iPods and Violent Crime, Together at Last
Correlation and causation get cozy in a new study linking iPods to robberies.
The Real Format War Has Yet to Begin
Blu-ray bested HD DVD, but a bigger foe is looming.
New Currency in a Free World
Kevin Kelly's "Better than Free" analysis cracks the door to new revenue streams in a "free" world.
Web Analytics Stay Ridiculous
A massive discrepancy between external data and MSNBC's internal figures reveals the the insanity of Web data.
Memo to Jerry Yang: Use Your Shift Key
Internal memos reveal Jerry Yang's real nemesis: capitalization.
Microsoft Courts Yahoo with $44.6 Billion Deal
The Redmond giant extends a 62 percent premium for Yahoo shares.
Wi-Fi Comes to Boston Commuter Rail
The MBTA's Worcester line is bringing Internet access to commuters.
Five Practical Tips for Young Entrepreneurial Journalists
Want to blaze your own trail as an independent journalist? Here's five things you need to do.
New Site Tracks Web Journalism Businesses
JournalismEnterprise.com aims to be the TechCrunch of Web journalism sites.
Netflix Opens Online Viewing Floodgates ... Sorta
Report: Netflix will soon offer unlimited Web streaming for most subscribers.
Links of Note: Jan. 3, 2008
Netflix jumps into the set-top game; Bloggers get FOIA love.
Links of Note: Jan. 2, 2008
Abused words and phrases; OJR's five lessons from '07; Gawker ties bonuses to traffic
Finally: A Rational Analysis of Hyperlocal Sites
American Journalism Review examines the good and bad in the hyperlocal universe.
Business Tips for Web Journalists
Like it or not, Web journalists need to understand the business side of Web content to succeed. Here are a few key tips to get you started.
Social Networks Get Religion
Social networking tools allow believers to form faith-based communities. Hey advertisers: you paying attention?
Uhhh, Drudge Gets 500 Million Visitors a Month?
A brief item in USA Today takes traffic boasting to a whole new level.
Web 2.0 is a Toolset, Not a Cultural Shift
Andrew Keen is blowing Web 2.0 out of proportion.
Tragedy and Web Traffic: Together Again
The Virginia Tech shootings bring record traffic to CNN.com.
Links of Note: April 19, 2007
Sobering stats for Web 2.0 businesses, "Idol" course corrects with Sanjaya dismissal, Mitt Romney's MySpace page
New Research Reveals More Flaws in Web Tracking
Recent comScore data suggests unique user counts are inflated. Isn't it time we shifted the ad/tracking paradigm?
Links of Note: April 18, 2007
Virginia Tech video criticism, Jay Rosen Q&A, Inside PC 'Crapware', Long Tail Advertisers, Goodbye 80-20 Rule
Joost Lands CBS Content
CBS throws its weight -- and its lineup -- behind in the in-development video service.
Google-DoubleClick Deal Could Help Small Web Publishers
If Google follows its acquisition playbook, the $3.1 billion DoubleClick deal may be a boon to independent publishers.
ABC Wisely Shifts the Piracy Paradigm
The president of ABC's TV group gets it: Piracy is a business threat that can be overcome with creativity.
Don't Copy Google's Business Model
Google's success is profound, but its model can't -- and shouldn't -- be duplicated by Web upstarts.
Yahoo Introduces RSS Ads
Yahoo Publisher Network takes another step forward by rolling out text ad services for RSS feeds.
MSN Drops in PageRank Update
The latest Google PageRank update sends MSN.com to a new (and hilarious) low.
Remembering the Worst of the Web Fads
A cautionary column by Publish.com's Sean Carton brings the worst of the Web roaring back to life.
The Pros and Cons of CPM Advertising
Impression-based advertising gives independent publishers another revenue stream, but it's not for everyone.
Web Business Benefits Big and Small, New and Old
Even if you're late to the Web business game, opportunities abound.
Introducing The Fodder Network
Want to blog about the things you love and make some money in the process? The Fodder Network could be a perfect fit.
The Micropayment Dream Rises from the Ashes
Micropayments could be poised for a comeback, and this time they might just catch on.
Yahoo Ads: The Experiment Begins
An invitation to Yahoo Publisher Network's beta test arrived in my inbox, but I'm not rich just yet.
Tearing Down the Digital Home
An excellent article by The Economist strips away the marketing fluff surrounding the "Digital Home."
Do Affiliate Banners Ever Work?
Affiliate programs always offer generic buttons and banners, but has anyone ever seen reliable conversions from these materials?
Google Ad Tweaks Benefit Publishers
A new Google AdWords policy is giving some advertisers the shakes, but publishers are seeing a boost in revenue.
Google Sends AdSense Reminder to Publishers
On the very day Yahoo announces its new ad program, Google sends a curious AdSense "reminder" email to publishers. Coincidence? Hahahaha.
JenSense Reviews Yahoo's Ad Program
Yahoo's ad network launches in limited beta form and Jen over at JenSense has a detailed review of the system's features.
Report: Yahoo Ad Network Launching Wednesday
News.com says Yahoo will launch its long awaited ad network on Wednesday. The days of Google being the only ad option for independent publishers are officially over. But what lies ahead?
The Business Side of Blogging and Independent Publishing
Blogging and independent publishing can be more than a non-profit (or can't-make-a-profit) experience. Here's a few tips and resources for those standing on the business brink.
