We all have sites we love to hate (or just plain despise) for many and varied reasons. Google has rolled out a feature that allows you to block domains in search query results. (more…)
Google introduces domain blocking
EU introducing tough laws on cookies
Online business is likely about to get a whole lot harder for some UK publishers, affiliates and advertisers due to new laws relating to cookies. (more…)
Stop touching your customers
Dang, I hate some of the jargon that pops up in marketing. I’ve added “touching” to the must-die list. (more…)
Yahoo’s 16th Birthday
At the beginning of this month Yahoo! turned 16. Was it a sweet 16 or bittersweet? (more…)
Republish and thrive
The old mantra of “publish or die” isn’t just reserved for academia, it can apply to content sites too. (more…)
Google’s “Farmer” Update
Noticed a change in your US traffic patterns recently? Aside from the President’s Day holiday weekend, it may be due to the latest algorithmic tweak from Google. (more…)
Anniversary email – subtle marketing
I received an email from eBay Australia the other day, acknowledging I had been a member for ten years. Even for a slightly jaded and somewhat cynical person such as myself, I thought it a nice touch – and it was all in the delivery. (more…)
A hard lesson in SEO
The incident was widely reported, but I thought I would make mention of it as it is important in relation to search engine optimization. (more…)
Why people unsubscribe and unfollow
What turns people off from staying on an email marketing list or following a company on a social network? A new survey report reveals some interesting insights. (more…)
Paging Dr. Google
The great thing about the Internet is all the information available to us – it can also be the worst thing about the Internet. (more…)