Web Stuff and Whatnot

This has been around for a while, and I am probably not adding much in the way of new and exciting content by posting this, but I do know that many people who read this page probably would not have come across this article on their own. It offers great insight and specific details of an interview with Microsoft. It is written by Aaron Boodman, a clearly brilliant programmer (especially sharp with JavaScript based on my research). The whole interview process is covered very well and written in a very easy to read style. Enjoy!
http://www.youngpup.net/2004/msinterview

Filed under: Business, Work by Eden Jaeger

This must be one of the best ideas I have heard in a long time. A college student in the UK had an idea to find a way to pay for school. The idea- create a block of one million pixels on his web site and sell each pixel for $1 to advertisers. Simple idea. Sounds like it could be successful; maybe a few hundred pixels would sell. That was my initial thought upon hearing the idea.

Well, as of November 8th, 2005, this college student has sold $568,400 worth of pixels. In just over two months time! Try to let that sink in for a moment. It’s nearly unimaginable, but this is the Internet, and we have seen large amounts of money flow to seemingly foolish causes in the past. Not that I am calling this foolish. Not at all. You have to wonder what kind of value advertisers are getting for their money, but I would actually argue that $1 a pixel is a steal given the amount of press coverage and publicity the site is receiving.

Clearly, there is plenty of money to be made on the Internet for a smart content provider. How could you make a million on the Web?

Filed under: Business by Eden Jaeger

Don’t ask me! I could offer some incomplete definitions, but if you really want to know, just read this article from Tim O’Reilly (the O’Reilly book guy). For the average user, Web 2.0 means getting better and richer applications from the Internet. Applications like Google Maps and Gmail are quick examples. Web 2.0 isn’t here yet, but it’s getting closer. Read this to learn all about it: What is Web 2.0.

Filed under: Business by Eden Jaeger

The Passages of Tucson is a planned retail and residential complex in Southeast Tucson/Vail, AZ. One of the developers is credited with making the Mall of America happen in Minnesota. The plans are too grand to list in detail here, but some of the highlights include a water park, lots of retail, homes, apartments, health club, office space, and much more. The development will include 97 acres for Cienega Creek Village and 278 acres for the Passages of Tucson. Cienega Creek will be located a few miles from Rancho Del Lago and Rita Ranch. Passages of Tucson will be just off I-10 near I-83, east of Wentworth. Could this be the signal for Tucson’s future growth direction?

Filed under: Business, Tucson by Eden Jaeger

According to a recent survey from Interland, more small businesses are building web sites and conducting business online.

• 78% say that their business is healthier today because they have a web site.
• 76% say their web site generates leads for their business.
• 53% say they have a web site primarily to establish business credibility.
• 60% are using or are interested in using email marketing.
• 54% are using or are interested in using search engine optimization.

Filed under: Business by Eden Jaeger