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Privacy on the Internet

What is a reasonable expectation of privacy on the Internet? What is the trade-off between privacy and personalization.

Friday, March 12th, 2010
Duration: 2:59
Tags: privacy

Some analysts are saying the Golden Age of the Internet is over - where all devices accessed all of the Internet. Now some new devices have restrictions and do not access the entire Internet.

Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Duration: 3:02
Tags: splinternet

Cloud Computing is Client Server Computing

Cloud Computing is just another variety of Client Server computing. Understanding Client-Server computing provides options for efficient processing.

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Duration: 3:06
Tags: cloud-computing client-server

Cloud Computing Data

Make sure when you sign up for a Cloud Computing service, that you can get the data out of the service. Do not sign up for a Roach Motel service, where the data goes in but cannot be retrieved.

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Duration: 2:57
Tags: cloud-computing data

Making Money from the List

In Internet Marketing, a key piece is creating a list of names and email addresses that you can market to. You get the list by offering incentives for people to opt in to your list.

Monday, March 8th, 2010
Duration: 3:00
Tags: internet-marketing list

Continuous Partial Attention

Linda Stone has been writing about Continuous Partial Attention and its ill effects. It is type of multi-tasking where are are plugged into text, IM, email, and voice mail continuously.

Friday, March 5th, 2010
Duration: 3:03
Tags: multi-tasking continuous-partial-attention

A back-lash against Multi-Tasking.

There seems to be a backlash against multi-tasking. Productivity experts are now advising us to focus on one thing to increase productivity.

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Duration: 3:00
Tags: multi-tasking

What to do about slow Windows start-up?

Many software products install a piece of software that runs at start-up to provide functionality all day long. Either give your computer extra time to start-up, or remove these programs.

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Duration: 3:01
Tags: windows start-up

Keeping your Windows computer safe from Malware.

Project your Windows computer by doing these 3 basic things. 1) Backup regularly. 2) Keep the Windows software up to date. 3) Install protection software like firewalls and anti-virus software.

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Duration: 3:06
Tags: windows malware

Current Operations Systems are based on Object - Action

Windows and other operating systems use an Object-Action user interface. First, select an object. Then an action. Double click means select this object and do the default action. Right click means select this object and show list of actions.

Monday, March 1st, 2010
Duration: 2:53
Tags: windows operating-sytems

How the BizIII podcast is done.

A review of the technology used to create the BizIII podcast. Audacity to record, FTP to load to the web server, custom software to load the MP3 file information into a database, and the database to control the website and RSS feed.

Friday, February 26th, 2010
Duration: 3:11
Tags: podcast

What is a Podcast?

Podcasts are a subset of audio on the Internet which includes audio blogs and audio on websites. Podcasts are broadcast using RSS with the intention of pushing them all the way to an MP3 device like an iPod.

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Duration: 2:57
Tags: podcast

Cloud Computing versus Desktop Computing

Getting a new desktop computer is disruptive. One of the ways to reduce that disruption is starting to run more services using the internet. Then any computer can access the services.

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Duration: 3:04
Tags: cloud-computing

Content Management for Photos and Images

Content Management systems provide a way for the business person to upload photos and images and then include them on their webpages.

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Duration: 3:20
Tags: content-management-systems

Content Management for Text

If content is king on the internet, then being able to change your own content is important. Content management systems are complex, but simpler content management systems can be used to allow change to website text.

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Duration: 3:05
Tags: content-management-systems

How to Do SEO - 05

Add Alt tags to all images. Use keywords in the Alt tag whenever appropriate.

Friday, February 19th, 2010
Duration: 3:12
Tags: SEO search-engine-optimization

How to Do SEO - 04

After the base line has been established, it is time to start making changes. Add a user site map - particularly if the site uses dynamic menus. Use absolute addressing.

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Duration: 3:15
Tags: SEO search-engine-optimization

How to Do SEO - 03

SEO is built on keyword analysis. Each webpage is optimized for one keyword. Start by putting the keyword into the title of each webpage.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Duration: 3:13
Tags: SEO search-engine-optimization

How to Do SEO - 02

Search Engine Optimization begins with setting up the metrics. Install Google Analytics on your website and register your website with all three Search Engine Webmaster sites.

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Duration: 3:06
Tags: SEO search-engine-optimization

How to Do SEO - 01

What is Search Engine Optimization? What is Search Engine Marketing? What is White Hat versus Black Hat SEO?

Monday, February 15th, 2010
Duration: 3:05
Tags: SEO search-engine-optimization

Optimize one keyword or key-phrase per web-page. Use the Key-phrase in the title and header. The Key-phrase should appear in the website content.

Friday, February 12th, 2010
Duration: 3:15
Tags: SEO keywords

Join the Conversation

The Internet includes many dynamic conversations. Comment on Blogs, participate in forums and social media to participate in the conversations.

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Duration: 3:01
Tags: conversation social-media

giveawayoftheday.com

giveawayoftheday.com provides a software product every day. It is a a full registered product available for the 24 hours. A great way to find useful software.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Duration: 3:12
Tags: software free-software

Search Engine Optimization is based on keywords. Find keywords where you can be competitive.

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Duration: 3:02
Tags: SEO Keywords

Reflections and observations on the Super Bowl.

93 million people watched the Super Bowl. If 1% of the people also commented online, almost a million people produced content. Pepsi did not advertise. Top Ten Super Bowl Tech Ads.

Monday, February 8th, 2010
Duration: 2:51
Tags: super-bowl tech-ads

Check out wolframalpha.com - a computational knowledge engine.

wolframalpha.com stores information that is suited for computation, including information on dates, places, food, nutrition, health, medicine, chemistry and mathematics. It might be an essential tool for your business.

Friday, February 5th, 2010
Duration: 3:08
Tags: wolframalpha.com

Remote Access Software

Remote Access Software allows access to another computer over the Internet. It is useful to provide help, to do demos, and for travel. I recommend crossloop.com.

Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Duration: 3:19
Tags: remote-access crossloop

Flexibility in Software and Website Development.

People generally understand what is adjustable in a car - you can move the seat back but not raise the roof - but people generally do not understand what is easily adjustable with software.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Duration: 2:52
Tags: software-development software-flexibility software

Open Source Software can replace expensive proprietary software.

Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on proprietary products like Microsoft Office or Adobe PhotoShop, investigate open source software and find free solutions. See www.sourceforge.net.

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Duration: 3:21
Tags: open-source-software

What is a Browser?

A browser is the software that allows one to surf the web. It is translating the HTML into human readable websites. As we move to cloud computing, it is the most important piece of software on the computer.

Monday, February 1st, 2010
Duration: 3:06
Tags: browsers cloud-computing

iPads and Cloud Computing

The new device from Apple - the iPad - is one more device that can access the Internet. It is a reminder to consider Cloud Computing.

Friday, January 29th, 2010
Duration: 2:53
Tags: IPad Cloud Computing

Social Systems. Social Networking. Social Media. What is it?

Social systems are systems where all the content is provided by the users. The consumers are also the producers and are now called prosumers.

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Duration: 3:09
Tags: social-networking social-systems social-media prosumers

What is RSS and how I can I create My Own Custom Newpaper

RSS is Really Simple Syndication. You can get a RSS Reader, subscribe to RSS Feeds, and create a custom virtual newspaper on your desktop.

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Duration: 3:10
Tags: RSS really-simple-syndication rss-feeds

What is the Real-Time Web and is it Important?

The Real-Time Web started with Twitter and Facebook that are available immediately after posting. Google is working toward real time search.

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Duration: 2:59
Tags: real-time-web real-time-search

Should you have a blog and what should you write about?

A blog is a web-log. Blogs are useful because they are content that is updated and unique. Write personal stories. Write regularly.

Monday, January 25th, 2010
Duration: 3:07
Tags: Blogs Social-Media

Drawing a Verbal Picture of Cloud Computing

Picture a scenario where all the data resides on the Internet, where any device can get to all that data, where a net-book can be used, and where there is no more backup, downloading programs, and doing virus checks.

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Duration: 3:16
Tags: Cloud Computing Scenarios

Indentify and Manage your Internet Presence.

Your Internet Presence includes website, blogs, comments, RSS feeds, social media profiles and posts, and your email address. Tips: Be consistent, create a dashboard or list, use Google Alerts, review regularly.

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Duration: 3:19
Tags: Internet Presence

Put a Human Face on Your Website and Business

Put a human face on your business or your website. Add photographs of yourself doing something other than your business. Add audio of your compelling story. Let people know on your website that there is an authentic person running your business.

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Duration: 3:08
Tags: website content human

Which Search Engines should we optimize for?

There are various kinds of search engines, including general purpose, human powered, combined, and special purpose. We want to optimize for Google, because Google has 70% of the market, and because it means optimizing for the rest of search engines.

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Duration: 3:06
Tags: SEO Search Engine Optimization Search Engines Google

In Search Engine Optimization if Content is King, Keywords are Queen.

Search Engine Optimization means optimizing for keywords. You to not optimize in general, you optimize to be found by specific keywords. Keywords are simply the words or phrases entered into a Search Engine.

Monday, January 18th, 2010
Duration: 2:55
Tags: SEO Search Engine Optimization Keywords

How Search Engines Work.

To understand SEO, understand Search Engines. Search Engines 1) Crawl the Internet gathering information, 2) Build indexes of what they find, and 3) Deliver Search Results to visitors.

Friday, January 15th, 2010
Duration: 3:10
Tags: Search Search Engines SEO

Using Google Analytics for Key Performance Indicators

The Key Performance Indicators for websites are 1) How many visitors, 2) Where the visitors come from, and 3) Some of the behavior of the visitors on the website. Use Google Analytics to discover the Key Performance Indicators.

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Duration: 2:47
Tags: Google measurements key performance indicators analytics

CSS - Cascading Style Sheets

Use CSS - Cascading Style Sheets - to separate content and presentation. It helps with SEO and makes website maintenance easier.

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Duration: 3:01
Tags: CSS Websites

Content is King for Search Engine Optimization

If you want to succeed in Search Engine Optimization, create good content. Content is King. Good content means 3 things, it is Useful, Unique, and Updated.

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Duration: 2:57
Tags: Search SEO Content

Google uses backlinks to determine relevancy.

Search Engine Optimization means getting backlinks, and the best way to do that is to create compelling content.

Monday, January 11th, 2010
Duration: 2:56
Tags: Google Search SEO backlinks

Content Managment

Introduction to Content Management and why it is important.

Friday, January 8th, 2010
Duration: 2:58
Tags: content managment websites

Introduction to Cloud Computing.

Cloud Computing describes computing done on web servers. It has the potential to save individuals and small businesses money.

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Duration: 2:51
Tags: cloud computing

Measures and Key Performance Indications for Websites.

You cannot manage what you do not measure. What the Key Performance Indicators for measuring traffic to websites and blogs.

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Duration: 3:00
Tags: analytics measures statistics key performance indicators

Domain Name Tips

Some Tips on Managing your Domain Names.

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Duration: 3:18
Tags: Domain Domain Names Tips

History of Search Engine Optimization

A brief history of Google and Search to describe how Search Engine Optimization became so important.

Monday, January 4th, 2010
Duration: 3:14
Tags: Google Search SEO

Happy New Year from BizIII

Introduction to the new BizIII starting in 2010.

