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Saying NO to Flashy Internet Ads on Websites!

I spend a lot of time on the Internet, researching information on different topics, including online advertising. One of the things that is really distracting is the flashy advertising that can be seen on a large number of websites. There are some sites that I will not visit, simply because their advertising is so flashy it just gets in the way of having a good user experience. I believe most of these companies think you have to catch peoples attention with big graphic images in order for a customer conversion to take place. I have spoken with several engineers, in various industries, who have expressed the same thoughts related to extreme online banner advertising. If I do see an article that I wish to read, with an iterating banner of flash ad, I squeeze the ad off the page if I can, by making the browser window smaller. I have even use the no ad display addon options for various web browsers in order to prevent any of these ads from being displayed. All the companies that overuse ba

"The Brand Puzzle"

http://www.marketingprofs.com/ea/qst_question.asp?qstid=2928 I was doing a little cruising on the Internet and I saw this interesting puzzle delemma. The person is looking for a name of a puzzle. He is asking for suggested names. Marketingprofs.com question by: Community Member Who knows, you may be the one to say, "I named that puzzle". Branding Matters

"Time Tested Values"

http://www.marketingprofs.com/ea/qst_question.asp?qstID=2776 Excerpt from: Marketingprofs.com by: Community Member "The issue of Honesty, integrity and trustworthiness are time tested values known to man. They are probably more important now than ever, with the power of the internet to share information and do business". Internet Ethics Business Marketing and Advertising Ethics

Mirror Websites

I read an excellent article this morning at: http://www.seo-news.com/ The title of the article was "Avoid Search Engine Blacklisting" The author went over a number of key points about what individuals should do in order to not become blacklisted. The question I have for everyone, is should this also apply to other search engines themselves? Take a close look at the results. Note update 10/31/05: Results have changed significantly since writing this posting. Maybe some good is coming out of this reporting. Example searches: B2B from legal, ethical and regulatory perspective b2b and b2c ethics Are there two sets of rules? One set for individuals and another for other search companies? Should the same rules apply to all? Things can get frustrating for those of us that are trying to do it right, when we see things like this. I am not saying that we never make mistakes in the way we fine tune our pages for the search engines but how do you go up against something like this? Note:

The Crazy Search War

B2b ethics B2B vs. B2C ethical issues b2b ethics issues b2c vs b2b ethical issues The search links offer another perspective on the various issues... (more than one) Differences between B2B marketing site and B2C sites The links above take you to the Google™ search results for those keywords. Is it alright to have other search engine results inside a search result? Before you answer that question I suggest you read this about copyright legal issues . Study the Results. Note: By the time you read this the search results will probably have changed. I will have to show a picture most of the time in the future... Warning Note: Do not try to save the results and then try to display them again, (even if the idea is to display a copyright infringement or other ethical / legal violations) because the search results will show the page again... I found out the hard way... Above All, Tell It Like It Is, and Do It with Style!

The Art of Branding

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Branding is an art form The Art Of Branding The definition of branding varies all over the board. There are some very specific definitions, as well as a more expansive and completely encompassing definition of what a brand is. The one that I believe is really at the heart of the matter is: "A brand is a collection of perceptions in the mind of the consumer" . All companies are in the process of branding themselves. That is not implying they are all aware of it. How well they do this, depends on being aware of the process. excerpt from: How Do B2B And B2C Use Branding Online? Article by: James A. Warholic Branding Matters

Whose Page Is It? Search Results

Whose page is it? The following was an exercise in online discovery and looking at the search results in various search engines. Then comparing those search results against the actual pages displayed in the result and asking a simple question as a thesis. If the majority of the search results, within any one search result, display web page results from a select group of websites or websites owned by someone else, then whose page is really being displayed? Compare the search results below, and notice the patterns. All links should open in a new window, but the same new window. Note: Over time I suspect the search result patterns will drastically change. We will have to analyze it every so often and see what changes occur over time. Privacy Policy Follow Link To Important ¹ e-business ethics Video legal issues with B2B websites legal issues with B2B websites b2b and b2c site ethics b2b and b2c site ethics WHOSE PAGE IS THIS? Can You tell the difference? # 1 Important e-business leg

Ethical Issues B2B

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ethical issues b2b Importance of Ethics B2B and B2C Web Site Ethics Ethical Internet ... What are Internet B2B ethics in marketing and advertising B2B? B2c ethical issues on a B2c site. Definition: Ethical Issues in B2B Ethics has been defined as: Internet Ethical Issues Similar Pages Global Internet B2B Marketing + "B2C" Resources "B2B vs. B2C" B2C online vs B2B online marketing. Global marketing on a B2C site. B2B Internet marketing and B2C advertising differences. What is the difference in marketing? pwebs.net Online Marketing Resources - Similar Pages Ethical Internet Marketing Services ©

B2B B2C Defined

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B2B Defined Business to Business (Selling to other businesses) Any business that sells mainly to other businesses is considered business-to-business or B2B for short. Other countries sometimes use B to B for short. B2C Defined Business to Consumer (Selling to consumers) Any business that sells directly to consumers, for the most part is considered business-to-consumer, B2C, or B to C for short. Companies can be both B2B and B2C at the same time. Target markets for each of these areas are handled differently. B2B generally takes more on the front end to make a sale, although places like office supply outlets create B2B accounts for their business customers, and businesses will generally keep coming back to a self serve eCommerce website to place additional orders without ever talking with a salesman. No matter which company you are classified under, or the differences between B2B or B2C for closing a sale, the emphasis for marketing and advertising online is to get your message in fron

Above All - Tell It Like It Is And Do It With Style!

