Category Archives: webcontent

New York Times Settles Linking Suit

In what many of us thought was a slightly bizarre case, the New York Times Co. has settled with GateHouse Media in a suit attempting to cease the automated… Continue reading

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“None of this is good or bad; it just is”

Lev Grossman takes a pragmatic look at the changing state of authors, readers, and the definition of publishing: Self-publishing has gone from being the last resort of the desperate… Continue reading

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“Amazon Tax” Moves Forward in New York

A judge has dismissed lawsuits from Amazon and Overstock.com challenging New York’s “Amazon tax,” which was enacted last year. From the Associated Press: The law applies to companies that don’t… Continue reading

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The Realities of Big Web Traffic and Advertising

Major news sites that rely on advertising as their primary revenue stream need to log hundreds of millions of page views per month to attract significant attention from advertisers, according… Continue reading

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Why Blogging and Social Media Shouldn’t be Ignored

Consistent blogging and Web-based interaction often fall by the wayside when other projects demand attention, but venture capitalist Fred Wilson makes a compelling argument for keeping connectivity on the… Continue reading

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Webcast Video: Why Publishers Should Care About SEO

See the full video from the TOC Webcast: “Why Publishers Should Care About SEO,” with SEO expert Jamie Low. Continue reading

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What Cookbook Publishers Can Learn from the Music Industry

The maturation of music downloads offers a path for cookbook publishers. Continue reading

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