Monthly Archives: June 2009

Bing could be getting traction

By The Maestro | Published: June 25, 2009
So says Comscore: Microsoft Sites saw its average daily searcher penetration and share of search result pages in the U.S. continue to climb during the second week of Bing’s introduction. Microsoft Sites’ average daily penetration among U.S. searchers reached 16.7 percent during the work week of June 8-12, up 3 percentage points from the May 25-29 [...]
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Late to the web party? You’re not alone

By The Maestro | Published: June 22, 2009
With the economic downturn in full swing, some traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are finally getting religion: Retailers who scoffed at the web during the flush days of consumer spending are now diving head first into online initiatives, lured by that channel’s resilience in the downturn. More resources are pouring into retailers’ Web operations, and brands from Juicy Couture [...]
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Because there’s no time like an economic downturn to start your own company

By The Maestro | Published: June 18, 2009
Finally: the true welcome/intro post I’ve been trying to write for some time now.  And I honestly can’t think of a better title. That isn’t blog snark, either–I sincerely mean to say that an economic downturn can be a great time to start your own business.  A few reasons why: There’s a chance you’ll face less competition.  [...]
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Good evening to all

By The Maestro | Published: June 2, 2009
Well, this isn’t quite what we had planned.  We had been working on the site as a side venture, really taking some time with it, when the Stansels approached us for assistance with their website.  How could anybody look at Amanda and say “no”? So, yes, the site is now live.  A bit ahead of schedule.  [...]
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