Archive for October, 2007

Traffic Numbers Behind the Rockies Ticket Site Crash

Traffic Numbers Behind the Rockies Ticket Site Crash

I have to start this post with a shout-out to the Boston Red Sox, the 2007 World Series Champions. As a Bostonian myself and the sister and sister-in-law of Denverites,...

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Top-50 Websites – Ranked by Unique Visitors; Digg.com, Facebook, Flickr sky rocketing
 
Halloween Costumes: What's in style this year?

Halloween Costumes: What's in style this year?

It’s that time of the year where many of us load up on candy, carve pumpkins and sport costumes. With Halloween rapidly approaching, we decided it would be...

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Launch Analysis: Tripadvisor Travel Network

Launch Analysis: Tripadvisor Travel Network

The News: In June, TripAdvisor introduced Traveler Network, a social-networking platform that allows users to connect with fellow travelers and share their experiences....

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iPhone Takes Center Stage at CTIA IT & Entertainment 2007

iPhone Takes Center Stage at CTIA IT & Entertainment 2007

Compete has been tracking consumer interest and attitudes towards the iPhone since its original announcement in January. Now, four months post-launch & with...

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Top Video Players: Facebook Emerges, MySpace Stumbles, YouTube Continues to Lead

Top Video Players: Facebook Emerges, MySpace Stumbles, YouTube Continues to Lead

Visits to MySpace video declined 18% for the second straight month in a row, dropping the social network to 3rd Place in Compete’s ranking of the top video...

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Facebook less efficient than MySpace?  Shining the light on Page View Performance

Facebook less efficient than MySpace? Shining the light on Page View Performance

Many media buyers are often forced to secure ad inventory based on total impressions"¦which in turn gives web designers a terrific incentive to inject a website...

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Compete Ranked #164 Fastest Growing Company on Deloitte's 2007 Technology Fast 500

Compete Ranked #164 Fastest Growing Company on Deloitte's 2007 Technology Fast 500

The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 recognizes North America’s fast-growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in terms of percentage...

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Judging the Candidates by the Company They Keep

Judging the Candidates by the Company They Keep

In politics, as in life, birds of a feather do indeed flock together. By analyzing the online behavior of voters attracted to each presidential candidate, a telling...

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Chevrolet Disrupts Sedan Market

Chevrolet Disrupts Sedan Market

DISRUPT — meaning to throw into confusion or disorder. This was General Motors’ plan on Wednesday, October 17th as they launched digital media for the...

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