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3 Must-Take Steps to Brand Search Results for Your Name
January 31, 2012, 11:36 pmLong passed the days when we had to wonder why we should care about search results for our (brand) names. Google reputation management is a well-known phrase to anyone making a living online. Hence, you are most likely to know that in order to maintain stable presence in branded search results, one should be working continuously. If you are...
Music Tuesday: Busta Rhymes, Fresh Faces and more
January 31, 2012, 8:06 pmThe good ship Wilco sailed into YouTube Music this week, with the premiere of their new video " Dawned on Me ", which believe it or not, is the first hand-drawn Popeye cartoon in 30 years. We also featured a curation from Black Bananas , a video from Cymbals Eat Guitars , and more... Busta Rhymes with YouTube and Google Music Back in November,...
AHREFS Review: An In-Depth Look at a New Link Research Tool
January 31, 2012, 7:46 pmAhrefs is the newest entry into the link research tool space. They use their own bot and their own index (which they state is based on information from a trillion website connections). They claim their index is updated every 30 minutes and the fresh data is available to their users within 30 minutes of the actual index refresh. Ahrefs also has a...
Google, Bing & Yahoo in Partnership to Sell Top Organic Local Listings
January 31, 2012, 5:17 pmThe top U.S. search engines have entered into an agreement with Universal Business Listings and Bruce Clay Inc. to launch a new program called Local Paid Inclusion that promises to "put your business above the competition" in local organic results.
Facebook IPO: Report Has It At $5 Billion With Room For Growth
January 31, 2012, 4:56 pmNumerous reports have indicated that Facebook would file its IPO papers on Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal broke the news last week. Today, Reuters is reporting that Facebook will indeed file on Wednesday,
Pinterest Referrals Beat YouTube, Google+, & Reddit Combined
January 31, 2012, 4:41 pmAs we reported here before, referral traffic from Pinterest is rising fast. Today, Shareaholic released January 2012 referral traffic numbers that pin that number where it belongs. It turns out, in the month of January,
BlackBerry RunTime Brings Android Apps To PlayBook OS 2.0
January 31, 2012, 4:41 pmResearch In Motion, the embattled makers of BlackBerry, made news at CES earlier this month when the announced new operating systems for their BlackBerry phones and PlayBook tablet. One new feature that hasn't gotten much attention is RunTime.
Layoff's Lead To Suicide At LA Times
January 31, 2012, 4:41 pmAn operations plant worker and a company truck driver committed suicide just recently after being laid off from the LA Times staff. The big layoff happened just before the Christmas holiday.
Google, Bing & Yahoo in Partnership to Sell Top Organic Local Listings?
January 31, 2012, 4:30 pmIs a new local paid inclusion program that promises to "put your business above the competition" in local search rankings really in the works? Google, Bing, and one company supposedly involved all are denying any involvement in such a product.
Kinect Star Wars: May The Force Be In Your Clumsy Hands
January 31, 2012, 4:25 pmIf you were a child of the 1980s, you had the pleasure of enjoying the Star Wars movies before they became polluted with George Lucas' regressive revisions of special effects, the unnecessary addition of Greedo shooting first,
The Florida Primary, Vanilla Ice, and Autocorrect
January 31, 2012, 4:25 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
Layoff’s Lead To Suicide At LA Times
January 31, 2012, 4:24 pmAn operations plant worker and a company truck driver committed suicide just recently after being laid off from the LA Times staff. The big layoff happened just before the Christmas holiday. Recently fired blogging pressman Ed Padgett had some interest …
Kinect Star Wars: May The Force Be With Scott Pratt
January 31, 2012, 4:06 pmIf you were a child of the 1980s, you had the pleasure of enjoying the Star Wars movies before they became polluted with George Lucas’ regressive revisions of special effects, the unnecessary addition of Greedo shooting first, those Happy Meal-promoting …
Andy Richter in Skryim, Kristen Bell's Sloth Breakdown, & Bacon Baby
January 31, 2012, 4:05 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
NASA Discovers Alien Interstellar Material
January 31, 2012, 4:05 pmStar Trek fans will be excited to know that a spacecraft 200,000 miles above the Earth has discovered some material outside of our solar system. NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) observed what scientists are calling interstellar material.
Shipwreck Hunters Find Mystery In The Baltic Sea: Twitter Buzz
January 31, 2012, 4:05 pmThe truth is out there, but it might be at the bottom of the ocean. Recently a group of shipwreck explorers were diving for just that reason, but they stumbled upon something perplexing.
Andy Richter in Skryim, Kristen Bell’s Sloth Breakdown, & Bacon Baby
January 31, 2012, 3:54 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good ‘ole email. Everyday we highlight some of the best that are currently viral and some that are trending that …
Neil Young Equates Piracy To Radio
January 31, 2012, 3:49 pmRovio boss Mikael Hed said that piracy equals exposure. Music legend Neil Young couldn't agree more. At the Dive Into Media conference today, Neil Young spoke on music piracy and music quality.
Mobile Finance gets smarter, faster, better
January 31, 2012, 3:34 pmPosted by Philip Brittan, Director of Product Management We first announced Google Finance for smartphones in August, bringing your latest portfolio quotes and market charts to your fingertips, even when you're away from your desk. But what about mutual funds and portfolios? Today we're pleased to announce a number of improvements to the mobile...
Amazon Q4 Earnings Report Released, Kindle Unit Sales Up 177% YoY
January 31, 2012, 3:24 pmAmazon just released its earnings report for the fourth quarter. This includes an increase in net sales of 35% to $17.43 billion. Still, net income decreased 58% to $177 million for the quarter. Earnings still managed to beat Wall Street …
Amazon Q4 Earnings Report Released, Net Income Plummets, Kindle Unit Sales Up 177%
January 31, 2012, 3:24 pmAmazon just released its earnings report for the fourth quarter. This includes an increase in net sales of 35% to $17.43 billion. Still, net income decreased 58% to $177 million for the quarter. Kindle unit sales (including Kindles and Kindle …
Yandex Extends Map Capabilities To 4 More Continents
January 31, 2012, 3:24 pmYandex, the leading search engine in Russia, has expanded its mapping capabilities by purchasing from NAVTEQ a license for digital maps of Europe, North America, Australia and developed countries in Asia to expand their Yandex.Maps product.
Foxconn Building 5 Brazilian Factories For Apple Products
January 31, 2012, 3:19 pmAt the end of last week we brought you news that the government of Brazil had approved tax incentives that would encourage Foxconn's production of iPads in that country.
1.25 Billion Super Bowl Wings Expected To Be Consumed During The Game
January 31, 2012, 3:19 pmThe Super Bowl is expeditiously approaching and with the date comes, of course, great football, but also great food. The foods of the big game have long been a staple of the day and this year is absolutely no different.
Is 3D Gaming Already Dead In America?
January 31, 2012, 3:19 pmI remember when the Nintendo 3DS was about to arrive around this time last year and several of my gamer friends were talking about its arrival like it was going to be an all-you-can-eat buffet of awesome,
Viral Video: Mitt Romney Sings!
January 31, 2012, 3:18 pmOn the campaign trail in Florida leading up to today’s primary, Mitt Romney let loose with some… actually pretty good singing. He led the crowd in a verse of “America, the Beautiful” at a campaign stop in The Villages, FL. …
FCC Providing Broadband To Poor Families Through Lifeline
January 31, 2012, 3:03 pmThe FCC is reforming and modernizing their Lifeline program that provides telephone service to poor families across the nation. On their Web site today, the FCC detailed the planned changes to the Lifeline program. For those unaware,
Facebook Timeline Photos Get Funny
January 31, 2012, 3:03 pmFacebook users are getting used to the new Timeline rollout. Some are even taking advantage of the Cover and Profile picture layout positions for fun effect. The Cover photo is the wide, banner-style photo at the top.
The Avengers Super Bowl Teaser Is One Intense 10 Seconds [VIDEO]
January 31, 2012, 3:03 pmThe Marvel Youtube channel has just posted a teaser clip from the Super Bowl spot for The Avengers, the Joss Whedon-helmed super superhero movie that's sure to be one of the biggest hits of the summer.
Unruly Media (Of Google Paid Link Fiasco Fame) Aims To Avoid Similar Fiascos
January 31, 2012, 2:58 pmEarly this month, Google was caught up in some controversy related to paid linking. It’s funny how the Internet works. That seems like such a long time ago, and so many Google controversies ago. Since then, Google has sparked heated …
Facebook And Twitter Could Be Good For Your Brain
January 31, 2012, 2:52 pmRecent research by social psychologists suggests that a large and complex virtual social network (such as can exist on Facebook), combined with real face to face social interaction, creates and maintains a healthier brain. Bickart et al. have discovered that …
Google Reigns As Search Ad Spending Increases
January 31, 2012, 2:48 pmWith elections in the United States and the Summer Olympic Games across the Atlantic pond in London this year, U.S. ad spending is expected to continue a strong growth throughout 2012, according to eMarketer.
Lexus Releases Its First-Ever Super Bowl Ad Early
January 31, 2012, 2:48 pmWaiting until the Super Bowl to release your company's Super Bowl ad is, apparently, so last year. Several companies have released their ads early. The latest company to jump on this peculiar bandwagon is Lexus.
Revenue Starts to Figure Into Social Media ROI
January 31, 2012, 2:48 pmWe’ve been saying the same thing for a while now. Everyone knows social media marketing is good for business, but no one has a surefire method for quantifying the results.
To get around this, most marketers make themselves feel better by saying that social media marketing is primarily about brand awareness. This is true and important. Having...
Facebook Wants to Make a Movie About Your Life
January 31, 2012, 2:38 pmImagine a movie based on your life. Would it be a blockbuster adventure? A romantic comedy? Hopefully not fodder for a Lifetime Original. Oh forget imagining, Facebook wants to make it so, with the Timeline Movie Maker. Opt in, click a few choices and you'll have a mini movie showing the best years of your life set to music. As long as you...
Lots of Google Apps Seats Live in Large Businesses
January 31, 2012, 2:32 pmThere is a long-held belief that the majority of Google App customers are small mom-and-pop shops, ranging between 2 and 10 employees. Technically, that is true of the 4 million-plus businesses using Google Apps. However, there are more companies of scale using Apps than you might think, according to a new analysis by Backupify. While 53 percent...
Brain-Like Computer Circuit On The Horizon
January 31, 2012, 2:32 pmA 37 year old theory is coming to reality for developers at Hewlett-Packard. A memory circuit capable of remembering past patterns of data and how they were collected is on the horizon.
Obama's Google+ Hangout: Google Angers Potheads, President Won't Dance a Jig
January 31, 2012, 2:22 pmYesterday, President Barack Obama participated in a "virtual town hall" with citizens from across the United States in a Google+ Hangout. Obama fielded mostly pre-selected, but some spontaneous, questions from the West Wing.
Hotmail Gets Deal Ads Instead Of Old School Display Ads
January 31, 2012, 2:17 pmThe deals services of today are essentially glorified email marketing. Groupon gets credit for turning the concept in to a huge mainstream trend, and deals are certainly accessible in other ways, but all in all, it's still email marketing.
Mitt Romney To Win Florida If We Go By Site Traffic
January 31, 2012, 2:17 pmAt this point, political pundits seems to think that the Florida Primary race is too close to call. The common belief is that either Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich will come in first, with Paul and Santorum somewhere behind that.
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Twitter Responds to Newt's Robocalls
January 31, 2012, 2:02 pmIn some last-minute robocalls in Florida, Newt Gingrich accused Mitt Romney of de-funding kosher meals for Jewish senior citizen Holocaust survivors in rest homes. Twitter is ablaze with reactions: Just got my first positive Newt robocall of the day'.
Fake Halo 4 Beta Earns Microsoft's Ire
January 31, 2012, 2:02 pmSome things in life are just too good to be true. A Halo 4 beta is one of those things. There was a certain Web site going around that claims to offer access to the Halo 4 beta.
Implant Allows Women to Hear After 29 Years
January 31, 2012, 2:02 pmSarah Churman of Texas has been severely hearing deficient since the day she was born. She couldn't hear anything except maybe a chainsaw buzzing close to her ears. After 29 years of lip reading she was presented with another option.
Obama’s Google+ Hangout: Google Angers Potheads, President Won’t Dance a Jig
January 31, 2012, 2:00 pmYesterday, President Barack Obama participated in a “virtual town hall” with citizens from across the United States in a Google+ Hangout. Obama fielded mostly pre-selected, but some spontaneous, questions from the West Wing.
