind holiday gift buying? What type of revenue increase are e-commerce engines estimating within the holiday season? Some interesting questions not to say the least and valuable information for any e commerce owner. I have put together some interesting marketing charts and trend analysis for your viewing pleasure.
Vodafone, T-Mobile, Battle Over iPhone Terms
Vodafone sought an injunction in Germany that would prevent Apple’s partner, T-Mobile, from selling the iPhone while tied exclusively to T-Mobile’s service.
Budget Crunches Nudge Shoppers Online
Although many shoppers will have less to spend during this holiday season, some of that money will find its way to online retailers.
Tasty Advertising Key For Food Retailers
Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve make for a time of increased consumption, one that online retailers with a savory bent should consider with their ad campaigns.
Google Way Too Fascinated With Old Media
Television, radio, newspapers, telephony, and now magazines may vie for Google’s attention. Did multi-billion dollar search ads become boring?