Category: Internet Business

  • Research before buying web software – script security is important

    We spend a good deal of time researching software before we buy it, and even then we are at time disappointed with purchases we had hoped would make web sites function better. Whether it’s server side software for web site addons, or complete web site scripts, take the time to research the piece of software…

  • New online community and local search for TN

    We have helped a client develop a new online community and local search portal called Tennessee Seen. It’s just a beta launch as of today, but it is setup to handle lots of great functions for people who live or visit cities in Tennessee. The initial launch will be focused on indexing dozens of great…

  • New Nashville Web Sites 03-2009

    A couple of new – or relaunched web sites from the Tn area, mainly Nashville. We love working with new web site clients, although it is quite challenging to teach people at first what they need to consider, once the new site is up and running it’s great to see concept become a reality. Nashville…

  • Google to sell display ads in Web videos

    Google to sell display ads in Web videos found via yahoo news / Reuters Thu Feb 21, 1:35 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) – Web search leader Google Inc plans to start selling ads to appear in Web videos and has signed up 20 customers, as it aims to do for videos what it has…

  • Marketing Strategies with Social Networking Sites

    Performaincing publishes an article explaining some of the benefits, and various ways to use social networking for marketing. An excerpt: Unfortunately, the fact is that being “social” is becoming an absolute necessity for online success for web workers, including pro bloggers. (Business Week has an extensive article on how social media will change your business,…

  • Social network software rising

    We’ve been consulting for several clients about social networks and keeping a close eye on the developments of various social network software and the niche sites that are springing up and using them. There have been some new developments in both areas, here’s a few we’d like to highlight. Automattic (wordpress parent company, creators of…

  • Pluck hooking up media outlets with social networks

    from yahoo news / reuters Pluck hooking up media outlets with social networks By Robert MacMillan 30 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters) – Online media syndication company Pluck Corp said on Wednesday it would give traditional media companies the ability to link their Web sites to online social networks like MySpace and Facebook. The move…

  • Colleges Create Offbeat Videos to Try to Build Web Buzz

    We love to see more niche markets getting creative with public relations, and using newer media to get an unusual message out is just the kind of thing that colleges should be doing. It’s a young hip demographic, certainly viral videos will be more effective online than any amount spent on print advertising. The social…

  • Store adds new dimension to online shopping

    From Retuers NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – Consumers looking to avoid crowded malls and the tedium of online shopping can now shop in a virtual 3-dimensional store. Specialty retailer Brookstone Inc. opened the virtual doors to its 3-dimensional store, which combines a Second Life-like visual experience with real merchandise customers can buy. “The 3-D brings…

  • Ad dollars flood Web, but will they go far enough?

    An article from yahoo news / Reuters Ad dollars flood Web, but will they go far enough? By Paul Thomasch Fri Oct 12, 12:42 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) – Companies will spend a record $31 billion this year to advertise everything from toothpaste to home loans on the Internet, supporting countless news sites, social…