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Weekly internet update

With Search Engine Optimisation consultant, Pascal Fintoni

In the news: A recent report from marketingcharts.com confirms that in terms of US blogging platforms, Google’s Blogger is no 1 with over 33.6 million visitors in November, followed by Wordpress and Typepad.

Whilst the majority of consumers will visit larger video-sharing websites, according to the J.D. Power and Associates research, various smaller video-focused sites may prove more effective in reaching new customers within specific product segments such as cars.

Nearly 50% of US internet users will be participating in online social networking by 2011 according to emarketer.com. I do have a strong feeling the UK will get there well before the US.

The Cadbury’s Gorilla drummer ad is the top viral video of 2007 according to the Financial Times.

Plug of the week: A New Year reminder of some online solutions available now -

• Have you entered your project on the North East Digital Awards yet?
• Try out Codeworks Connect Solution Finder which provides an online directory of suppliers as well as guidance and support from the Codeworks Connect team.
• If you have any questions about e-business why not log on Webetopia a world of e-business knowledge.
• If your business is not listed on the Google Business Directory you could be missing out.
• North East organisations can register online on www.business-select.com to find out about business opportunities from Sunderland City Council.

Story of the week: Yahoo! Search Marketing is still offering a £50 voucher when opening a new account for their sponsored links product.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .