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Traffic On the Rise at AOL's Content Sites

Internet giant's transition to ad-driven firm picking up pace

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 25, 2008 7:14 AM CDT

(Newser) – It's been a while since AOL was associated with rising numbers, but a jump in traffic to its content sites shows the company's transition to an ad-supported business is on track, the Wall Street Journal reports. The company redesigned its news, sports, and health sites... Read full story »

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