Twitter Responds to Newt’s Robocalls
January 31, 2012, 1:56 pmIn some last-minute robocalls in Florida, Newt Gingrich accused Mitt Romney of de-funding kosher meals for Jewish senior citizen Holocaust survivors in rest homes. Twitter is ablaze with reactions: Just got my first positive Newt robocall of the day…..they are …
Implant Allows Woman to Hear After 29 Years
January 31, 2012, 1:42 pmSarah Churman of Texas has been severely hearing deficient since the day she was born. She couldn’t hear anything except maybe a chainsaw buzzing close to her ears. After 29 years of lip reading she was presented with another option. …
Fake Halo 4 Beta Earns Microsoft’s Ire
January 31, 2012, 1:41 pmSome things in life are just too good to be true. A Halo 4 beta is one of those things. There was a certain Web site going around that claims to offer access to the Halo 4 beta. Let’s just …
Florida Primary Election Tech: Gingrich Robocall Aimed At Jews
January 31, 2012, 1:40 pmAs the GOP primary race in Florida comes to a head today, Mitt Romney has a decisive lead in all polls. The Gingrich Campaign has sponsored robocalls to Florida’s Jewish senior citizens that are specifically aimed at turning the Jewish …
Flying People Weird Out New York City [VIDEO]
January 31, 2012, 1:39 pmAdmit it: if you saw what appeared to be people – as in, real human people – flying in the sky without the aid of jets or parachutes or any other assisting apparatus, you’d probably pass out into a puddle …
Google Offers Adds More Deals For Five Cities
January 31, 2012, 1:29 pmGoogle announced today that Google Offers users will gain access to an expanded amount of daily deals in five markets. The expanded offerings are already available in New York and San Francisco. Now, Boston, Chicago, Long Beach, LA and Washington …
U.S. Mobile Ad Spending Forecast to Exceed $2.6 Billion in 2012
January 31, 2012, 1:21 pmDue to the rapid growth of mobile phones in the world and the advancement of Google's mobile search advertising business, mobile ad spending is expected to grow past $2.6 billion in 2012. Overall ad share for Google is around 51 percent.
Country Specific Blog URLs
January 31, 2012, 1:16 pmRecently Google has found an awesome way to defend blogs against local law. Say you're in the UK reading a blog, normally the URL would read (blogname).blogspot.com, but now with this new trick the URL can read (blogname).blogspot.com.uk. Pretty cool,
Five Year Old's Take On Popular Brand Logos
January 31, 2012, 1:16 pmTake a look at brand logos the next time you're around them, and think about what they really look like. Adam Ladd, a graphic designer,
Florida Primary: Results, On The Ground Reporting Available From Google Politics & Elections
January 31, 2012, 1:13 pmAs the results from Tuesday’s Florida GOP primary roll in, you can see how they break down county by county via Google’s Politics & Elections dashboard. Earlier this month, Google unveiled Politics & Elections as a way to group all …
Five Year Old’s Take On Popular Brand Logos
January 31, 2012, 1:06 pmTake a look at brand logos the next time you’re around them, and think about what they really look like. Adam Ladd, a graphic designer, took it upon himself to create a fun project where he showed his five year …
Video: Hacking An RFID Credit Card
January 31, 2012, 1:00 pmEarlier, I posted a story about hacking RFID-enabled credit cards. Back in 2008, Boing Boing had done that very thing when RFID was first introduced to the credit card market. Watch.
Mexicans Well Overcharged Billions In Phone Web
January 31, 2012, 1:00 pmMexico is the second largest Latin American economy, but it seems the cost of phone and internet bills are holding it back. From the years of 2005-2009, consumers in mexico spent 13.
Need a Cheat Sheet for Socal Media?
January 31, 2012, 1:00 pmWell, Flowtown made a fantastic one and we want to share it with you. Now obviously many of us do not need this cheat sheet, but there are plenty of people that do! Like clients and parents. I have emailed this to many this morning. I also like the representation of audience sizes for clients. .
Gingrich Sued For Playing Eye Of The Tiger At Rallies
January 31, 2012, 1:00 pmNewt Gingrich has been sued for playing the Grammy-award winning Eye of the Tiger at his political rallies. Rude Music Inc, which is owned by Frank Sullivan, who co-wrote the song, filed suit against Gingrich, his campaign, Newt 2012 Inc,
Samsung Target Of European Antitrust Investigation
January 31, 2012, 12:40 pmThe European Commission has announced it is launching a formal investigation into Samsung for anti-competitive business practices in Europe. The statement alleges that Samsung may have used its patent rights in a way that violated the European Union's antitrust rules.
Design with AdChoices in Mind
January 31, 2012, 12:40 pmA few months ago, we launched the AdChoices program in the Atlas Media Console, giving advertisers and agencies an easy way to provide enhanced in-ad notice to consumers according to the Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Online Behavioral Advertising (OBA). The goal of the AdChoices program is to ultimately deliver a better consumer experience with...
Android Fails to Render URLs with Dashes Via Bit.ly
January 31, 2012, 12:29 pmAndroid platform is not able to render URLs shortened by bit.ly, which include dashes in blog post titles. To guarantee all users can read your posts via mobiles, be sure not to utilise dashes in blog post titles. Last week, a client flagged up to us that their site wasn't getting Android traffic on certain posts. True, Android traffic is never...
HTML5 & SEO
January 31, 2012, 12:29 pmIt would be fair to say that pretty much every major change to the online environment is greeted with the same two questions by the vast majority of the SEO community - What is it? How can I use it to boost my SEO campaigns? So with adoption of the next major evolution of HTML becoming more common, and having a growing feeling that it was about to...
Credit Card Hack Exposes Millions
January 31, 2012, 12:24 pmIn the race to sign up more and more customers,
Facebook IPO: Social Hype or Sound Investment
January 31, 2012, 12:24 pmAs early as tomorrow, Facebook is expected to file paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO). The social media giant is reportedly hoping to raise $10 billion on a valuation of $100 billion. According to many experts, Facebook's revenue, which eMarketer estimates was approximately $4.4 billion last year, is not high enough to warrant a .
The Super Bowl and Video SEO
January 31, 2012, 12:17 pmThis post comes from our Search News Channel sponsor WebiMax.
As Super Bowl XLVI is less than a week away, advertisers and marketers are firming up their ads that are expected to cost $3.5 – $4 million for a :30 second spot on NBC. While “Super Bowl commercials” are amongst the most exciting parts of the experience for the consumer (not...
Yelp Users Are Easy To Spot
January 31, 2012, 12:09 pmYelp is an easy way to check in and review restaurants and other establishments in cities across the U.S. Its users, or are they yelpers, are the reason the service is so popular.
E-Books Or Real Books: What Book Lovers Think
January 31, 2012, 12:09 pmThere is a lot of debate surrounding e-books in regard to if they will ever replace real books as the conventional way to digest writer's works.
Super Bowl Commercials: What Makes Them Effective?
January 31, 2012, 11:53 amWhat is it that makes a Super Bowl ad so great? Is it something funny, inspiring, unbelievable, or what? According to Ace Metrix CEO Peter Daboll, a likable ad doesn't necessarily mean it's an effective ad. As he explained, great ads are likable, but they have to do more in order to be effective.
Pets With Newt 2012: Gingrich Wants The Domesticated Animal Vote
January 31, 2012, 11:53 amPresidential candidates have been trying to find efficient, effective ways to incorporate the realm of social media into their campaigns ever since Barack Obama parlayed it into a four-year (at least) stay at the White House.
75% Of Americans Use Their Phones On The Toilet [STUDY]
January 31, 2012, 11:53 amThe bathroom is a sanctuary. Not only that, but it's the best office that anyone could ever have. For years, I've made all my most important calls, sent my most important texts,
Twitter CEO: Don't Worry About Censorship
January 31, 2012, 11:38 amTwitter users are pretty angry over the company's new censorship policy. Twitter's CEO thinks you worry too much.
EFF Wants To Help MegaUpload Users Get Their Stuff Back
January 31, 2012, 11:34 amThe U.S. government shutdown of MegaUpload left lots of users in the lurch. Though many of MegaUpload’s users were no doubt guilty of the copyright infringement that brought the site down, many were not. Though there are no clear percentages, …
Andreessen Horowitz Raises $1.5 For Fund III
January 31, 2012, 11:22 amVC firm Andreessen Horowitz announced that it has raised $1.5 billion for its Fund III. Co-founder and general partner Ben Horowitz explains, “Fund III is all about extending our capabilities to more disruptors and pioneers. We’re remaking the modern venture …
Andreessen Horowitz Raises $1.5 Billion For Fund III
January 31, 2012, 11:22 amVC firm Andreessen Horowitz announced that it has raised $1.5 billion for its Fund III. Co-founder and general partner Ben Horowitz explains, “Fund III is all about extending our capabilities to more disruptors and pioneers. We’re remaking the modern venture …
How to do a 5 Step Site Audit
January 31, 2012, 11:17 amSometimes, it can be overwhelming and difficult to look at a new site and know where to start.Do I got straight into the code? Do I navigate around? Should I go straight into their backlink profile. I JUST DON’T KNOW!Although these are all important, they may not give you a high-level understanding of the site and a clear picture of how the...
Twitter CEO: Don’t Worry About Censorship
January 31, 2012, 11:12 amTwitter users are pretty angry over the company’s new censorship policy. Twitter’s CEO thinks you worry too much. PC Mag is reporting that Twitter’s CEO Dick Costolo spoke Monday evening at the “Dive Into Media” conference hosted by All Things …
Lifelens to Bring Malaria Treatment to the Masses with Windows Phone and Bing Maps
January 31, 2012, 11:12 amOn Friday, four teams from around the world were informed that they had won a $75,000 grant to propel their Imagine Cup ideas and prototypes to the next level. One of the winners was Lifelens a distributed team that developed an innovative and cost effective way to identify malaria in patients living in remote and underserved areas. Lifelens is a...
ASUS Set To Reveal New Padfone February 27th at MWC
January 31, 2012, 11:07 amRecently, ASUS revealed its new padfone, which is a smartphone and tablet combo. The combo was introduced at CES, but was put on the back burner to be officially unveiled at the MWC. February 27th is the big day,
Colbert Super PAC: $1 Million Raised, Stephen Regains Control
January 31, 2012, 11:07 amLast night, Stephen Colbert hijacked the end of The Daily Show and demanded that Jon Stewart return control of his Super PAC money. In 2011, Colbert created the Colbert Super PAC to raise money from fans,
Men More Likely Than Women To Share Info On Social Media
January 31, 2012, 11:07 amThis might be news from the Department of Duh, but when it comes to social media it appears that women are more protective of their private information than men. Honestly,
Men More Likely To Share Info On Social Media
January 31, 2012, 11:02 amThis might be news from the Department of Duh, but when it comes to social media it appears that women are more protective of their private information than men. Honestly, I don’t blame them – have you ever been to …
FBI Accessed MegaUpload’s Skype Conversations
January 31, 2012, 10:53 amIt seems that electronic surveillance may have played a big role in the government’s evidence. Among the documents filed by the U.S. attorney’s office as part of the proceedings against MegaUpload are reams of internal electronic documents apparently gathered from …
Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno and The Soup Nazi
January 31, 2012, 10:52 amSeinfeld and Leno have come together in an epic battle; gnashing of teeth, clawing of eyes'No? Well in any case the two have teamed together for a new Acura commercial that debuted online today In the commercial,
Optimizing Your Content through Social Media Marketing
January 31, 2012, 10:41 amWith the increasing demand of online marketing, you have to make sure that your content can be integrated in various Internet channels. That way, your website can generate traffic, leads, and loyal customers. One way for your content to reach more people is through social media marketing. Read further to the get the idea on .
Foxconn Hiring, Thousands Clamor For Jobs
January 31, 2012, 10:36 amChinese manufacturer Foxconn is in the process of doubling their workforce in places like the city of Zhengzhou, and despite all of the recent controversy surrounding working conditions at Foxconn factories,
LinkedIn Better Than Facebook or Twitter!
January 31, 2012, 10:36 amWant to generate a lot of leads for your business and not spend a lot of money? In a survey-based study by HubSpot,
Salesforce Launches Desk.com (Desktop And Mobile)
January 31, 2012, 10:36 amSalesforce announced the launch of a new "social help desk" called Desk.com in desktop and mobile versions. "Desk.com and Desk.com Mobile enable businesses to deliver personal customer service using a help desk that is social, mobile,
Amazon.com Speculated To Launch in India, Calls Itself Junglee.com
January 31, 2012, 10:21 amSources say that Amazon.com is developing a website for India called Junglee.com. According to the source, the page isn't operational as of yet, but it is reportedly still in the developmental stages. Amazon.
Steve Case Lauds President Obama, Startup America Agenda
January 31, 2012, 10:16 amSteve Case, a co-founder of AOL and current Chairman and CEO of Revolution LCC, teased the business world earlier today with this tweet: .ditto164371909084065792{background: #9ae4e8 url(http://a0.twimg.com/images/themes/theme1/bg.png) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto164371909084065792 a { color: #0000ff;} p.dittoTweet{background: #fff;padding:...
