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California’s Affiliate Nexus Tax

Posted by Michael Bloch in ecommerce (Tuesday July 5, 2011 )

They say there are two things you can be sure of in life – death and taxes; but at least you only die once. California’s new tax ruling is going to see many affiliates in the state doing it tough. (more…)


Firefox Flatlines, Chrome Climbs

Posted by Michael Bloch in web development (Monday June 27, 2011 )

Internet Explorer and Firefox have both continued to lose market in recent months to Google Chrome and Apple Safari. (more…)


Social networking and our lives

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Sunday June 19, 2011 )

It only seems like yesterday Facebook was a closed shop and MySpace ruled the roost. Things have changed, as has the impact of social networks on our lives generally. (more…)


Social Commerce Survey Results

Posted by Michael Bloch in ecommerce (Thursday June 9, 2011 )

A recent survey of over 1,700 consumers looked at shopping activity and its relationship to activity on social sites and tools such as Facebook, Twitter and customer reviews. (more…)


Twitter launches one-click follow button

Posted by Michael Bloch in web marketing (Saturday June 4, 2011 )

Twitter has now made it easier to follow another Twitter user with the launch of a one click follow feature for web sites. (more…)


Google’s +1 button launched for websites

Posted by Michael Bloch in web marketing (Thursday June 2, 2011 )

Google’s answer to Facebook’s “like” button has been released for web sites, called the +1 button – and it’s probably an important one to add to your site. (more…)


Cause marketing – which to choose?

Posted by Michael Bloch in web marketing (Sunday May 29, 2011 )

A crucial aspect in the success of cause marketing is the cause you choose to support. (more…)


Online shopping is a game

Posted by Michael Bloch in ecommerce (Thursday May 26, 2011 )

Thanks to the Internet, the mindset of shoppers is rapidly changing – purchasing goods and services online is becoming more of a game and coupons play an important part. (more…)


Newspaper coverage and website traffic

Posted by Michael Bloch in web marketing (Saturday May 21, 2011 )

A request to be interviewed by a major newspaper can be an exciting time; but the resulting coverage may not match expectations in relation to web site traffic. Here’s a few reasons why. (more…)


Facebook send button feature

Posted by Michael Bloch in online world (Sunday May 8, 2011 )

Just over a week ago, Facebook launched a new feature site owners can integrate into their content – the send button; to complement (rather than replace) the “like” button. (more…)