I'm sick and tired of facebook errors. "wall not currently available", site server timing out etc. I would estimate that 2%-4% of the time, I get a site error on facebook.
facebook has claimed to be a software company but with the amount of errors in processing requests to the site () I don't see how they can gain more traction as a "software company". The site has so much potential, but they really ought to get the site errors in check, quickly.
Andy points out a recent study from PQ Media / USA today showing that online search spending will grow 113% from 2008 to 2012, up to $26.1 billion. Video and other areas will grow too - obviously. Pretty cool to see such positive predictions with all this negative news that's been out there.
Having raised over $16,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the recent IM-NY Charity Party was a great success. Thanks much to all the sponsors including the crew at Best of the Web, Search Engine Land and Sphinn, to a whole host of contributors and volunteers large and small:
I'm sure the next one in October 2008 during SMX East, will be off the charts. ;-)
By the way, I found some outstanding photos at and more IM-NY Charity Party pics here. :-)
One of the best "Marketing" videos was a keynote from Guy Kawasaki at the 2007 Event Marketing Conference.
Very inspirational Guy - thanks!
IMNY and BOTW are putting together another great charity party in NYC during the SES NY 2008 week. The purpose of the party is to raise money and donate it to a charity that wins a series of online voting by the community. The charities are:
The charities will be voted on by the public (on the BOTW page) and the one with the most votes gets the funds! The winner will be announced March 6th.
The event will be held at the centrally located Black Finn (NYC Pub) on March 18th, 8pm-Midnight. Spread the word folks! It should be a great time for a great cause.
