January 2006

Web sites judged in a blink
(January 18, 2006 - BusinessWeek)

TORONTO, Ontario (Reuters) -- Internet users can give Web sites a thumbs up or thumbs down in less than the blink of an eye, according to a study by Canadian researchers.

What Does Google Know About Your Domain Name?
(January 10, 2006 - Jim Boykin)

"The answer is probably a lot more than you think they do. I've been prompted by Jim and several recent posts in the SEO community to try and answer this question. I'll apologise now if you find some of this material simple. Largely it is once explained. However subjects touching on domain registration always seem to be surrounded by quite a lot of FUD. Hopefully this article can clear some of that."

The Battle Between Web Designers and SEO
(January 10, 2006 - Search Engine Watch Forums)

"There's a design forum I pop into now and again and contribute when an SEO related matter comes up, I keep a lowish profile and don't stick my oar in when say an all-Flash portfolio site is put up for review. "

Email Spammer Ordered to Pay $11.2 Billion in Lawsuit
(January 6, 2006 - Wired News)

An Midwest internet service provider was awarded an $11.2 billion judgment against a Florida man for sending millions of unsolicited e-mails advertising mortgage and debt consolidation services.

Is There a Future for Microsoft's Internet Explorer?
(January 02, 2006 - ARS Technica.com)

The saga of Internet Explorer, the piece of software that once brought the Department of Justice to the brink of breaking up Microsoft, continues to eat away at the company. Several Microsoft employees have been reporting on their blogs that they feel the browser is not receiving adequate attention from upper management, and that it reflects badly on Microsoft as a result.