BizReport : May 6, 2011 Archive

May 6, 2011 Archive

Internet | May 06, 2011

New Google Analytics tool measures site load speed

Google has released a new tool for Analytics, the Site Speed report, which aims to help website owners identify slow-loading webpages and their effect on visitors. >>

Email Marketing | May 06, 2011

Microsoft: Email use continues to rise

New research from MarketTools, commissioned by Microsoft, found that good old email remains as popular as ever as a communication tool and will remain the dominant channel into the foreseeable future, despite the growth of social and mobile. >>

Social Marketing | May 06, 2011

Platform helps brands analyze passion through socnets

Brands are flocking to the social space, but without a bit of guidance many are left floundering. NetBase is a relatively new analytics hub which helps brands decipher what social conversations mean - that knowledge can then help brands staunch the flow of negative publicity and increase the sentiment surrounding positive happenings. >>

Blogs & Content | May 06, 2011

Mumsnet launches online destination for grandparents

One of Britain's most influential social networks for moms is spawning a new site specifically aimed at the UK's 14 million or so grandparents. >>

Advertising | May 06, 2011

What Do Not Track may mean for advertisers

Privacy advocates continue to fight advertising targeting methods, even if the push isn't daily headline fodder. Data breaches, behavioral targeting methods and the potential for loss of privacy have many, both advertisers and consumers, afraid of what is happening on the Internet. Many also wonder if do not track legislation is the answer. >>