Friday, January 1st, 2010
Duration: 3:09
Tags: BizIII 2010 Happy New Year

Get Backlinks from Directories. Register your website on many Directories.

Register your website on all the appropriate Directories to get backlinks and that includes General Purpose, Special Purpose, and Niche Directories.

Friday, November 16th, 2007
Duration: 3:43
Tags: backlinks links directories

Get Backlinks from Directories. How Directories Work.

How do Directories work and what are the Major Directories.

Thursday, November 15th, 2007
Duration: 3:36
Tags: backlinks links directories

Get Backlinks from Directories. What are directories?

There are various ways to get backlinks - one way is to register on Directories. What is a Directory and what is the difference between a Directory and a Search Engine?

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
Duration: 3:36
Tags: backlinks search-engines directories

Why are Backlinks Important?

Backlinks are important because they influence Search Results and because they bring direct traffic to your site.

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007
Duration: 3:32
Tags: links backlinks

What are Backlinks?

What are Backlinks and why are they important? Google made them important by determining sort relevancy based on how many backlinks a website has.

Monday, November 12th, 2007
Duration: 3:31
Tags: links backlinks

Building a Website - Maintenance.

The fifth step in building a website is Maintenance. Maintain your website to make sure it continues to run. Measure your website to make sure it meets the business targets.

Friday, November 9th, 2007
Duration: 3:51
Tags: website maintenance

Building a Website - Promotion.

The fourth step in building a website is Promotion. Promote your website by putting your Domain name everywhere, get quality links for your website, optimize your site for search engines, and consider advertising on the Internet.

Thursday, November 8th, 2007
Duration: 3:54
Tags: website promotion

Building a Website - Construction.

The third step in building a website is Construction. Use good construction techniques in order for the website to run successfully and efficiently on all browsers.

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
Duration: 3:34
Tags: website construction

Building a Website - Design.

The second step in building a website is Design. Define the content that is going to be a part of the website. Define the look and feel of the Website.

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
Duration: 3:23
Tags: website design

Building a Website - Plannng.

The first step in building a website is Planning. The website is at the intersection of the Business, the Internet, and the Customer, and the Plan considers all three.

Monday, November 5th, 2007
Duration: 3:27
Tags: website planning

Instant Messaging for Business - Possibilities.

Instant Messaging for Business - Considering this free product to get started with Internet voice, video chat, and collaboration.

Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Duration: 3:40
Tags: IM Instant-Messaging

Instant Messaging for Business - Features.

Instant Messaging for Business - Features are being added to IM like voice communication and offline messages.

Thursday, November 1st, 2007
Duration: 3:42
Tags: IM Instant-Messaging

Instant Messaging for Business - Benefits.

Instant Messaging for Business - using Instant Messaging makes it easy to send URLs and Documents back and forth while chatting.

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
Duration: 3:55
Tags: IM Instant-Messaging

Instant Messaging for Business - Another Way to Communicate.

Instant Messaging for Business - Different vendors and clients prefer different ways to communicate over the Internet, some prefer Instant Messaging.

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Duration: 3:40
Tags: IM Instant-Messaging

Instant Messaging for Business - Overview.

Instant Messaging for Business - an Introduction and Overview of Instant Messaging and how it is being used in Business.

Monday, October 29th, 2007
Duration: 3:54
Tags: IM Instant-Messaging

RSS - Really Simple Syndication and Podcasts.

RSS - Really Simple Syndication can contain audio, and when audio is contained on an RSS feed it is called a Podcast.

Friday, October 26th, 2007
Duration: 3:25
Tags: RSS Really-Simple-Syndication

RSS - Really Simple Syndication to create content for your website or blog

RSS - Really Simple Syndication creates feeds that are available to add content to your own website or blog.

Thursday, October 25th, 2007
Duration: 3:43
Tags: RSS Really-Simple-Syndication

RSS - Really Simple Syndication, blogs and ezines

RSS - Really Simple Syndication has a natural relationship with blogs. Most blog software services automatically create RSS Feeds. RSS Feeds can replace or suplement ezines - the electronic magazines.

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Duration: 3:39
Tags: RSS Really-Simple-Syndication

RSS - Really Simple Syndication - Creating your own custom newsletter or magazine.

RSS - Really Simple Syndication allows us to create our own custom personal magazine or newspapers customized for our individual preferences.

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
Duration: 3:17
Tags: RSS Really-Simple-Syndication

RSS - Really Simple Syndication: What is it?

RSS - Really Simple Syndication is online syndication. RSS provides content creators a way to announce that a website or blog has been updated.

Monday, October 22nd, 2007
Duration: 3:21
Tags: RSS Really-Simple-Syndication

Managing Your Internet Presence - Be careful of what you put on Socal Media Sites.

Managing your Internet Presence by being very careful of what you put on social media sites. Some stories of people who have put dangerous or incriminating information on Facebook or MySpace.

Friday, October 19th, 2007
Duration: 3:24
Tags: Internet-presence

Managing Your Internet Presence - Reputation Management

Managing Your Internet Presence - tips on managing your Internet Reputation.

Thursday, October 18th, 2007
Duration: 3:38
Tags: Internet-presence

Managing Your Internet Presence - What to do when it is obsolete?

What do you do with all the pieces of your Internet Presence when the a business shuts its door or when a person passes on.

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007
Duration: 3:38
Tags: Internet-presence

Managing Your Internet Presence - Domain Names

Managine your internet presence - getting and controlling your Domain Names.

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007
Duration: 3:35
Tags: Internet-presence

Managing Your Internet Presence

Managing your internet presence, including websites, blogs, rss feeds, social media profiles, online bookmarks, photos and videos.

Monday, October 15th, 2007
Duration: 3:20
Tags: Internet-presence

ADXDirect is an advertising broker that targets the premium markets. Advertising brokers match publishers and advertisers.

Friday, October 12th, 2007
Duration: 3:38
Tags: advertising ADXDirect.com

Google Presentation

Google Presentation is now part of Google Docs. Google now has a free online office suite. Google Presentation is compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Thursday, October 11th, 2007
Duration: 3:29
Tags: Google presentation power-point

Free Phone Calls at ThePudding.com

ThePudding.com provides free unlimited phone calls by providing advertisments during the phone call. The call is made in a browser and ads are shown on the computer screen.

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
Duration: 3:53
Tags: free-phone-calls thePudding.com

eHow - How to do Just about Everything

eHow.com is a website that provides How to do Just about Everything information. There are a number of categories. Most of the articles have specific steps to accomplish the task or activity.

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
Duration: 3:45
Tags: How-to eHow.com

The Amazon MP3 Store

Amazon opened a new MP3 download store in competition with iTunes but Amazon has no DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Monday, October 8th, 2007
Duration: 4:10
Tags: amazon mp3 drm

Keyboard Shortcuts - keyxl.com

Keyboard Shortcuts - keyxl.com - provides a comprehensive list of programs with the keyboard shortcuts. Using keyboard shortcuts is often easier and quicker.

Friday, October 5th, 2007
Duration: 4:02
Tags: Keyboard-shortcuts keyxl.com

Sketch Cast - sketchcast.com

Sketch Cast - sketchcast.com - gives a quick way to add a simple video to an email or a blog post. You can do a quick sketch online while recording an audio and send it out using email.

Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Duration: 3:46
Tags: Sketch-Cast sketchcast.com

The Task Bin - taskbin.com

The Task Bin - taskbin.com - provides a way to manage tasks online, collaborate across different offices, and set and focus on the priority tasks.

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007
Duration: 3:30
Tags: Task-Bin taskbin.com

The Free Dictionary - thefreedictionary.com

The Free Dictionary - thefreedictionary.com - has a number of dictionaries, including English, Medical, Legal, Financial and Computer. There is an audio pronunciation guide, a thesaurus, and some word games.

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007
Duration: 3:57
Tags: Dictionary thefreedictionary.com

The Storm Worm Botnet

The Storm Work Botnet is a series of computers that were compromised by the Storm Worm and collectively have more computing power than the largest super computer.

Monday, October 1st, 2007
Duration: 3:51
Tags: storm-worm-botnet

Revver - revver.com

Revver - revver.com - is a video service that shares revenue with the Video producers. Revver has announced that they have given a million dollars to the video producers in their first year.

Friday, September 28th, 2007
Duration: 3:34
Tags: revver video

Flash Drives are very small devices that store computer data. They plug into the USB of the computer and are available with no software or setup.

Thursday, September 27th, 2007
Duration: 3:51
Tags: flash-drives

For Sale by Publisher - forsalebypublisher.com

For Sale by Publisher is a site that connects website publishers and advertisers in order to sell advertising with no commissions.

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
Duration: 3:51
Tags: For-Sale-by-Publisher forsalebypublisher.com

Net Books - Netbooks.com

Net Books - netbooks.com - is an integrated set of applications to manage small businesses. It is Software as a Service delivered over the Internet.

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
Duration: 3:52
Tags: Net-Books netbooks.com

BizIII - the 400th Show

BizIII celebrates 400 shows as of today. Four Hundred Shows at 3 minutes a day is 20 hours worth of programming available on the BizIII Website.

Monday, September 24th, 2007
Duration: 4:35
Tags: BizIII

Topix - topix.com

Topix - topix.com - is an interactive news site. You can review the news by top stories, by categories, or by city.

Friday, September 21st, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: news topix.com

Goal Migo - goalmigo.com

Goal Migo - goalmigo.com - is a website that helps one meets their goals. Go to the website, set your goals, track your goals, share your goals, join groups with similar goals, and then achieve your goals.

Thursday, September 20th, 2007
Duration: 3:32
Tags: goal-setting goalmigo.com

Mind Meister - mindmeister.com

Mind Meister - mindmeister.com - is an online service that provides a tool for technique of mind mapping. The cool is online, collaborative, and has various options to save the mind maps.

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Duration: 3:45
Tags: Mind-Map mindmeister.com

Google Pages - pages.google.com

Google pages is one of several services that allow the creation of websites without knowing HTML. Google pages is an easy to use fill-in-the-blanks service.

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
Duration: 3:49
Tags: website pages.google.com

Fact Check - factcheck.org

Factcheck.org is an award winning website that checks the facts presented by political candidates in speeches and debates. It is non-partisan.

Monday, September 17th, 2007
Duration: 3:45
Tags: politics factcheck.org

Biz Buy Sell - bizbuysell.com

Business Buy Sell - bizbuysell.com - is a website that can help you buy a business or sell a business. Tools include a way to get an estimate of what your business is worth.

Friday, September 14th, 2007
Duration: 3:46
Tags: bizbuysell.com business

Business Dictionary - businessdictionary.com

Business Dictionary - businessdictionary.com - defines 20,000 business terms and has 115,000 links between words. Business Dictionary has words by categories, has a term of the day, and has HTML to put Business Dictionary on your own website.

Thursday, September 13th, 2007
Duration: 3:37
Tags: businessdictionary.com business dictionary

E Lance - elance.com

E Lance - elance.com is a way for businesses to find freelance support. ELance provides freelancers in the following categories: graphic design, programming, web design, business consulting, writing, and video and audio editing.

