IP Library Granted Patent US 8,412,570
Granted Patent B1
US 8,412,570 · App. 13/668,955 · Granted Apr 2, 2013

Providing recommendations for reciprocal links in website creation system

Inventor: Thomas L. DiStefano, III (Boca Raton, FL)
Assignee: PT 259, LLC
View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,412,570
App. No.
13/668,955
Granted
Apr 2, 2013
Kind
B1
Abstract

A method, within a computer hardware system, includes the following. A second functional marketing element and a first website are associated with a first user. A first functional marketing element and a second website are associated with a second user. The first functional marketing element is inserted within the first website. At least one recommended website, associated with the computer hardware system, into which the second functional marketing element is to be reciprocally inserted is providing to the first user. The second functional marketing element is reciprocally inserted within the second website based upon the first functional marketing element being inserted within the first website. The at least one recommended website is different than the first website. The second functional marketing element, within the second website, includes a link to the first website. The first functional marketing element, within the first website, includes a link to the second website.

Claims (69)

1. A method, within a computer hardware system, comprising:

receiving, from a first user, a registration for a first website;

receiving, from a second user, a registration for a second website;

associating a second functional marketing element with the first user;

associating a first functional marketing element with the second user;

inserting, within the first website, the first functional marketing element;

providing, to the first user, at least one recommended website, associated with the computer hardware system, into which the second functional marketing element is to be reciprocally inserted; and

reciprocally inserting, within the second website, the second functional marketing element based upon the first functional marketing element being inserted within the first website, wherein

the at least one recommended website is different than the first website,

the second functional marketing element, within the second website, includes a link to the first website, and

the first functional marketing element, within the first website, includes a link to the second website.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein

the second functional marketing element includes an image.

3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising

receiving, from the first user, the image.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein

the computer hardware system is a server system.

5. The method of claim 4 , wherein

the server system is a webpage implementation server system.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein

the first website includes one or more web pages.

7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising

receiving, from the first user, a search request for web assets.

8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising

inserting, into the first website, a web asset authored by a third party separate from the computer hardware system.

9. The method of claim 8 , wherein

the web asset is a functional application.

10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

generating, based upon input provided by the first user, the first website; and

generating, based upon input provided by the second user, the second website.

11. A webpage implementation server system, comprising:

a computer hardware system configured to perform:

receiving, from a first user, a registration for a first website;

receiving, from a second user, a registration for a second website;

associating a second functional marketing element with the first user;

associating a first functional marketing element with the second user;

inserting, within the first website, the first functional marketing element; and

providing, to the first user, at least one recommended website, associated with the computer hardware system, into which the second functional marketing element is to be reciprocally inserted; and

reciprocally inserting, within the second website, the second functional marketing element based upon the first functional marketing element being inserted within the first website, wherein

the at least one recommended website is different than the first website,

the second functional marketing element, within the second website, includes a link to the first website, and

the first functional marketing element, within the first website, includes a link to the second website.

12. The server system of claim 11 , wherein

the second functional marketing element includes an image.

13. The server system of claim 12 , wherein the computer hardware system is further configured to perform

receiving, from the first user, the image.

14. The server system of claim 11 , wherein

the first website includes one or more web pages.

15. The server system of claim 11 , wherein the computer hardware system is further configured to perform

receiving, from the first user, a search request for web assets.

16. The server system of claim 11 , wherein the computer hardware system is further configured to perform

inserting, into the first website, a web asset authored by a third party separate from the computer hardware system.

17. The server system of claim 16 , wherein

the web asset is a functional application.

18. The server system of claim 11 , wherein the computer hardware system is further configured to perform

generating, based upon input provided by the first user, the first website; and

generating, based upon input provided by the second user, the second website.

19. A method, within a computer hardware system, comprising:

associating a second functional marketing element and a first website with a first user;

associating a first functional marketing element and a second website with a second user;

inserting, within the first website, the first functional marketing element;

providing, to the first user, at least one recommended website, associated with the computer hardware system, into which the second functional marketing element is to be reciprocally inserted; and

reciprocally inserting, within the second website, the second functional marketing element based upon the first functional marketing element being inserted within the first website, wherein

the at least one recommended website is different than the first website,

the second functional marketing element, within the second website, includes a link to the first website, and

the first functional marketing element, within the first website, includes a link to the second website.

20. The method of claim 19 , further comprising:

generating, based upon input provided by the first user, the first website; and

generating, based upon input provided by the second user, the second website.

Assignments (14)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 25, 2024
From: DISTEFANO WEBSITE INNOVATIONS, INC.
To: DISTEFANO WEBSITE INNOVATIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 066889/0001 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 27, 2023
From: DISTEFANO WEBSITE INNOVATIONS, LLC
To: DISTEFANO WEBSITE INNOVATIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 064407/0833 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 17, 2023
From: DISTEFANO PATENT TRUST III, LLC
To: DISTEFANO WEBSITE INNOVATIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 064285/0134 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Apr 18, 2016
From: PT 259, LLC
To: DISTEFANO PATENT TRUST III, LLC
Reel/Frame 038308/0794 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE FIFTH LISTED PATENT NUMBER FROM [[8559222]] TO 8589222 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 037802 FRAME 0139. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Mar 3, 2016
From: PERFECT WEB TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: PATENT TRUST, LLC
Reel/Frame 038087/0812 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE 5TH LISTED PATENT NUMBER PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 037740 FRAME: 0908. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE MERGER AND CHANGE OF NAME. Recorded Mar 3, 2016
From: THE PERFECT WEB CORPORATION; STRATEGICBYTE, INC.
To: STICKY WEB, INC.
Reel/Frame 037989/0124 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE FIFTH LISTED PATENT NUMBER FROM [[8559222]] TO 8589222 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 037767 FRAME 0913. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE CHANGE OF NAME. Recorded Mar 3, 2016
From: STICKY WEB, INC.
To: THE PERFECT WEB TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 038086/0985 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE FIFTH LISTED PATENT NUMBER FROM [[8559222]] TO 8589222 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 037817 FRAME 0669. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Mar 3, 2016
From: PATENT TRUST, LLC
To: PT 259, LLC
Reel/Frame 038087/0829 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE FIFTH LISTED PATENT NUMBER SHOULD BE 8589222 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 037723 FRAME: 0218. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Mar 3, 2016
From: DISTEFANO, THOMAS L., III
To: THE PERFECT WEB CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 037988/0806 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 24, 2016
From: PATENT TRUST, LLC
To: PT 259, LLC
Reel/Frame 037817/0669 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 23, 2016
From: PERFECT WEB TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: PATENT TRUST, LLC
Reel/Frame 037802/0139 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Feb 18, 2016
From: STICKY WEB, INC.
To: PERFECT WEB TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 037767/0913 →
MERGER AND CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Feb 16, 2016
From: THE PERFECT WEB CORPORATION; STRATEGICBYTE, INC.
To: STICKY WEB, INC.
Reel/Frame 037740/0908 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 12, 2016
From: DISTEFANO, THOMAS L., III
To: THE PERFECT WEB CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 037723/0218 →
Continuity (2)
Continuation 13206483 · Aug 9, 2011
Continuation 09589551 · Jun 7, 2000