Posted on November 27, 2008
Black Friday is upon us once again, and it is time to hunt down the best deals online. I will not be braving the Friday morning crowds. It makes much... Continue Reading
Posted on March 16, 2008
I've long been a proponent of using contests, sweepstakes and giveaways to drive traffic to web sites. In fact, if you do it correctly, you can get others to provide... Continue Reading
Posted on March 8, 2008
I have a confession to make. I love shopping online and I love using online coupon codes. I've been doing online shopping online since Amazon.com launched in 1995. In the... Continue Reading
Posted on January 17, 2008
Blogging is a huge opportunity... and a lot of people are missing out. They're missing out for one reason. They don't believe they can write. They might have slept through... Continue Reading
Posted on December 16, 2007
Twitter this. Twitter that. Twitter, twitter, twitter. I must confess. I'm still not sure what the point is of Twitter. Basically, Twitter allows you to tell the world what you... Continue Reading
Posted on November 22, 2007
I don't know about you, but I am still stuffed from the Thanksgiving meal! Anyhow, today is Black Friday. It's not a holiday, but with all the crazy shopping, you... Continue Reading
Posted on September 6, 2007
I'm always asking "how do I do this?" or "how do I do that?" I'm a sucker for sites with answers to my questions. That's why I like www.how-do-i.us Want... Continue Reading
Posted on September 4, 2007
Facebook. The first time I heard about this site had to be over a year ago. I was told it was a social networking site for college students, so I... Continue Reading
Posted on March 27, 2007
Where in the world are you? I thought it would be cool for people to check in and share their location on this planet we share. Maybe even tell us... Continue Reading
Posted on December 7, 2006
If you haven't heard of MySpace by now, chances are you have been living in the outermost reaches of Siberia. And if you don't have a MySpace page of your... Continue Reading
Posted on November 24, 2006
You know, I haven't always taught people how to make money online. In fact, I didn't write my first ebook until January 2005. But I've been creating content-rich sites since... Continue Reading
Posted on November 14, 2006
Audiobooks are the best thing since sliced bread for people who just don't have the time to read. You can download them an burn them to a CD or put... Continue Reading
Posted on October 25, 2006
We live in a reciprocal Universe. All of us are trained at a very young age to take. Hopefully, we are also trained to give. Give and take. Someone asks... Continue Reading
Posted on September 13, 2006
2007 is really just around the corner. Can you believe it? And as sure as Christmas displays are starting to pop up in select stores, it is time to start... Continue Reading
Posted on August 20, 2006
Today's entry has nothing to do with Internet marketing, making money online, AdSense or anything else of this nature. It is of far greater importance and consequence. Several weeks ago... Continue Reading
Posted on August 16, 2006
People are always looking for information online. One of the most frequent questions people ask is "How Do I"... followed by whatever they are wanting to learn how to do... Continue Reading
Posted on July 10, 2006
Did you know that MySpace.com is one of the most popular sites on the internet with teenagers? And are you aware of the type of content that MySpace users are... Continue Reading
Posted on June 14, 2006
About six years ago, I met a guy named Todd Vinson. Todd is one of the most incredible people I have met in my life because he has dedicated his... Continue Reading
Posted on June 9, 2006
I met Scott Hildenbrand in the WorldVillage chat room in 1996... that's an eternity in Internet time. I got to know him and found out that he was a talented... Continue Reading
Posted on April 8, 2006
With over 65,000,000 members, Rupert Murdoch's My Space is a juggernaut in the online world. Sure, it is largely a wasteland of 18 to 22 year olds trying to "hook... Continue Reading
Posted on October 31, 2005
Here's a cool way to find all kinds of information on just about anything you can think of. The site is called HelpFox. Go ahead, click the link and enter... Continue Reading
Posted on October 23, 2005
I've been keeping my eye on this one for some time. GreenZap is a new idea in online payments. They now offer $50 in web cash just for signing up... Continue Reading
Posted on October 20, 2005
I don't know about you, but I spend lots of time developing my web sites. I put my heart and soul (not to mention money) into creating great sites that... Continue Reading
Posted on October 19, 2005