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Duration: 3:46
Tags: freelance elance.com

PR Web - prweb.com

PR Web does Public Relations online. You create an account, upload your news or press release, and then PR Web does the rest. PR Web distributes to the media, but also distributes directly to consumers.

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
Duration: 3:59
Tags: prweb.com public-relations

Best for Chart - best4c.com

Best for Chart - best4c.com - is a online service that will help prepare flowcharts, home and office diagrams, maps, and network diagrams.

Monday, September 10th, 2007
Duration: 3:38
Tags: best4c.com diagrams

Bookswim.com is Netflix for books. Bookswim provides a way to sign up for a list of books, get the books in the mail, take as much time as you want to read them, and then return them.

Friday, September 7th, 2007
Duration: 3:43
Tags: bookswim.com books

Springwise.com is a source of business ideas for entrepreneurs. They provide a database of business ideas, regular publications, and a worldwide network of spotters who identify new ideas

Thursday, September 6th, 2007
Duration: 3:44
Tags: marketing ideas springwise.com

trendwatching.com

Trendwatching.com follows and reports on worldwide consumer trends and summarizes that information on their website, in a free monthly newsletter, and in a yearly report.

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007
Duration: 3:44
Tags: marketing trends trendwatching.com

Alexa provides statistics on the web, with the top ten websites, movers and shakers for what is hot, and the top ten for a number of categories. Statistics are gathered only from those that download the Alexa Toolbar.

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
Duration: 3:42
Tags: statistics alexa.com

grandcentral.com

GrandCentral.com can provide one phone number for life. The phone number can be routed to any combination of work, home and cell phones.

Monday, September 3rd, 2007
Duration: 3:35
Tags: telephone grandcentral.com

howstuffworks.com

How Stuff Works is an award winning website with information on how stuff works. It has lots of information in many categories. The site now has videos on how things work.

Friday, August 31st, 2007
Duration: 3:45
Tags: how-stuff-works howstuffworks.com

smallbusinesstrends.com

Small Business Trends is a site with information for Small Business. The site includes articles by experts, a newsletter, user forums, a marketplace of products, and a radio show.

Thursday, August 30th, 2007
Duration: 4:19
Tags: small-business-trends

The Small Business Administration provides free services to small businesses. They provide planning aides, services, tools and local offices to help small businesses.

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
Duration: 3:46
Tags: sba small-business-administration

pack.google.com

Google provides a free starter set of software for the PC. The set includes Google Software, anti-spyware software, and the complete Sun Office Suite.

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007
Duration: 3:54
Tags: Google-Pack download software

CNET runs a site called download.com which is a great place to find software to download. You can sort by price, by operating system, and by rank either by the CNET editors or consumers. CNET makes sure there is no spyware.

Monday, August 27th, 2007
Duration: 3:34
Tags: CNET download.com software

Click Tale provides a new exciting way to measure website analytics. It measures actual visitor behavior on the website. Sign up, watch a movie, and then understand behavior.

Friday, August 24th, 2007
Duration: 3:51
Tags: website-analytics

createspace.com

Create Space provides a way to create and sell content online. It is on-demand publishing. Distribution is through Amazon.com. There are no setup fees.

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
Duration: 3:44
Tags: on-demand-publishing books

Launch Tags is a website that allows people to create mini pages on any topic. It is a fill in the blanks site on any topic. Create a page and get a link back to your website or blog.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
Duration: 3:50
Tags: launchtags.com internet promotion

nextinternetmillionaire.com

The Next Internet Millionaire is the first Internet reality show. The contestants compete to partner on an Internet Marketing project.

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
Duration: 3:46
Tags: reality-show internet-marketing

blog2print.com.

Blog 2 Print is a service that converts a Blog done on the Google Blogger system into a book. It provides a widget to put on the blog to sell the book. The blogger gets 20% of the book price.

Monday, August 20th, 2007
Duration: 3:45
Tags: blogs print book blog2print

zoho.com provides a full suite of online office tools. Most of the tools are available free. Zoho now has 300,000 users and is adding products rapidly.

Friday, August 17th, 2007
Duration: 3:38
Tags: internet online-office

Baynote taps into the invisible crowd to help businesses improve their conversion rate. Baynote tracks behavior of people when they visit the website.

Thursday, August 16th, 2007
Duration: 3:16
Tags: internet baynote.com conversion-rate

The Internet as the New Mean Streets

The Internet is starting to look like the new mean streets. We discuss two news stories. MySpace deleted 29,000 pedophiles. USA Today reported on various problems on the Internet.

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
Duration: 3:20
Tags: internet meanness

ubroadcast.com is a website that allows you to host your own internet radio show. There are other services that can do this, but ubroadcast.com is a very straight forward way to creat an Internet radio show.

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007
Duration: 4:12
Tags: internet radio ubroadcast.com

biznik.com is a social network for independent professionals. Biznik brings people and business together. There are global connections and local meetings.

Monday, August 13th, 2007
Duration: 3:27
Tags: internet biznik.com business-networking

asseenonpc.com is a website that promotes products. Its motto - as seen on PC - derives from the old as seen on TV motto often used in advertising.

Friday, August 10th, 2007
Duration: 3:22
Tags: internet asseenonpc.com

startupnation.com

startupnation.com is a website that is by entrepreneurs for entrepreneus. It is the largest online community of startups. It is free website with lots of good information.

Thursday, August 9th, 2007
Duration: 3:26
Tags: internet startupnation.com

Social Shopping

We review some social shopping sites. Social Shopping websites combine Social Media functionality with shopping information to help you shop more intelligently.

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007
Duration: 4:17
Tags: internet social-shopping

dailylit.com is a way to read books by having a bit of the book sent everyday using either email or RSS. Take 5 minutes out of your email reading to read a part of a book.

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007
Duration: 3:07
Tags: books dailylit.com

We discuss six websites that do people search using various techniques. If you are searching for someone on the Internet, here are six services to try.

Monday, August 6th, 2007
Duration: 3:29
Tags: internet search people-search

Squidoo.com is a website where anyone can create a webpage or lens by filling in the blanks. It is also potentially a way to make money because any earned ad revenue is shared.

Friday, August 3rd, 2007
Duration: 4:05
Tags: internet squidoo.com

Video is about perception - we review businessbibs.com that sells pseudo business suits as bibs that velcro up the back to use in videos.

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: video businessbibs.com

Audio on the Internet

We review 4 different websites that provide audio on the internet - evoca.com, odeo.com, yackpack.com and waxmail.com.

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007
Duration: 4:24
Tags: internet audio evoca.com odeo.com yackpack.com waxmail.com

Continuous Partial Attention

Les interviews his teenage daughter to discuss the Internet generation gap. Teenagers and Continuous Partial Attention.

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
Duration: 5:22
Tags: internet generation-gap continuous-partial-attention

Les interviews his teenage daughter to discuss the Internet generation gap. Teenagers and Cyberbullying.

Monday, July 30th, 2007
Duration: 4:33
Tags: internet generation-gap cyberbullying

Teenagers and Web 2.0.

Les interviews his teenage daughter to discuss the Internet generation gap. Teenagers and Web 2.0.

Friday, July 27th, 2007
Duration: 5:31
Tags: Internet web2-0

Harry Potter and Forums.

Les interviews his teenage daughter to discuss the Internet generation gap. The last Harry Potter book went on sale and caused some interesting reaction on Internet Forums.

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
Duration: 5:50
Tags: Harry-Potter Internet Forums

Internet Safety.

Les interviews his teenage daughter to discuss the Internet generation gap. Teenagers and Internet Safety.

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
Duration: 4:29
Tags: Internet safety

Email and Instant Messaging

Les interviews his teenage daughter to discuss the Internet generation gap. Teenagers use more instant messaging. Adults use more email.

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
Duration: 4:04
Tags: internet generation-gap instant-messaging email

Les uses evoca.com to generate this podcast. It is not studio quality, but it demonstrates the ease that one can do a podcast using a cell phone and a free service.

Monday, July 23rd, 2007
Duration: 3:19
Tags: audio podcasts evoca.com

MSN search is growing according to compete.com. The Microsoft product for ads is called adCenter. Looking at MSN categories.

Friday, July 20th, 2007
Duration: 3:34
Tags: msn-search

Some news stories about malware. Google is looking for malware. Viruses are 25 years old this year. Rival gangs are fighting over zombie computers.

Thursday, July 19th, 2007
Duration: 3:34
Tags: malware computer-virus spyware trojans worms

Free stuff on the Internet at Craigslist.com, freecycle.org, and swaptree.com. Some are free, some are for trade. Find some free stuff.

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
Duration: 3:49
Tags: swaptree.com freecycle.org craigslist.com

mahalo.com is a search engine that is Human Generated. People generate search result pages for specific terms. Volunteers are being sought.

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Duration: 3:25
Tags: mahalo.com

zolved.com is a one stop place to get technical issues resolved. There are online gurus, a knowledge center, and lists of local technicians.

Monday, July 16th, 2007
Duration: 2:59
Tags: zolved.com

Measuring Website Activity

Nielsen is starting a new kind of web analytics which measures provides Website analytics by time spent on a website. It reflects the new emphasis on Video and websites built with AJAX.

Friday, July 13th, 2007
Duration: 3:29
Tags: Nielsen website-analytics

Continuous Partial Attention

Linda Stone and others are discussing Continuous Partial Attention, where we continue to scan the edges with partial attention.

Thursday, July 12th, 2007
Duration: 3:24
Tags: continuous-partial-attention

Video online ads are hot. We look at a service called adap.tv that has services for publishers and advertisers.

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
Duration: 3:19
Tags: video ads online-video-ads

Change your business information on Local Search.

Add or edit your business information on Google Local Search, changing information about your business including hours, websites, and pictures..

Tuesday, July 10th, 2007
Duration: 3:29
Tags: google local-search

Creating Small URLs.

Two services that help to communicate long complicated URLs. tinyurl.com and elfurl.com make large URLs shorter.

Monday, July 9th, 2007
Duration: 3:24
Tags: tinyurl.com elfurl.com small-urls

Manhattan Media Services

Introducing Manhattan Media Services and the President Marianna Morella, a company that specializes in direct response print advertising. See www.manhmedia.com.

Friday, July 6th, 2007
Duration: 3:21
Tags: direct-response Manhattan-Media-Services

Marketing in the iPhone age.

Marketing in the iPhone age. The iPhone is an example of technology that is easy to use. It is not about Technology, it is about making Technology usable.

Thursday, July 5th, 2007
Duration: 3:40
Tags: Apple iPhone Marketing

Marketing to iPhone users.

Thinking about the iPhone and how it affects Marketing. A tip on getting out of a cell phone contract in order to use iPhone.

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007
Duration: 3:34
Tags: Apple iPhone

Marketing and the iPhone.

Thinking about Marketing and the new Apple iPhone. It represents a dramatic change.

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007
Duration: 2:59
Tags: Apple iPhone Marketing

The Apple iPhone was announced this week to much market buzz.

Monday, July 2nd, 2007
Duration: 3:45
Tags: Apple iPhone

A Video Technique

A technique we call the Buddy Video for creating Video. We discuss our experience using the Buddy Technique.

Friday, June 29th, 2007
Duration: 3:53
Tags: video video-technique

Google Earth was supposedly used by terrorists to research an area they wanted to bomb.

