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Wearable Robotics Technology Steps Forward
The final showdown in the World Cup recently shattered viewing records with one billion people from across the globe tuning in. History was also made at the very beginning of these games a month ago when a 29-year-old paraplegic kicked out the first ball. Juliano […]
Fiber Networks: A Catalyst for Next-Generation Apps and Services?
As the UK and the Balkans emerge from their wettest winter in over a century, debate is raging over how to respond to such patterns of extreme weather. But what if there was a way to predict floods and send detailed warnings directly to the people in […]
Amazon Adds Hundreds of Thousands of Songs to Prime Music
Amazon is beefing up its musical offerings to better compete against iTunes and other rivals. The eCommerce giant has added “hundreds of thousands of songs and hundreds of prime playlists” to its Amazon Prime Music service. The new additions include […]SEO News
The Future of SEO: A Theme Based Approach
What’s Your SEO Theme? If you haven’t looked into it before, it might be time to consider theme-based SEO. Refined and officially launched in 2010, the general concept has been around for far longer and acts as a natural extension to how sites […]
Who Wears a Black Hat on the Wild Wild Web?
If you have been working the Web for any length of time, then you know the search engines frown on what is known as “black hat” techniques. This technology has been used to exploit search engine algorithms since the first search engines appeared. […]
Is Your SEO Agency Ripping You Off?
He was so slick. He talked about algorithms, keywords and the science of SEO. For that fascinating hour, you were completely sucked in to his world. He guaranteed you quantifiable results. He sold you an expensive contract. Now, all these monthly checks […]Social Media News
Pinterest Top Social Network, Google No. 1 Search Engine: Report
Social media users continue to have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. While a large share of Americans continue to use the social network, satisfaction with the site remains unimpressive, although rates have improved since last year. According to […]
Seven Strategies to Make More Money With Your Facebook Page Cover Graphic
The cover photo on your Facebook Page will help you build your brand, reputation and good will. An effective company name is a good place to start because it helps people remember you. Memorability can come from using an unusual color combination, behavior […]
Hillary Clinton Says Social Media an Opportunity for Diplomacy
Former first lady Hillary Clinton says social media has the potential for greatness for both politics and diplomacy, but admitted it can also be a weapon of destruction if used unwisely. The former secretary of state, during a recent Q&A at Twitter […]
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Helpouts by Google: Ready to Helpout in a Hangout?
On the phone C.J. Hayden, author of the bestselling book Get Clients Now! and a mentor of mine, asked if I had done a Google Helpout. I responded with “hangout” thinking I might have heard her incorrectly. I didn’t. I’ve done hundreds of Hangouts. […]
Four Reasons Why You Need to Pay More Attention to Local Reviews
Getting a recommendation from a friend or family member can end up being one of the most powerful driving factors when it comes to you making or not making a purchase. This same power of suggestion is alive and well in the form of online local reviews. […]
Google’s Shopping Push & Its Impact on Ecommerce Sites
Google won’t be satisfied until it worms its way into every facet of your life. Not content with being the world’s most-used search engine or owning the No. 1 source for online video, it’s now pushing into an arena that’s long […]Other News
What We Learned Investigating Unpaid Internships
By Blair Hickman, ProPublica After a year scrutinizing the intern economy, ProPublica’s internship investigation is coming to an end. But before signing off, we wanted to do our own end-of-semester review. WHAT WE’VE LEARNED Exhaustive data […]
Yahoo Gives Mobile a Boost With Purchase of Flurry
Yahoo is acquiring mobile analytics and ad platform Flurry for an unknown sum although it is being reported to be anywhere from $300 million to as much as $1 billion. Flurry optimizes the mobile experience through better apps and more personal ads and […]