Clever copy and limited supply is the modus operandi at Woot.com. I wish I had thought of this concept. But I didn't. Instead, I am a customer. Woot.com features one... Continue Reading
Posted on October 13, 2005
Uber-Geek, Chris Pirillo, has done it again. His new service, Gada.be, is a fantastic new meta-search that allows you to get results on any terms. You can save time and... Continue Reading
Posted on September 27, 2005
Can you believe 2006 is nearly around the corner? Time to start shopping for 2006 Calendars! Continue Reading
Posted on August 24, 2005
You knew it was bound to happen sooner or later. There is Yahoo Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, Aol Instant Messenger and ICQ. Now, the Big Dog of search engines has... Continue Reading
Posted on August 20, 2005
Internet Books abound at InternetBooks.info. This collection of literary works spans the gamut of science, math, information technology, language, humanities, arts and more. There's something for everyone. Continue Reading
Posted on August 12, 2005
Tupperware. The word just flows from the mouth like margarine, conjuring images of neighborhood wives gathered around the living room discussing the latest method of food storage and preparation. While... Continue Reading
Posted on August 11, 2005
Netflix, Blockbuster, Wal-Mart and many others have entered the online DVD rental game. It is a very competitive market with each merchant bringing something different to the table. Today, I... Continue Reading
Posted on August 8, 2005
I've had my developer working on a bunch of new sites as part of an experiment. They are all built on a similar template with similar features. Animal World Travel... Continue Reading
Posted on August 5, 2005
Studio Traffic ended up being a scam and is now shut down. Bummer. Continue Reading
Posted on July 19, 2005
I came across an interesting new site today. It is called GreenZap.com. Basically, GreenZap is looking to be an alternative to PayPal, providing for online payments of merchandise through their... Continue Reading
Posted on July 18, 2005
Can you believe that it is already mid-July?!?! This year is flying by. And you can tell it is moving quickly when you see the 2006 Calendars begin to hit... Continue Reading
Posted on June 27, 2005
Last week, I was contacted by a gentlemen asking me if I would take a look at his product. He claimed that his CD presentation would help anyone start a... Continue Reading
Posted on June 22, 2005
After many months of programming, design and delays, I've finally got an almost finished site that I am excited to tell you about. Since 1999, DealofDay.com has been a leader... Continue Reading
Posted on June 17, 2005
Do you like word search puzzles? I've just launched a new site where you can find and print word seach puzzles or make you own to share with the world... Continue Reading
Posted on May 21, 2005
Like I really need another site, huh? I am putting the finishing touches on BestDates.info, a site designed to help people seeking information on online dating. The site contains over... Continue Reading
Posted on May 11, 2005
Well, my new dating ebook is almost ready to go. In fact, I have a web page up for it now and it is actually available now. It still needs... Continue Reading
Posted on April 7, 2005
I've been running my coupon site, DealofDay.com, for over five years. (That's 35 in dog years). I decided to be innovative and start including all the coupons on WorldVillage. So... Continue Reading
Posted on April 4, 2005
Have you caught any of the recent news stories about (the lack of) Internet security for people with Windows PCs? I have and it concerned me enough to actively seek... Continue Reading
Posted on March 24, 2005
I can't believe that WorldVillage turns TEN-years old this year. I'm going to have to throw some sort of virtual birthday party this summer. One of the things I have... WorldVillage Articles" href="http://joelcomm.com/worldvillage-articles.html">Continue Reading
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Posted on March 7, 2005
What makes people tick? Why do we respond to certain words, images and advertisements, while others seem entirely invisible to us? My friend from down-under, Sean D'Souza, has done a... Continue Reading
Posted on March 1, 2005
Ron Enderland has been writing online for almost a decade (that's forever in Internet years). His bizarre sense of humor and keen insight into today's top stories has provoked many... Continue Reading
Posted on February 28, 2005
Have you ever Googled your name? I just did a search for "Joel Comm" and Google spit out 44,300 results. Of course, this is nothing in comparison to some other... Continue Reading
Posted on February 26, 2005