Thursday, June 28th, 2007
Duration: 3:41
Tags: Google Google-Earth

Google Policing the Web.

Google is starting to identify websites that are potentially dangerous and show a warning on the Search Results.

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
Duration: 3:43
Tags: Google Malware

Google Trends is another way to watch the buzz on the Internet. It is another system that shows what is hot.

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007
Duration: 4:06
Tags: Google Google-Trends

Google Gears provides the capability to run Google Applications on the desktop when there is no online connectivity.

Monday, June 25th, 2007
Duration: 3:51
Tags: Google Google-Gears

More about PostcardMania.com.

Postcard Marketing has good marketing information. We review some of that material.

Friday, June 22nd, 2007
Duration: 3:52
Tags: Marketing postcards postcardmania.com

More about PostcardMania.com.

Postcardmania.com has White Pagers on Marketing. You can touch a potential customer 12 times in a year for approximately $3.00 using postcards.

Thursday, June 21st, 2007
Duration: 3:36
Tags: Marketing postcards postcardmania.com

PostcardMania.com.

Postcard Marketing is popular and one of the best websites to research Postcard Marketing is postcardmania.com.

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007
Duration: 3:56
Tags: Marketing postcards postcardmania.com

Les created an online book store using the new Amazon tool called the Astore in less than 20 minutes.

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007
Duration: 3:58
Tags: Amazon aStore books

Google Street View.

Google releases Street View as a part of Local Search with both good and bad ramifications.

Monday, June 18th, 2007
Duration: 3:58
Tags: Google search street-view

More from the Direct Response Marketing Alliance Trade Show.

Mike reports from the Direct Response Marketing Alliance Trade Show about using the complete set of Marketing Tools to make an outstanding offer.

Friday, June 15th, 2007
Duration: 4:07
Tags: Direct-Reponse marketing

More from the Direct Response Marketing Alliance Trade Show.

Mike reports from the Direct Response Marketing Alliance Trade Show about the current trends on using video in Direct Response Marketing.

Thursday, June 14th, 2007
Duration: 4:08
Tags: Direct-Reponse video

More from the Direct Response Marketing Alliance Trade Show.

Mike reports from the Direct Response Marketing Alliance Trade Show about the current trends on using postcards in Direct Response Marketing.

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
Duration: 3:27
Tags: Direct-Reponse postcards

More from the Direct Response Marketing Alliance Trade Show.

Mike reports from the Direct Response Marketing Alliance Trade Show about the current trends on using catalogs in Direct Response Marketing.

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
Duration: 3:53
Tags: Direct-Reponse catalog

Direct Response Marketing Alliance Trade Show.

Mike reports from the Direct Response Marketing Alliance Trade Show about current trends on Direct Response Marketing.

Monday, June 11th, 2007
Duration: 3:38
Tags: Direct-Response

The Master Mind Group.

A Master Mind Group is an organized group of Mentors who help each other.

Friday, June 8th, 2007
Duration: 3:35
Tags: mentoring master-mind Law-of-Attraction

What is Mentoring?

Mentoring is helping someone find their way down a path that you already know.

Thursday, June 7th, 2007
Duration: 3:30
Tags: mentoring

Being a mentor, and having mentors. Some well known mentors are Alex Mandossian, Armond Morin, and Rick Raddatz

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007
Duration: 3:45
Tags: Secret Law-of-Attraction mentors

Positive Thinking

Direct Response Marketers that are successful are Postive Thinkers.

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
Duration: 3:42
Tags: Secret Law-of-Attraction Positive-Thinking

Next Internet Millionaire Contest.

Check out the nextinternetmillionaire.com for an interesting contest.

Monday, June 4th, 2007
Duration: 3:19
Tags: Internet Marketing contest

Online Advertising.

Google is announcing adsense for video. Online advertising continues to grow into audio and video.

Friday, June 1st, 2007
Duration: 3:56
Tags: Google ads

A creative use of CAPTCHAs.

A very creative use of CAPTCHAs to digitize public domain books.

Thursday, May 31st, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: CAPTCHAs

Changing your mindset to work smarter.

Thinking about the Law of Attraction and the power of thoughts to work smarter.

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007
Duration: 3:38
Tags: Secret Law-of-Attraction

the Law of Attraction

Discussing the Law of Attraction and the Movie about the Law of Attraction called The Secret.

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007
Duration: 3:59
Tags: Secret Law-of-Attraction

Attracting Money

The Secret says we should say attract more money instead of make more money.

Monday, May 28th, 2007
Duration: 3:27
Tags: Secret Law-of-Attraction

English Majors.

Les Bain and Mike Hughes are both English Majors. We talk about English, Fiction, Communication and the Human element.

Friday, May 25th, 2007
Duration: 3:51
Tags: Les-Bain Mike-Hughes Market-Ability Wizard-Creek English

About Market Ability, Inc.

We respond to listener requests: Mike Hughes talks about his company Market Ability, Inc.

Thursday, May 24th, 2007
Duration: 3:22
Tags: Mike-Hughes Market-Ability

About Wizard Creek Consulting.

We respond to listener requests: Les Bain talks about his company Wizard Creek Consulting.

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007
Duration: 3:55
Tags: Les-Bain Wizard-Creek

About Mike Hughes

We respond to listener requests, and provide some background on Mike Hughes.

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007
Duration: 3:48
Tags: Mike-Hughes Market-Ability

We respond to listener requests, and provide some background on Les Bain.

Monday, May 21st, 2007
Duration: 3:59
Tags: Les-Bain Wizard-Creek

Follow the Money.

A way to use Venture Capital for free. Pay attention to where Venture Capital is going. Let them do the research. Then follow the money.

Friday, May 18th, 2007
Duration: 3:26
Tags: venture-capital free-stuff

Free things on the Internet.

Examining the trend on the Internet that many things are free. What to do about that.

Thursday, May 17th, 2007
Duration: 3:41
Tags: Internet marketing free

Dell is selling PCs with Ubuntu.

Dell is now selling PCs with the operating system called Ubuntu, which is a version of Linux.

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007
Duration: 3:32
Tags: Dell PC Ubuntu

dave.tv is improving the cost of advertising by providing higher quality video.

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007
Duration: 3:26
Tags: tv dave.tv

Joost provides a way to get Television on your computer with just an Internet Connection and the Joost Download.

Monday, May 14th, 2007
Duration: 3:23
Tags: Joost TV

Website Design versus Website Development.

Website Design with HTML and CSS contrasted with Website Development using tools like PHP and MySQL.

Friday, May 11th, 2007
Duration: 3:32
Tags: websites web-development

Using comments to market.

The value of comments in Internet Marketing, including comments, trackbacks, and audio and video comments.

Thursday, May 10th, 2007
Duration: 3:38
Tags: marketing comments

NAB - the value of comments.

Mike reports from National Association of Broadcasters on the value of comments.

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007
Duration: 3:35
Tags: nab national-association-of-broadcasters comments

BizIII - Process Improvement.

Continuous Process Improvement means change. You have to be open to change.

Tuesday, May 8th, 2007
Duration: 3:31
Tags: BizIII

BizIII - 300 shows.

BizIII has done 300 shows as of today. We look back over time.

Monday, May 7th, 2007
Duration: 3:55
Tags: BizIII

Google Buys DoubleClick

Google buys DoubleClick for 3 billion dollars to help manage online advertising.

Friday, May 4th, 2007
Duration: 3:29
Tags: Google double-click advertising

Doable Marketing

A recommendation on do-able, no-excuse Marketing - getting started with Video.

Thursday, May 3rd, 2007
Duration: 3:39
Tags: doable-marketing

Internet Profiles

Some concepts about Internet Profiles and some companies that are trying to solve the issue.

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007
Duration: 3:42
Tags: profiles internet-profiles attention

Zip Car is a new service that allows short term car rental at major metropolitan areas.

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007
Duration: 3:39
Tags: car zip-car

Blog Talk Radio

Create a live Blog Radio Talk Show with Blog Talk Radio.

Monday, April 30th, 2007
Duration: 3:49
Tags: radio blog talk-radio

Internet Reputation Management

To manage access to your Website, make sure you manage your reputation.

Friday, April 27th, 2007
Duration: 3:59
Tags: internet reputation-management

Internet Connectivity

A story about Internet Connectivity - a story of two contrasting websites.

Thursday, April 26th, 2007
Duration: 3:40
Tags: internet-marketing

National Association of Broadcasters - online TV Networks

National Association of Broadcasters - what is new with online TV Networks.

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
Duration: 3:43
Tags: nab national-association-of-broadcasters internet-tv

National Association of Broadcasters

National Association of Broadcasters - tips about Web Marketing.

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
Duration: 3:28
Tags: nab national-association-of-broadcasters

National Association of Broadcasters and Earth Day

National Association of Broadcasters demonstrates how we can be eco-friendly - use technology and not travel.

Monday, April 23rd, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: nab national-association-of-broadcasters earth-day

Yahoo offers unlimited email space

Yahoo email now features unlimited free storage.

Friday, April 20th, 2007
Duration: 3:15
Tags: email Yahoo

TV Weekly Magazine features Internet TV

TV Weekly Magazine, the traditional magazine of TV, now has many articles on Internet TV

Thursday, April 19th, 2007
Duration: 3:29
Tags: TV internet-tv

National Association of Broadcasters

Some discussion about the National Association of Broadcasters.

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
Duration: 3:25
Tags: nab national-association-of-broadcasters

National Association of Broadcasters

Mike is going to the conference of National Association of Broadcasters.

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
Duration: 3:43
Tags: nab national-association-of-broadcasters

Student Interns

Consider using Student Interns for the Summer.

Monday, April 16th, 2007
Duration: 3:31
Tags: interns

Angel Capital Association.org

Angel Capital Association is an organization of Angel Investors.

Friday, April 13th, 2007
Duration: 3:31
Tags: angel-capital-association angel-investors

What is a Prosumer and Why is that Important.

What is a Prosumer and Why is that Important - Prosumers are consumers that are involved

Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Duration: 3:40
Tags: prosumer

Personal Information Management Tools.

Personal Information Management Tools can be time savers, but they are also time consumers.

Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
Duration: 3:39
Tags: PIM personal-information-management

Personal Information Management.

Personal Information Management enables organizing by calendar, tasks, contacts and notes.

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007
Duration: 3:26
Tags: PIM personal-information-management

Natural Language Search.

Natural Language Search means searching by asking questions like you would to a friend or librarian.

Monday, April 9th, 2007
Duration: 3:40
Tags: search natural-search

MetaSearch engines bring back results from multiple search engines.

Friday, April 6th, 2007
Duration: 3:08
Tags: search metasearch

Clustered Search.

Google returns search results on a list, others return search results in clusters.

Thursday, April 5th, 2007
Duration: 3:19
Tags: search clustered-search

Simply Google is a one page front end to Google search, that identifies the different types of search one can do.

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007
Duration: 3:26
Tags: search google simply-google

Some quick tips for search.

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007
Duration: 3:32
Tags: search tips

A Twilight Zone Story from Mike.

Mike tells a Twilight Zone Story - is it a coincidence or an unexplained event.

Monday, April 2nd, 2007
Duration: 3:37
Tags: twilight-zone-story

Improve the odds for your business.

Understanding and improving your odds by using professional networking.

