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ASA's extended remit 'shouldn't have an impact' on online marketing techniques

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:05:30 GMT

The Advertising Standards Authority's (ASA) extended remit, that now sees it cover online advertising, will not have an impact on online marketing techniques, according to a communications expert. read more..

Easydate aims to expand its brand through domain name trial

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:04:27 GMT

A UK-based online dating company has taken Flirt.com on a six month trial period in an attempt to expand its brand. read more..

US ecommerce spending increased 7.2 per cent in August, figures show

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:02:58 GMT

Ecommerce spending in the US increased by 7.2 per cent in August, compared to the same month last year, as parents stayed inside for the back-to-school purchasing rush. read more..

Environmentalists and domain name speculators vying for CO2.com

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:16:26 GMT

There will be many interested parties at a domain name auction in Seattle this month as CO2.com goes up for auction.

Domain name speculators – who see the address as a financial investment – and environmentalists campaigning for CO2 reductions will battle it out for the domain at a public auction on September 16th.

Rob Monster, chairman and chief executive officer of Epik.com, who is organising the auction, said both sides have got much to gain if they can bid the most and added it was one that "anyone can win".

"There are environmental organisations who would benefit greatly from the exposure of owning this domain name for their cause.

"If a commercial business or domain investor purchases it, they will realize an immediate return on investment," he said.

The domain name currently has an ecommerce business selling different brands of CO2 cylinders.

The auction will feature 300 other domain names, including complain.com, WiFi.com and haircare.com. read more..

VMware and HP announce new virtualisation solution

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:13:23 GMT

VMware has announced a partnership with technology company Hewlett-Packard (HP) to deliver a new virtualisation solution, it has been revealed. read more..

SaaS becoming more popular with SMBs, report says

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:23:42 GMT

Software as a service (SaaS) is becoming increasingly popular with small and medium businesses (SMBs) looking to virtualise applications, a new survey reveals. read more..

3G and mobile internet could lead to 'significant growth' in India ecommerce

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:22:10 GMT

Ecommerce in India is set to get a massive boost in the next three years because of the introduction of 3G to the country, according to an internet shopping expert. read more..

Three-month Hebrew domain name registration begins

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:20:30 GMT

Israeli businesses and organisations can now register for a Hebrew domain name after approval was given to use an il suffix. read more..

Jordan's government set to amend laws to improve country's ecommerce

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:19:06 GMT

Jordan's government looks set to introduce measures to encourage online shopping in the country and to protect the security of transactions. read more..

Social networking increase in older people could help SMBs' online marketing

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:16:39 GMT

Nearly half of internet users between the ages of 50 and 64 now use social networking websites, providing further encouragement for small and medium businesses (SMBs) to use Facebook and Twitter to market their company. read more..