Open Rates Are Losing Their Value; Here’s What Smart Marketers Measure Instead.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – For years, email open rates have been one of the most widely used metrics in digital marketing. Businesses often judged the success of an email
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Google Updates Its Terms of Service: Here’s What Changed in Plain-English
If you don't have time to sift through all of the legal jargon, I've done it for you. Below is a plain-English breakdown of the most notable changes, including new language about background internet usage, expanded provisions related to artificial intelligence, updated rules regarding automated access and scraping, and several legal clarifications. While this isn't an exhaustive review of every edit, it highlights the changes most likely to matter to everyday users, website owners, and businesses that rely on Google's services.
How Pokémon GO Players Helped Build One of the World’s Largest AI Mapping Systems
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Millions of people downloaded Pokémon GO because they wanted to catch virtual creatures, battle at gyms, and explore their neighborhoods. What many of them did
Yahoo Said No to $44.6 Billion; Eight Years Later It Sold for Just $4.48 Billion (Ouch!)
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In February 2008, Microsoft offered to buy Yahoo for $44.6 billion. Yahoo’s board rejected the proposal, arguing that the company was worth substantially more. Less
Millions of Gmail Users Can Finally Leave Behind Embarrassing Email Addresses
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – For years, one of Gmail’s biggest frustrations had nothing to do with spam, storage limits, or security. It was the email address itself. Millions of
If Humans Can Learn From Content, Why Can’t Artificial Intelligence Systems?
PALM BEACH, FL – In the ongoing debate over artificial intelligence and copyright law, one argument continues to surface – and it deserves far more serious consideration than it’s currently
Legacy Newspapers Are Pricing Themselves Out of the Conversation With Paywalls
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – For more than a decade, paywalls have been positioned as the financial lifeline of legacy journalism; a necessary barrier designed to preserve revenue as print
AI Search Engines: A Look at Today’s Leading Models and Providers
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Artificial intelligence is transforming how people search for information online. Instead of relying strictly on traditional search engines that return lists of links, new AI-powered
Google’s New Confirmed Click Reporting Reveals Major Shift in AdSense Strategy
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Google has introduced a brand new reporting feature in AdSense that finally uncovers when (or if) Google decides your ad layout is generating accidental clicks.
AI Search May Be Biggest Shift in Domain Industry Since Fall of Exact-Match Boom
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – For more than two decades, the domain-name market has largely moved in step with Google’s search systems. Investors based valuations on keyword demand, search volume,
Google Quietly Reduces Publisher Control with New “Authorized Buyers” System
In a subtle but consequential change, Google is rolling out a new “Authorized Buyers” control in AdSense that will replace the legacy “Ad Networks” blocking interface starting November 6, 2025.
U.S. Court Ends Apple’s Monopolistic App Store Payment Practices
SAN FRANCISCO – In a landmark decision that could redefine how mobile apps handle payments, a U.S. federal court has ruled that Apple must allow developers to direct users to
‘Long Island Guide’ Relaunches With a New Bold, Editorial-Only Model
LONG ISLAND, NY – LongIslandGuide.com, one of the earliest websites dedicated to life on Long Island (established in 1996), has been relaunched with a new vision: to become the region’s
Master of My Domain: The Power of the Publisher – Reality of Digital Journalism
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – There’s a power that comes with publishing that most people will never fully understand – unless they’ve had the experience of pushing the button and
How Artificial Intelligence Is Final Nail in Coffin for Traditional News Journalists
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The emergence of artificial intelligence has fundamentally altered the landscape of journalism and news production, creating both unprecedented opportunities and existential threats for traditional media
How ADA Tax Credits Can Reduce Small Business Expenses of Website Accessibility
WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to the Bureau of Internet Accessibility, tax credits may be available for small businesses that take steps to improve their websites’ accessibility. These credits can help
Bots, Ad Networks & Fake Lead Form Fills; Phones Don’t Work, Emails Bounce
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Have you recently noticed your lead forms being filled out with fake information, phone numbers that don’t work and/or email addresses that bounce back? Google’s Display
Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Underscores China’s Growing Capabilities in Development
MENLO PARK, CA – DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has rapidly ascended to the top of Apple’s App Store charts in the UK, US, and China following its launch on
AT&T To Start Crediting Customers For Internet Outages, Long Wait Times
DALLAS, TX – AT&T has introduced the “AT&T Guarantee,” a program that compensates customers for service disruptions. Fiber internet users experiencing outages of 20 minutes or more, and wireless customers
Senator Demands Domain Registrars Address Russian Influence Operations During 2024 Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.), Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has issued a demand to several of the top American internet domain registrars to clamp down on
How to Write a 301 .htaccess Redirect for URLs Containing Particular Character
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – AI is incredible. It can help you with just about anything, including writing programming codes. I’ve been blown away several times by the power of
Unstoppable Domains Introduces AI to Create Secure Digital IDs for Crypto Users
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Unstoppable Domains, a company that offers blockchain-based domain names – such as .zil or .crypto – announced this week they have adopted the use of artificial intelligence