Friday, March 30th, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: odds

An idea on computer services.

An opportunity idea to provide computer services to the aging baby boomers.

Thursday, March 29th, 2007
Duration: 3:25
Tags: computers services

Cyber Stress Statistics.

Sixty-Five percent of Americans spend more time with their computer than their spouse.

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007
Duration: 3:28
Tags: statistics internet computers

Internet Statistics.

Some Internet Statistics about blogging, podcast and tagging.

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007
Duration: 3:25
Tags: statistics internet

Video Tips - Lighting and Background.

Tips on lighting and backgrounds when creating video.

Monday, March 26th, 2007
Duration: 3:55
Tags: video tips

How to use new media to promote physical products.

The New Media can be used to promote physical products as well as digital products.

Friday, March 23rd, 2007
Duration: 3:28
Tags: new-media marketing

jott.com is a service that provides a way to generate email from a phone call - a virtual way to jot it down.

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007
Duration: 3:30
Tags: jott.com

Essence of Success is Professional Networking.

Tips for using Professional Networking to create your Unique Selling Proposition.

Wednesday, March 21st, 2007
Duration: 3:40
Tags: networking

Professional Networking.

The new media is about Professional Networking: old media is about advertising.

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007
Duration: 3:29
Tags: networking

One Year Anniversary of BizIII.

We reflect on one year of BizIII podcasts.

Monday, March 19th, 2007
Duration: 3:40
Tags: BizIII

Sync mail on laptop and desktops.

Three ways to sync email on laptop and desktop, including PDA, web-based email, or remote access.

Friday, March 16th, 2007
Duration: 5:05
Tags: email

NowPublic.com and citizen journalism.

NowPublic.com, a news site with user content, is now going to supply Associated Press with stories.

Thursday, March 15th, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: citizen-journalism passion

YouTube shares the Wealth.

YouTube is creating new channels for content partners. YouTube is sharing revenue with these partners.

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007
Duration: 3:32
Tags: video YouTube

Buying Traffic.

Buying votes on Digg.com to generate traffic as opposed to earning traffic.

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007
Duration: 3:38
Tags: passion traffic digg.com

Fake My Space is an example of one phoney way to generate traffic.

Monday, March 12th, 2007
Duration: 3:39
Tags: MySpace traffic

YouTube has traffic - but traffic is fluid.

YouTube has lots of traffic - but it must solve problems like copyright. Traffic is fluid and must be earned over and over.

Friday, March 9th, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: YouTube traffic

Wall Street Journal is going on YouTube.

Wall Street Journal announces it is going on YouTube because it is all about getting traffic

Thursday, March 8th, 2007
Duration: 3:44
Tags: video YouTube Wall-Street-Journal

Online TV/Video Networks on cell phones.

Online TV/Video Networks for your cell phone. Your videos can be shown online and on cell phones.

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007
Duration: 3:36
Tags: online-tv-video-networks video cell-phones

Putting ads on the online TV/Video Networks.

Online TV/Video Networks are a blend of old media and technology. There are advertising sites that will put ads on your video to generate revenue.

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007
Duration: 3:44
Tags: online-tv-video-networks video

Using the Online TV/Video Networks.

How to use the new Online TV/Video Networks to promote your business.

Monday, March 5th, 2007
Duration: 3:47
Tags: online-tv-video-networks video

Is Video effective for B2B?

We know video works for B2C (Business to Consumer) companies. Does video work as well for (B2B) Business to Business companies?

Friday, March 2nd, 2007
Duration: 3:34
Tags: video B2B

Some specific online TV/Video Networks.

Some specific online TV/Video Networks, including brightcove.com and bliptv.com

Thursday, March 1st, 2007
Duration: 3:35
Tags: online-tv-video-networks video

More Online TV/Video Networks.

More Information about the new online TV/Video Networks.

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
Duration: 3:42
Tags: online-tv-video-networks video

Online TV/Video Networks.

Looking at the new online TV/Video Networks.

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007
Duration: 3:42
Tags: online-tv-video-networks video

BizIII 250th podcast.

This is the 250th BizIII podcast. Mike and Les mark the milestone.

Monday, February 26th, 2007
Duration: 3:23
Tags: BizIII

Backing up Data with Carbonite.com.

Carbonite provides off site backup. It backs up the data on your local computer to a Carbonite server over the internet.

Friday, February 23rd, 2007
Duration: 3:22
Tags: Carbonite backup

Google announces an online Office product for the enterprise at $50 per person a year.

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
Duration: 3:35
Tags: Google office

Three tips on optimizing to be found on Local Search.

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007
Duration: 3:45
Tags: local-search search

Daylight Savings Time.

Daylight Savings Time has changed in 2007. Tips on what to do to make sure your computers are ready.

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007
Duration: 3:19
Tags: daylight-savings-time

Blogging Services.

PC World ranks the top 5 Blogging Services.

Monday, February 19th, 2007
Duration: 3:29
Tags: blogging

Wikis and Wikipedia.

Using Wikis and Wikipedia.

Friday, February 16th, 2007
Duration: 3:38
Tags: wikis wikipedia social-media

Amazon Affiliate Program.

Discussing the Amazon Affiliate Program.

Thursday, February 15th, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: advertising affiliate-programs

Google Adsense.

Use Google Adsense to put advertising on your website or blog

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: advertising Google adsense

Advertising on your Website.

Should you put advertising on your website?

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007
Duration: 3:32
Tags: advertising

Leverage BizIII.

Use BizIII as leverage with your clients, with your recruiting, or with your sales.

Monday, February 12th, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: leverage

The BizIII Website.

The BizIII Website demonstrates what we discuss on the podcasts.

Friday, February 9th, 2007
Duration: 3:41
Tags: BizIII

Some websites of note.

Some websites to help you optimize: startupnation.com and vringo.com.

Thursday, February 8th, 2007
Duration: 3:32
Tags: websites optimization

Optimization of the use of Search, Social Media, and Media to grow your business.

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007
Duration: 4:15
Tags: optimization

Security Alerts.

Security Alert on WiFi at airports, make sure you are using the Airport or Airlines WiFi.

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007
Duration: 3:54
Tags: security

Thinking about marketing as a game, with rules and limits.

Monday, February 5th, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: games marketing

Googlebombing and Search.

Google fixed googlebombing by updating the search algorithm.

Friday, February 2nd, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: googlebombing search

Direct Response on the Internet.

Some stories of how Direct Response is growing on the Internet.

Thursday, February 1st, 2007
Duration: 3:40
Tags: direct-response

Be coachable about Video.

Be coachable about video. We discuss some sites that provide more serious videos.

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007
Duration: 3:29
Tags: video

Google and YouTube.

Google and YouTube announce some improvements including Google Search for YouTube.

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007
Duration: 3:39
Tags: video Google YouTube

The 2007 Bloggies.

The 2007 Bloggies are awarded to the best blogs in various categories. Vote now for your favorites.

Monday, January 29th, 2007
Duration: 3:27
Tags: Bloggies

PCWorld at NATPE

PCWorld evaluates the top websites in 40 categories, including word processing and calendaring.

Friday, January 26th, 2007
Duration: 3:35
Tags: NATPE PCWorld

NATPE - some Companies.

National Association of Television Program Executives - Some companies to watch.

Thursday, January 25th, 2007
Duration: 3:53
Tags: NATPE

NATPE - AOL is doing Video Search.

At NATPE, AOL discusses their focus on doing Video Search.

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: CES NATPE

NATPE - what is a Television Program Executive.

The National Association of Television Program Executives - What is a Television Program Executive.

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007
Duration: 3:38
Tags: NATPE

Review of NATPE, the National Association of Television Program Executives.

Mike returns from NATPE, the National Association of Television Program Executives.

Monday, January 22nd, 2007
Duration: 3:13
Tags: CES NATPE

Apple announces the iPhone

MacWorld was held this week and Apple announced the iPhone.

Friday, January 19th, 2007
Duration: 3:24
Tags: MacWorld iPhone Apple

Four Screens: TV, PC, Movie Theater, and Mobile Device

At CES, there was discussion about the four screens: TV, PC, Movie Theater, and mobile devices.

Thursday, January 18th, 2007
Duration: 3:22
Tags: CES consumer-electronics-show screens

New Television Networks Discussed.

We discuss the new Television Networks that Mike saw at CES.

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007
Duration: 3:54
Tags: CES consumer-electronics-show television-networks

New Television Networks.

Mike learned about some new television networks at CES.

Tuesday, January 16th, 2007
Duration: 3:48
Tags: CES consumer-electronics-show television-networks

Review of CES, the Consumer Electronics Show

Mike returns from CES, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Monday, January 15th, 2007
Duration: 3:39
Tags: CES consumer-electronics-show

Good constructive criticism is rare but valued.

Friday, January 12th, 2007
Duration: 3:47
Tags: criticism

Traffic Geyser and Video

Traffic Geyser is fee based, but it saves time and can help with search results.

Thursday, January 11th, 2007
Duration: 3:35
Tags: video Traffic-Geyser search

Traffic Geyser helps get your video to lots of video sites.

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007
Duration: 3:35
Tags: video Traffic-Geyser

Time Magazine Person of the Year

Time Magazine picks You for the Person of the Year.

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
Duration: 3:35
Tags: time-magazine person-of-the-year

CES - Consumer Electronics Show

CES, the Consumer Electronics Show opens today in Las Vegas.

Monday, January 8th, 2007
Duration: 3:52
Tags: CES consumer-electronics-show

A social media content site for data. Upload data, graph trends, and comment.

Friday, January 5th, 2007
Duration: 3:25
Tags: social-media data

Everyone needs to be Coachable

Everyone needs to be Coachable, and a illustration from the book Think and Grow Rich.

Thursday, January 4th, 2007
Duration: 3:24
Tags: be-coachable think-and-grow-rich

Google Video is offering unlimited video storage and video bandwidth free.

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007
Duration: 3:43
Tags: Google video

Internet Advertising

Internet advertising for continues to grow.

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007
Duration: 3:33
Tags: Internet advertising

Mike and Les wish everyone a Great New Year.

Monday, January 1st, 2007
Duration: 3:27
Tags: BizIII Happy-Holidays

Get Paid to Surf?

agloco.com is a new version of the Pay to Surf business model. Will it work this time?

Friday, December 29th, 2006
Duration: 3:38
Tags: pay-to-surf

Listen and Discover Podcasts with Noisely

noisely.com is a service that will pay Podcasts continuously on a particular subject.

Thursday, December 28th, 2006
Duration: 3:36
Tags: podcasts noisely.com

Podcasts on the Telephone

New services provide ways to listen to podcasts on your Telephone.

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006
Duration: 3:40
Tags: podcasts telephone

Podcast Statistics

Podcasts Statistics about who listens to podcasts, who subscribes, and how they listen.

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006
Duration: 3:35
Tags: podcasts

Mike and Les wish everyone the best of the Holidays

Monday, December 25th, 2006
Duration: 1:30
Tags: BizIII Happy-Holidays

pixelotto.com - the Million Dollar Webpage Revisited.

Friday, December 22nd, 2006
Duration: 3:36
Tags: marketing pixelotto.com

A new service, Remote Control Mail, will turn your US Postal Mail into digital email

Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Duration: 3:26
Tags: mail snail-mail

Why do we need to be Coachable?

