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Answers.com experiencing low traffic

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answers.jpgAnswers.com, an award-winning information portal, has seen a 28% drop in search engine traffic starting last week due to a search engine algorithmic adjustment by Google.

“The major search engines modify their algorithms all the time,” said Bob Rosenschein, CEO. “This change only demonstrates the sound business rationale behind our agreement to purchase Dictionary.com, because it underscores a primary motivation for the deal: to secure a steady source of direct traffic and mitigate our current dependence on search engine algorithms.”

Originally posted on August 2, 2007 @ 9:47 am

BBC iPlayer launches

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bbc.jpgBBC, one of the biggest broadcasting corporations in the world, has launched to the general public its own on-demand TV service, BBC iPlayer.

This new service allows viewers to download programs for the last 7 days and will have the opportunity watch them for up to 30 days. Once watched, these programs will be automatically deleted.

However, it is still in its beta phase and full marketing is slated in autumn. Interested viewers need to register at the site to get invitations.

“It’s a revolutionary service which offers audiences more value, because from now on they never have to miss out on their favourite programmes – or those that they didn’t previously have the opportunity to try,” said Jana Bennett, Director of BBC Vision.

BBC iPlayer is far more than a standalone application. Later this year, it will become widely accessible across bbc.co.uk, as well as via links from YouTube and a number of other potential distribution partners. These potential partners include MSN, telegraph.co.uk, AOL, Tiscali, Yahoo!, MySpace, Blinkx and Bebo.

Originally posted on July 27, 2007 @ 10:15 am

Online newspaper readers up by 8%

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In the latest analysis by Nielsen/NetRatings for Newspaper Association of America, more than 59 million people (37.3% of all active internet users) visited newspaper websites on during the second quarter of 2007 – a record number and a 7.7% increase over the same period a year ago. These figures are the highest for any quarter since NAA began tracking these numbers in 2004.

“As the industry continues to expand its digital portfolio, readers are visiting newspaper websites in record numbers for in-depth news and information as well as hyper-local information,” said NAA President and CEO John F. Sturm. “These sites continue to adapt to evolving consumer demands, frequently allowing user comments on articles and offering thought-provoking blogs to complement the journalistic excellence that makes newspapers a community’s most trusted resource.”

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Originally posted on July 26, 2007 @ 9:32 am

Foreclosure.com launches online Webinars

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foreclosure.jpg To help current and future investors to learn tips and strategies from experts, America’s largest and most accurate searchable database of foreclosed homes and investment property information Foreclosure.com has improved its training program with the addition of semi-monthly online Webinars.

“We’ll address an array of real estate topics during our Webinars, from foreclosure investing to effective preforeclosure strategies to the benefits of a short sale,” said Linda Yates, Director of Education, Foreclosure.com. “We pack so much valuable information into our Webinars to ensure that there is something of interest – and something to learn – for everyone who participates.”

These 90-minute educational sessions are live, which means that participants are able to see, hear and interact with the experts right from their personal computer screens. In fact, Webinars are driven in part by visitor feedback and questions that are posed during the sessions.

Webinars will feature some of the top real estate minds and gurus from around the nation. These special guest presenters will share their secrets to success and provide information that ensures participants walk away with real know-how knowledge.

Originally posted on July 16, 2007 @ 1:10 pm

Kaboose partners with Nikon for Kaboose Photo

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KabooseKaboose Inc., an independent family-focused online media company in North America, has partnered with Nikon Inc. for the launch of Kaboose Photo.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Nikon, a leader in digital imaging, on the launch of the Kaboose Photo site,” said Michael Fogarty, Chief Revenue Officer of Kaboose. “Nikon and Kaboose are a great fit, as we both strive to make it easier for moms and families to share their lives through photos. With the relaunch of Kaboose.com in July and a host of new products and user generated content being introduced to enhance our moms’ experience, Nikon is the first of many new, world-class partners Kaboose expects to add over the coming months.”

“Kaboose is a fantastic partner for Nikon,” said Lisa Baxt, Senior Communications Manager at Nikon Inc. “As part of Nikon’s consumer-centric approach, we look to align ourselves with media partners who are breaking new ground in consumer entertainment, education and engagement by furthering consumer dialog. We are confident that Kaboose’s new photo channel will enable and encourage consumers to interact and share their world through photography. We look forward to bringing Nikon digital products to the millions of moms and families who are part of the Kaboose community.”

Kaboose owns some of the world’s leading online properties targeting families, including BabyZone.com, ParentZone.com, Kaboose.com, AmazingMoms.com, TwoPeasInABucket.com, BubbleShare.com, BirthdayInABox.com, Funschool.com and Zeeks.com.

Originally posted on July 9, 2007 @ 9:30 am