I share Ev Williams' perspective on why pageviews are an obsolete metric for web success. He suggests that tracking unique visitors and time spent offers a more meaningful look at how people consume content.
I found Geobytes, a Javascript snippet you can insert into your page to show visitors where they are from. It’s a simple way to implement geographic tracking and display location data directly to users.
I react to the launch of Froogle and wonder if Google's evolution will eventually make custom website design obsolete as the search engine begins to present product information directly to consumers in its own interface.
I found this amusing gallery of a couch entirely upholstered with mousepads. It’s a classic example of early internet weirdness and a testament to what happens when someone accumulates far too much obsolete computer gear.
Use the UNIQUE function in Google Spreadsheets to create dynamic lists and pivot-style summaries that update automatically. This method is much simpler than Excel's static advanced filters or complex, manual array formulas.
I highlight Jakob Nielsen’s Useit as a primary resource for web usability and interface design. It offers essential principles for creating user-friendly websites and understanding how visitors navigate the digital landscape effectively.