Some Illustrations and Stories about being Coachable.

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006
Duration: 3:34
Tags: be-coachable

Google Checkout

Google Checkout is a product to process online sales transactions with no fees from now to the end of the year.

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006
Duration: 3:38
Tags: Google checkout

Microsoft Product Search

Microsoft Live now has Product Search and Retailers can load their products into the Microsoft catalog.

Monday, December 18th, 2006
Duration: 3:43
Tags: Microsoft web-based-systems

A couple of tips on new ways to be charitable for this time of year.

Friday, December 15th, 2006
Duration: 3:45
Tags: inspiration charity tips

Custom US Postage Stamps

Use custom US Postage Stamps with your Business logo or Personal Picture for unusual marketing.

Thursday, December 14th, 2006
Duration: 3:15
Tags: marketing stamps

FruCall.com for Intelligent Shopping

Call frucall.com to get prices of items on the Internet.

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
Duration: 3:32
Tags: frucall.com shopping

Be Coachable with New Media

Being Coachable with New Media.

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006
Duration: 3:41
Tags: be-coachable

Be Coachable - Listen, Process and Apply.

Monday, December 11th, 2006
Duration: 3:39
Tags: be-coachable

Google Local Search with Phone Call

Google Local Search now allows the one to generate a phone call from the search results.

Friday, December 8th, 2006
Duration: 3:52
Tags: Google local-search phone

eyespot.com is a web based system for editing videos online, for free video clips, and for storing videos.

Thursday, December 7th, 2006
Duration: 3:38
Tags: website web-based-systems

Converting means completing a transaction when someone visits your website, including sales, sign-ups, or other actions.

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
Duration: 3:37
Tags: marketing conversion

Niche Social Media Websites

Social Media sites exist for niche markets.

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006
Duration: 3:36
Tags: social-media niche-social-media

What is Astroturfing?

Social Media sites can create grass roots marketing: trying to fake grass roots efforts is called astroturfing.

Monday, December 4th, 2006
Duration: 3:26
Tags: social-media astroturf

Using vox.com in creative ways to build your internet presence, add video, and make changes.

Friday, December 1st, 2006
Duration: 3:56
Tags: social-media vox.com

We discuss the website called Vox.com. It is easy to set up a website and upload video.

Thursday, November 30th, 2006
Duration: 3:34
Tags: social-media vox.com

Using Social Bookmarking

Using Social Bookmarking websites like del.icio.us to find information from experts.

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Duration: 3:35
Tags: social-media social-bookmarking

Social Bookmarking

Social Bookmarking websites are for saving and sharing Favorites or Bookmarks, which are URLs of Websites you want to save.

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
Duration: 3:39
Tags: social-media social-bookmarking

Social Media websites include Social Content websites for sharing photographs, videos, and other types of content.

Monday, November 27th, 2006
Duration: 3:40
Tags: social-media social-content

Social Media includes Social News sites. Social News sites lets users interact with the news.

Friday, November 24th, 2006
Duration: 3:40
Tags: social-media social-news

Social Media and Mass Media

Tips for using Social Networking sites.

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006
Duration: 3:26
Tags: social-media mass-media social-networking

Social Media - kinds of users

We discuss social media and the Creatives, Contributors, and Consumers.

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006
Duration: 3:51
Tags: social-media one-percent groups

Social Media and Tagging

Social Media often uses Tagging to organize content. What is tagging?

Monday, November 20th, 2006
Duration: 3:45
Tags: social-media tagging

Social Media Types

Social Media Types include Social Networking, Social Bookmarking, Social Content, Social News, Wikis, and more.

Friday, November 17th, 2006
Duration: 4:17
Tags: social-media social-media-types

Social Media and Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs need to pick and choose Social Media sites that will help their businesses.

Thursday, November 16th, 2006
Duration: 3:30
Tags: social-media entrepreneurs

Social Media Optimization

Social Media Optimization is using Social Media Sites effectively to Promote Your Business.

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006
Duration: 3:49
Tags: social-media social-media-optimization

Social Media Defined

What is Social Media and How can it be used to Improve Your Business.

Tuesday, November 14th, 2006
Duration: 3:44
Tags: social-media

Internet Presence

Your Internet Presence should extend beyond your Website and your Blog.

Monday, November 13th, 2006
Duration: 3:39
Tags: social-media internet-presence

The Media Revolution

Thinking about the Media Revolution and its impact on Local Advertising.

Friday, November 10th, 2006
Duration: 3:45
Tags: media-revolution advertising

Long Tail and Production

Long Tail is particularly appropriate for Information Content that can be produced on demand.

Thursday, November 9th, 2006
Duration: 3:37
Tags: long-tail new-office

We discuss the book The Long Tail, Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More by Chris Anderson.

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006
Duration: 3:40
Tags: long-tail

Action Programs

BizIII is going to do Action Programs. Suggestions are welcome.

Tuesday, November 7th, 2006
Duration: 3:45
Tags: take-action action-programs

100 million websites

Netcraft announced that there are now 100 million websites on the Internet. What does that mean?

Monday, November 6th, 2006
Duration: 3:30
Tags: Internet websites

Why use Web-Based Systems

Web based systems are often free, available from multiple computers, flexible, and they promote collaboration

Friday, November 3rd, 2006
Duration: 3:48
Tags: web-based-systems benefits

Online Office Systems

Companies are building online systems that provide Office functionality online.

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006
Duration: 3:59
Tags: web-based-systems online-office

What is Ajax and why is that important

Web Based Systems are built for Browsers using a set of technologies called Ajax.

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006
Duration: 3:27
Tags: web-based-systems browsers ajax

Current Status of Browsers

Current Status of Browsers including Market Share and the new versions of Internet Explorer and FireFox.

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
Duration: 3:27
Tags: web-based-systems browsers Internet-Explorer Firefox

The role of Browsers

Browsers are playing a more important role because of Web Based Systems.

Monday, October 30th, 2006
Duration: 3:35
Tags: web-based-systems browsers

Flexibility = Success

Small Businesses are successful as they are flexible like Web Based systems

Friday, October 27th, 2006
Duration: 3:29
Tags: web-based-systems message-marketing-money flexibility

Product = Marketing

Web Based systems are a great example of product = marketing.

Thursday, October 26th, 2006
Duration: 3:35
Tags: web-based-systems product marketing

Lots of Betas with Web Based Systems

Web Based Systems are released in Betas, have frequent updates, and are often free.

Wednesday, October 25th, 2006
Duration: 3:47
Tags: web-based-systems beta-systems

Steve Balmer takes about Web Based Systems

Microsoft is moving quickly to compete in the world of Web Based Systems

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006
Duration: 3:48
Tags: web-based-systems Microsoft

A PC is a Data Center

If you have a PC on your desktop, you have a Data Center with all the issues.

Monday, October 23rd, 2006
Duration: 3:51
Tags: web-based-systems pc-as-data-center

Microsoft Office Online?

Various companies are competing to deliver the suite of office products as web based systems.

Friday, October 20th, 2006
Duration: 3:25
Tags: web-based-systems Microsoft-Office

Software as a Service

Software as a Service describes software that is run from the Internet on a subscription basis.

Thursday, October 19th, 2006
Duration: 3:37
Tags: web-based-systems saas software-as-a-service

Shrink Wrap Products vs. Web Based Systems

Shrink Wrap Applications (Retail) vs. Web Based Applications (Ad supported)

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006
Duration: 3:29
Tags: web-based-systems shrink-wrap-systems

Building Web Based Systems

Google and other companies are building Web Based Systems

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006
Duration: 3:38
Tags: web-based-systems Google

Web Based Systems

Web Based Systems vs. Desktop Based Systems

Monday, October 16th, 2006
Duration: 3:29
Tags: web-based-systems desktop-systems

Gadgets and Widgets

Google gadgets can now be put on your blog and website.

Friday, October 13th, 2006
Duration: 3:25
Tags: Google gadgets widgets

Google Local Search

Google Local Search - use zip code in Google for local search.

Thursday, October 12th, 2006
Duration: 3:34
Tags: Google local-search advertising

A warning about Phishing, a dangerous type of email. See phishtank.com for an anti-phishing service.

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006
Duration: 3:30
Tags: phishing email

Direct Marketing Association Conference

Direct Marketing Association Conference in San Francisco

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006
Duration: 3:29
Tags: DMA Direct-Marketing-Association

BizIII milestone - 150 shows

BizIII hits a milestone with 150 podcasts

Monday, October 9th, 2006
Duration: 3:38
Tags: BizIII take-action

Microsoft Ad Center

The Microsoft Ad Center Product is available for Websites and Blogs.

Friday, October 6th, 2006
Duration: 3:31
Tags: advertising Microsoft Ad-Center

Adsense and Splogs

Adsense - use it to make a few bucks ... and a caution about Splogs.

Thursday, October 5th, 2006
Duration: 3:29
Tags: Google Adsense splogs spam-blogs

Ebooks are being offered for free with targeted ads.

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006
Duration: 3:27
Tags: advertising ebooks

User Generated Ads

We discuss user generated advertising and discuss a couple of examples.

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006
Duration: 3:45
Tags: advertising user-generated

Yahoo Ads are Down.

Yahoo Advertising is down partly because of auto ads; Auto sales are down partly because of Yahoo.

Monday, October 2nd, 2006
Duration: 3:49
Tags: advertising Yahoo

Instant Messaging

Instant Messaging - Microsoft Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger can now communicate.

Friday, September 29th, 2006
Duration: 3:27
Tags: Instant-Messaging Microsoft Yahoo

Mike reports on his visit to the Electronic Retailing Association Conference - Forbes Riley.

Thursday, September 28th, 2006
Duration: 3:25
Tags: Forbes-Riley ERA-Conference

Mike reports on his visit to the Electronic Retailing Association Conference - Remnant Media.

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006
Duration: 3:33
Tags: remnant-media ERA-Conference

Direct Response

Mike reports on his visit to the Electronic Retailing Association Conference - Direct Response.

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006
Duration: 3:32
Tags: direct-response ERA-Conference

Action Programs.

BizIII is going to do some action programs to provide Technical Help.

Monday, September 25th, 2006
Duration: 3:34
Tags: action-programs

Statistics about Podcasts.

Statistics about Podcasts - There are now more Podcasts than Radio Stations.

Friday, September 22nd, 2006
Duration: 3:29
Tags: podcasting

Single Page Aggregators - like popurls.com

We discuss Portals that summarize the Internet buzz, and include links to Digg, Flickr, and YouTube.

Thursday, September 21st, 2006
Duration: 3:33
Tags: single-page-aggregators

Emails can be easily misunderstood.

Emails can be misunderstood - some studies that show how much.

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006
Duration: 3:44
Tags: email

Mass Marketing is Dead - Another Story

A story about the quote from the CEO of Proctor and Gamble - Mass Marketing is Dead.

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006
Duration: 3:25
Tags: mass-marketing

Mass Marketing is Dead.

We discuss the quote from the CEO of Proctor and Gamble - Mass Marketing is Dead.

Monday, September 18th, 2006
Duration: 3:35
Tags: mass-marketing

Google now has local coupons.

Add your business and a coupon to Google Local Business Center to be found in Google Local Search.

