MySQL

MySQL is the world's most popular open source database, with more than ten million installations ranging from large corporations to specialized embedded applications. MySQL has become the predominate database platform for applications built with the Linux operating system. MySQL's reliability, ease of use, and performance are cited as factors in its successful adoption rate.
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Application Programming Interface

API stands for Application Programming Interface. APIs allows web programmers to piece together web-based applications with one or more web services. For example, Google offers APIs for most of its products, from maps to email to search. Visit ProgrammableWeb.com to learn more about web APIs and how to use them.
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The first banner ad

The inevitable occurred in October 1994: the first banner ad appeared on a World Wide Web page. HotWired, an early and prolific website content creator, is credited with inventing the banner ad motif. The first banner ad was a 320 by 40 pixel graphic stating "Have you ever clicked your mouse here?" The ad appeared on HotWired.com and was linked to the AT&T website.
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Free trade magazines

TradePub.com offers free trade magazine subscriptions and technical document downloads. Browse through an extensive list of trade publications in categories such as computers, Internet, information technology, software, data management, and security. Publications are absolutely free to professionals who qualify.
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Web page title attribute

All website pages have a title attribute that is read by web users and search engines. Use this attribute to its fullest capacity, make the title up to 100 characters long, and include as many relevant keywords and phrases from the page as possible. Use informative titles for each web page and never duplicate your titles across pages on a website.
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Web site optimization

Web site optimization is the process of reducing website complexity to maximize search engine effectiveness, pay per click performance, and conversion rates as part of your overall site design process. WebsiteOptimization.com is an excellent resource for this purpose. The site provides an array of free tools, services and articles aimed at improving and optimizing your website.
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Online readers

Research has shown that people read online content differently as compared to traditional print publications. Online readers will not read as much text on screen versus on paper. In addition, online readers read about twenty-five percent slower versus traditional printed pages.
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