I love DMOZ, the open-source directory. It's free-spirited and unbound by the constraints of the commercial giants. Often you will find some very interesting things. Since Yahoo doesn't keep up... Internet World" href="http://joelcomm.com/internet-world.html">Continue Reading
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Posted on February 17, 2005
Spongebob is everywhere. He's on TV. He's at the movies. He's on tshirts, socks and underwear. He's on my watch (really...) Let's face it. Spongebob is a mega-superstar. Remember those... Continue Reading
Posted on February 12, 2005
Google Adsense text ads have become ubiquitous on the web. You can even find them on this web page. Just look for "Ads by Google". Many web site owners are... Continue Reading
Posted on February 2, 2005
The creativity of people never ceases to amaze me. Today I found a cool site that lets you play with an online kaleidoscope. Drawtoy vs. Byokal is an addictive little... Continue Reading
Posted on January 29, 2005
It is getting easier and easier to rent dvds and video games on the web. With BlockBuster and Wal-mart in the game, pricing is going down and service is getting... Continue Reading
Posted on January 14, 2005
Here's an interesting program some of you might want to take advantage of. Jump through a few hoops and you get some pretty serious rewards. Continue Reading
Posted on January 11, 2005
A friend pointed out an incredible thing to me today. There is a guy on eBay who is renting space on his forehead. HumanAdSpace.com is one person's 15-minutes of fame... Continue Reading
Posted on January 8, 2005
It's not too late to pick up a 2005 calendar at a great price. With every passing day, the value go down and so does the price. I have created... Continue Reading
Posted on December 31, 2004
If you haven't shopped at Amazon.com, you probably aren't reading this entry. Let's face it, just about everyone has made a purchase from Amazon.com at some point. But have you... Continue Reading
Posted on December 13, 2004
I've been developing a new site with a cool gimmick. It's called DropThatName.com. Sounds kind of weird, huh? It's not like "hey my name is Rudolpho and I don't like... Continue Reading
Posted on December 8, 2004
I love Amazon.com. Even though I probably shouldn't shop there due to the amount of smut they sell, I still love shopping there. But they really ticked me off today... Continue Reading
Posted on November 29, 2004
Friends occasionally ask me which credit card I like to use. I have had dozens of cards over the years. First USA. Citibank. Bank One. Etc, and so forth. I... Continue Reading
Posted on November 25, 2004
What kind of Internet entrepreneur would I be if I didn't point out that today is Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year? And what kind of friend... Continue Reading
Posted on November 24, 2004
Admit it. Burning deep in your soul is a desire to be a computer geek. You want nothing more than the ability to write perl code in your sleep. And... Continue Reading
Posted on November 10, 2004
Over the past few months, I have helped several family members, friends and associates remove spyware from their computers. Often, people don't even realize they are infected with this insidious... Continue Reading
Posted on October 22, 2004
A few months back, BlockBuster Video sent me a press kit encouraging me to try their new online DVD rental service. I had used Netflix once before, but wasn't too... Continue Reading
Posted on October 19, 2004
For the majority of my life, Heinz ketchup has been a staple in my diet. It's good on hamburgers, hotdogs and french fries. But ever since discovering that Heinz ketchup... Continue Reading
Posted on October 12, 2004
Do you have a fax machine? If so, has your number been released to the spammers of the fax world? Once it has, your fax machine will never be the... Continue Reading
Posted on September 25, 2004
I have written some about GameZNFlix.com on this site the past few months. The latest reports from subscribers is that their service is getting better all the time. Now might... Continue Reading
Posted on September 18, 2004
As we approach the holiday season (yes, Christmas will be here before you know it), I am reminded of a poem that I first heard of about a dozen years... Continue Reading
Posted on September 12, 2004
Even though this is the day after the anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America, I came across a fantastic memorial site. I am dismayed that the media has done... Continue Reading
Posted on September 7, 2004
Serious or superfluous? Truth or propaganda? These are some of the questions we must ask as we view political campaign commercials. Often influential and sometimes backfiring, political parties and their... Continue Reading
Posted on August 31, 2004