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Maybe it's Time for a Change? Subj: [Above All - Tell It Like It Is And Do It With Style!] Above All - Tell It Like It Is And Do It With Style! Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 11:49:25 -0700 (PDT) From: "James A. Warholic" ---------------------------------------------------------------- [ http://www.pwebs.net ] Maybe it's Time for a Change? -- Posted by James A. Warholic to Above All - Tell It Like It Is And Do It With Style! at 8/22/2004 11:42:46 AM The answer above - and below... Marketing and Advertising ETHICS Internet Ethics One of the most fundamental factors in successful businesses today, yet so often overlooked by many.

Now another Y Tracking Screen!

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Now another Yahoo!® Tracking Screen! And still more... OK OK, I know, turn my cookies on, even though I want them off. Nope, I am not going to turn them on. Tell It Like It Is, and Do It With Style!

And Still Another Y Screen!

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And Still Another Yahoo!® Screen! Now it was getting a little ridiculous. After receiving a number of other screens, this one popped up. This one had special words to input for login.

Y Targets You!!!

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Yahoo!® Practices Regarding Cookies! Just to be completely fair about this, I must point out that most companys use cookies. But not all use web beacons. See news story . It is important to understand what a cookie is. Read all about cookies and web beacons .

Y uses "cookies" to identify you!

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Yahoo!® Second Login Attempt Now here was another message when I went to login. It was strange because of the previous message displayed. What is a cookie? See: Cookie Central See about cookies and Yahoo’s policy.

Y Email Changes

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First Yahoo!® Login Attempt A interesting thing occured when I went to login. I got a strange message on the screen. This was the first time I had ever received this message from this provider about a page currently unavailable.

B2B and B2C Ethics Picture! - "Tells a 1000 words"

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"technical professional" and "success strategies" b2c site vs. b2b site >>>> See statement Subj: [Above All - Tell It Like It Is And Do It With Style!] 8/21/2004 07:37:52 PM Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 19:42:06 -0700 (PDT) From: "J. A. W." ---------------------------------------------------------------- Screen Capture For "Y" Search - b2c site vs. b2b site -- Posted by J. A. W. to Above All - Tell It Like It Is And Do It With Style! at 8/21/2004 07:37:52 PM What Do You Think? Is the search result factual? Or maybe, the search company is intentionally not displaying the Title and Discription in the SERP (search engine results page). Professional Web Services On 8/21/2004 Title = " Professional B2B Marketing + "B2C" Services Successful Strategies Business Websites and Technical Solutions " Description content = "Good Internet Marketing Business Services Advertising Strategies Services, strategies, and solutions

Screen Capture For Y

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Screen Capture For Yahoo!® Search For ( b2c site vs. b2b site ) When dealing with ethics in a B2B company and B2C clients there is a major degree of trust and responsibility that is imparted to a person or group that maintains the company Web site. It is very important from both an ethical values based business and legal B2B and B2C perspective to make sure that the written words and what is portrayed about a company are factual. © 2004, 2005 Professional Web Services, Inc.

Black And White No Gray Here!

technical professional and success strategies "B2B AND B2C" Internet marketing differences No b s Importance of Ethics B2B and B2C Web Site Ethics Ethical Internet Standards Definition of ethics B2C Definition of legal issues B2C Time For a Pit Stop… on Redirects! I am not sure where to begin on this one.. Here is an egregious case of unethical behavior. Note, I am not sure how long this situation will exist? Instructions: Click on the following India searches, then compare to the USA search results. 1-Hint: Besides looking at the results, Look closely at the bottom of your browser when on any of the URL Search Results. Look at the .rd or the .rds in the URL's prior to and also during the movement from the search results to the page. Definition of ethics B2C Definition of legal issues B2C Now do the following USA searches. Compare the differences. "B2B AND B2C" "internet marketing differences" http://search.yahoo.com/search? fr=fp-pull-web-t&p

