Check Out the Web’s Hidden Treasures

The site may interest online marketers for three reasons: It’s a vivid example of open-source principles in action; it shows the power of Web communities; and it’s a very useful encyclopedia.

NEWS ALERTS

Google Alerts, www.google.com/webalerts, www.google.com/newsalerts

At your request, Google will search itself for your selected query, and e-mail you new results daily or weekly. This free beta service is a great way to monitor your brand, competition and key ideas in your industry.