The Galaxy S5, Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone, debuted on April 11, 2014 across all the major U.S. carriers. One major promotion also coincided with the device’s release, with Verizon offering customers the option to buy one Galaxy S5 and get another one free. Based on North American Web usage data, this promotion, along with some… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S5 Adoption Outpaces Predecessor in North America
Now introducing: Faster, better Chitika ad code!
Remember that time we completely overhauled our PartnerCenter to speed up your reports, smooth out the payment process, and enhance mobile access? We like to think that if you’re not ahead of the game, then you’re not in the game. That’s why we recently upgraded all of our ad code to be better (and more ahead of… Continue reading Now introducing: Faster, better Chitika ad code!
Second Quarter 2014 Tablet Update: Samsung Usage Share Surpasses Amazon
Our January 2014 report on the North American tablet usage environment showed slight year-over-year share gains for several larger manufacturers. As we move through Q2 2014, Samsung’s share growth remains particularly strong, with Samsung users now generating the second-most North American tablet Web traffic at 8.3%. However, Apple’s iPad remains the far away leader, with… Continue reading Second Quarter 2014 Tablet Update: Samsung Usage Share Surpasses Amazon
Fun and Service on the Job: Chitika’s Spring Outing
While almost any company outing presents a great way to bond with coworkers, Chitika’s spring outing provided the added benefit of helping out our local community on top of the usual drinks and fun. Prior to hitting up Pinz in Milford for lunch, drinks, bowling, laser tag, and nostalgic video game competitions, our Westborough HQ… Continue reading Fun and Service on the Job: Chitika’s Spring Outing
UPDATE: North American Android KitKat, 4.1.1 Usage Rates in Wake of "Heartbleed" Vulnerability
Recent Web usage data indicates that Google’s latest Android OS version, KitKat, is being used at nearly equal rates by North American smartphone and tablet users. Meanwhile, with Android 4.1.1 being the only version of Android exhibiting a vulnerability due to the Open SSL “Heartbleed” bug, Chitika Insights examined how North American Web traffic from… Continue reading UPDATE: North American Android KitKat, 4.1.1 Usage Rates in Wake of "Heartbleed" Vulnerability
Gold-Level Tips for Smaller Sites
Earlier this week on Digital Point, Chitika publisher Chris discussed how he got his forum, DeadMansCrossZone.com, upgraded to Gold level while attracting a relatively small audience – tens of thousands of impressions per day. While we’ve discussed major considerations in terms of getting your site Gold account ready, here we’ll be discussing some of the… Continue reading Gold-Level Tips for Smaller Sites
What you Need to Know about the New Features in the Chitika PartnerCenter
Formerly the Publisher Panel, our revamped Partner Center has undergone some major changes with our latest redesign. The aim was to make it as easy as possible for publishers to monitor and make changes to their accounts. In this blog post, we provide an overview of some of the newest tools and improvements that are… Continue reading What you Need to Know about the New Features in the Chitika PartnerCenter
HTC Status Report: One Users Generate 40.6% of HTC Smartphone Web Traffic
Taiwanese device maker HTC produced one of 2013’s most smartphones with the HTC One. Analyst and company estimates pointed to the device and its subsequent variations collectively generating moderately successful sales, but having trended downwards to close out the year. The company’s latest flagship device, the One M8, boasted increased functionality, user interface changes, and… Continue reading HTC Status Report: One Users Generate 40.6% of HTC Smartphone Web Traffic
How Much Will You Earn with Chitika?
A question we often get from new publishers relates to what they can expect to earn using Chitika. While the answer can vary significantly, this blog post outlines the factors that influence publisher revenues on our network
The Power of Free: OS X Mavericks Users Generate 40% of Mac Web Traffic Five Months Post-Release
Aside from a number of aesthetic and functional changes Apple included as part of OS X Mavericks, the company also turned heads by releasing the latest OS as a free upgrade for Mac desktop and laptop users. Now five months after Mavericks’ public release, recent usage data suggests that this strategy has helped substantially improve… Continue reading The Power of Free: OS X Mavericks Users Generate 40% of Mac Web Traffic Five Months Post-Release