Anonymous Unleashes Hell on Richmond, CA Police Officer
January 31, 2012, 10:14 amIt’s one of those stories that starts off in the simplest way and escalates. UFC President Dana White has been embroiled in an online dispute with members of Anonymous after his organization expressed support for SOPA, the Stop Online Piracy …
RIM Introduces The Bold Team
January 31, 2012, 10:10 amRIM is not in good shape, and their latest move doesn’t make it any better. RIM’s new marketing strategy for BlackBerry, announced via their blog, is The Bold Team, a group of super heroes that personify BlackBerry users. Whether it’s …
Linux Users Finally Getting Their Own Tablet
January 31, 2012, 10:06 amIt seems that Linux users will finally be able to join the ranks of tablet users. Spark is a new tablet from KDE, the free software community behind the Plasma series of Linux frameworks.
P&G Cuts 1,600 Jobs: Marketing On Facebook, Google Is "More Efficient"
January 31, 2012, 9:45 amYou have seen these Old Spice ads: You're not alone, either, because nearly 40 million people have seen that ad on YouTube alone.
X-factor Host Steve Jones Dismissed As Host
January 31, 2012, 9:45 amAccording to a recent story the now one time host of Fox's X-factor has been let go. rumors have been circulating for a while that he may not continue his post. representatives earlier dismissed it as a fabrication,
Google Attorney's Play Both Sides
January 31, 2012, 9:45 amHTC and Samsung Electronics are subject to a patent infringment suit filed by Pepper Hamilton on behalf of Digitude Innovations. HTC and Samsung are partner's of Google's, specifically for Android products.
P&G Cuts 1,600 Jobs: Marketing On Facebook, Google Is “More Efficient”
January 31, 2012, 9:43 amYou have seen these Old Spice ads: You’re not alone, either, because nearly 40 million people have seen that ad on YouTube alone. Who knows what the total tally of viewers is once you add estimates of people who actually …
Google Attorney’s Play Both Sides
January 31, 2012, 9:39 amHTC and Samsung Electronics are subject to a patent infringment suit filed by Pepper Hamilton on behalf of Digitude Innovations. HTC and Samsung are partner’s of Google’s, specifically for Android products. Google has been using Pepper Hamilton since 2008 to …
Facebook Timeline Movie Maker Lets You Create A Video Of Your Life
January 31, 2012, 9:30 amFacebook is rolling out its timeline to the masses, whether they like it or not, and the company partnered with marketing agency definition6 to let users create mini movies out of their timeline. Basically, it lets you create a video …
Obama offers To Forward Resume` of Out-of-Work Engineer
January 31, 2012, 9:30 am5:30 Monday evening saw the first Google+ hangout for the President. Many people had several inquiries for the leader of the free world. Fort Worth, Texas resident Jennifer Weddel was one of the participants int the live video conference.
Apple Updates Final Cut Pro X
January 31, 2012, 9:30 amApple has released a free update to their powerful and popular Final Cut Pro X video editing software. Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3 adds several new features,
Microsoft Creates Facebook Page To Address Issues In Washington State
January 31, 2012, 9:30 amMicrosoft is based in Redmond, Washington, and they have always been a company that's concerned about with the state in which they are based. They say that since Washington state houses more than 40,000 employees,
Ghostbusters Teach Management
January 31, 2012, 9:19 amI’m going to be up front with you. I’m a huge fan of Ghostbusters. I fell in love with its humor and creature design. It introduced me to the genius of Bill Murray. Today, it has introduced one more thing …
Hellooooo! Super Bowl Ads Before the Super Bowl
January 31, 2012, 9:19 amI am a Seinfeld fan. A fan of the show that is. His standup? Not so much. So, I got a little nervous when I heard he was doing a Super Bowl commercial because we know how these things can go. Well, this one wasn't too bad. Oh and the folks at Acura? Smart move promoting the ad now rather than waiting to "premiere" it during the game. You'll get...
Twitter's Costolo Talks About Google, IPO's and More
January 31, 2012, 9:04 amAt the All Things D's, D: Dive Into Media event , Twitter's CEO Dick Costolo was interviewed by Peter Kafka. He touches on Google, China, political ads, IPO's and more. Of course, he has to say that 2012 is going to be the year of a Twitter election. Not too arrogant but hey who am I to argue? Oh and shockingly, Kara Swisher gets involved. All...
Infographics Show Pre-Super Bowl Buzz
January 31, 2012, 8:59 amThe Super Bowl is growing ever closer and with the anticipation comes the player buzz; who's going to be the biggest play-makers? Who has the favor to win? The biggest question, who will win?
Online Petition Tackles Apple Factory Worker Conditions
January 31, 2012, 8:59 amA petition on popular online petition site Change.org is gaining a lot of attention. Washington D.C.'s Mark Shields is petitioning Apple (and specifically CEO Tim Cook) to "Protect Workers Making iPhones in Chinese Factories." In just a few days,
An Outbreak of Facebook Depression
January 31, 2012, 8:58 amAccording to recent research, some people are becoming depressed after using Facebook. If you can’t understand this, maybe you don’t have Facebook. I have always found it depressing. Where else can you have 500 friends and still feel like nobody …
Twitter’s Costolo Talks About Google, IPO’s and More
January 31, 2012, 8:54 amAt the All Things D’s, D: Dive Into Media event, Twitter’s CEO Dick Costolo was interviewed by Peter Kafka. He touches on Google, China, political ads, IPO’s and more. Of course, he has to say that 2012 is going to be the year of a Twitter election. Not too arrogant but hey who am I to argue? Oh and shockingly, Kara Swisher gets...
MegaUpload Inspires Indie Game
January 31, 2012, 8:53 amThe strange case of MegaUpload has captured the nation, or at least the Internet. While we wait for the inevitable movie adaptation of the events, an intrepid developer has made a game based on the events. The game in question …
3 Keys to Optimizing Your PPC Campaign Structure
January 31, 2012, 8:48 amCampaign structure optimization is critical, but remains woefully undervalued. Let's look at the three main areas you should focus on when creating the structure of your account: relevancy, better budget control, and advanced targeting.
Introducing a New and Better Vimeo
January 31, 2012, 8:48 amLast January 24, a Vimeo staff officially unveiled the redesigned video-sharing site. The entire team tore the old look down, contemplated on every aspect of it, and created a new website from scratch. While doing that, they only have three goals in mind: More Focus on Videos With the new Vimeo, an even brighter spotlight .
Google Maps London: Crime Stats, Train Times Updates For 2012 Olympics
January 31, 2012, 8:43 amSimilar to how they gave Las Vegas a customized update ahead of Computer Electronics Show, Google's been busy with their Maps updates in the United Kingdom leading into the summer Olympics later this year. A week or go ago,
Anonymous' Celebration Over pcAnywhere Shortlived?
January 31, 2012, 8:43 amLast week, Symantec Corp. issued an announcement that all users of their pcAnywhere software should disable it until further notice.
Google Privacy Update: Company Shares Letter To Congress
January 31, 2012, 8:43 amGoogle posted to its Public Policy blog this morning to emphasize the point that they are changing their privacy policies, not their privacy controls, and to share a letter the company wrote to members of congress.
The tao of SEO: how to find the perfect balance
January 31, 2012, 8:36 amIf you want to succeed with an activity, you have to find the perfect balance of the factors that are involved in that activity. It's the same with search engine optimization. If you want to get high rankings on Google or Bing, you have to find the right balance between on-site factors and off-site factors.
Anonymous’ Celebration Over pcAnywhere Shortlived?
January 31, 2012, 8:34 amLast week, Symantec Corp. issued an announcement that all users of their pcAnywhere software should disable it until further notice. An Indian hacker affiliated with Anonymous going by the handle YamaTough had released the source code to Symantec’s Norton Utilities …
Google Hand-Holds Congress Through Privacy Concerns
January 31, 2012, 8:33 amGoogle must be getting paranoid by now. I bet Larry Page can't fart without getting a letter from Congress these days. The latest Congressional attention of course comes from the latest privacy scandal to hit the Internet. Oh, I'm sorry, I must have channeled my inner sensationalistic blogger for that last line. The only thing that has really...
Samsung Loses Galaxy Tab Ban Appeal In Germany
January 31, 2012, 8:28 amSamsung has lost its appeal of an injunction banning the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany. The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court upheld a lower court's ban on sales of the device. Interestingly, though,
Facebook: Game Discovery Improved
January 31, 2012, 8:28 amFacebook is changing the way you play games on their platform - in a good way. Today on their blog, Facebook announced the new ways they are planning to drive "more discovery for games." I don't know about you,
Writing Google Places Reviews to Improve Rankings
January 31, 2012, 8:22 amby Dave Cosper A business owner recently asked me how to go about building positive reviews in a way that would "optimize" their Google Maps listing. This is about as provocative a topic as it gets in the Local Search community, I know, but it's also an unavoidable subject worth addressing. Search marketers ponder the same "How To" question, if...
Firefox 10 Now Available
January 31, 2012, 8:12 amFirefox 10 launched today as a silent update so as not to disturb intrepid Web users. The update, as we reported yesterday, brings new features to the browser, but nothing worth celebrating over.
Super Bowl Twitter Buzz [INFOGRAPHIC]
January 31, 2012, 8:12 amAnyone spending a decent amount of time on Twitter this week has probably already noticed that people are excited about Sunday's Super Bowl. Since the AFC and NFC Championships games concluded and we locked in our Super Bowl matchup,
Friends Barred From U.S. Over Twitter Joke
January 31, 2012, 8:12 amLeigh Van Bryan and Emily Bunting got into do trouble recently. Van Bryan had a couple of especially interesting tweets that made Government officials raise their eyebrow. Van Bryan tweeted: "3 weeks today,
Google Panda Update In “Plain English” [Infographic]
January 31, 2012, 7:47 amThere’s been a lot more going on with Google’s algorithm since the Panda update, but Panda continues on, keeping webmasters on their toes. SingleGrain has attempted to simplify what you need to know about Panda in a new infographic:
Going Viral in Traveling Niche: 5 Interesting Infographics About Travel
January 31, 2012, 7:11 amThe idea of traveling the world appeals to the vast majority of us but, for those of us lucky enough to block off the time and money necessary to roam, one very important question remains: where exactly should I go? The Earth is a big place with many alluring destinations, each of them competing healthily .
Mozilla Firefox 10 Released, With Added Developer Tools
January 31, 2012, 7:08 amFirefox for Windows, Mac and Linux adds powerful built-in developer tools and delivers smoother updates by making add-ons compatible by default.
Digital Asset Management Strategies to Grow Your Audience
January 31, 2012, 6:40 amDigital marketing optimization is more than just optimizing the media and content for search engine rankings. Your digital asset manager can leverage every asset to gain a wider audience and opportunities for sharing and linking to your content.
Yandex Steps Up Its Game With NAVTEQ Maps Deal
January 31, 2012, 6:19 amRussia's most visited website and leading search engine, Yandex, announced yesterday in a press release that it has purchased a license for digital maps supplied by world-leading location content provider, NAVTEQ. In using NAVTEQ's comprehensive map data, Yandex follows in the footsteps of Bing and Yahoo who also rely on data from the Nokia...
Getting Your Internet Marketing Dream Job: How to Interview & Succeeding at a Top Agency
January 31, 2012, 6:14 amPicturesque view of Lake Minnetonka from the TopRank office Today marks my 4 month anniversary at TopRank Online Marketing and almost 5 years in the online marketing industry. It has been a goal of mine to learn as much as I possibly can from those who know the industry best. In this seemingly short amount of time I have received, and continue to...
5 Ways Writers Can Break Out of the Tired Old Social Media Box
January 31, 2012, 5:28 amIt's time to teach that old dog some new tricks. That old dog I'm referring to is social media . Sure, you're already blogging, and on Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Facebook, and more. Great. But I'm telling you " there's more to social media than meets the eye. The final chapter on social media hasn't been written. When I kicked off my writing...
How Can PPC Help Your SEO?
January 31, 2012, 5:18 amFor small to mid-sized businesses that don't have $10k to drop on PPC every month, there is still some search marketing value to be had from launching a PPC campaign, even if you can only spend a minimal amount. In my experience, organic SEO produces much more long-term results than PPC, but certain elements of PPC can actually enhance your SEO.
SEO Copywriting Certification Grad Alice Zyetz shares her journey
January 31, 2012, 5:18 amAlice's Journey I am a beginning SEO web writer with 30 years of business and technical writing knowledge and experience. As an online web writer certified in SEO, I specialize in copywriting for small businesses. I have an extensive background in training business and technical writers to communicate clearly. My clients have included major...
