Yeah, This Internet Thing is Big

I still get into chats with people who don’t think all this Internet technology stuff will “catch on”. This is a great video from The Economist that goes over some incredible stats regarding Internet usage that every business owner should really pay attention to. The idea that mobile Internet usage will be the majority method for users to get online in the US within the next several years should be an eye-opener to many people. A great first step: what does your web site look like on a regular phone, iPhone and BlackBerry?

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If you don’t understand anything that they’re discussing, please feel free to contact me, I’ll gladly bring you up to speed either one on one or via articles here on the site.

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