In just ten years; between 2000 – 2010, the number of Internet users globally grew from under 400 million to over two billion. (more…)

Online retail eclipsed $43 billion for the final quarter last year, up 11 percent over Q4 2009. (more…)

I hate spammers, but I have to give credit to them at times for their ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit. (more…)

The older I get, the more cynical I become, probably as a result of what I do for a living. I’m questioning everything and everything I believe in is up for review. (more…)

Some are calling it the ipocalypse – the point when IPv4 addresses run out – and it could happen as early as within the next couple of weeks. It may not be as dramatic as some have foreshadowed; but it’s something to look into in regard to your own online business. (more…)

It seems quite a few people still think links with the nofollow attribute will pass on PageRank under certain circumstances. Here’s what a Google employee had to say on the issue: (more…)

Hiring someone else to post comments? Keep them on a *very* short leash; they could land you in really, really hot water. (more…)

While some major retailers complain about the effect of the Internet on their bricks and mortar operations, others are seeing opportunity – like JCPenney. (more…)

Literally. Even the sanctity of the bathroom is no match for the power of social networking, with 27% of people in a recent survey stating they check Facebook while in the bathroom. (more…)

A major coupon site saw a 26.3% increase in traffic during December 2010 and a 27.2% jump in November. The popularity of coupons just keeps on increasing, regardless of economic conditions. (more…)