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The connections and information flows of the Internet Age are being mapped, visualized, and measured in new ways.
Discover the cartography of cyberspace.

 

Visualizing and Mapping Cyberspace

The Geography of Cyberspace Directory - "I believe that Cyberspace has many geographies. This resource list is the result of my research into the geographies of Cyberspace. It is a somewhat eclectic list of information resources that help us measure and map these new virtual geographies of the Internet, the Web and Cyberspace."

An Atlas of Cyberspaces - "This is an atlas of maps and graphic representations of the geographies of the new electronic territories of the Internet, the World-Wide Web and other emerging Cyberspaces. These maps of Cyberspaces - cybermaps - help us visualise and comprehend the new digital landscapes beyond our computer screen, in the wires of the global communications networks and vast online information resources."

Modelling Cyberspace by Naru of the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at University College London.

 

Measuring Cyberspace

Nielsen//NetRatings - "The basis for the audience measurement data and analysis provided by Nielson/NetRatings is actual click-by-click Internet user behavior measured through a comprehensive, real-time meter installed on individuals computers worldwide both at home and at work." Reports include lists of Top 25 U.S. Properties and Global Internet Usage.

CyberAtlas: Internet Statistics and Market Research for Web Marketers - Extensive compendium of Internet usage from internet.com. Includes reports and news on the Internet Demographics (The Big Picture) as well as applications, geographics, hardware, and traffic patterns. Internet usage is profiled in numerous reports in the Stats Toolbox.

eMarketer's - "eMarketer aggregates and analyzes research data from over 1,500 research sources covering hundreds of Internet and e-business topics. "

Forrester Research - "identifies and analyzes emerging trends in technology and their impact on business. We provide companies with rigorous research, practical ideas, and objective guidance to help them thrive on technology change." Some reports are free, many require a purchase.

Zooknic Internet Geography Project - "an ongoing effort to understand and analyze the Internet through the development of a series of metrics on its use and composition." Analyzes domain name locations and density.

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