One of the best things you can do for your Zlioshop, or any online business for that matter, is to stay on top of what’s happening on the web.

New applications, technology, and methods of promotion and communication are developed everyday to give surfers a more complete web experience. We’ve decided to put together a list of the 10 essential websites to know and watch so that you can stay in the now:

1. Technorati: The most comprehensive blog search engine on the web. Also an internet search engine, use Technorati to find out what people are most interested in right now. Check the top 100 list to see whose blogs and websites are succeeding and why.

2. Del.icio.us: Social bookmarking that works primarily on tags. Keep track of subjects that interest you and perfom tag searches for just about anything. For example try “Cheat at CSS” if you’re looking for some new designs for your Zlioshop.

3. Digg: Another social bookmarking site that works primarily on user votes and catgories. Submit stories, news, blog articles and more then vote and leave comments.

4. Mashable: The Social Networking blog. If it’s important and it’s online chances are you’ll find it on Mashable.

5. Facebook: Long having since surpassed its predecessor Myspace, Facebook allows you to use groups and pages to promote anything you like without having to spam your friends.

6. Stumble Upon: “Discover” new websites with this interactive browser. Be sure to submit your Zlioshop so that millions of users can “stumble” across it.

7. Webware: The best of Web 2.0 applications and news.

8. InternetNews: Find out what’s happening on the net, right now, with this traditional newspaper approach to web news.

9. The Consumerist: “Shopper’s Bite Back” at The Consumerist. Find out what consumers really think, what they like, and what they’re angry about on this blog.

10. Lifehacker: “Tips And Downloads For Getting Things Done.” Interested in computers? Why not use the same principles to upgrading and organizing your machines with your life.

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