The pioneering spirit of the Internet continues to inspire people to build a better mousetrap. Nowhere is that spirit better exhibited than in the now ubiquitous search engine known as... Continue Reading
Posted on August 21, 2004
A few years ago I purchased a site called Funstarters.com. It is nothing more than fun pages with entertaining, sentimental and humorous sayings, highlighted with images, animations and music. Tonight... Continue Reading
Posted on August 20, 2004
Remember the Rocky and Bullwinkle show? "Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!" Among the other characters that were featured on this classic cartoon were a... Continue Reading
Posted on August 14, 2004
Here's a great domain name currently up for bids at ebay. BushCheney2004.info Seems like someone would want to grab this one during this heated political season! Continue Reading
Posted on May 27, 2004
There are so many ways to make money online, it can make your head swim. However, starting your own web site can be a difficult task. DotcomProfitCenter.com lists several reputable... Continue Reading
Posted on May 26, 2004
Remember the good old day, when you could easily register the domain name you wanted? It was no sweat to grab a great .com domain name. Who knew that... Continue Reading
Posted on May 25, 2004
Over the past few years, Google has come on strong as a leader in the Internet search engine industry, giving Yahoo!, MSN and AOL a run for their money. With... Continue Reading
Posted on May 16, 2004
Some links to make your day more falidocious Clinton Scandals - A must-read primer documenting the failures of the Clinton administration Reality TV World - A welcome respite after paging... Continue Reading
Posted on May 8, 2004
Why? Because I care about you! Todays News - updated throughout the day - headlines and categories Internet Filtering Software - to protect your family online Fun Pages Mesothelioma... Continue Reading
Posted on May 3, 2004
A couple months back, I discussed my trials and tribulations with Spyware, the insidious software that automatically installs itself on your PC when you visit certain web pages. Once installed... Continue Reading
Posted on April 25, 2004
Here are some new shopping links to check out... BookSmart - huge selection of books BigSavings - Online auction heaven Overstock.com - one of the best stores online Shopping Mall... Continue Reading
Posted on April 19, 2004
Want to support our brave soldiers in a material way? Here is a fantastic site that provides a way that anyone can participate. Books for Soldiers is a soldier support... Continue Reading
Posted on April 15, 2004
Here are a couple new sites for buying just about anything online: Jumbo Auctions - A comprehensive list of all products and services being auctioned online MegaBookShop.com - Huge database... Continue Reading
Posted on April 13, 2004
Here's a new site that takes the traditional rate-a-photo gimmick and adds a family-friendly twist. CuteOrNot.com allows you to upload your own image, or the image of your pet, and... Continue Reading
Posted on March 21, 2004
How about some uplifting Spiritual links for this Sunday? America Bless God - God has already blessed America like no other country. How about turning it around and blessing Him... Continue Reading
Posted on March 18, 2004
A few days ago, I posted a humorous photo of two penguins and asked people to submit a humorous caption to go with the photo. It has been one of... Continue Reading
Posted on March 14, 2004
Some recommended links if you have nothing better to do: Top Grossing Movies of All Time - as of this writing, The Passion of Christ is at #23 A Tasty... Continue Reading
Posted on March 8, 2004
I've been on the world wide web since 1994. I launched my first web site in 1995. At that time, it cost $35 to register a domain name for one... Continue Reading
Posted on March 6, 2004
Roses are red, Violets are blue I hope you enjoy These links just for you John Kerry's waffles Wordsearch Puzzle Maker Parental Control Software (used in my home!) Inspiration for... Continue Reading
Posted on March 3, 2004
Domain names are BIG business. Most of the good .com, .net and .org names are history. But I believe the .info extension is going to be the next big thing... Continue Reading
Posted on March 2, 2004
Here's an incredibly useful site for you. DictionaryWords.net is a fantastic reference resource. Do a search for a single word or term and it will pull up results from several... Continue Reading
Posted on February 26, 2004
Another project from the Central Command at InfoMedia, Inc., BuyersUniverse.com has launched today! Looking for the best deal on any product? Enter it in the search form and away you... BuyersUniverse.com - Everything Online" href="http://joelcomm.com/buyersuniversecom-everything-o.html">Continue Reading
