David Hyatt: How to Monetize(tm) your browser.

The first monetizing technique I’ll show you is called “Stealth Infection.” Under the principle of stealth infection, you must insert ties to your Web properties in seemingly innocuous locations. The idea is to rely on the user’s poor hand-eye coordination. They’ll be shooting for Open File.. and they’ll end up buying furniture instead! It’s brilliant! It cannot fail!

They’re clearly getting desperate. Be sure to read the rest, the funniest part is still to come.

posted August 13, 2002 12:08 AM (Technology) #

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