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The Million Dollar Homepage: A CRT monitor displaying a chaotic grid of colorful ads, surrounded by early 2000s internet paraphernalia, evoking Web 1.0 nostalgia

The Million Dollar Homepage: A Web 1.0 Relic That Still Shapes the Internet Today

14 March 2025 Rachel Whitmore 0

In 2005, The Million Dollar Homepage turned pixels into profit, proving that hype, scarcity, and curiosity could make anything go viral. Nearly 20 years later, its influence is still felt in digital marketing, NFTs, and the modern creator economy. But could it work again today

Retail Evolution: A nostalgic split-screen illustration featuring an old Argos catalogue on one side and an Amazon delivery package with a digital shopping interface on the other, visually representing the shift from catalogue-based shopping to AI-driven e-commerce

The Evolution of Retail: Argos vs. Amazon’s Shopping Revolution

13 March 2025 Nathan Clarke 0

From circling Christmas gifts in the Argos catalogue to one-click shopping with Amazon, retail has transformed. But have we lost the joy of browsing in the process? This article explores how Argos pioneered digital shopping, how Amazon perfected it, and what the future holds for retail experiences.

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