Internet Retailer Magazine
July 9, 2007 in 5 out of 5 stars, A magazine, FreeInternet Retailer Magazine: A free magazine (print, or online) focused on information relevant to internet retailers (and associated consultants, developers, etc.). Vertical Web Media LLC It's a magazine consistently providing indispensable wisdom, ideas, statistics, data, analysis, case studies, and success stories. I'm a recent subscriber and I can't believe I didn't know about it earlier. A couple examples: in this month's (July 07) issue, I learned that adding three or more payment options at checkout (e.g. Credit Cards, PayPal, Google Checkout) has raised sales by an average of 14% according to payments processor CyberSource Corp. I also learned that Amazon (at the top of the list) spent $662mil on technology in 2006 on revenue of almost $11 billion (!!). Overstock.com was 2nd with $65mil in expenditures on revenue of $788mil, and Netflix 3rd with $48mil on revenue of $997mil. I can't recommend the email newsletter. It's far too often and noisy. The spam/content ratio of the magazine is what you might expect for free, but the gems are easy to find. It's only free for those in the U.S. :( Reviewed by Carson McComasWhat is it?
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Vitamin
April 18, 2006 in 5 out of 5 stars, A magazine, A websiteVitamin: A new online magazine targeting web designers, developers and entrepreneurs, providing expert articles, training, podcasts, interviews are more. Ryan Carson Because it's a collection of rock stars providing clear and helpful information, training and advice. They're positioned at the crest of the wave of exciting entrepreneurial developments on the web. (I've subscribed to every feed!). It's focused specifically on web-based entrepreneurs. It can't be faulted for that, but that is it's target, so it may not appeal equally to everyone. Much of the training is on nuts and bolts of web design and development, but there are also nuggets of business wisdom and advice that anyone can appreciate. Free baby. Reviewed by Carson McComasWhat is it?
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The business magazines I won't be reviewing here
July 14, 2005 in A magazineThis is a dangerous move on a blog this young. I'm going to ask for some reader feedback to help me out.
I originally wanted to review a good business magazine or two. But as I
reflected on what rating the ones I read should receive, they all came
in at about 1 star.
So my question for you: are there any good magazines out there?
My favorites, over the years, have been Fast Company, and Business 2.0. Both of these, at various times, have been superb. Business 2.0 was my first love. During the dotcom mania, this magazine spoke to me in a way no other did. When I started reading Fast Company I actually let my B2.0 subscription lapse. Fast Company was so good, so inspiring, so useful, helpful and relevant that I read every single word, every single month.
I just don't have that feeling about any business magazine any more. I
still subscribe to both B2.0 and FC and read them monthly, and occasionally find jewels, but they aren't the must-read
material they used to be. Both magazines have managed to lose their
way, meander and bore, neglect the principles that made them great, and
ultimately slip into mediocrity.
I've also had subscriptions to Fortune, Inc., Entrepreneur and a few others so unremarkable I can't remember them now.
The only magazine I truly get excited to read each month is Wired. For many of the same reasons that I used to like B2.0 and FC. But it's
still more pop than business and aside from being fun, isn't super
relevant to my entrepreneurial aspirations.
So, are there any good magazines out there? Do you have a different opinion of B2.0 or FC? Can you relate with my experience? Can you help me broaden my magazine world?
I'd love to fall in love with a business magazine again.