The above screen shot is from StumbleUpon and how they generate thousands of new users daily.  Many online marketers and companies overlook this simple solution to generating new traffic: eMail marketing through referrals.  I normally never like to give out the stored emails in my Gmail account to web 2.0 properties; but in this case I thought it would be alright.  A few people emailed me saying, “wtf”?  But for the most part, a lot of people were enthusiastic to find out about StumbleUpon.

If your a web 2.0 company and looking to generate additional users and traffic through email referrals, please call 843-425-3566 or email Support@BannerBlindness.com  One of our programmers will help you implement this amazing marketing tool into your website.  Note: this is obviously not useful for all websites or companies.

Social networks are a growing concern for privacy advocates, and anyone basically looking to avoid public humiliation. I have numerous friends and business associates that have had personally embarrassing situations arise as a result of social networks. These either come from embarrassing pictures, friends releasing secrets, or business contacts being raided. For example, recently a friend of mine who is getting married, had a former lover tag photos of herself (with my friends name) on facebook, and these photos showed up under his profile. His fiance was not happy, and it nearly ended their plans for marriage. Below, Elliot Spitzer, also is facing a similar situation. His personal troubles have only been enhanced now that his wife can see the face of this attractive young twenty-something. So be warned - social networks can create tremendous headaches for you personally and professionally. Advice to Spitzer’s former mistress - use this opportunity to promote yourself online through your MySpace page, a blog, and youtube to launch your music career. Also take on the name “Client #9″ or whatever code name Spitzer was using.