That's good idea Cscgal but in my experience most of the people are not interested in feeling the survey format. However I think he can get some good help from the members if he start a seperate...

Check Seth Godin blog about Permission email marketing system, its worth to read.

Yep WP is relatively easier to install, I really like its great interface and powerful features.

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That covers also black hat, are you sure? :)

It depends upon your interest in particular area, level of competence and skills either you want to make a career or start your own business.

I think there are more sellers than buyers, thats the reason the real value get diluted. If you look at buyer's perspective you may consider to check the profit making ability of particular site...

Check out the comments on this blog;
http://www.managementlogs.com/2006/01/looking-for-new-outsourcing.html

You are right, that is the reason I mentioned there to go on for e-mail permission marketing, you can take their permission in advance for recieving email which has useful information and hence it...

I think e-mail permission marketing might be more effective, it is the way where members choose to receive your information online that can builds relationships and your email can be carefully...

PHP was designed specifically for Web development with an edge as a development tool.

Intranet Design Magazine explains:

"PHP was built with the needs of Web developers in mind, Unlike other...

For foreign companies, establishing a subsidiary is the recommended route.

Perhaps it is the baby step movement toward "The Matrix" I guess internet is going to face more challenge in privacy and data protection, and technical issues though.