Media Mall has been around since
the earliest days of the Web. 1995 to be exact. It was and
is a labor of love by writer, producer, creative director,
and digital media pioneer, Jon
Leland. That's me.
I even remember when I was first creating Media Mall, I
got a threatening email from one of the early Internet purists
pleading with me not to "commercialize" the Web.
I tried to explain to him that there was nothing that either
he or I could do to stop that.
The reason that I put "Mall" in the name is not
only because I envisioned this site as a kind of commercial
"hub," but also because I recognized that malls
have become a sort of community "hub" and I craved
the creation of my own virtual community.
Also, I wanted a place where I could offer my articles
and "words of wisdom," and where, hopefully, I
will attract fellow "netizens" who would partner
with me in making this a vibrant online "space."
For this reason, I am deeply grateful to Dr.
Mac (Bob LeVitus) for being such a committed virtual
partner.
During the early 21st Century, following a failed attempt
to make this site an online multimedia catalog, Media
Mall was somewhat static. I was building my
web site design and online marketing business; and,
frankly, Media Mall was not able
to support itself.
Now, you are visiting the re-launched "2004"
version of this site (which went "live" on October
5th, 2003). This version hopes to support itself through
affiliate marketing (which is the commissions that we can
earn when you click and buy something from one of our advertisers.)
Thanks for visiting and for your support. I look forward
to your feedback and suggestions.
And, I hope to see you here again soon. ;)
Jon Leland
Publisher
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