#TurbineHQ on Pay Per Click Advertising for Small Businesses and a £30 Start Up Offer #SmallBiz
January 31, 2012, 3:30 amIf you own a small business you know that advertising your enterprise is important. You probably also have a lot of other things to do to keep your company running and allocating time to get your head around pay per click (PPC) advertising may not be top of the list. It doesnt have to be time consuming however and many small businesses before you...
Microsoft Advertising Challenges Global Brand Marketers and Agencies to be Storytellers and Win a trip to Cannes!
January 31, 2012, 1:11 amMicrosoft Advertising is inviting brand marketers and advertising agencies from across 30 countries to submit their most creative and innovative ideas to help drive a brand or nonprofit organizations story forward. Right in time for TV and movie awards season, were launching the Microsoft Advertising Story Awards also known as The MSAs.
ICANN Plans To Make Verified Customer Identities Mandatory For Domain Registrations
January 31, 2012, 12:36 amThe changes would not affect registrars' ability to offer Whois privacy services for an additional fee, though other amendments could formalise the process of unmasking such registrants accused of criminal behaviour or cybersquatting. And it's not certain yet that Whois verification will become mandatory.
Will 2012 Become the Year of Mobile SEO?
January 31, 2012, 12:30 amThis post comes from our SEO channel sponsor Link Assistant . The mobile Web has been gaining HUGE momentum in the past few years. Different statistics pertaining to the mobile Internet paint a vivid picture of the latter growing bigger each day: 76 percent of the world population (5.3 billion people) use mobile devices, of which over 1 billion...
Things the Movie "Army of Darkness" Can Teach Us About Internet Marketing
January 30, 2012, 11:44 pmThis post was written by our Social Media channel sponsor Full Sail University. "Alright, you primitive screwheads, listen up!" For those familiar with the work of movie director Sam Raimi, "Army of Darkness" is, no doubt, a perennial favorite. For those as yet indoctrinated, I'd encourage you to check out the film. It's one of my favorites! In...
5 Steps To Bootstrapping Your PR Efforts
January 30, 2012, 11:39 pmPosted by AndrewDumont Public relations is just one of those things. It's something that every company knows they should do, but only see two ways of making it happen - hire an expensive PR firm or cross their fingers and hope for the best. The latter is, well, not really much of a PR strategy. There is a third option, however. Bootstrapping....
Things the Movie “Army of Darkness” Can Teach Us About Internet Marketing
January 30, 2012, 11:30 pmThis post was written by our Social Media channel sponsor Full Sail University.
“Alright, you primitive screwheads, listen up!” For those familiar with the work of movie director Sam Raimi, “Army of Darkness” is, no doubt, a perennial favorite. For those as yet indoctrinated, I’d encourage you to check out the film. It’s one of my...
Facebook Continues Display Ad Domination
January 30, 2012, 7:07 pmAccording to new data from comScore, Facebook had 27.9% of all online display-ad impressions last year, up from 21% the previous year. According to the firm, Yahoo was in second place at 11% (up from 10.9% the year before),
Groundhog Day Storms the Web
January 30, 2012, 5:45 pmby Claudine Zap Groundhog Day is almost upon us, when rodent meteorologists take over the weather report to answer the pressing question: Is spring almost here, or are we subject to six more weeks of winter? Searches on Yahoo! have forecasted a storm of interest, including " what is groundhog day ," " when is groundhog day ," and " history of...
Super Bowl Ticket Searches Up 731% At Yahoo
January 30, 2012, 5:04 pmWhen last Sunday's NFC and AFC championships concluded and the Super Bowl matchup became clear,
Samsung To Unveil "Revolutionary" Device In Super Bowl Commercial
January 30, 2012, 5:04 pmSamsung had some pretty interesting news today: .ditto164083021585190912{background: #022330 url(http://a3.twimg.com/profile_background_images/398250497/r3_TwitterBG.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto164083021585190912 a { color: #0084B4;} p.dittoTweet{background: #fff;padding: 10px 12px 10px 50px;margin: 0;min-height: 48px;color:...
Samsung To Unveil “Revolutionary” Device In Super Bowl Commercial
January 30, 2012, 4:31 pmSamsung had some pretty interesting news today: .ditto164083021585190912{background: #022330 url(http://a3.twimg.com/profile_background_images/398250497/r3_TwitterBG.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto164083021585190912 a { color: #0084B4;} p.dittoTweet{background: #fff;padding: 10px 12px 10px 50px;margin: 0;min-height: 48px;color:...
Censoring Tweets Effects More Than Just Oppressive Regimes
January 30, 2012, 4:28 pmYou may have thought that Twitter's new privacy policy would only be effecting oppressive regimes like Thailand, but now the UK may be using the policy to protect those who can afford it.
Firefox 10 Launching Tomorrow
January 30, 2012, 4:28 pmFirefox is moving on to double digits tomorrow with the release of Firefox 10. PC Mag is reporting that the update will apply to the desktop formats as well as the mobile edition for Android. For those "people,
Obama Campaign Using Square For Donations
January 30, 2012, 4:28 pmPresident Obama's 2012 Presidential campaign is reportedly using Square to accept donations. Politico reports: Campaign personnel are being issued Square mobile credit card readers, allowing them to process donations with their iPhone or Android phones, a campaign official tells POLITICO.
Google Responds to Privacy Policy Backlash: Don't Log In
January 30, 2012, 4:18 pmFor years legislators, privacy advocates, and the FTC have suggested Google simplify its privacy policies. In consolidating policies associated with various Google products, it stands to reason the company believed it was satisfying such requests.
Samsung Galaxy Note Coming To AT&T February 19th
January 30, 2012, 4:17 pmEarlier this month we brought you news from CES that the Samsung Galaxy Note would be coming to the US on AT&T’s network sometime this year. Now the carrier has announced that the device will be launching on February 19th …
Watch The First Three Minutes of The Walking Dead Mid-Season Premiere on YouTube
January 30, 2012, 4:15 pmThe Walking Dead is a massive hit from its origins in graphic novels to it’s debut on AMC as a full television series, the show is a ratings juggernaut. Now with the mid-season quickly approaching, you can watch the first …
Obama And Al Green Duet?
January 30, 2012, 4:13 pmEver since President Obama's famous Al Green vocal snippet, the video of him singing, though very brief, has gone viral receiving millions of hits on YouTube.
How To Find Out Who Unfriended You On Facebook
January 30, 2012, 4:13 pmIf you're a Facebook user with a few hundred friends, it's extremely difficult to keep track of all of them. And sometimes, you'll be unfriended - it's just a sad fact of life.
Tomb Raider XXX Trailer, Glass Bottle Push-Ups, & Uggs Banning
January 30, 2012, 4:13 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
And Now for the Good News: Communities Ban Together to Save Local Shops
January 30, 2012, 4:03 pmReady for another Groupon horror story? Amy Kunkle owns Food for All Market, a specialty grocer in Philadelphia that sells food items for the very allergic. As you can imagine, it's not the biggest store in town, it has a small, but loyal client base and up until recently, made enough to pay the bills. Then Groupon called and convinced Ms. Kunkle...
The Avengers 3D Movie Features Custom Glasses Modeled After Your Favorite Characters
January 30, 2012, 3:57 pmAfter the trailer was unveiled earlier in 2011, The Avengers has been a long awaited title. The trailer broke several records, including being a most downloaded clip at iTunes. Within all the hype of the trailer and the forthcoming title,
Facebook IPO Won't Change The Company
January 30, 2012, 3:57 pmDid you hear? Facebook is popular. So popular in fact that they may be going public to the tune of $100 billion dollars. That's not the exciting news though. Billboard Editorial Director Bill Werde recently interviewed Dan Rose,
Gannett Print Revenue Down, Digital Up
January 30, 2012, 3:57 pmGannett, publisher of USA Today and a number of other newspapers, reported its Q4 earnings today, missing analysts' estimates. The company's publishing segment operating revenue was down 5.3% year-over-year to $1.01 billion for the quarter. Ad revenues were $670.
True Blood Season 5 Teaser Has Your Dose Of Supernatural Melodrama
January 30, 2012, 3:54 pmIf you managed to survive the death-dealing Marnie-pocalypse that ended the fourth season of True Blood and were left still craving more after that cliffhanger of an ending, good news: a new trailer for the upcoming fifth season was released …
Facebook IPO Won’t Change The Company
January 30, 2012, 3:52 pmDid you hear? Facebook is popular. So popular in fact that they may be going public to the tune of $100 billion dollars. That’s not the exciting news though. Billboard Editorial Director Bill Werde recently interviewed Dan Rose, VP of …
Verizon Preparing To Launch Shared iPhone, iPad Data Plans
January 30, 2012, 3:42 pmVerizon and AT&T have both said in in the past six months that they were planning to launch shared data plans for phones and tablets. Both companies currently offer separate data plans for separate devices. That is,
And Now for the Good News: Communities Band Together to Save Local Shops
January 30, 2012, 3:29 pmReady for another Groupon horror story?
Amy Kunkle owns Food for All Market, a specialty grocer in Philadelphia that sells food items for the very allergic. As you can imagine, it’s not the biggest store in town, it has a small, but loyal client base and up until recently, made enough to pay the bills.
Then Groupon called and convinced Ms....
Yahoo Mobile Apps Wave Goodbye
January 30, 2012, 3:27 pmYahoo announced that it will no longer be supporting a number of its mobile apps. These include: Yahoo Meme (iPad/iPhone), Yahoo Mim (iPad), Yahoo Answers (Android), Yahoo AppSpot (Android/iPhone), Yahoo Deals (iPhone), Yahoo Finance (Blackberry), Yahoo Movies (Android),
No New Xbox In 2012, According To Microsoft
January 30, 2012, 3:27 pmAs the Xbox 360 ages, rumors have begun to circulate concerning the next version of Microsoft's popular gaming console. After all, there has to be a new one in the works, right?
Self-Guided Bullet Is The Future Of Warfare
January 30, 2012, 3:27 pmIt was only a matter of time before somebody made a self-guided bullet and that time is now. Two researchers at Sandia National Laboratories, Red Jones and Brian Kast, have invented a "dart-like, self-guided bullet for small-caliber,
Smartphones May Be Diagnosing You In The Future Via New Touchscreen Technology
January 30, 2012, 3:26 pmYou can do a lot with your smartphones. You can get directions, pay your bills, watch movies, play games, browse through dinner recipes. It’s an endless list that everybody could probably contribute to. In other words: you get it. But …
News Designed Just For The Tablet Computer
January 30, 2012, 3:24 pmIt is approaching the three year mark since Apple introduced the iPad and since that time tablet computers have become extremely popular. Well over half of tablet computer owners get their news from the tablet everyday as opposed to print …
Chinese Working Conditions Give Apple a Rotten Spot
January 30, 2012, 3:11 pmAccording to a recent article, Apple's clean image has recently taken a hit after The New York Times reported about the conditions in which some of the factories of its Chinese network have been found.
Snickers Tweets Itself into Trouble in the UK
January 30, 2012, 3:01 pmSocial media seems like such a simple and innocent thing. Write something funny. Post it. People enjoy it, share it and it's good advertising. Turns out social media is actually a minefield of hidden dangers. One wrong move and it blows up in your face. This week's mine sweeper is Mars Candy, specifically the Snickers bar in the UK. It began with...
AdWords Performance Grader Tool Touts More Accurate PPC Data Reports
January 30, 2012, 3:01 pmWordStream has updated their AdWords Performance Grader, released in August, 2011. Peer report data is now more accurate, as the tool has analyzed almost half a billion in annualized PPC spend, about 1.5 percent of Google's total ad revenue.
Microsoft Office 15 Begins Technical Preview
January 30, 2012, 2:56 pmMicrosoft announced the beginning of the technical preview program for Microsoft Office 15, the next generation of Microsoft Office. The preview is the first time the company shares its work with a select group of customers, under non-disclosure agreements.
Angry Birds' Mikael Hed: Piracy Means Exposure
January 30, 2012, 2:56 pmAngry Birds, if you haven't heard, is a widely popular mobile game that allows you to fling (pissed off) birds at smug little pigs, destroying a bunch of stuff in the process.
The Entertainment Industry Is Actually Booming, So' Why SOPA?
January 30, 2012, 2:56 pmThat headline is a bit reductive as it should end "Why SOPA, PIPA, Bill C-11, OPEN, et al.?" but that's what the actual article is for, right?
The Entertainment Industry Is Actually Booming, So… Why SOPA?
January 30, 2012, 2:50 pmThat headline is a bit reductive as it should end “Why SOPA, PIPA, Bill C-11, OPEN, et al.?” but that’s what the actual article is for, right? One of the main driving points in the entertainment industry’s support of SOPA …
Angry Birds’ Mikael Hed: Piracy Means Exposure
January 30, 2012, 2:44 pmAngry Birds, if you haven’t heard, is a widely popular mobile game that allows you to fling (pissed off) birds at smug little pigs, destroying a bunch of stuff in the process. It’s a whole lot of fun and is …
Cell Phone Privacy Bill Would Prevent Another Carrier IQ Scandal
January 30, 2012, 2:40 pmRepresentative Edward Markey (D-MA) has released a draft of a bill that would prevent scandals like the one that surrounded the Carrier IQ software from happening in the future.