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Posted on February 26, 2004
Interesting things you find online. Ever heard of a structured settlement? Lets say you had a large sum of cash due you from a lawsuit or personal injury case. A... Continue Reading
Posted on February 24, 2004
Darkwolf (my technical guru) messed with some free scripts and put together my own Amazon.com book store. Essentially, you can browse this site and find anything and everything that you... Continue Reading
Posted on February 21, 2004
Need something mindless to do? Check out these links. A very good cookie The funniest sitcom on TV Mary's favorite tea My previous life Still bald after all these years Continue Reading
Posted on February 15, 2004
I signed up for the Stamps.com service many years ago, so I am able to wholeheartedly endorse their service. Basically, you can print postage on your own PC. They provide... Print Postage on Your PC" href="http://joelcomm.com/print-postage-on-your-pc.html">Continue Reading
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Posted on February 14, 2004
I have been into computers since the TRS-80 Model I came out in the late seventies. I am not a programmer, but I can put a PC together from scratch... Continue Reading
Posted on February 12, 2004
Here is a set of great online shopping sites, similar in content, but each with a unique look. Tons of coupons codes, daily specials, online bargains and more. Enjoy. Hotsteals.com... Continue Reading
Posted on February 8, 2004
Visit DealofDay.com for the best in online coupon codes, shopping deals, sales, discounts, bargains, specials and the best darned bargain-hunting community on the web! Online Coupons" href="http://joelcomm.com/online-coupons.html">Continue Reading
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Posted on February 5, 2004
Don't you love it when you go to look for a web page and you get those pesky 404 errors, "page not found"? 404error.info has the remedy to cure these... Continue Reading
Posted on January 21, 2004
I "stumbled upon" StumbleUpon.com yesterday and have added their free toolbar to my Internet Explorer. A fantastic concept, the StumbleUpon toolbar allows you to easily rate sites and leave comments... Continue Reading
Posted on January 20, 2004
I must be bored. Did a little random surfing this morning and found this gem. It is a 2-minute video of what appears to be a foreign talent show. The... Continue Reading
Posted on January 20, 2004
Incredibly creative is the phrase I use to describe a site that I found today. It is called "The Brick Testament" and it will amuse and inspire you. The Reverend... Continue Reading
Posted on January 17, 2004
Doing some surfing just for fun? Check out these links: Urban Legends Reference Page - Check here to see if that email virus is a scam Yorkiephiles - A celebration... Continue Reading
Posted on January 11, 2004
A few interesting links for casual viewing... Spongebob Arena - All things spongy, yellow and funny GoldNCrackle Bread - A surprisingly tasty treat! The Amazing Send Me a Dollar Web... Continue Reading
Posted on January 3, 2004
Here are a handful of links for your surfing pleasure: Free Online Lookups - very cool stuff - find out which of your neighbors donated to a federal election campaign... Continue Reading
Posted on December 22, 2003
On the first day, God created the heavens and earth... and so goes the first words of the Bible. Take an animated multimedia tour through the first seven days of... Continue Reading
Posted on December 21, 2003
Here's some great links to make your weekend more meaningful ;-) DVDFile.com - the best place on the web for all things DVD HomeStarRunner.com - funny and on the edge... Continue Reading
Posted on December 20, 2003
The web now boasts BILLIONS of web pages, making it challenging to find the "good stuff". My friend, Randy Cassingham, has been creating "good stuff" online for many years. His... Continue Reading
Posted on December 16, 2003
Found this one while surfing the web. It's a George W. Bush talking doll! Apparantly, these things are selling like hotcakes. The company has added some new dolls to the... Continue Reading
Posted on December 12, 2003
Here are some links to start your weekend off right... Relevant Magazine Online - Finally, a Christian magazine that "gets it". God is not stuck in time, and neither should... Continue Reading
Posted on December 9, 2003
Fred Langa is a staple on the web. The guy has been writing technology articles since dirt was new... well, for a long time anyhow. In fact, he used to... Continue Reading
Posted on December 6, 2003
Yesterday I told you about Barbara Feldman and SurfNetKids.com. Barbara sent me a copy of her ebook, How to Add Games to Your Web Site, and I am suitably impressed... Continue Reading
