More pressing, I think, than the question of how much wood a woodchuck can chuck is the matter of how many social networks the World Wide Web can withstand. It seems we’re rapidly approaching the point at which there’ll be one per person. And with a fresh $4.25 million in its pocket, Ripl may soon be ready to contribute to the crowding.
Yahoo Local Receives Overhaul
We frequently write about global products and services, and that’s fine; national matters also get some attention. But today, we’re hitting close to home (as long as you live in the U.S.), because Yahoo Local has been overhauled.
iCrossing Receives $62 Million In Funding
Companies routinely receive three, five, or even ten million dollars in various funding rounds; reporting on it kind of dulls you to those huge amounts. But iCrossing, a “global digital marketing company,” has just received $62 million, and that’s definitely worth a closer look.
Going.com Receives $5 Million In Funding
If you haven’t heard of Going.com, don’t feel left out – the events-driven network is only targeted at young people in Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York, so I’m betting a lot of folks remain unaware of it. That may soon change, however, because Going.com just received $5 million in funding.
Healthline Receives $21 Million Injection
In a manner of speaking, Healthline is looking especially robust today – it just received $21 million in financing. And if, like me, you often aren’t acquainted with the names of financial backers, you should still recognize the entity that was behind this gift: GE/NBC Universal’s Peacock Equity Fund.
Lijit Receives $3.3 Million In Funding
Blog search is getting better – or at least richer – as Lijit Networks just secured $3.3 million in funding.
Joost Receives $45 Million In Funding
Internet television service Joost has raised $45 million in venture funding from five companies.
Google Analytics Receives Upgrade
Google has rolled out a new version of its Google Analytics. The new version was announced today at the EMetrics Summit in San Francisco.
Google Search Receives A Plus
After quietly dropping Plus Boxes alongside certain search results, Google openly discussed this new search feature on their official blog.
Google Desktop Receives A Makeover
Even though Windows Vista hasn’t been received with quite the fanfare Microsoft would have liked, the fact remains that the integrated desktop search functionality represents a potential snag in Google’s master plan for continued dominance within the industry.