Palin Hacker Disputes Conviction
January 30, 2012, 2:38 pmDavid Kernell was convicted of a misdomeanor crime after he hacked into Sarah Palin’s email back in 2008 during the presidential election. After serving almost eleven months in jail, he was released. Now that he is free and doing well …
SEMRush to Add Google AdSense Advertiser Report
January 30, 2012, 2:25 pmSEMrush is set to launch their new AdSense Advertiser Report as part of their SEO toolkit. The report offers downloadable data on AdSense publishers as well as metrics for individual text ads and can be used to check out your site or a competitor.
Windows Phone App Helps Fight Malaria
January 30, 2012, 2:04 pmA marketing catchphrase for the iPhone was, "There's an app for that." I'm pretty sure there was never an app that could detect malaria, plus one for Windows Phone 7.
Listen To The Super Bowl In 10 Languages Through SiriusXM
January 30, 2012, 2:04 pmIn the push to make the Super Bowl (and American Football in general) even more of an international force, making it accessible in multiple language doesn't hurt.
SOPA Blackout Day By The Numbers [Infographic]
January 30, 2012, 2:04 pmFrugal Dad has put out an infographic breaking down SOPA blackout day (January 18) by the numbers. "The Wikipedia blackout was seen by 160 million people - over twice those who tuned in to the first televised presidential debate,
Strategic Link Building: Why You Don't Need To Outrun Lions
January 30, 2012, 2:04 pmPosted by oline123 This post was originally in YouMoz , and was promoted to the main blog because it provides great value and interest to our community. The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of SEOmoz, Inc. One of my favourite SEO anecdotes goes like this: two men are walking through an African game reserve...
Canadians Send Lego Man To Space'Kind Of
January 30, 2012, 1:49 pmBlame Canada, they say, well this time you certainly can. According to a source, a couple of canadian teens spent $400 on a science project to send their flag holding lego man far up into the air.
Google Rolls Out AdWords Impression Share Updates
January 30, 2012, 1:44 pmEarlier this month, Google announced several updates for AdWords, including group level impression share metrics for the search and display networks. As Google explained, advertisers will start seeing three new columns that can be added to the ad groups tab. …
Joe Lansdale Considering E-Book Only For New Novel [Updated]
January 30, 2012, 1:34 pmUpdate: It looks like there has been a change of plans. Since this post was written, Lansdale has posted a couple more updates about his Hap and Leonard book plans,
Canadians Send Lego Man To Space…Kind Of
January 30, 2012, 1:25 pmBlame Canada, they say, well this time you certainly can. According to a source, a couple of canadian teens spent $400 on a science project to send their flag holding lego man far up into the air. Matthew Ho and …
Sunday Crash Leaves Ten Dead In Florida
January 30, 2012, 1:18 pmEarly Sunday morning visibly on the Interstate 75 outside Gainesville, Florida was reduced to zero due to a brushfire and already foggy conditions. The result was at least ten deaths and over 18 more hospitalized with various injuries.
AdWords, Plus Your World - 7 Examples of How SPYW Could Impact SEM
January 30, 2012, 1:18 pmWhen Google+ first hit the scene this past summer, I couldn't help but think about how the fledgling social network could eventually be monetized by Google. I do a lot of SEM work and know how powerful Google's AdWords platform is, as well as how much revenue it generates for Google. The AdWords platform generates .
Super Bowl Facts: U.S. Census Bureau Breaks Down The Cities Involved
January 30, 2012, 1:14 pmSuper Bowl XLVI is less than a week away. The first Super Bowl to ever be played in the state of Indiana will feature the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. February 5th is certainly a big day …
Twitter Offers Enhanced Profiles to Advertisers Spending $25K+
January 30, 2012, 1:08 pmTwitter is expanding its rollout of enhanced profile pages to include advertisers with $25,000 or higher in active ad orders on products including promoted tweets and trends. The new pages will begin rolling out February 1.
Robot Cockroach Produces Its Own Power
January 30, 2012, 1:05 pmI think we can all agree that cockroaches are pretty gross. Science has always stuck up for the disgusting vermin and are once again championing the little guys as the first step towards cyborgs. Science has found a way, according …
Football Fans Prefer To Watch The Super Bowl On TV Instead Of Live
January 30, 2012, 1:03 pmIt's been said that experiencing the real thing is much better than something fabricated, but in the case of this years Super Bowl, it seems the real thing is just not going to cut it. TechBargains.
NASA Announces Multiplayer Facebook Game
January 30, 2012, 1:03 pmNASA has announced a launch of a different kind today. The space agency's first online multiplayer game, Space Race Blast Off, is available on Facebook today. The game tests players knowledge of science, technology, space-related pop culture, NASA's history,
Barnes & Noble Preparing New Nook
January 30, 2012, 12:32 pmIn its bid to stay competitive with Amazon, Barnes and Noble appears to be preparing a new addition to their line of Nook readers and tablets. According to a recent report,
Facebook Viral Legend Circulates
January 30, 2012, 12:32 pmRecently, a story began circulating on Facebook about an incident on a Brazilian airline. The story, accompanied by a nondescript picture of an airline stewardess, soon went viral. Here is the text of the story: This happened on TAM airlines.
Despite 5 Awful Years, Windows Vista Still #3 Most Used OS In The World
January 30, 2012, 12:17 pmToday marks exactly five years since Microsoft cast the cruciatus curse of operating systems onto PCs everywhere: Windows Vista. The reviews have never been' kind, to put it gently.
Perspective on Dynamic Search Ads - Guest Q & A with RKG
January 30, 2012, 12:01 pmSince introducing Dynamic Search Ads in beta in October, we've seen questions from around the web asking about real-world performance and recommendations for implementation. Today we're grateful to share the perspectives of Matt Mierzewski and Jen Syverud at RKG, an online marketing services firm with B2B and B2C clients ranging from startups to...
Facebook IPO: What Will Change?
January 30, 2012, 11:56 amFacebook is being valued between $75 billion and $100 billion and is planning to go public sometime in the next six months. In 2011 Facebook's revenue grew to $3.8 billion.
Yandex Gets New Map Content From NAVTEQ
January 30, 2012, 11:56 amRussia's most popular search engine, Yandex, announced today that it has purchased a license for digital maps from NAVTEQ, which will be used in the development of a "detailed world map" for Yandex.Maps.
30 days left to migrate to AdWords API v201109
January 30, 2012, 11:51 amOn February 29, 2012, we will be sunsetting the following versions and services: AdWords API versions v13, v200909, v201003, v201008, v201101 AdWords API version v13 AccountService will only be available on a whitelist basis. Calls made using these versions will return errors after February 29th. It is therefore critical that you migrate to...
3 Tips for Finding Great Free-to-Use Images Online
January 30, 2012, 11:46 amOlivia is blogs for PsPrint, an online printing company specializing in custom sticker printing among other popular services. Follow PsPrint on Twitter and Facebook When designing a website or running a blog, one of the features that most people are eager to use in conjunction with their words are images. However, most images online are .
Viral Video: Joy of Books
January 30, 2012, 11:41 amIn a world of iPads, Kindles, Nooks and laptops, the classic book is slipping. But,
Madden Super Bowl Simulation Has The New York Giants Winning
January 30, 2012, 11:27 amThe New York Giants and the New England Patriots hook up this Sunday in Super Bowl 46, and to pass the time until Sunday, there are many pre-Super Bowl activities one can enjoy. Whether it getting your prop bets together …
Cyber Criminals Are Selling Web Traffic
January 30, 2012, 11:25 amHave you ever wanted to buy traffic to your Web site? Well, now you can through the help of Russian cyber criminals.
Romney Has Drudge Report In "Back Pocket", Says Thompson
January 30, 2012, 11:25 amFormer Senator Fred Thompson, an also-ran in the 2008 GOP presidential race, has made his support of Newt Gingrich well-known. On NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday, Fred Thompson and Senator John McCain, who endorses Mitt Romney, sat side-by-side.
Game of Thrones Season 2 Trailer "Shadow" Is Unsurprisingly Epic
January 30, 2012, 11:25 amWinter is coming. Not only that, but so are quite a few nerdgasms as HBO's hit series Game of Thrones is almost back for its second season. HBO has just released the newest teaser trailer for the season,
Why These 3 Ranking Factors Matter (but Nobody Seems to Care About)
January 30, 2012, 11:25 amWhile factors like local relevance, link building and trust seem to get all the attention these days, there are some ranking factors that you need to learn how to use effectively if you want to become a top-notch SEO. The following ranking factors have proven to be equally important to the other factors. In fact, .
Game of Thrones Season 2 Trailer “Shadow” Is Unsurprisingly Epic
January 30, 2012, 11:23 amWinter is coming. Not only that, but so are quite a few nerdgasms as HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones is almost back for its second season. HBO has just released the newest teaser trailer for the season, and it …
Romney Has Drudge Report In “Back Pocket”, Says Thompson
January 30, 2012, 11:16 amFormer Senator Fred Thompson, an also-ran in the 2008 GOP presidential race, has made his support of Newt Gingrich well-known. On NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday, Fred Thompson and Senator John McCain, who endorses Mitt Romney, sat side-by-side. Each extolled …
Let the Games Begin: Your Guide to Awards Season Fun
January 30, 2012, 11:15 amEverybody loves a good rivalry. Whether its celebrities vying for an Oscar, artists competing for a Grammy, or presidential hopefuls stumping for the nomination, we all enjoy a good competition. That said, some races are more entertaining than others. According to a recent survey we conducted, nearly 70% of people said they are equally or more...
Verizon Boosts Wi-Fi Service, 4G LTE In Indianapolis For Super Bowl Fans
January 30, 2012, 11:04 amIndianapolis, you are about to have the best wireless service in the world and it’s all thanks to your dubious distinction as host to Super Bowl XLVI. AT&T has already upped their service in anticipation of the 150,000 Super Bowl …
Pro Bowl 2012: Twitter Reacts
January 30, 2012, 11:03 amFor all you football fans out there, the Pro Bowl was this past weekend and it was a showdown. Both the AFC and the NFC showed up ready to play and from the first snap it was a game for …
Google: Removing Unlawful Content With Algorithm “A Bad Idea”
January 30, 2012, 11:02 amOn Monday, UK members of Parliament questioned Google about privacy issues – more specifically the removal of certain search results that house illegal content. The main point of contention from the House of Commons committee on privacy was whether or …
DMARC: Major Web Players Join Forces On Antiphishing Standards
January 30, 2012, 11:01 amFifteen major companies have joined forces on a “technical working group” called DMARC to develop new standards to help reduce the threat of spam and phishing emails. DMARC stands for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance. The companies involved include: …
Just Say “NO to ACTA”
January 30, 2012, 11:00 amBy now, especially in light of the SOPA/PIPA fallout, you’ve probably heard about the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, which is also lovingly known as ACTA. The international treaty, once ratified, is currently making its rounds through various European governments, even as …
Wisconsin School Buys iPads With Microsoft’s Money
January 30, 2012, 10:59 amTwo weeks ago Apple announced its new textbook initiative. Thanks to an update to the iBooks software for iPad, and agreements with the three largest textbook publishers, the company would start bringing interactive electronic textbooks to students everywhere. Schools in …
SAG Awards: Twitter Reacts
January 30, 2012, 10:34 amThe Screen Actors Guild awards were the trending topic this weekend with hits such as Boardwalk Empire taking home TV’s best drama, Jessica Lange taking home best actress in a TV drama for her role in American Horror Story and …
Two Dutch ISPs Refuse To Block Web Sites
January 30, 2012, 10:28 amDutch ISPs are fighting the good fight for net freedom by keeping access to Web sites like the The Pirate Bay open. Torrent Freak is reporting that two large ISPs in the Netherlands, T-Mobile and KPN, are refusing to block …
Twitter Documentary “Twittermentary” Set To Begin Open Screening [Exclusive]
January 30, 2012, 10:26 amThe making of a Twitter documentary was announced over two years ago. It’s called Twittermentary (fittingly), and now it’s set to begin screening in communities around the world. The film’s director Siok Siok Tan tells WebProNews, “We have lots of …
Anti-Google Graffiti In NYC Isn’t Your Normal Google Doodle
January 30, 2012, 10:24 amGoogle gets quite a bit of notoriety for their Google Doodles, but this is one particular Doodle that they will likely not be so proud of. According to Jeff Roberts of paidContent, graffiti of Google’s logo has been showing up …
Lance Armstrong Invests In Mobli
January 30, 2012, 10:20 amMobli, a social networking startup focusing on sharing photo and video, just got some star power in the form of a new investor. Lance Armstrong, professional cyclist and seven time winner of the Tour de France, has invested an undisclosed …
Is OPEN Better than SOPA?
