Issue #9: Get Ready for the Holidays!

'Tis the season to be merry and ring in the new year with better holiday sales and better prices on the gifts you give.

BUZZ Bytes

Internet Usage among College Students 100% had used a computer by age 18 86% use the Internet 85% own their own computer 72% check e-mail at least once a day 73% use the Internet more than the library 66% use at least two e-mail addresses 20% began using computers between the ages of 5 and 8 (Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project) Get more of the facts. Use Your Cell Phone to Surf the Web Opera Software has developed an Internet browser for cell phones and other wireless devices that it claims is a breakthrough because it allows entire pages to be displayed at once.

This month's e-ditorials:

"Is your business ready for the Holiday season on the Internet?": Despite the continued economic problems, consumers are expected to spend more this year than last. More people are getting online and younger web surfers who have moved out of their teens and into their twenties now have credit cards and the income to buy online. Are you ready for them?

"Plan to Shop for Holiday Gifts Online this Year?": Here's some ideas and tips for this holiday season.

This month's e-pinion: usps.gov: How did the US Postal Service web site stand up to our tests?
Check out our e-pinion.

Coming to the BUZZ: Using Multimedia on your web site. The good the bad and the sometimes ugly.