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Fighting upstream feed provider exclusivity

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:16:31 +0000

Just wanted to bring up an issue that is not often discussed because the current situation is simply taken as for granted – that parking companies are always hostages of one upstream ppc feed provider – that being either Google or Yahoo, which they have to deal with exclusively. Since they know that the relationship is key to their existence, they are very limited in other ways how they can monetize their partners’ domains (the only exception is banned domains for which they can bring in second tier feed providers etc). This prevents innovations in domain monetization.

This arrangement is severealy hurting domain owners and my belief is that certain anti-monopoly style authorities should look into these arrangements. For example I believe that if parking companies would be able to mix both Google and Yahoo together (even on one results page), there would be roughly a 20% uplift of earnings for domain owners. It would also force G/Y to pay out more because they would be competing head-to-head for every click. However both G & Y force exclusivity onto the domain channel with every parking company. There are companies that have both feeds – such as Infospace – but those cannot be used on the domain channel. If Infospace can have both, why not the parking companies?

Markerless AR Technology Makes Another Leap with PointRoll, Oddcast

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:25:59 +0000

PointRoll and Oddcast have developed augmented reality technology that doesn’t require a ‘marker’ for the webcam. Via a new partnership, PointRoll, a provider of digital marketing services, is…

Top Industry News for 7-09-10: Advertisers give new ways to opt out of targeted ads

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:03:59 +0000

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Advertisers offer new way to opt out of targeted online ads.

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Favori Design Releases 100 New Free WordPress Themes — WordPress Publishers Can Update Their Websites with a Fresh Design in Minutes

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:56:04 +0000

Favori Design (http://favoridesign.com), a leading provider of affordable WordPress themes and website designs, today announced the immediate availability of 100 newly designed WordPress themes, free of charge. (PRWeb May 6, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb3962404.htm

CallFire Announces Secret Giveaway at ReadWriteWeb Mobile Summit

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:29:53 +0000

CallFire, a provider of hosted cloud telephony technology, will be attending the ReadWriteWeb Mobile Summit this Friday in Mountain View, and has a surprise giveaway for keynote attendees. (PRWeb May 5, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/CallFire/ReadWriteWeb/prweb3961504.htm

Opera acquires FastMail.fm

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Opera Software today announced that it has acquired Web-based e-mail provider FastMail.fm. The acquisition will enable Opera to expand its current messaging product portfolio and deliver cross-platform messaging to a wide range of devices, including computers, mobile phones, TVs and gaming consoles.

Marin Software Named One of The Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:20:40 +0000

Leading paid search management application provider recognized for innovative culture, commitment to employees and trust in senior leaders (PRWeb Apr 30, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3946454.htm

Phoenix Colocation Provider, CoreLink Data Centers, Provides Virtuon with Innovative Colocation Solutions

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:53:56 +0000

Phoenix colocation provider, CoreLink Data Centers, is now providing Virtuon with innovative colocation solutions. CoreLink's services include high performing network and IP offerings, performance and ability, transparency, 100% uptime service level agreement and flexible contract terms. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/corelink/phoenix-colocation/prweb3929894.htm

Enterprise DNS Provider Comwired Inc. Acquires DNS.com

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:41:54 +0000

Independently recognized as a top anycast DNS provider, Comwired Inc. adds top domain to its arsenal, bringing secure, location-based DNS service to a broader audience. (PRWeb Apr 26, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3914244.htm