Perhaps Google needs to clue in some of its shareholders on the company’s “don’t be evil” motto. (more…)
Evil Google shareholders
Facebook comment plugin – troll killer?
Is Facebook’s comment plugin a way to help stomp troll comments or perhaps kill conversation generally – or a bit of both? (more…)
Expensive gas is good for ecommerce
According to the latest MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse report, ecommerce in March recorded strong growth – and high prices at the gas pump may have contributed. (more…)
Press release emails – keep them lean
Everyone wants their press release noticed by publishers and sometimes it will be – for the wrong reasons – and as such, won’t be published. (more…)
Affiliate programs – watch out for leaks
Commission leaks are an unfortunate part of affiliate marketing, but if a merchant is using decent software; it shouldn’t be so much an issue. It’s surprising how many merchants still don’t. (more…)
Google launches Page Speed Online
Google has just unveiled a handy tool that examines web pages and makes suggestions as to how their load speed can be improved. (more…)
Parrot comments
As more online businesses take to blog commenting to boost traffic and in the hope of doing the same with search rankings, increasing numbers are going about it the wrong way and wondering why their comments aren’t published. (more…)
Small businesses and online marketing
What is small business in the USA up to in terms of online marketing? Here’s a glimpse. (more…)
Abandoned shopping cart follow up
More merchants are following up on abandoned shopping cart sessions than last year. (more…)
Australia’s hardware war heads online
Some Australians *may* soon get a better online experience in regard to buying hardware, thanks to a battle between Bunnings and Woolworths for supremacy in the sector. It’s another flag for established Australian brands to fully embrace the Internet and ecommerce, rather than doing the bare minimum in terms of participation. (more…)