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World’s First Web Site

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Wednesday May 1, 2013 )

CERN is marking the 30th anniversary of the publication of the document that made web technology free for everyone to use by commencing a project to restore the world’s first website (more…)


The Rise Of The Glass-Hole – Google Glass

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Tuesday April 2, 2013 )

I originally really hated the Google Glass concept. That means it’s going to be a sure fire winner – and glass-holes will proliferate. (more…)


The Battle For The Internet

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Friday December 7, 2012 )

Unknown to many users and ignored by others (including me), there has been a battle for control over the Internet raging behind the scenes for some time. (more…)


Australia’s Web Filter – All Over, Red Rover

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Tuesday November 13, 2012 )

It was an announcement worthwhile rejoicing over. The Australian Government has decided to abandon its controversial mandatory web filter. (more…)


Inboxes Becoming Even More Cluttered

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Wednesday November 7, 2012 )

If your email open rates are down, perhaps it’s not so much you – it’s them – that is, all those other marketers vying for a reader’s attention. (more…)


Sneaky Forum Spammers

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Tuesday November 6, 2012 )

I’m starting to wonder if the death penalty should apply to persistent spammers. (more…)


Government Departments Need Email Lessons

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Thursday October 11, 2012 )

I deleted 3 very important emails from a government department recently due to the sender not understanding basic email good practices. (more…)


The Alan Jones Experience

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Tuesday October 9, 2012 )

There are plenty of lessons to be learned by small business from Australian broadcaster Alan Jones’ current crisis – even if he doesn’t appear to be learning himself. (more…)


Don’t Let Pedo Spam Become The Norm

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Monday October 8, 2012 )

I’ve become desensitized to a lot of crap on the web, but stuff involving children is a different matter. (more…)


Are DDOS Attacks “Free Speech”?

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Friday October 5, 2012 )

I shudder any time I see the term “freedom of speech” these days as the person calling for it usually doesn’t want the responsibility that comes with it. (more…)