Category Archives: Web Development & Design

The Top Ranking Websites – What they All Have in Common

Take a look at Complete.com’s graph of the top 20 US websites.  Do you notice a common element between them all?   Every single one of these websites offers a way for users to be interactive with the site.  Interactivity … Continue reading

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iGoogle – Too Personal?

As covered by Google Blogoscoped, the new “iGoogle” logo refers to the personalization of Google. I use Gmail and have customized home page with my favorite RSS feeds, but when is too personal too much? I was surprised to find … Continue reading

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The Most Successful Real Estate Sites

Real estate is one of the most competitive industries in the search engines.  Maybe it’s time for a different approach?  When people are shopping for real estate, they’re not just looking for a house, they are looking for a lifestyle … Continue reading

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How eCommerce Sites are Attracting Search Engines and Growing a Dedicated Fan Base

In my previous post, I talked about how sociability was likely to be one of the reasons that the online ecommerce shoe store Zappos was a success. This got me thinking about ecommerce sites that have been popular among search … Continue reading

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Is Your Website Anti-Social?

Social media is the big buzzword on the internet today.  Not just because it’s the latest “fad,” but because it taps into the one of the core purpose of the internet itself, connecting with other people.  Social networking sites have … Continue reading

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