Friday, September 15th, 2006
Duration: 3:17
Tags: Google local coupons

ERA - Electronic Retailing Association

Mike Hughes is off to Las Vegas to a conference - Electronic Retailing Association.

Thursday, September 14th, 2006
Duration: 3:22
Tags: ERA-Conference

Video Ads are Effective Online.

CNN study says 98% watch ads in front of video on demand.

Wednesday, September 13th, 2006
Duration: 3:35
Tags: Video advertising

BizIII Audio Improvement

BizIII Audio Update - Processes and Systems.

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006
Duration: 3:33
Tags: audio

Mobile Video Update.

Mobile Video Update - to IPods (MP3 Players) and Cell Phones.

Monday, September 11th, 2006
Duration: 3:43
Tags: mobile video

BizIII as Learning Tool.

BizIII is a learning tool using New Media for a Changing Environment.

Friday, September 8th, 2006
Duration: 3:32
Tags: BizIII learning-tool

BizIII RSS Feed Updates.

BizIII improves the RSS feed with graphics and email capability.

Thursday, September 7th, 2006
Duration: 3:19
Tags: BizIII RSS

Ultimate Local Marketing.

Ultimate Summary of Components for Local Marketing.

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006
Duration: 3:24
Tags: local marketing

Alternative Marketing Ideas.

Alternative Marketing with guest Larry Harris.

Tuesday, September 5th, 2006
Duration: 3:23
Tags: alternative-marketing marketing

Discussion on Getting Publicity with guest Larry Harris.

Monday, September 4th, 2006
Duration: 3:32
Tags: publicity Larry-Harris

Holistic Approach to Marketing

Holistic Approach to Marketing with Larry Harris.

Friday, September 1st, 2006
Duration: 3:25
Tags: holistic-marketing marketing Larry-Harris

Effective Radio Marketing.

Making Radio Marketing and Advertising more Effective - Use Your Own Voice.

Thursday, August 31st, 2006
Duration: 3:43
Tags: marketing radio-marketing

Google Catalog Search.

Google has a new function - Print Catalog Search.

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006
Duration: 3:20
Tags: Google catalog-search

Feedback provides ways to improve.

Some helpful feedback from a listener, and some options for further feedback.

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
Duration: 3:29
Tags: feedback

MySpace is publishing a magazine.

We see a tipping point for new media - MySpace is going to publish a magazine.

Monday, August 28th, 2006
Duration: 3:32
Tags: MySpace magazine

Professional Audio and Video on the Internet.

Audio and Video on the Internet - using Professional Quality.

Friday, August 25th, 2006
Duration: 3:29
Tags: audio video internet

Audio and Video on your Blogs.

Audio and Video on the Internet - using Audio and Video on your Blogs.

Thursday, August 24th, 2006
Duration: 3:33
Tags: audio video blogs

Audio and Video in your Emails.

Audio and Video on the Internet - using Audio and Video in your emails.

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006
Duration: 3:41
Tags: audio video email

Audio and Video on the Internet.

Audio and Video on the Internet - using the right kind of Audio and Video.

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
Duration: 3:32
Tags: audio video internet

Audio and Video on the Internet.

Audio and Video on the Internet - Getting Started.

Monday, August 21st, 2006
Duration: 3:17
Tags: audio video internet

How to do a video email using Hello World.

Demonstrating using Hello World to create and send a video email.

Friday, August 18th, 2006
Duration: 3:22
Tags: Hello-World email-video

Hello World - Video for Everyone.

Introducing Hello World where the New Media is ready for all to use.

Thursday, August 17th, 2006
Duration: 3:50
Tags: Hello-World video

Convergence of Old and New Media / Baby Boomers and Millennials.

Convergence of Old and New Media and Marketing to Baby Boomers and Millennials.

Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
Duration: 3:42
Tags: millennials

Baby Boomers and Millennials.

Discussing the Baby Boomers and the Millenials.

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006
Duration: 3:31
Tags: millennials

Google goes offline: ABC goes online.

Looking at the confluence of media - with Google going offline, and ABC going online.

Monday, August 14th, 2006
Duration: 3:36
Tags: Google ABC

Maximizing your advertising dollar.

Maximizing your advertising dollar - learning about negotiation and remnant media advertising.

Friday, August 11th, 2006
Duration: 3:27
Tags: advertising remnant-media

The Small Business Failure Rate

Small Business Administration announces the failure rate of small businesses: 50% the first year, 95% over 5 years.

Thursday, August 10th, 2006
Duration: 3:25
Tags: small-business failure-rate

AOL is now free for broadband users.

AOL changes some services from subscription to free and changes its business model from subscription to advertising.

Wednesday, August 9th, 2006
Duration: 3:25
Tags: AOL

Marketing to the Under 35 Crowd.

Marketing to the Under 35 Crowd - consider Instant Messaging.

Tuesday, August 8th, 2006
Duration: 3:29
Tags: marketing under-35

Adjust to hit the younger Market.

Businesses must make adjustments to hit the Younger Market.

Monday, August 7th, 2006
Duration: 3:24
Tags: marketing under-35

Summary of Message + Marketing = Money

Summary of Message + Marketing = Money - stayed tuned to BizIII for ways to use New Media to deliver your message.

Friday, August 4th, 2006
Duration: 3:38
Tags: message-marketing-money

Thinking about money

Your business needs to create value in order to get money.

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006
Duration: 3:16
Tags: money

Search Engine Optimization tips and hints

Thinking about Search Engine Optimization for your business.

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006
Duration: 3:20
Tags: search-engine-optimization

What are Search Engine Keywords?

What are Search Engine Keywords and how do Keywords relate to your Business Message.

Tuesday, August 1st, 2006
Duration: 3:32
Tags: search-keywords

Your message translated into Search Engine Keywords

Translating your message and your Unique Selling Proposition into Search Engine Keywords.

Monday, July 31st, 2006
Duration: 3:26
Tags: message search-keywords

Consider for your business - Quality, Service and Price

For your business, consider Quality, Service and Price to define your Unique Selling Proposition.

Friday, July 28th, 2006
Duration: 3:26
Tags: unique-selling-proposition

Quality, Service and Price - pick 2

In the Unique Selling Proposition, consider Quality, Service and Price.

Thursday, July 27th, 2006
Duration: 3:25
Tags: unique-selling-proposition

The Unique Selling Proposition

What is the Unique Selling Proposition? The key to selling your business.

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
Duration: 3:26
Tags: unique-selling-proposition

The Headline for your Marketing Message

The Headline for your Marketing Message - the essence of your Message.

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006
Duration: 3:30
Tags: marketing marketing-message

The essence of Marketing and Making Money

Message + Marketing = Money is the essence of Marketing and Making Money.

Monday, July 24th, 2006
Duration: 3:33
Tags: marketing message-marketing-money

Google Adwords Help

Introducing a Google Group that provides help for Google Adwords.

Friday, July 21st, 2006
Duration: 3:30
Tags: Google Adwords

Reputation Management on the Internet.

Tips on managing your Internet Reputation for both Individuals and Businesses.

Thursday, July 20th, 2006
Duration: 3:26
Tags: Internet reputation

MobiTV is getting Venture Capital.

MobiTV is getting Venture Capital. MobiTV delivers TV to your Mobile Phone.

Wednesday, July 19th, 2006
Duration: 3:24
Tags: MobiTV

Charity events for positive public relations

Use your charity events for positive public relations.

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006
Duration: 3:27
Tags: public-relations charity-events

Video has gears like a transmission.

Media provides many choices today: we do an analogy to gears in a transmission.

Monday, July 17th, 2006
Duration: 3:24
Tags: video gears

Rethinking Web sites

It is time to rethink websites: the website should be a sales robot on the Internet. It should reflect your passion.

Friday, July 14th, 2006
Duration: 3:33
Tags: websites

Cutting your ad Budget - more ideas

Some more considerations on cutting your ad budget.

Thursday, July 13th, 2006
Duration: 3:27
Tags: advertising advertising-costs

Cutting your ad Budget

Some considerations on cutting your ad budget.

Wednesday, July 12th, 2006
Duration: 3:23
Tags: advertising advertising-costs

Introducing the Virtual Trade Show

Talking about BizIII, the audio, the videos, the geek Blog, and Introducing the Virtual Trade Show.

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006
Duration: 3:31
Tags: virtual-trade-show

Status of BizIII

The status of BizIII and some Media News.

Monday, July 10th, 2006
Duration: 3:33
Tags: BizIII

DM Days - Summary of various companies

Mike Hughes reports on Direct Marketing Association Trade Show called DM Days - Summary.

Friday, July 7th, 2006
Duration: 3:08
Tags: DM-Days

Pheedo - RSS + Weblog Marketing Solutions

Mike Hughes reports on Direct Marketing Association Trade Show called DM Days - Pheedo.com.

Thursday, July 6th, 2006
Duration: 3:12
Tags: DM-Days Pheedo

Webmaster Radio - audio on demand at WebmasterRadio.FM

Mike Hughes reports on Direct Marketing Association Trade Show called DM Days - Webmaster Radio at WebmasterRadio.FM.

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006
Duration: 3:07
Tags: DM-Days Webmaster-radio

Trade Shows and BizIII

Mike Hughes reports on Direct Marketing Association Trade Show called DM Days - Trade Shows.

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006
Duration: 2:58
Tags: DM-Days

Direct Marketing Association Trade Show - DM Days

Mike Hughes reports on Direct Marketing Association Trade Show called DM Days.

Monday, July 3rd, 2006
Duration: 2:57
Tags: DM-Days

We talk with our guest, Earl Mann, about Local Search

Friday, June 30th, 2006
Duration: 3:30
Tags: local-search Earl-Mann

What If You are Not Using the New Tools?

Earl Mann is our guest, we ask him "What If you do not use the new tools?"

Thursday, June 29th, 2006
Duration: 3:28
Tags: Earl-Mann new-media

Earl Mann is our guest, we ask him "What If"?

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006
Duration: 3:30
Tags: Earl-Mann new-media

Viral Marketing.

We discuss Viral Marketing with our guest, Earl Mann

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006
Duration: 3:26
Tags: marketing-viral Earl-Mann

Social Networking.

We discuss Social Networking with our guest, Earl Mann

Monday, June 26th, 2006
Duration: 3:31
Tags: social-networking Earl-Mann

Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.

Our Guest, Earl Mann, helps us compare Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations

Friday, June 23rd, 2006
Duration: 3:28
Tags: Earl-Mann Search-Engine-Optimization public-relations

Use podcasts to deliver your message.

Podcasts are an effective way to deliver your message

Thursday, June 22nd, 2006
Duration: 3:26
Tags: podcasts

What is a Podcast?

BizIII is a daily podcast, but what is a podcast?

Wednesday, June 21st, 2006
Duration: 3:34
Tags: podcasts

Support groups to help market with new media.

We recommend user groups or support groups - to figure out how to market your businesses using new media.

Tuesday, June 20th, 2006
Duration: 3:34
Tags: new-media support-groups

Ether.com gives people an easy way to charge for phone consulting, phone support, or phone advice.

Monday, June 19th, 2006
Duration: 3:16
Tags: ether.com telephone

Got Voice turns voice mail into email.

Get your existing voice mail in your email mailbox.