January 30, 2012, 10:18 amDuring the initial SOPA hearings, the mockery that they were, Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, one of the loudest opponents to the Stop Online Piracy Act, suggested an alternative method of regulating the Internet, one both Google and Facebook endorse. …
Photos Reveal Hypocritical Cop
January 30, 2012, 10:13 amArizona police sergeant Pat Shearer is drawing some attention due to his suspicious and outwardly stupid Facebook posts. This “officer of the law” apparently thinks it is okay to post photos depicting young men with automatic weapons holding an Obama …
Google+: Now Open for Teens
January 30, 2012, 10:08 amGoogle+ has now lowered its age requirement from 18 to 13 years old. This means that young adults can now create their own Google+ account. As explained by Google's Vice President of Product Management Bradley Horowitz: "Teens and young adults are the most active Internet users on the planet. And surprise, surprise: They're also human .
Ferris Bueller Honda Ad Is Matthew Broderick’s Day Off
January 30, 2012, 10:05 amLast week, a ten second clip of Matthew Broderick recreating a scene from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off led to speculations that there could be a sequel in the works – a revelation that thrilled some fans of the old film …
Look to the Stars: Microsoft's IAB Rising Stars Successes
January 30, 2012, 10:03 amAs I reflect back on 2011, there are a number of successes I am incredibly proud of, including: two of our formats being selected for the IAB Rising Stars awards ; the announcement of our intent with Polymorphic ads ; we let the market know that Windows 8 will support advertising-in-applications ; and last but not least, our views on the changing...
Super Bowl Ads: Fun Facts
January 30, 2012, 10:00 amSuper Bowl ads are the focal point of the day besides the big game of course. Super Bowl Sunday is a long awaited day for many football fans, whether you’re looking forward to the mountains of meats, cheeses and other …
The Muppets Respond to Fox News Attack, Miss Piggy’s Upset
January 30, 2012, 9:53 amThe Muppets, whimsical puppets who try to make both adults and kids laugh - or - a brainwashing piece of media that’s looking to turn your kids into liberal, tree-hugging, pinko commies? Fox News asked this question a couple of …
Accenture, comScore, and dunnhumbyUSA Study Shows Direct Correlation Between CPG Brand Website Usage and In-Store Purchase Behavior
January 30, 2012, 9:38 amA groundbreaking study from Accenture (NYSE: ACN), comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), and dunnhumbyUSA aimed at helping consumer packaged goods (CPG) marketers better understand the link between consumers' usage of brand websites and their in-store brand buying behavior found that visitors to CPG brand websites buy 37% more in retail stores than...
Valentine’s Day At Apple Brings Free Engraving, Shipping
January 30, 2012, 9:30 amWith Valentine’s Day just two weeks away, Apple hopes that a couple of small offers will tempt you into buying your sweetheart an iPad 2. “The iPad 2 is attractive, smart, and fun to be around – Just like your …
Consider Shifting Emphasis and Dollars to SMO and Reputation
January 30, 2012, 9:22 amThis post was created by our Reputation Channel sponsor Webimax. Numbers reflecting user participation on social sites were issued recently, stirring the interest of marketers and brands leveraging popular sites like Facebook and Twitter. Out of 2,000 U.S. web users asked, an astounding 85% had Facebook accounts. About three-quarters of the...
Twitter Show Pinterest Some Love
January 30, 2012, 9:21 amAs more and more people pile on to Pinterest, more and more tweets are popping up about Pinterest. We’re not even talking about the re-pins that get tweeted. We’re talking about the elucidations of infatuation, inspiration (and sometimes, frustration) that …
QuasiDisk, Another Tethering App Sneaks Into The App Store
January 30, 2012, 9:19 amIt looks like another developer has managed to sneak a tethering app into the App Store. QuasiDisk is billed as a file management app, designed to allow users to quickly and easily transfer files to and from their iOS devices. …
Garrett McNamara: I Have Underwater Superpowers
January 30, 2012, 9:10 amGarrett McNamara is a world record holder for surfing the biggest wave in the world. The wave, which stood a gigantic 90 feet, is a monster in itself, but Garrett feels he can break his old record. Garrett has a …
The Facebook Timeline Is Coming, And It Scares A Lot Of People
January 30, 2012, 9:10 amThe new Facebook Timeline is not the most popular feature that Facebook has ever introduced. Granted, it’s well documented that Facebook users are often super-resistant to change, but for some the new Timeline goes beyond minor annoyances like crowded layouts …
Twitter: British Tourists Arrested After Making Twitter Jokes
January 30, 2012, 9:07 amIt’s time for another entry in “Be careful what you say on social media.” This week’s entry comes from the U.K. where two British tourists were arrested for jokingly tweeting that they were going to “destroy America” and “dig up …
Nothing Like a Phishing Trip to Bring Enemies Closer
January 30, 2012, 9:07 amIf you were asked what it would take to get Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Aol and other to come together, agree on something and work together to accomplish something that would benefit most of the online world, what would it be? That is a pretty short list of option for sure but one thing has worked: a push to eliminate phishing scams in the e-mail...
Google, Microsoft and Others Team Up To Develop Anti-Phishing System
January 30, 2012, 9:03 amWork on DMARC started about 18 months ago. Beginning Monday, other companies can sign up with the organization, whether they send emails or provide email services. For email users, the group hopes DMARC will mean fewer fraudulent messages and scams reaching their inbox.
Is Celebrity Tweeting The Biggest Grift Ever?
January 30, 2012, 8:54 amThis next piece should make those of you struggling to populate your Twitter account with followers feel over the moon; or, perhaps sad enough to end it all. What we have is an estimation of how much certain celebrities make …
Blogging Declines in Inc. 500 Survey
January 30, 2012, 8:51 amThe past few years have been one of severe upheaval in the marketing world. As we continue to shift from the traditional world of marketing to a mix between the ways of marketing from the past 20 or so years and the digital / social media environment the landscape shifts regularly. One area of social media that carries a wide array of opinions...
Seven Facebook Ads Now Appears on a Single Facebook Page
January 30, 2012, 8:51 amFrom six ad units, Facebook is now testing seven ads on a single page. The social networking giant started displaying six ads last November. However, it was also the time when their Help Center indicated that only five ad units would appear on a given page. It was updated afterwards, indicating that a maximum of .
Jail Birds Pass Time With Facebook
January 30, 2012, 8:50 amFacebook is quickly becoming one of the best ways to pass time during incarceration. In the past two years alone, over 350 people have been caught using Facebook from their cells. Depending on what county and state you are in, …
Cameron Winklevoss: I’m Changing My Name To Cam Dotcom
January 30, 2012, 8:41 amFacebook is said to be readying its IPO filing for this week – possibly as early as Wednesday. The NYSE and NASDAQ are even fighting over the listing, according to reports. When the IPO launches, it’s going to be a …
Officer’s Facebook Photo Shows Obama Shirt With Bullet Holes
January 30, 2012, 8:41 amIt has been reported recently that the Presidential secret service is investigating an Arizona police sergeant who recently posted a rather disturbing photo to his facebook page. The photo depicts a number of young boys standing in a row, a …
Twitter: Thailand First To Endorse Censorship Policy
January 30, 2012, 8:31 amIt looks like a country is already welcoming Twitter’s new censorship policy with open arms. Thailand was the first country to announce that they would be taking advantage of Twitter’s new policy to police tweets that would be offensive or …
Google+ Hangout With President Obama Happening Today
January 30, 2012, 8:29 amDad pants be damned because President Obama’s working to get his groove back with voters today as he will be participating in a live Google+ Hangout on YouTube this afternoon. The President will be answering questions (over 133,000 were submitted …
Apple Gives New Engineers Fake Projects Until It Trusts Them.
January 30, 2012, 8:27 amApple’s obsession with secrecy is well-known by this point. The company is borderline paranoid about keeping its forthcoming products under wraps until they can be unveiled on Apple’s terms. But surely that sort of secrecy is just with the public, …
Pinterest Funneling Traffic to Retailers (Infographic)
January 30, 2012, 8:24 amRetailers are catching on to the popularity of Pinterest and its power to send visitors and potential buyers their way. Consumers are demanding, and getting, more choices in how they look at things online. Gone are the days of the …
How to Harmonize Google+ With Your Other Social Platforms
January 30, 2012, 8:16 amSearch Plus has magnified the importance of blending your web marketing strategy so that it adheres to the at once social, personal and personalized search algorithm. Here's how to play nice with the new update and your existing sharing platforms.
Klout Myth Busters: Thoughts From the Experts
January 30, 2012, 8:10 amI have heard so many crazy things about Klout and I am seeing the same myths repeated over and over again. So, I asked some of the leaders in our industry some questions related to the Klout myths I see often. I highly suggest that those that are doing SEO, social media and also those .
Megaupload Data Could Be Erased By Thursday
January 30, 2012, 8:07 amThe Megaupload saga continues with the potential erasure of data on their servers. Data belonging to users of Megaupload could be deleted as soon as Thursday according to federal prosecutors. CBS is reporting that the company is defending itself by …
No More Donkey Semen: Twitter Reacts
January 30, 2012, 8:00 amAs reported earlier by WebProNews.com, the television show Fear Factor was to air and feature a horrid stunt. On the episode contestants were to drink donkey semen, chased by a generous helping of donkey urine. Now, it seems this is …
How to Benefit from Google's Search Plus
January 30, 2012, 7:29 amThe integration of social search data is nothing new for Google, but with the release of Google's new Search Plus Your World (SPYW and also known as Search+) search engine experts and journalists have been raising alarms over privacy and search relevance. Are there new factors for businesses to take into account now that Search+ has become the...
15% Discount Code for SMX Advanced London 2012
January 30, 2012, 7:29 amOnce again, we are proud to be a blog partner for the SMX Advanced London 2012 conference. The event takes place on 15-16th May 2012 at Chelsea Football Club - Stamford Bridge. In order to receive a 15% discount, just enter the code SEOPTIMISE012 when signing up online . There are different packages available and the prices go up after 30th March...
Important Social Signals for Your SEO Efforts
January 30, 2012, 7:29 amA well-planned Search Engine Optimization strategy is the key for a successful online marketing campaign. SEO has various components that can affect your marketing efforts, and one of these is social media marketing. Social media provides signals which give your web content an authority. The more authority your content gets, the higher its ranking...
Twitter Censorship: Necessary Evil or War on Freedom of Speech
January 30, 2012, 7:24 amIn a blog post late last week, Twitter announced plans to begin censoring users' tweets within certain countries. The censorship policy, which the company has stated is reactive only, will not filter tweets before they appear on Twitter. Instead, after Twitter receives what they view as a valid and applicable legal request concerning a specific .
Extreme Couponing: Searching for the Deals
January 30, 2012, 6:38 amSearch has emerged as a critical tool in coupon-gathering and can tell us quite a bit about how your marketing strategy should evolve. Retailers who don't engage with consumers on this turf just might find themselves left out in the cold.
Your Small Business's Blog and You
January 30, 2012, 6:07 amYour Small Business's Blog and You So, you've set up a blog for your small biz. Maybe you've had one set up for a while but haven't really used it, or haven't really seen a return on your investment in it. Hopefully, you realize that a blog's overall purpose in the grand scheme of Internet marketing is to serve as a social tool, not necessarily a...
Google+ Optimization vs. Community Building - Pros and Cons of Google SPYW
January 30, 2012, 5:37 amGoogle+ Optimization or Community Building? Initially I looked at Google+ the same as other Google social projects like Wave and Orkut. But the more I use Google+ the more I like it. Maybe it's the network effect because others are using it more too. I often find content and insights shared on G+ that I don't find elsewhere. While the addition of...
How to Grow Your Freelance Writing Business by Working Less
January 30, 2012, 5:31 amFreelance writers make lots of mistakes, especially when they're starting out online. Mistakes are useful . They're fertilizer for entrepreneurial growth. They keep you learning and moving forward. However, if you fail to make the right mistakes " and to learn from them " you may as well just keep your writing as a weekend hobby.
How to tell if your sales copy sucks
January 30, 2012, 5:06 amGreetings! In today's Web-writing video, Heather discusses how to check your sales copy to detect common and costly mistakes - those she has witnessed time and again in her long SEO copywriting career. It's true, writing sales copy is really difficult if you've never done it before. There are several ways you can inadvertently go wrong, and many...
SPY World - Search Plus Your World
January 30, 2012, 4:30 am"Have any of you noticed that Google's new "Search Plus Your World" can be shortened to SPY World?"
