I remember my first computer teacher relaying this very important piece of wisdom. “There are two types of computer users – those who have lost their data and those about to.” (more…)
Two types of computer users
Keep it simple for Facebook
It seems the old KISS principle certainly applies when aiming to get articles shared via Facebook. (more…)
Social links in email marketing
Are you including links to your social network profiles in your email newsletters and marketing campaigns? If not, perhaps you should be. (more…)
Google’s NewsPass – an olive branch?
There is no love lost between Google and some newspapers. Rupert Murdoch’s decision to ban Google from indexing content shows the level of contempt some in the industry have towards the Mighty G. But Google might have a solution to keep everyone (well some) happy. (more…)
“Secret” search engine strategies
If you had a killer tactic that generated bundles of search engine traffic, would you sell it to others? Maybe, but only if it satisfied one of two criteria. (more…)
Bing-ified Yahoo results by August?
According to a recent presentation relating to the Microsoft and Yahoo! Search Alliance, August/September may see the full rollout of Bing powered Yahoo! search results. (more…)
The fragility of reputation
The old saying goes “good news travels fast, bad news even faster” and in this online age, the former can travel at blistering speed as a major Australian brand recently discovered. (more…)
Wikileaks founder in hiding
Running a web site can be hazardous to your health – and I’m not just talking about posture, nicotine or caffeine related issues. The Australian founder of whistleblower site Wikileaks is fearing for his life. (more…)
Google Chrome browser usage statistics
Google Chrome is really becoming a browser to watch. I was looking at the browser statistics of a few sites I monitor and was surprised to discover how much market share Chrome is starting to grab. (more…)
Cart abandonment unstoppable
A recent study finds that even with the best shopping cart processes, high levels of cart abandonment is something we just need to come to terms with. (more…)