For years, we’ve been accustomed to calling links on web sites which connect to other pages or sites, ‘hyperlinks.’ Well, what’s so ‘hyper’ about ‘linking?’ The name is actually derived from HTTP, better known as Hypertext Transfer Protocol, the mechanism used to deliver data you see on web sites. Instead, I would like to see ‘hyperlinks’ become ‘hotlinks,’ because it’s ‘live’ and ‘instant’ data. Once a user clicks on a link, they’re immediately whisked away to another destination, be it a page on the same web site, or another somewhere in Japan. It is my personal belief that this term is more fitting for the billions of ‘hyperlinks’ which exist on billions of pages around the world.

What do you think?

Wow, am I exhausted! Between my new clients and my business, things are starting to get busy. There are some exciting developments currently with Riverscape. We’ve got some wonderful people ‘in the know,’ ‘in the wind,’ or ‘coming aboard.’ Denver is proving itself to be an invaluable city rich with opportunity and talent. I am very excited about recent developments (especially within the past day) and look forward to cultivating my present plan(s).

So, stay tuned…keep your eyes and ears open…especially here in Denver.

The inevitable is here: After years of declining revenue, 9/11 and rising fuel prices, the airline industry now has few options to survive. America West and US Airways just announced their intention to merge operations. Rumors are abound that American could be a takeover target. Regardless, we will see 1-3 more merger announcements between this year and next as the airlines battle for survival and profitability. However, the question remains: Will consolidation be enough? Delta’s survival plan hinged upon their cutting fares, and eliminating Saturday night stay overs–yet, that failed, too.

Where is this industry headed? Within the next 10 years, the airline industry will face a massive overhaul. Low-cost carriers JetBlue and Southwest will also be forced to change their current models to compete with upcoming regional carriers which will greatly impact their businesses. Only the leanest, fittest, and most agile will survive what is bound to be a huge shakeout.

Vonage’s CEO takes time out for an interesting and in-depth interview about VoIP, Vonage, and the company’s future.

Read it here.

This question has been eating away at me recently, and I’ve arrived at an answer: YES! Just last night, I decided to redesign my company’s website, Riverscape, using the ‘blogging’ design concept. Not only does it streamline webdesign, but it also places meaningful and important details ‘in the open.’ Some may disagree with using the blogging concept for business website design, but for me, I believe it’s fitting.

It’s a trend a see catching on–and FAST. There ARE businesses designed around the blog concept, and several appear to be doing fairly well. Times sure have changed.