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Why Internet Sales Tax is Bad Public Policy (Opinion)
The Marketplace Fairness Act, expected to pass in the Senate on May 6, requires online retailers to charge shoppers their state's sales tax. Is the law a poor political move?
The Internet Sales-Tax Showdown and Your Bottom Line
The Senate is expected to vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 this week. If passed, online retailers would have to collect sales tax in all states, even if they don't have a physical footprint in the state.
YouTube Co-founder Announces New Video Service
Having started and nurtured the online video revolution, Chad Hurley appears ready to take online video in a new direction.
The Unusual Way One Media Startup Grew to 10 Million Readers in a Year
Upworthy's strategy: In with the old, out with the new.
Biggest Mistakes: Paperless Post on the Need for Speed
When the invitation maker first started up, the focus was on creating perfection. Co-founder Alexa Hirschfeld now says she would have done things differently.
What Retail Startups Can Learn From 'The Daily Show'
While retail sites like Warby Parker and Mr Porter are successfully blending discovery with good design, they're missing one key ingredient: humor. Here's a case for why retail sites should be funny.
Bringing Online Shopping to Life: How Etsy Experiments With Retail as a Brand Experience
From free haircuts to wreath-making, Etsy's pop-up holiday shop re-imagines the traditional sales experience and brings online shopping to life.
Web Startup Can Help You Plan Your Free Time
Classtivity brings the online booking model to recreation.
How InstaEDU Is Tapping the Online Education Market
With $1.1 million in seed funding, a new startup is connecting students electronically with tutors from top universities.
How to 'Split Test' Your Website to Engage Online Customers Better
Improve your site's performance by determining which design features resonate most with your audience.
The Two Ps of Consumer Behavior: (Seeking) Pleasure and (Skirting) Pain
Too many startups develop products and services for ‘assumed' wants and perceived needs. What about designing solutions for deeper desires?
How to Choose the Right Host for Your Website
Look beyond price and determine which of many possible hosting options fits your website's needs.
3 Scary Online Security Mistakes to Avoid
Tips for protecting your information from hackers.
How Two College Buddies Transformed CustomMade.com
A site once reserved for woodworkers to advertise their services is today helping young-entrepreneur makers quit their jobs -- and still earn a living.
3 Simple Tools for Building a Website Fast
Consider these free and low-cost tools that can have your website up and running quickly.