Bloggers Digest 2/27/09

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• If you're still mystified by the concept of duplicate content and canonicalization, check out this 20 minute explanation from Google's Matt Cutts: The Canonical Link Element

• VKI Studios shares a client story of how customer reviews improved conversion and how the client handled a negative review.

• In contrast, Ryanair could use a crash-course in net-iquette and reputation management -- read how Ryanair really feels about "idiot bloggers."

• Another post from VKI discussing top converting ecommerce sites and why conversion rate isn't everything.

• Rich Page offers his top 10 tips for improving navigation usability. You'll also find a free ebook download on his site. Check it out.

• Blue Acorn lists the top 7 fears, uncertainties and doubts people have about shopping online.