Demand Media - The Algorithm for Profitable Video Content

I've just enjoyed reading an article about Demand Media, a company that has developed an algorithm to identify profitable topics for video content, which it then outsources at low cost to an army of freelancers. The traditional content model of using editors to decide on content is now under threat from algorithms which can identify where the demand is and whether this demand can be capitalised upon. As someone comments in the article, content is now undergoing the same data-driven transformation as traditional advertising did with PPC etc a few years ago. The article is well worth a read.

Setting Up Your Own Ad Network

Here's a slightly tongue in cheek article about setting up your own ad network.

Market Research Tips from SEO Book

Some market research tips from SEO Book, there looks to be some good resources here.

Ask.com to Help SEOs More

I've often looked at Ask.com to see how to submit my sites, and couldn't find any help. At last it looks as though they're going to do something about this:

http://videos.webpronews.com/2009/08/21/askcom-to-improve-relations-with-seos/

AdWords PPC Tips from Ian Howie

I don't do PPC, but if I did, I'd read these AdWords PPC tips from Ian Howie carefully.

Design an Ad for Heart Internet, Win a MacBook Pro

Any budding designers reading this might like to try this competition to design an ad for the Heart Internet Reseller offering, as the prize is a MacBook Pro. The closing date is 31st September 2009.

New Google Chrome OS Introduced

Google have introduced the new Google Chrome OS on their blog.