Anchor Text Distribution: Avoiding Over Optimization
January 30, 2012, 12:44 amPosted by Geoff Kenyon The over optimization of anchor text has been coming up a lot recently in conversations that I have been having and has been the subject of a few recent blog posts. For the sake of this post and to quell any arguments stemming from the phrase over optimization, I am, for this post,
Google Search Head Preaches Patience For Personal Search
January 29, 2012, 11:22 pmDanny Sullivan, the Search Engine Land who has been dogged in his criticism of Google's Search plus your world feature, scored a nice interview with the company's search head, Amit Singhal . If you've been following the SPYW coverage, you should read it because it reveals much about the company's mindset concerning the way it took the service to...
WordPress.Com Chrome Extension Launched
January 29, 2012, 4:28 pmWordPress announced the launch of a new WordPress.com Chrome extension which gives you access to a number of WordPress.com features and notifications while you’re away from WordPress.com. This should prove to be pretty handy for a lot of bloggers. Users …
Kim Dotcom Not Cool With His Wikipedia Entry
January 29, 2012, 4:11 pmA week ago, MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom was arrested at his home, and was reportedly found near a firearm as authorities raided. According to Dotcom, however, most of what you read about him online isn’t even true though (according to …
Minecraft Menu Screen Calls Players N Word
January 29, 2012, 3:38 pmIt appears that as Minecraft gains popularity, it also becomes more enticing for “pranksters” to mess with it. That includes real asshole pranksters. The other day, players were subjected to the main menu calling them the N word. The Escapist …
AdWords Email Capturing Feature: Aweber On How It’s Working For Them
January 29, 2012, 3:02 pmLate last month, we looked at a Google AdWords feature the company is testing, which allows advertisers to promote their email newsletters and actually get subscribers right from the ad. It has tremendous potential for email marketing, and illustrates a …
Google Privacy Changes: Notifications Now Appearing Upon Log-In
January 29, 2012, 2:40 pmGoogle really wants to make sure you know about the new changes to its privacy policy. They’ve been sending emails to people with Google accounts. Earlier we reported on emails they’re sending to Google Apps admins. There’s a blurb about …
Beware The Fake Matt Cutts
January 29, 2012, 2:03 pmOne or more people are going around impersonating Google’s head of web spam (and now “Distinguished Engineer”) Matt Cutts, leaving comments on various articles on the web. It’s been going on for a while. Usually, if you pay close enough …
QBO: Robot Learns To Recognize Itself And Others Of Its Kind [Video]
January 29, 2012, 1:40 pmThe nightmare robot world of countless sci-fi films and books appears to be getting closer and closer to reality. We’re seeing fascinating and startling advances in robotics all the time. One recent example would be the Nao, we looked at …
“World Record For Largest Observed Snowflake” Google Doodle Puzzles The Web
January 29, 2012, 12:58 pmYesterday, Google ran an interesting, animated doodle for its logo, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the world record for largest observed snowflake. As I asked, in my article about it, where does Google come up with this stuff? A lot …
Mozilla Pancake Aims To Rethink How We Use The Web
January 29, 2012, 11:10 amMozilla Labs announced the launch of an ambitious new project called Pancake, which Mozilla says is “focused on exploring, evolving and expanding how we search, browse, navigate, organize and discover amazing things on the Web.” “The Web has evolved well …
Firefox May Soon Be More Like Chrome
January 29, 2012, 10:42 amIt looks like Firefox has been testing more-Chrome like features in its (Firefox Nightly testing builds). ExtremeTech points to some testing of a new “new tab” page and home page, providing the following screen cap: This will look familiar to …
Reach and Frequency: SEO Secret to Brand Building on Google?
January 29, 2012, 10:42 amSEO has reached a point where you could make an argument that some traditional metrics of building a brand should be incorporated into reporting of "success" for SEO. If you can build the brand, shouldn't it help natural search engine rankings?
Joe Lansdale Considering E-Book Only For New Novel
January 29, 2012, 10:14 amPopular (at least cult following-wise) author Joe Lansdale said in a Facebook status update this morning that he is considering an e-book-only format for his next “Hap and Leonard” novel. .dittoboxf169969386445419{background-color:#EDEFF4;padding:15px 15px 8px 15px;}.innerdittoboxf{background-color:#FFF;padding:5px;border: 1px solid...
Rupert Murdoch On Facebook IPO And MySpace “Screw-Up”
January 29, 2012, 9:39 amRupert Murdoch has really taken to Twitter since joining the social microblogging service recently. He’s not one of those high profile execs that joins and tweets once every two months. He’s on there about every day speaking very candidly about …
Australian Open Breaks Time Record With Novak Djokovic Win, Twitter Ecstatic
January 29, 2012, 9:18 amThe Australian Open Final just ended, with a match won by Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. It was the longest in history. The match lasted 5 hours, 53 minutes. Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 2-6, 6-7 (5), 7-5. Nadal lost his …
Occupy Oakland Occupies Social Media [Videos]
January 29, 2012, 8:40 amAccording to various reports, about 300 protesters were arrested on Saturday in the Occupy Oakland protests. As you might imagine, related content is flooding the social networks. There are lots of videos of police/protester clashing. Here are some of the …
Search Engine News Jan 29: Google+ is Everywhere!
January 29, 2012, 8:18 amThe Invasion of the Search Result Snatcher: Google+ When preparing this week's search and social news wrap-ups, we found an endless number of blog posts and articles about Google's social network Google+. Google Plus links appear in Google ads, as links on web sites, as invitation to coversations in Google search results, and " above all " as...
Search Engine Marketing News Jan 29
January 29, 2012, 8:03 amMore stories from the world of search engine optimization and marketing. Google Revamps Submit Content Page SE Land: Google has updated their URL submission tool page and redesigned their Submit Your Content page . 7 Tips for Landing Page Greatness SE Watch: Creating a great landing page is a critical step in the conversion funnel. By viewing the...
Social Media News Jan 29
January 29, 2012, 8:03 amHere's this week news wrap-up with stories on social media and social networking. Twitter Now Able To Censor Tweets, If Required By Law, On A Country-By-Country Basis Danny Sullivan: So far, Twitter tells me that virtually all of the tweets it has had to pull have been due to complaints filed through the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Like...
Google Privacy Changes: Google Apps Admins, Users Get Notified
January 29, 2012, 7:56 amGoogle Apps users and admins have now been getting emails about Google’s highly publicized new privacy policy changes. Users are getting the same email that other Gmail users have been receiving throughout the past week. Admins are getting a different …
Greatest Super Bowl Commercials Ever & 2012 Ad Preview
January 29, 2012, 7:27 amUnruly Media has just unveiled a new viral video chart of the greatest Super Bowl commercials of all time. The social video advertising experts at Unruly have also created a second viral video chart of top Super Bowl ads of 2012.
Politics and the Internet: The Relationship Is Growing
January 29, 2012, 5:30 amIn 2008, politics changed in a big way. This change was driven by the impact that the Internet and social media had on the Presidential election. Since that time, this same influence has been evidenced all across the world such as with the protests in the Middle East.
Largest Snowflake Ever Observed in Google Doodle
January 28, 2012, 2:43 pmThe largest snowflake ever observed in the world supposedly appeared 125 years ago today in Fort Keogh, Montana. A Google Doodle today prominently features a giant snowflake and leads searchers to discover more about this Guinness World record.
Google Driverless Cars 'Shockingly' Safe & Efficient [Infographic]
January 28, 2012, 1:21 pmDriverless cars could double the efficiency of working parents, reduce parking costs and state licensing revenue, and take millions of drunk drivers off the road each year, according to a new infographic from Aptus Insurance.
Google Driverless Cars ‘Shockingly’ Safe & Efficient [Infographic]
January 28, 2012, 1:00 pmDriverless cars could double the efficiency of working parents, reduce parking costs and state licensing revenue, and take millions of drunk drivers off the road each year, according to a new infographic from Aptus Insurance.
DuckDuckGo Challenges Google With DontTrack.us
January 28, 2012, 12:48 pmPrivacy in relation to Google is a big ticket item right now, as consolidation practices and other matters concerning personal identity and online advertising practices have become popular topics. It adds to the noticeable undercurrent of fear that, fueled largely …
Portal 2 Mashes Into The Nightmare Before Christmas
January 28, 2012, 12:20 pmAnd the results are spectacular. Provided you can shake your gaze from the awesome Portal 2 socks leading this article, the upcoming video will be a great addition to your weekend. It also serves as another reason to be against …
Want Guest Post Links? Find Them Via Twitter [TOOL]
January 28, 2012, 12:08 pmPosted by Ethan Lyon This post was originally in YouMoz , and was promoted to the main blog because it provides great value and interest to our community. The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of SEOmoz, Inc. For a long time Ive been pulling an RSS feed from Twitter for the query: guest post OR guest author...
QR Marketing Evolving Rapidly [Study]
January 28, 2012, 11:43 amMarketers are learning to use QR codes and other action codes more effectively. A new study of all 2011 issues of the top 100 U.S. magazines. It found that advertising drove the 439 percent increase in action codes from January through December.
Twitter Recruiting Video Is Cheesy, Awesome
January 28, 2012, 10:20 amTwitter’s new recruiting video is suffering from something of a split personality. It is both purposely cheesy, but it still shines through as being awesome; or, even better, horribly awesome. Furthermore, the social media platform is indeed hiring and this …
World Record For Largest Observed Snowflake Celebrated With Google Doodle
January 28, 2012, 8:41 amIf you go to Google.com today, you will notice a new Google doodle celebrating the 125th anniversary of the world's larges snowflake. Then, you might ask yourself, 'Where does Google come up with this stuff?" The doodle is animated.
Twitter Buys Startup Dasient to Fight Malicious Advertising
January 28, 2012, 8:25 amTwitter has acquired security startup Dasient, which describes itself as an anti-malware vendor for large enterprises in the financial services, media, and online sectors. Its technology will be housed within Twitter's revenue engineering team.
Tablet, E-Reader Ownership Doubled Over Holidays
January 28, 2012, 7:39 amAfter a slowdown in the fall of 2011, the share of adults who owned tablet computers or e-readers nearly doubled over the holidays, according to a new report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project. 19 percent of U.S. adults now own tablets.
7 Useful Marketing Articles for Your Weekend
January 28, 2012, 5:10 amThis week on The Lede ' Seth Godin's simple cure for writer's block. Why David Ogilvy called himself a lousy copywriter. A case study in the power of the blog. 10 ways to use Pinterest for your business. If you want more links you can use than the seven we highlight here every week, follow @copyblogger on Twitter . // A Stalker's Guide to...
Cup of Joe: Leveraging Culture
January 27, 2012, 11:42 pmBack in November I shared this image on Google+. Chris Brogan , re-shared it and then 370 others followed suit! It is by far the most popular thing I have posted on Google+. Also, in April I blogged about how a piece of my content went viral on StumbleUpon, which as of today has gained over 1.2 million visitors. Every time a piece of my content...
Why Some Homepages Get Buried
January 27, 2012, 9:15 pmWebmasterWorld members discuss why this happens to some sites and not others.
Yes, Virginia, Google's New Privacy Policy Lets You Opt Out Of Sharing Your Data
January 27, 2012, 5:01 pmWe asked, now we answer: Google's new Privacy Policy will not force you into accepting any vampiric habits of Google to vulture information from you for the purpose of advertisements. If you don't want them to.
'Tweets Still Must Flow'. . .Except When Twitter Stops Them
January 27, 2012, 4:46 pmFree speech is one of those topics that always sends people in a tizzy. Most would agree that censorship is a bad thing, but at the same time, it's not right to yell "fire" in a crowded theater. Unless, of course, the theater really is on fire. This idea is tricky enough when you're talking about books and speeches and what people say on TV....
Think Positive, Choose Better!
January 27, 2012, 4:41 pmA study from the Journal Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that thinking positive actually helps us make better decisions.
A Handy Infographic About the Entertainment Industry Fearing Technology
January 27, 2012, 4:41 pmHow many times has the entertainment industry trembled at the onset of new technology? Well, if you're talking about the the film industry in particular, and you answered "every time," then you are pretty damn accurate.
Is Google Getting Worse At Delivering Relevant Results?
January 27, 2012, 4:41 pmIt was around this time last year when Google's search results really started attracting a whole lot of criticism (more than usual). The content farm discussion was going full-throttle, and finally in February, Google launched the Panda update,
Social Sign-Ons Help Marketers Discover the Real You
January 27, 2012, 4:31 pmXander: "Sure he says he's a high school student, but I can say I'm a high school student." Buffy: "You are." Xander: "Okay, but I can also say that I'm an elderly Dutch woman. Get me? I mean, who's to say I'm not if I'm in the elderly Dutch chat room?" Xander makes a good point. The one cool and also creepy thing about communicating over the...
