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What Is a Web Browser?

Keller Hawthorne — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:09:07 +0000

You’re using a web browser right now to view this article, but what exactly is it and how do you use it? Well, a browser is simply a software program that allows you to view websites on the Internet. The first web browser was created in 1990 by Tim Berners-Lee[...]

What Type of Web Browser Should I Use?

Keller Hawthorne — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:19:46 +0000

There are quite a few different browsers available for you to download to your computer and many people may tell you it doesn’t matter which type you use. Well, I disagree. Truth is some browsers are way better than others.

Every web browser interprets website code a little bit different.[...]

How Many People Really Use the Internet?

Keller Hawthorne — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:10:49 +0000

And So It Began…

In 1994, the first online bank opened its doors, pizza hut offered ordering on its website for the first time, and flower delivery and magazine subscriptions made their first attempts to reach a brand new channel of sales and distribution the world had never seen before.[...]

Who Is Surfing the Net?

Keller Hawthorne — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:19:03 +0000

General Demographics of Internet Users

It’s important to understand who your customers are. There are great resources online to help you understand your target market, which are discussed in other articles. For now, let’s just look at the general demographics of Internet Users.

I’ve added a link to a spreadsheet[...]

What Are People Doing Online?

Keller Hawthorne — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:36:08 +0000

First Things First: Why Do We Even Use the Internet?

Let’s face it; the days of the local general store are gone. Most of us would rather not stand in line or deal with clerks anymore. Traffic is a pain in the neck, good parking spots seem harder to find[...]