Friday, June 16th, 2006
Duration: 3:20
Tags: gotvoice.com voice-mail

Free 411 and More

Free 411 and more - the 411 on targeting your advertising.

Thursday, June 15th, 2006
Duration: 3:12
Tags: free411.com advertising

Information about 411

How to save money on 411 - use 1-800-FREE411.

Wednesday, June 14th, 2006
Duration: 3:13
Tags: free411.com

Skype - Phone calls on the Internet

Skype - making telephone calls on the Internet ... and a special offer.

Tuesday, June 13th, 2006
Duration: 3:18
Tags: Skype voip

BizIII analytics

BizIII continues to grow in numbers of visitors and subscriptions.

Monday, June 12th, 2006
Duration: 3:07
Tags: BizIII BizIII-analytics

Fine Tuning your Message for the New Media

Tips on fine tuning your business message for New Media.

Friday, June 9th, 2006
Duration: 2:58
Tags: new-media message

Creating the Message for your Business

Tips on creating the message for your business - from elevator speeches to keywords.

Thursday, June 8th, 2006
Duration: 3:16
Tags: message elevator-speech

Alvin and Heidi Toffler - Revolutionary Wealth

We review a new book - Revolutionary Wealth by Alvin and Heidi Toffler.

Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Duration: 3:11
Tags: Revolutionary-Wealth Alvin-Toffler Heidi-Toffler

The world of hyperlinks on the Web

Hyperlinks as a currency on the Web.

Tuesday, June 6th, 2006
Duration: 3:08
Tags: hyperlinks

Small Business Trends Reviews BizIII

Small Business Trends Reviews BizIII and Gives us a Nice Review. See our link to BizIII in the News.

Monday, June 5th, 2006
Duration: 3:13
Tags: Small-Business-Trends

Interview with Earl Mann, Sales and Marketing Executive

Earl Mann talks about digital revolution - the access and effectiveness.

Friday, June 2nd, 2006
Duration: 3:18
Tags: Earl-Mann

Chris Haddawy of BizXchange discusses small business issues

Chris Haddawy of BizXchange discusses small business issues, including how to get more customers and how to reduce costs.

Thursday, June 1st, 2006
Duration: 2:57
Tags: BizXchange Chris-Haddawy

Chris Haddawy of BizXchange discusses media opportunities

Chris Haddawy of BizXchange discusses creative advertising opportunities.

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Duration: 2:53
Tags: BizXchange Chris-Haddawy advertising

Chris Haddawy of BizXchange

Chris Haddawy of BizXchange discusses opportunities for businesses to get more customers by trading.

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006
Duration: 3:10
Tags: BizXchange Chris-Haddawy trading

Mike Hughes interviews David Gallagher about iSale

Mike Hughes at MacWorld interviews David Gallagher about iSales from equinux.com - help with eBay auctions.

Monday, May 29th, 2006
Duration: 2:52
Tags: David-Gallagher MacWorld

Steve Ballmer (Microsoft) Quote

Steve Ballmer quote: as we evolve Microsoft from a software company to ... a provider of online media.

Friday, May 26th, 2006
Duration: 3:24
Tags: Microsoft Steve-Ballmer

A new service from Google - see graphs of search trends.

Thursday, May 25th, 2006
Duration: 3:18
Tags: Google-trends

The Einstein Quote

The Einstein Quote - to understand you have to simplify.

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006
Duration: 3:20
Tags: Albert-Einstein

Social Networking

Social Networking is hot - we discuss it.

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006
Duration: 3:14
Tags: Social-Networking

Sony Chairman Quote

Sony Chairman Quote - the change in business technology is like the meteor that destroyed the dinosaurs.

Monday, May 22nd, 2006
Duration: 3:20
Tags: Sony

zixxo.com is a new online coupon service.

Friday, May 19th, 2006
Duration: 3:20
Tags: zixxo.com coupon

New Yahoo Search.

New Yahoo Search Methods - New Media Marketing.

Thursday, May 18th, 2006
Duration: 3:15
Tags: Yahoo Search

Old media vs. New media companies.

NBC, CBS, ABC vs. Google, Yahoo, and MSN.

Wednesday, May 17th, 2006
Duration: 3:12
Tags: old-media new-media

Message + Marketing = Money.

BizIII promotes a new slogan: Message + Marketing = Money.

Tuesday, May 16th, 2006
Duration: 3:13
Tags: message-marketing-money

NBC mandates interactivity.

NBC mandates a fan interaction for every show.

Monday, May 15th, 2006
Duration: 3:16
Tags: NBC

Advertising on Demand

Discussion with Karen Frank about Advertising on Demand.

Friday, May 12th, 2006
Duration: 3:14
Tags: Karen-Frank advertising

Mike Hughes reports on the Convention of the National Association of Broadcasters - the Cable Business.

Thursday, May 11th, 2006
Duration: 3:19
Tags: National-Association-of-Broadcasters

NAB - National Association of Broadcasters

Mike Hughes reports on the Convention of the National Association of Broadcasters.

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006
Duration: 3:23
Tags: National-Association-of-Broadcasters

Karen Frank - Business Networking International

Interview with Karen Frank about Business Networking International.

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006
Duration: 3:01
Tags: Business-Networking-International Karen-Frank

Karen Frank - Personal Branding Videos

Interview with Karen Frank about Personal Branding Videos

Monday, May 8th, 2006
Duration: 3:15
Tags: Karen-Frank Personal-Branding-Videos

Old vs. New Media

What is the difference between Old and New Media.

Friday, May 5th, 2006
Duration: 3:27
Tags: old media new media

The Internet and Broadband

Re-Thinking Internet Marketing and Broadband.

Thursday, May 4th, 2006
Duration: 3:29
Tags: marketing broadband

We encourage everyone to take action to be successful.

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006
Duration: 3:23
Tags: take-action

Web on your Cell Phone

Accessing the web using your cell phone.

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006
Duration: 3:24
Tags: cell-phone internet

Business Communication

Thinking about New Media.

Monday, May 1st, 2006
Duration: 3:33
Tags: new-media

Local Search Economics.

Friday, April 28th, 2006
Duration: 3:10
Tags: local-search

Consumer Choice with Ads

In the world of advertising, the Consumer has more choices.

Thursday, April 27th, 2006
Duration: 3:28
Tags: advertising

Google Adwords adds Demographics

Google Adwords adds Demographics for Sex, Age, and Income.

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006
Duration: 3:12
Tags: Google Adwords

Traditional Mass Media - Credit Card Syndication

Discussion about Traditional Mass Media - Credit Card Syndication.

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006
Duration: 3:23
Tags: mass-media credit-card-syndication

Traditional Mass Media - Catalogs

Discussion about Traditional Mass Media - Catalogs.

Monday, April 24th, 2006
Duration: 3:14
Tags: mass-media catalogs

Traditional Mass Media - Infomercials

Discussion about Traditional Mass Media - Infomercials.

Friday, April 21st, 2006
Duration: 3:16
Tags: mass-media infomercials

Traditional Mass Media - Magazines

Discussion about Traditional Mass Media - Magazines.

Thursday, April 20th, 2006
Duration: 3:08
Tags: mass-media magazines

Traditional Mass Media - Newspapers

Discussion about Traditional Mass Media - Newspapers.

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006
Duration: 3:12
Tags: mass-media newspapers

Traditional Mass Media - Radio

Discussion about Traditional Mass Media - Radio.

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006
Duration: 3:22
Tags: mass-media radio

Traditional Mass Media - Television

Discussion about Traditional Mass Media - Television.

Monday, April 17th, 2006
Duration: 3:20
Tags: mass-media television

The Open Directory is an organized list of websites.

Friday, April 14th, 2006
Duration: 3:24
Tags: open-directory

Information Age

What is the Information Age? Sorting through the information glut.

Thursday, April 13th, 2006
Duration: 3:14
Tags: information-age

Email Marketing

Email Marketing is not always spam. Email marketing can be profitable.

Wednesday, April 12th, 2006
Duration: 3:28
Tags: marketing marketing-email

Billionaires involved with Search

Which of the billionaires from the USA are involved with Search?

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006
Duration: 3:24
Tags: search-billionaires

Web 2.0 is a term that identifies some internet trends.

Monday, April 10th, 2006
Duration: 3:22
Tags: web2.0

How to use New Media

A step-by-step approach to using new media to grow your business.

Friday, April 7th, 2006
Duration: 3:18
Tags: new-media

A website that brings borrowers and lenders together.

Thursday, April 6th, 2006
Duration: 3:18
Tags: prosper.com

A website that blends old and new media.

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006
Duration: 3:16
Tags: NBC11.com

Naked Conversations

A new book about Blogging and how it changes the conversation about Business.

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006
Duration: 3:19
Tags: Naked-Conversations

Interactive Media

Interactive Media - what is it and what does it mean, including an interact News site - Newsvine.com

Monday, April 3rd, 2006
Duration: 3:12
Tags: interactive-media

Confusion about New Media Terms

Discussion of the confusion around new media terms.

Friday, March 31st, 2006
Duration: 3:14
Tags: new-media

iTunes hits one Billion

One billion items have been sold at the iTunes store.

Thursday, March 30th, 2006
Duration: 3:24
Tags: iTunes

BizIII progress

The BizIII philosophy of setting the process and then improving the process.

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006
Duration: 3:37
Tags: BizIII

CBS Profits Drop

The old media is not making as much money - what does that mean for your business

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006
Duration: 3:24
Tags: CBS

Check out Rocketboom for an introduction to a new media video blog.

Monday, March 27th, 2006
Duration: 3:49
Tags: RocketBoom

RSS - Really Simple Syndication

What is RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and what does it mean for your business.

Friday, March 24th, 2006
Duration: 3:46
Tags: RSS

Is your business searchable? What does that mean?

Thursday, March 23rd, 2006
Duration: 3:56
Tags: search

What does the emphasis on audio and video mean to your business?

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006
Duration: 3:46
Tags: audio video

Pay Per Click is a powerful targeted way to find new clients.

Tuesday, March 21st, 2006
Duration: 3:18
Tags: PPC pay-per-click

Lime.com is a new media venture that could be a good place to advertise.

Monday, March 20th, 2006
Duration: 3:54
Tags: lime.com advertising

Pay Per Click gets an update from ingenio.com.

Friday, March 17th, 2006
Duration: 3:54
Tags: ingenio.com PPC

NAPTE (National Association of Television Program Executives) - Mike Hughes interviews Anne Elliot, Nielsen Media Research Vice President of Marketing Communications.

Thursday, March 16th, 2006
Duration: 1:47
Tags: Anne-Elliot

NAPTE (National Association of Television Program Executives) - Mike Hughes interviews Ben Mendelson of Interactive TV Today.

Wednesday, March 15th, 2006
Duration: 3:46
Tags: Ben-Mendelson

NAPTE (National Association of Television Program Executives) - Mike Hughes interviews Byron Allen of Entertainment Studios.

Tuesday, March 14th, 2006
Duration: 1:48
Tags: Bryon-Allen

Fred Williamson

NAPTE (National Association of Television Program Executives) - Mike Hughes interviews Fred Williamson, host of Sexual Predator Alert.

Monday, March 13th, 2006
Duration: 1:29
Tags: Fred-Williamson