Commentary & Society

by Douglas Clifton | A brief article on the topic of user-agents. An introduction to the term, some examples of agents that perhaps developers haven't thought of as being agents, and a discussion of malicious agents. Read More »

by ideahamster | Accountability is a good thing — as long as it's based on sound objectives. ROI objectives can represent tangible things such as cost savings and intangible tings such as the projected impact your Web site will have on customer perception and behavior. They identify how you plan to use the Internet recover your financial investment and to achieve some specific communication goals and marketing efforts. Read More »

by ideahamster | While consumer confidence in advertising is at an all-time low their confidence in search engines is growing. Read More »

by ideahamster | Instead of thinking of your web site in terms of flowcharts and site maps, consider these five reasons your web site is like a pinball game. Read More »

by ideahamster | Finding online information about your competitors is easy - The difficult part is finding meaning. When researching the competition, you can avoid pitfalls by seeking 'intelligence' instead of 'information'. Read More »

by salvatore | A common dilemma facing businesses large and small alike is how best to equip their staff to deliver the largest amount of productivity, weighed against the increasing costs of the technology necessary to deliver that productivity. Here are some pointers to help you build a case for the most useful options. Read More »

by ideahamster | Search engine text ads can outperform most banner ads, even when users aren't clicking. Read More »

by ideahamster | Web sites are an important resource for consumers using traditional advertising. A recent study from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh identifies the affects the Internet has on advertising media. Read More »

by codepo8 | Publishing on the internet and getting feedback could be a great experience. Problem is, that many a time you end up with a lot more unwanted feedback. This article describes certain types of online users that can make your life hell and how to deal with them. Read More »

by codepo8 | Finding and giving solutions to problems fast and easy is one of the great things about the web. To make this process as useful and painless as possible there are some things you can do. This article gives some tips how to help or get helped without much hassle. Read More »