Aus, Jpn, US, House Prices

By Gerald | Published: March 8, 2010

Australia, Japan, US

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Funny Gmail Ads

By Gerald | Published: March 5, 2010
These are all Gmail ads that are somehow related to the content of my inbox. I started this list back in 2007 as an email draft when something funny shot up.
6/14/07:
Geese Police of VA - www.GeesePoliceVAMD.com - Canada Goose Control with Working Border Collies Franchises Available

6/21/07:

The Awesome 80s Prom - www.Awesome80sProm.com - NYC’s hottest Bachelorette Party where “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!”

7/2/07:

Ever Do A Colon Cleanse? - blessedherbs.com/colon-cleansing - What is known. What is unknown. Real cleansing photos. You decide.

7/12/07:

The Natural Nursery - www.mommasbaby.com - Organic Baby Bedding & More Free Shipping over $75

7/25/07:

Save Date Wedding Magnets - www.SaveTheDateMagnetsUsa.com - 50-59.95 100-$89.95 Why Pay More? We Can Ship The Next Day $9.95 addl

12/7/07:

Breastfeeding My Husband - www.ForFinds.com - Top 5 Websites For Breastfeeding My Husband

12/13/07:

We are Woot.com - www.woot.com - Our tiny profit is lost. Haiku ads don’t work.

12/20/07:

California Maine Coons - www.calimaine.com - Gentle giants. Largest domesticated cat. Must see kitten pictures!

1/1/08:

Now you can afford a Jet - www.eclipseaviation.com - The Eclipse 500 very light jet. Most affordable in its class.

1/22/08:

Farting Video - AmazingFartVideos.com - Watch Hilarious Fart Videos Like Horse Fart Sets Girl On Fire & More

2/3/08:

Cougar Hunter - www.DateACougar.com - Are You A Cougar Hunter? Date A Cougar. 100% Free. Join Now.

2/12/08:

New Zealand wants You - www.newzealandnow.info/Move-to-NZ - Work in New Zealand Live. Work. Play. NZ Govt Site
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Authors not Books

By Gerald | Published: February 26, 2010

The phrase “authors not books” speaks to the heart of the human psyche.

Humans connect with other people, not information.

Its why most commercials star people not products.

However, motivating a tribe of passionate re-tweeters* depends on the power of a leader to inspire others.

These folks are actually quite easy to find because they leave a long trail of good feelings.

Good emotions meaning actual examples of making friends, motivating strangers, and imparting memories.

Left brain stuff. Warm, people-to-people stuff.

The stuff humanity cares about.

*re-tweet: telling your friends

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The Economics of a Web Business

By Gerald | Published: February 20, 2010

Excellent presentation by Dharmesh Shah of HubSpot fame. Surprisingly candid. 60 minutes long and I strongly recommend all 60.

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Google Conversion University

By Gerald | Published: February 19, 2010

Conversion University Help.

Online classes to cover analytics, adwords, adsense, website optimizer, and checkout. From google.

Bonus! Testing and accredidation to use the Google logos and certifications.

Google Analytics | Official Website.

Find an authorized consultant, or become one!

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Free MIT MBA – OpenCourseWare

By Gerald | Published: February 19, 2010

MIT OpenCourseWare – MBA Program.

Sneak peak to an MBA degree from MIT.

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Make an iPhone app

By Gerald | Published: February 16, 2010

It is surprisingly affordable to make an app out of a syndicated content feed:

Behold AppMkr

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Ponzi Schemes

By Gerald | Published: February 16, 2010

I still read Emirates Business 24/7 from time to time and this article a few weeks back caught my eye.

Full letter from Sprott is embedded below. Sometimes the things directly in front of us are the hardest to see.

Sprott December

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Behold the power of CSS

By Gerald | Published: February 15, 2010

CSS Zen Garden will display the same site with a different style sheet.

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Beautiful Design – Concert Ticket

By Gerald | Published: February 14, 2010

Beautiful Ticket Design

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