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Archive for June, 2007

BlockBuster Invests Heavily In the Internet

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

In 2006 BlockBuster cut 300 stores and in 2007 the number of delted stores will be close to 300.  BlockBuster is investing heavily in their Internet movie rental subscription service claiming that the Internet, not brick and mortar stores, is the future for movie rentals. 
BlockBuster still trails Netflix, who is the market leader in online [...]

I’m Glad John Chow got Slapped

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Search Google for John Chow and you won’t see his website anywhere.  He has been penalized by Google, and I’d be willing to bet it had to do with unsavory link building practices.
It’s not that I wish badly upon John Chow, but at the same time it is good to see that someone who is [...]

Why is Everyone so Excited About the iPhone

Friday, June 29th, 2007

 I just don’t get all the hype, I’ve had my trusty cell phone for years, and granted it doesn’t have a “bubble”, but I can pretend to throw images around my phone.  See the madness that is the iPhone and prepare wisely at Gizmodo.

Business.com Pay Per Click

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Business.com offers an attractive alternative to Adsense or YPN. Business.com is a Business directory that features Ads on the tops of every page. The listings cater towards buyers and that Ads do as well. They have constantly worked to improve their PPC program and it has developed into a great advertising tool.

Shady Practices

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

The Internet is a very difficult place to moderate and regulate with too much information clogging visibility. Shady business practices are a common theme on the Internet as someone tries to get rich quick. Crimes against the consumer and the unknowing are unethical and should be brought to the public’s attention.

Fair Ads Network

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007

I learned of Fair Ad Networks (FAN), a new entry into the online advertising game, through the “PowerBlogging Blog”. According to the article, FAN will take on giants in the industry Adsense and YPN, and they feel they will be competitive for a number of reasons.

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