Web Trends Map 2007

Those enterprising folks over at Information Architects have done it it again with their Web Trends Map 2007.

The map itself is rendered as alternative version of the Tokyo Subway map with 'You' placed in the Emporer's Palace at the centre of the network. Futher metaphors abound with each 'stop' on the line being given it's own 'Weather Report' so you can try and predict who's in good health and who isn't, thus extending the fun even further ;)

It's available in number of formats and resolutions and there is even an A2 poster to buy should you feel the need. Amongst the old faves such as BBC, Amazon, Apple and Wikipedia there is one Welsh connection on the line...answers on postcard if you can spot who and where it is.

Top 50 websites for 2007

Time Magazine has published a listing of its Top 25 websites for the past year here. I'm not sure I'd go along with the poll and sites like E-bay, Aamazon and Virb are conspicuous by their absence, but it's still a useful list and a pretty good indicator of how north America is using the web.

Usefully you can add your two penneth' worth to the fray by ranking the sites yourself (if you really have the time!)

Using Amazon as a fulfilment house

An amazing new service from Amazon for small ecommerce outfits: send all your stock to Amazon, and they'll store it and then ship it to the client for you when you ask:

Sold on eBay, Shipped by Amazon.com (NY Times)