CrossTech Connect

How Google Will Pick Up Where Microsoft Has Left Off
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Interesting news analysis from Steve Lohr at the New York Times gives us something to think about differently when it comes to technology. When you and I are in the trenches, worrying about server patches, zero day vulnerabilities, and whether or not we should buy two big servers, pizza boxes, or blades, there's an entire economic story playing out on a larger landscape that influences our decisions. It's worth considering Lohr's points.

Mobile Three Screen Strategies Take on Ads and Marketing
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Wall Street Journal reports that cable and telephone providers who want to sell you Internet, phone, and TV service in one bundled package are also looking to sell ads and air content that will span all three surfaces as well. It appears that early results are positive, but there are some potential challenges, too.

Thoughts on SEO Consultants
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Aaron Wall from SEOBook doesn't mince words in his recent post about selling SEO (Search Engine Optimization) consulting services. In fact, he launches the post by telling you that most traditional SEO consulting sucks. There's lots more contained in this post than a rant against consultants, especially because Aaron still takes the occasional SEO project himself. So, what is there to learn?

What it Takes to Digg 26 Million Monthly Viewers
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Systems Management News has an interesting article about how the popular social news site, Digg, was able to manage 26 million (!) users a month. What's notable is that a site receiving more traffic than BestBuy, LinkedIn, or Ask.com is built on a lot of fast-implemented ideas without a lot of architectural and operational red tape.

Is Your Business Considering Social Software?
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Social media tools like blogging, podcasting, and the use of social networks is often talked about from the consumer side, but businesses are deep into this game as well. From Intel to Zappos shoes to JetBlue Airlines and Comcast, there are new tools and new strategies that you can use today to build your business.