Web logs, or blogs, have become very popular, and Amazon's investment in 43 Things signals the Web retailer is taking an interest in the trend. Some e-commerce executives predict blogs will fuel traffic to online stores with links to favorite products and recommended shops.Read more at ZDNet
Amazon invests in weblog site 43 Things
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Amazon is also getting involved in the web log world by making an investment in 43 Thing, a website where people can write about their goals and accomplishments and are linked to other people with the same interests.