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December 20, 2004

 

From 2000 to 2006, I wrote a technology column for the Puget Sound Business Journal called "The Web Doctor" where I tackled reader-submitted questions about business and the Internet.

I ended my column in early 2007. If you're interested, you can read my post about it ("Hanging Up The Stethoscope").

Below, you can find an archive of (and, where possible, links to) my work.

Title

Publication Date

2006

"You get real benefits from syndication" Nov-24
"It's worth paying extra for host that's reliable" Aug-11
"When e-mailing, check your list and check it twice" May-19
"Site is judged within a blink of an eye" Feb-17

2005

"Small businesses can embrace online advertising" Nov-18
"Keep your Web site updated without stress" Aug-12
"Tight budget doesn't bar business Web presence" May-06
"Compromise to accommodate Web audience" Feb-18

2004

"Customer feedback lends credibility to products" Dec-17
"Measuring metrics means finding the conversion" Nov-19
"Upgrading a Web site? Some tips for success" Oct-08
"Syndication services become more popular" Sep-17
"Proper e-mail ettiquette is required in business" Aug-13
"Beware Web placement offers on search engines" Jul-16
"Customer privacy imperative with e-mail campaigns" Jun-18
"Disaster need not strike when key employees leave" May-28
"Claiming your domain may take patience, lawyers" Apr-16
"Company must protect registration of domain name" Mar-19
"Faith in plug-in provider needed for these helper apps" Feb-20
"SQL assists with organization even during chaos and change" Jan-16

2003

"Nip and tuck good idea for Web sites that show age" Dec-22
"Hone strategy by tracking Web-site visitors" Nov-21
"PDF files have well-documented business benefits" Oct-10
"Firewalls prevent unwanted computer intrusions" Sep-19
"Four steps can help manage onslaught of e-mail" Aug-15
"Message board can drive people to your site" July
"Full-fledged e-commerce site could be big mistake" Jun-13
"Web-development tools can help novices learn" May-23
"Instant messaging provides power, convenience" Apr-21
"E-mail options have strengths and weaknesses" Mar-21
"Wireless networks rock, but beware of security" Feb-21
"High-speed Internet costs more, but saves money" Jan-20

2002

"If done correctly, e-mail marketing can work" Dec-23
"Speak the language when hiring a Web developer" Oct-28
"The days of free Internet service are numbered" Sept.
"Despite regulations, spammers pump up the volume" Aug-16
"Scripting languages put pizazz in Web sites" Jul-29
"Good online support keeps customers coming back" June
"Site must look good, regardless of browser" May-27
"Web services make it easy to do business" Apr-29
"Time to upgrade already strong e-tail site" Mar-22
"Judge browsers by compatibility, stability" Feb-15
"Be wary of internal hosting of Web site" Jan-18

2001

"Online billing saves companies time, money" Dec-14
"Credit-card friendly sites promote business" Nov-16
"Top Web sites develop customer relationships" Oct-18
"Changing an ISP isn't as simple as it seems" Sep-21
"Search engines can be helpful - to a point" Aug-17
"Direct Web Dollars where they're needed most" Jul-20
"E-commerce can have big small-biz impact" Jun-15
"New domains include dot-biz, dot-aero, dot-pro" May-18
"XML gives consumers, businesses more options" Apr-20
"Top interactive sites essential to users" Mar-16
"Two-pronged approach will improve online sales" Feb-19
"Even in Internet age, pen and paper often work best" Jan-19

2000

"Get used to it - the Internet is here to stay" Dec-15
"Take extra steps to ensure privacy of e-mail" Nov-17