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Welcome to blog.9thsphere.com. We're pleased to present you with this online source for information and commentary on the latest industry issues - many concerning Canadian websites and website owners.
You can expect to find here Canadian industry news updates, tips, and the occasional rant. Enjoy!
Below are the most recent postings.
Posted By Ezra Silverton in Internet Marketing, Web Design, Web Development, What's Buzzing on 2008-01-17
Based on the directions taken in 2007, we’ve come up with some Internet marketing predictions for 2008. Our suggestions include a Canadian-specific forecast, plus a short dreamy wish list – “wink-wink” - to those who can make it happen! Full Article
Posted By Ezra Silverton in Internet Marketing on 2008-01-11
If you work in with Internet marketing, you need to take SEMPO’s 4th Annual State of the Search Market Survey. Full Article
Posted By Ezra Silverton in eCommerce on 2008-01-02
Just a reminder to Canadian ecommerce sites - update your goods and services tax (GST) rate as per latest reduction. As of January 1, 2008 the GST rate was reduce from 6% to 5%. Full Article
Posted By Ezra Silverton in Internet Marketing on 2007-12-28
2007 saw growth and new initiatives for the internet marketing industry. Entrance of many large US web properties, new service offerings, more focus being placed on local targeting, record breaking spending, and new legislation are sure to effect Canada’s Internet marketing landscape in 2008. Full Article
Posted By Ezra Silverton in What's Buzzing on 2007-11-09
November 6, 2007 - With just a little over two years since its debut, Google’s YouTube has launched a Canadian version of their video-sharing smorgasbord. Strategic partners including the CBC, News Canada, and Dose.ca are excited about the new playing field for homegrown talent. Full Article
Posted By Ezra Silverton in Web Design, Web Development on 2007-11-05
If you’ve ever approached various web development firms for a website proposal or quote, almost immediately you would have noticed the alarmingly wide cost variations. Full Article
Posted By Ezra Silverton in Beware!, eCommerce on 2007-09-28
Watch out Canadian eBay PowerSellers! The government wants to be certain that you are claiming the correct amount of revenue for tax purposes. Full Article
Posted By Ezra Silverton in Web Design on 2007-09-03
For those looking to have a new website designed, many questions may come to mind. Would you know to ask whether your solution provider is providing a custom design or using a template that thousands of other sites might be using? Full Article
Posted By Ezra Silverton in What's Buzzing on 2007-08-16
Just in time for the beginning of a new school year and just less than three months of officially launching its Canadian version, MySpace has announced signing an exclusive partnership with Rogers Wireless to launch MySpace Mobile service. Full Article
Posted By Ezra Silverton in Best Practices, Internet Marketing on 2007-08-03
Spelling can be challenging for Canadian companies especially when selling to the United States. Some commonly misspelled Canadian-English words, such as Full Article
