While talking to a friend last night the conversation swung round to that of analogies and how best to explain "our" world to the non-technical. Using an analogy can help, as for some people the concept of websites, hosting and domains is far too intangible and abstract for them to comprehend. Hosting companies sell or rent online real estate (space). They can help mark out … [Read more...] about Online Real Estate Vendor
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Marketing Reading List
Some books worth reading if you want to learn about marketing methods: The Guerilla Marketing Handbook Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Technology Products to Mainstream Customers Unleashing the Ideavirus … [Read more...] about Marketing Reading List
Did someone forget to renew their domain?
I wonder if someone screwed up or was emmyawards.com simply never held by them ? … [Read more...] about Did someone forget to renew their domain?
E-commerce vs. Bricks and Mortar
In common with my peers I buy quite a bit online. Yesterday, for example, I bought two cds, while the day before I bought a book for a work related matter. Living in a provincial Irish town means that I have to buy certain items online, while other items are either more convenient or appeal to the "click to buy" mentality (impulse buying tied to my credit card) Rymus made me … [Read more...] about E-commerce vs. Bricks and Mortar
IEDR Should Engage With Public
Over the last few months there has been a certain degree of debate in some circles with regard to the IEDR's pricing and other policies. Some people called for a reduction in pricing, although they did little to pass on any saving to the public. In other quarters there were mutterings about the future of the IE namespace with both the advent of EU looming on the horizon coupled … [Read more...] about IEDR Should Engage With Public