Posted on December 5, 2003
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting a fellow 'net pioneer this week. Barbara Feldman of SurfNetKids, one of the best kid sites writes a nationally syndicated article, writes books... Continue Reading
Posted on December 4, 2003
Argh! (You ever notice just how many of my posts start with that word?) I am SO sick of SPAM! This Spam, not this Spam. My old email account now... Continue Reading
Posted on November 20, 2003
This is wild. Click to view this image. You will think the image in animated. Focus on one area and you will notice that it is not. But the area... Continue Reading
Posted on November 13, 2003
Where are you on the political compass spectrum? Ultra-conservative? Bleeding heart liberal? Take the Political Compass test and find out! Here is my chart. Click it for a larger version. Continue Reading
Posted on November 9, 2003
I came across Relevant Magazine online a couple months ago while doing a topical search. I can't remember what the search was, but I do recall being completely drawn in... Continue Reading
Posted on November 7, 2003
Deal of Day is getting a makeover, and the beta of the new site is now online. Thousands visit this site each day to find the latest coupons and bargains... Continue Reading
Posted on October 16, 2003
Several months back, I blogged about Mel Gibson and his upcoming movie, The Passion. The comments thread has gotten extremely long on that page as a spirited discussion between Catholics... Continue Reading
Posted on October 2, 2003
You want talent? You want creativity? You want a wry sense of humor with a twist of Monty Python? Take a look at Yellowlane.com, the Internet home for one Joshua... Continue Reading
Posted on September 19, 2003
I joined Milesource.com several years ago and have gotten some pretty cool stuff. Basically, you use their links to do your online shopping and you earn miles good towards... Continue Reading
Posted on September 12, 2003
Time to lighten up a bit. You'll enjoy this one. Dancing President Have a great weekend! Continue Reading
Posted on September 3, 2003
Named after the episode of Happy Days where the Fonz jumped a shark on waterskis, Jump the Shark is a guilty pleasure that can consume many hours of your time... Continue Reading
Posted on August 28, 2003
Google is good. Google is great. Check out the various results when typing in my name... Searching the web Searching Images - the first two results are computer artwork I... Continue Reading
Posted on August 25, 2003
AAHH! What is it? It is SCARING ME!!!! Make it go away! I want my mommy... Continue Reading
Posted on August 20, 2003
Finally! The third sequel to the best-selling adventure series, Myst, is gearing up for release. Unlike its predecessors, Riven and Exile, Uru: Ages Beyond Myst is going to be... Continue Reading
Posted on June 30, 2003
Recently, I have been looking to get some inexpensive web design for new sites I am developing. A friend referred me to DesignOutpost.com. What makes this site so unique is... Continue Reading
Posted on June 29, 2003
Even if YOU don't know what faith you are, Belief-O-Matic� knows. Answer 20 questions about your concept of God, the afterlife, human nature, and more, and Belief-O-Matic� will tell... Continue Reading
Posted on June 23, 2003
Are you a geek? Take the Geek Test and find out! I took it and ranked 22%, so I guess I'm not a major geek. Let me know your score... Continue Reading
Posted on June 18, 2003
You've got to see this. Honda has come up with one of the best tv commercials I have ever seen. The ad took five months of pre-production and 605 takes... Continue Reading
Posted on June 12, 2003
Ever been to Blogshares.com? From their site... BlogShares is a simulated, fantasy stock market for weblogs where players invest fictional money to buy stocks and bonds in an artificial economy... Continue Reading
Posted on June 8, 2003
Found a fun little quiz to test where you are on the political stance scale. I came up with a 35 out of 40. How about you? Continue Reading
Posted on May 14, 2003
Here's a fun little google tool called Googlism. Simply type who, what, where, or when in the field and away you go. I entered "Joel Comm" for who and got... Continue Reading
Posted on May 13, 2003
Call me crazy. Call me whacko. I just don't care. Today, I bought an acre of land on the moon. For real! Can't wait to get my deed. Want to... Continue Reading
Posted on May 12, 2003
About 3-4 weeks ago, MrsMayor innocently surfed the web looking for a time-waster... a diversion, if you will. She succeeded by landing at PopCap Games. She remembered that I previously... Continue Reading
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