Graham Charlton

Graham Charlton is Editor of the Econsultancy blog, covering e-commerce, SEO, and more. He also contributes to our Best Practice Guides and other reports. You can contact him at graham.charlton@econsultancy.com.

Intelligent online video search site launched

A UK media company has launched what it calls the ‘first intelligent online video search site’.

Coull.tv allows users to search for specific moments within videos, click on and interact with moving objects while the video is playing, as well as adding tags and comments.

by Graham Charlton 05 December 2006 10:04am 0 comments

Yell.com launches food and drink directory

UK local search site Yell.com has announced the launch of a new channel to help its users find specialist independent food and drink suppliers.

by Graham Charlton 04 December 2006 14:50pm 0 comments

BT lines up content deal with Warner Bros

BT is close to a major content deal with Warner Brothers in advance of the launch of its combined television and broadband service, BT Vision.

The deal will allow users of BT Vision to access the Hollywood studio giant’s catalogue of movies and TV shows.

by Graham Charlton 04 December 2006 11:53am 0 comments

Threshers discount offer gets out of control

A discount voucher intended only for Threshers' suppliers and their friends and family has been downloaded by millions of people, unintentionally proving the power of viral marketing.

The voucher is valid until December 10, and offers a very generous 40% off all wine and champagne at Threshers’ 2,000 UK stores, including Wine Rack, Bottoms Up, Haddows and The Local chains.

by Graham Charlton 04 December 2006 11:19am 1 comment

Yell.com redesigns website

Yell.com has unveiled a major redesign of its site, incorporating enhanced search and mapping features.

The new mapping features allow users to plot a selection of local information onto any chosen location within the UK. For instance, if you have searched for a shop, Yell will display near-by cashpoints and parking spots.

by Graham Charlton 01 December 2006 13:28pm 0 comments

Is the web as important to internet users as the real world?

For some internet users, online communities are so important in their lives that they value their online experiences as much as the real world.

The 2007 Digital Future Project’s survey reveals that 43% of online social network members ‘feel as strongly’ about their virtual communities as their real lives.

by Graham Charlton 30 November 2006 16:08pm 0 comments

Downloads to lift music industry, says Verdict

A new report from Verdict Research predicts that the download market will grow from £112m to almost £500m by 2011.

by Graham Charlton 30 November 2006 16:17pm 1 comment

Europeans spend over 11 hours per week online

It seems that internet usage across Europe is continuing to rise, with a European Interactive Advertising Association survey revealing that time spent on the internet has increased since last year.

The EIAA Mediascope Survey interviewed over 7,000 people in 10 mainly Western European countries. As well as time spent online, the report revealed an increase in broadband use and the rise of social networks.

by Graham Charlton 30 November 2006 13:17pm 0 comments

Security concerns cost etailers £2bn

Security concerns are proving a major barrier to the growth of e-commerce, according to a study by Gartner.

Gartner estimates that online sales to the value of $2bn were lost in 2006 because of concerns about malware and the theft of personal and credit card information.

by Graham Charlton 01 December 2006 12:09pm 0 comments

Internet-enabled kids pester parents for toys

It seems the internet is now a growing source of ‘pester power’, as children are beginning to ask parents for toys they have seen online.

A survey, by cashback shopping website GreasyPalm.co.uk has shown the growing influence of children’s’ online activity on the terrible business of parent-pestering.

by Graham Charlton 29 November 2006 12:24pm 1 comment