B2B and B2C Marketing Ethics In Business

B2B and B2C Marketing Ethics In Business And Advertising ethics and B2B The unsolicited computer phone calls… How many of you out there want to voice your frustration about being interrupted in the middle of dinner by those nagging automated computer calls? After putting in a long day of work I come home and just want to relax. Instead, I receive this automated dialer phone call with a long lag, at which a marketing person comes online and tries to sell you something that you don’t want to even hear about. The list of numbers comes from a database that is sold to these marketing people. For database removal listings go here: http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Victims/list_removal.htm I have installed a little device that is supposed to stop most of these by sending a little ping or some sort of signal when the phone is picked up. This then signals the data base that your number is not a good number and the connection does not go through. After several months of using it my wife and I

ePrompter The B2B Marketing Tool That Could

Global Internet B2B Marketing "B2C" Resources "B2B vs. B2C" Online Marketing Strategies The little tool that could... How many of you out there have too many email addresses and not enough time to continually log in to each one? Well, if your like me I have numerous ones that I need to be in touch with on a regular basis. I don't have time to check them individually. For the past year or so I have been using ePrompter™ , a program that monitors them for me. It sits in the lower right hand corner of my tool bar and displays a different colored circle with a number in it. Each color represents a different mail box. When an email arrives at one of the mail boxes the number count is updated and a little ping goes off to let you know you have mail. The neat thing about this one is that it does not display full graphic images, but it does display url links. This makes it very easy to preview the email. If you want to view all the graphics later then you can use your

B2B and B2C Marketing Ethics In - The Unsolicited Faxes

B2B B2C Marketing Ethics In Business And Advertising Ethics Here is another area of Business Marketing and Advertising Ethics that really tics me off! The unsolicited Faxes. Every day I receive at least one unsolicited FAX. Guess where they get my number from… I am sure there are robots that continually cruise the net and log in phone and fax numbers and then these businesses turn around and sell the lists to people that try to market there product directly to you. At the bottom of the fax is a number to call to be removed from the database. My gut feeling is at times that if you respond to this number that just confirms the number to the database. I know there are laws on the books for this… These laws are not working. Fax do not call lists. Government sites Visit our Ethics in Business page and from there go to the Internet Ethics page for reference material and links to specific legal authorities for this and other types of behavior. Reference material: href="http://www.

Importance of Ethics B2B and B2C E-mail

Importance of Ethics B2B and B2C Web Site Ethics Ethical Internet Standards Warning! Warning! Warning! I am tired of this type of spam... The following email was sent to me: DERBY CITY LOTTERY/Fraud Ref. Number: 639/898/002 Batch Number: 430456543-DD23 Sir/Madam, We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 13th August 2004. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 278541465006-4872 with serial Number 1772-554 drew lucky numbers 5-14-18-23-33-39 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of €1,000,000 (One Million Euros) CONGRATULATIONS!!! Due to some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until you file for your claim. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 20,000 comp

Internet B2B Marketing "B2C" Marketing Tool

Internet B2B Marketing "B2C" Marketing Tool . If you are only using Internet Explorer as the main browser for doing research or just browsing the web, then you are really missing the boat. Check out my favorite for market research as well as cruising on the web. Mozilla is free, works with all systems and is a great tool to handle multiple Email accounts and keep them separate while not having to jump around with different log on names as you do in Outlook®. But that is not its only strength... The best part about it is, it allows you to open up multi-tabs with-in the same window to other links by simply right clicking on the mouse and open in new tab. Tabs can be bookmarked as a group of favorites and then with a click of a mouse they can all be opened in one window at the same time. This is great if you have several websites that are visited each day. The beauty of this software is: for research purposes, one can very easily navigate and cross reference items. Use it to co

Improve Sales: Creative AdWords™

Improve Sales: Creative AdWords™ Campaigns And AdSense™ Advertising Be creative in your advertising. Styling the Web... Check out our New Advertising Times + soluciones de publicidad creativas . Above All - Tell It Like It Is And Do It With Style!

Marketing and Research Officer

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*Important reminder: Put a little fun in everything you do. Link to the Research Officer . Professional B2B Marketing "B2C" Services Successful Strategies Business Websites and Technical Solutions It's been a fun day creating! Check out our differences in b2b and b2c marketing , technical professional and success strategies , marketing and research ebusiness data mining page. Do your own data mining and discover the treasures online. Copyright 2004, 2005 Professional Web Services, Inc.

Professional B2B Marketing "B2C"

Professional B2B Marketing "B2C" Services Successful Strategies Business Websites and Technical Solutions . Here I am blogging. This is fun!!! Set up your own blog for free. Click here . It is easy, you will see. Try it for a family and friends blog or share photos online. Use it to give more insight into your own business world. Use it to free up those thoughts that have been bugging you for a long time. Share them with the world Link to our website at http://pwebs.net

Marketing Strategy Differences B2B B2C

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What is the 24 / 7 business solution for B2B and B2C? Say Hello - Click Picture If you arrived from our website, use only the back button in your browser to view the Golden Treasure. Above All - We Tell It Like It Is And Do It With Style! Professional Web Services, Inc., ethical and b2b legal issues of B2B sites This blog is for the marketing community to freely use it for the purpose of sharing thoughts, ideas, tips, and strategies for helping businesses grow and prosper using Internet tools for marketing. Please visit our website at http://www.pwebs.net for an overview, with extensive resources to discover and mine, the treasures online. Search for Gold . Use the comments section to share your tips, helpful suggestions, or questions to the online community. One word of caution - Only ethical ideas and tips . For some starter ideas visit our home page for a free eBook offer by a well know author. The author provides: Strategy Tips, Secrets, Tools, Opportunities, & Practical Ad