Crazy frog becomes less annoying

The utterly evil combination of banner ads and crazy frog took me by surprise today on hotmail. The top banner had mouseover activated sound. So I could switch crazy frog on and off. Suddenly the day seemed brighter.

Click Z guide to local SEO - Part1

"One of the most distinctive local search engine characteristics is a reliance on user-generated content. User-generated content is provided to search engines directly by the public. User-generated content is, by nature, biased."

Click Z guide to local SEO - Part2

"Maybe bringing small businesses online isn't as difficult as we thought. True, starting a Web site design conversation with a small business is like opening Pandora's box. But it's much easier and more effective to talk to businesses about structured, distributed business data."

Yellow pages are dead, well internet yellow pages are anyway

"The IYPs' lineage is a natural barrier to their evolution. IYPs as a destination will die. To survive and flourish in today's interactive environment, Yellow Pages must narrow their focus and concentrate on their historical strength: sales."

Social Networking Meets Local Search

It's is all about who you know.

"Local search is about augmenting the local behavior and consumption patterns that are virally manifested in our everyday lives. It's with our local circle of friends, family, coworkers, and acquaintances that we share our experience and opinions. Whether you're talking about finding the best sushi, this weekend's street fair, or a reliable handyman, local consumption and communication are personal and, in many cases, originate from trusted sources."