Yes, Virginia, Google’s New Privacy Policy Lets You Opt Out Of Sharing Your Data
January 27, 2012, 4:30 pmWe asked, now we answer: Google’s new Privacy Policy will not force you into accepting any vampiric habits of Google to vulture information from you for the purpose of advertisements. If you don’t want them to. Since Google announced the …
Red Hot Chili Peppers Dance, President Obama's Ship, & Auroras
January 27, 2012, 4:26 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
Aneesh Chopra, First U.S. Chief Technology Officer, Is Stepping Down
January 27, 2012, 4:26 pmIn 2009, President Obama tapped Virginia's Secretary of Technology to fill a brand new job - the nation's first Chief Technology Officer.
MacWorld iWorld: Best Of Show Winners Announced
January 27, 2012, 4:26 pmThe editors of Macworld have released their list of winners of Best Of Show at this year's Macworld | iWorld conference. The list is a diverse collection of apps and accessories,
Red Hot Chili Peppers Dance, President Obama’s Ship, & Auroras
January 27, 2012, 4:22 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good ‘ole email. Everyday we highlight some of the best that are currently viral and some that are trending that …
‘Tweets Still Must Flow’. . .Except When Twitter Stops Them
January 27, 2012, 4:16 pmFree speech is one of those topics that always sends people in a tizzy. Most would agree that censorship is a bad thing, but at the same time, it’s not right to yell “fire” in a crowded theater. Unless, of course, the theater really is on fire.
This idea is tricky enough when you’re talking about books and speeches and what...
NIntendo Announces New Online Service
January 27, 2012, 4:10 pmHear ye, hear ye, gentle Nintendo gamers, your days of suffering under the abysmal Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will soon be at an end. Nintendo during their quarterly report yesterday announced their intention to create the Nintendo Network.
Pinterest: Great Business Tool for Photographers
January 27, 2012, 4:08 pmOne of the best “business” uses for Pinterest takes full advantage of the visual basis of the site. Photographers have been using Pinterest as an “inspiration board” to share with clients. For example, in the past, if a photographer was …
Twitter Says If You Have $25,000 Dollars, Use Our Brand Pages
January 27, 2012, 4:07 pmNext week, Twitter will reportedly begin featuring more pages for brands and partners who have committed $25,000. Brand pages can be customized allowing advertisers to give a broader visibility to their logos. The pages can also be maintained to keep …
Twitter Says For $25,000 Dollars, Use Our Brand Pages
January 27, 2012, 4:07 pmNext week, Twitter will reportedly begin featuring more pages for brands and partners who have committed a minimum of $25,000. Brand pages can be customized allowing advertisers to give a broader visibility to their logos. The pages can also be …
Foursquare Adds "Nearby Maps" To Business Pages
January 27, 2012, 3:55 pmFoursquare wants to be your go-to place for all things location, and that includes exploring a new city. Now, when you visit a business' Foursquare page, you will see all of the locations that are nearby your own location.
Battle For Facebook Listing: NASDAQ or NYSE ?
January 27, 2012, 3:55 pmNo doubt the Initial Public Offering of Facebook stock is the most anticipated since Google went public. With equity-trading volume's down for both platforms, the NASDAQ and the NYSE are in a battle to win the listing.
Foursquare Adds “Nearby Maps” To Business Pages
January 27, 2012, 3:46 pmFoursquare wants to be your go-to place for all things location, and that includes exploring a new city. Now, when you visit a business’ Foursquare page, you will see all of the locations that are nearby your own location. For …
Apple's Quarterly Earnings In Perspective
January 27, 2012, 3:24 pmEarlier this week Apple released their earnings report for the first quarter of FY2012. As we reported then, the company had its best quarter ever, bringing in $46.33 billion dollars in revenue, beating estimates by more than $8 billion.
Ferris Bueller, Liam Neeson, and Wingdings
January 27, 2012, 3:24 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
Google Acquired 79 Companies In Fiscal Year 2011
January 27, 2012, 3:19 pmIf you’re having trouble sleeping this weekend, I suggest pouring over the entire 99-page report of Google’s 10-K for the 2011 fiscal year. It. Is. Dry. However, the crew over at 9to5Google are more dedicated Google readers than I am …
Is Twitter Censorship Being Pushed By A Saudi Prince?
January 27, 2012, 3:12 pmDid a Saudi Prince’s investment in Twitter have anything to do with the recent Twitter censorship announcement? Most of Twitter’s users seems to think so. As we reported back in December, Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal purchased a stake in …
Exclusive: Google Page Layout Update: The Top Losers
January 27, 2012, 3:09 pmBack in November, Google revealed that it was testing algorithm changes that would examine what appears "above the fold" on web pages. It raised a number of questions about the kinds of hoops webmasters would have to jump through.
Fake YouTube Video Leads to Multi-Million Dollar Soccer Contract
January 27, 2012, 3:09 pmWhat can a fake YouTube video do for you? Well, if you're name is Stewart Downing, a moderately-talented soccer player for Liverpool, it can turn a decent paycheck into an absolute gold mine. The story,
Pinterest On TV
January 27, 2012, 3:09 pmWBIR-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee covered Pinterest very well in this TV news report. They interviewed a local photographer who uses Pinterest as an inspiration board, as well as Gavin Baker, Director of digital media at Moxley Carmichael,
Apple’s Quarterly Earnings In Perspective
January 27, 2012, 3:05 pmEarlier this week Apple released their earnings report for the first quarter of FY2012. As we reported then, the company had its best quarter ever, bringing in $46.33 billion dollars in revenue, beating estimates by more than $8 billion. That’s …
Fake YouTube Video Leads to Multi-Million Dollar Soccer Transfer
January 27, 2012, 3:03 pmWhat can a fake YouTube video do for you? Well, if you’re name is Stewart Downing, a moderately-talented soccer player for Liverpool, it can turn a decent paycheck into an absolute gold mine. The story, which was seen over at …
Lego Man in Space Moves the Web
January 27, 2012, 2:58 pmby Claudine Zap Two teens from Toronto successfully launched a Lego figure into near space - and launched a storm of interest on the Web. Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad, 17-year-old classmates at Agincourt Collegiate Institute, took four months, many Saturdays, and $400 to carry a Lego figurine and four cameras miles above the earth, a project that...
China: An Efficient Manufacturer Of Pollution
January 27, 2012, 2:50 pmIn the 1970′s we started outsourcing production from the United Staes to overseas facilities that could meet production demands faster and cheaper. After over forty years of outsourcing, one thing is clear: Our air and waterways are a lot less …
Facebook: The Paper Edition, Vol. 1
January 27, 2012, 2:48 pmBack in December, I wrote about a young man in Vienna who requested all the information that Facebook had collected on him over the year. To the surprise of many, his request yielded a delivery of a whopping 1,
The Times They Are a Changing'and These Apps They are A-Going
January 27, 2012, 2:33 pmAs all of you know, the mobile space moves incredibly fast. Our users are changing, and their needs are changing. New devices and new technologies are coming to market seemingly every day, not to mention the rate at which app stores are growing. All of us are looking for the freshest, most interesting apps and content all day, every day. At...
Lingual Jailbreak Tweak Turns Siri Into A Translator
January 27, 2012, 2:33 pmLast week we brought you news of the release of the long-awaited jailbreak for the iPhone 4S and iPad 2.
Do You Have An Extra $25K Laying Around?
January 27, 2012, 2:33 pmBeginning next week, Twitter will begin rolling out more brand pages for brands and partners who have already committed $25,000. Brand pages can be customized with a large header that allows advertisers to give greater visibility to their logos.
Scary New Virus Will Make Your Computer Cry
January 27, 2012, 2:33 pmIt's natural for viruses to mutate in nature and become stronger over time. The scary thing is that it's now happening to computer viruses. Mutating viruses are nothing new,
Awesome User-Generated Content Gives Us Dark Knight Rises Credits
January 27, 2012, 2:17 pmUser-generated content is one of the many great things about the web. Whether it's someone riffing on a particular trend or adding to the thousands upon thousands of gigabytes of fan-based material for whatever movie franchise you can think of,
Relive 90s Pop With Awesome Melodica Megamix [VIDEO]
January 27, 2012, 2:07 pmToday’s viral smash sports a pretty simple premise. If you grew up in the 90s or were really into pop music as an adult during the 90s, this is going to be a very awesome experience for you. YouTube user …
The Best of Mobile in 2011: Intel's 'The Chase'
January 27, 2012, 2:02 pmThis year well be talking a lot about mobile, and personally Im excited about all of the innovative advertising solutions well deliver for our clients via the mobile channel over the course of the next 12 months. In anticipation, I took a look back on some previous campaigns weve driven that effectively integrated mobile platforms and Intel The...
Online Petition for Autistic Boy Put in Bag Exceeds 180K Signatures
January 27, 2012, 1:47 pmThrough special events, government protests, and other news, the world now recognizes the Internet as a valuable medium for getting important messages to the masses. The simplicity of sharing on the Web combined with its viral nature makes it very easy for stories to get really big, really fast.
College Student Finds Cocaine In Used Textbook From Amazon
January 27, 2012, 1:47 pmWhen you order a used book online, you probably wouldn't be surprised if when it arrives, it contains an old bookmark or perhaps a couple of pages of notes inside. After all, it is "used.
Search Engines Given Code Of Practice
January 27, 2012, 1:47 pmIt looks like the copyright police are at it again. This time they are in a secret meeting with search engine companies making demand of them. In a document obtained by TorrentFreak,
Tips on How to Help Uninteresting Pages Rank Better
January 27, 2012, 1:47 pmThe following video was done by Rand Fishkin of SEOmoz. He has some fantastic tips on how you can help the boring pages of your site rank better.
Clooney Has a Big Prank Ready for Pitt
January 27, 2012, 1:41 pmby Mike Krumboltz George Clooney is a respected actor, director, and activist. But he's also a born prankster. The star of " The Descendants " recently visited " Inside the Actors Studio ," where he dished about his plans for pulling one over on his good friend and rival Brad Pitt . In the clip, an audience member asks Clooney about some of his...
Facebook IPO Documents May Be Filed Next Week [Report]
January 27, 2012, 1:16 pmFacebook’s IPO has been expected to be coming in the first half of the year, for quite some time. Rumors have pegged the IPO for somewhere between April and June. More recently, it’s been rumored to be coming in May. …
Video: How To Use Pinterest (Tutorial)
January 27, 2012, 1:13 pmTristan Higbee, of Blogging Bookshelf, does a great job with a quick Pinterest 101. If you are late to the party, and don’t know what Pinterest is… don’t tell anyone. It’s the surest sign of bachelorhood this year. Pay attention …
Canadian Constable Uses Social Media
January 27, 2012, 1:10 pmA Toronto police constable is using a popular social network to keep in touch with members in his community. Scott Mills is using the popular site Foursquare.com and he encourages other public servants to do the same. Scott feels social …
Cher, Jackie Chan, Justin Bieber, And Jim Carrey: All Not Dead!
January 27, 2012, 12:45 pmJust in case anyone is truly concerned that Cher was, "found dead in Malibu home", she was not. Apparently she is just one in a long list of victims who have fallen prey to a fake deaths on Twitter.
Cher Not (Repeat: NOT) Dead
January 27, 2012, 12:35 pmby Vera H-C Chan In today's modern world of Internet hoaxes, celebs must spend time reassuring people of their continued existence. There are celebrity death generators online, in which you can choose the place, time, and manner of death - often abroad and in a car off the cliffs. This Cher rumor, however, was traced to a Tweet from someone whose...
EFF Petitions Copyright Office To Keep Jailbreaking Legal
January 27, 2012, 12:25 pmIn 2010 the U.S. Copyright Office sided with users and developers when it issued a declaration exempting jailbreaking/rooting from the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Happy 2nd Birthday, iPad
January 27, 2012, 12:25 pmToday marks the two year anniversary that techno-Buddha demigod Steve Jobs floated across a stage in San Francisco at Apple's annual conference and told everybody, "Hey, you didn't know you wanted something called an iPad,
Facebook Asks Journalists To Sign Non-Disclosures
January 27, 2012, 12:25 pmOur old friend Facebook is being pretty uptight about their privacy. Before a recent news conference, Facebook officials asked attending journalists to sign a non-disclosure agreement,
Industry Discussion: The True Nature of Social Media ROI
January 27, 2012, 12:25 pmThere is a common misconception about the return on investment (ROI) via social media. For reasons most of us do not understand, Social Media has been classified primarily as a marketing tool by many. Because of this misconception at the foundation of a social media strategy, calculating actual ROI can be a circuitous and inexact .
Google Music Gets Download Option
January 27, 2012, 12:09 pmGoogle has finally added a feature that Google Music users have been clamoring for since the service launched last year. Google Music users can now download music from from their library.
Twitter Should Embrace Openness, Not Censorship
January 27, 2012, 12:09 pmAs we reported and as you all are most likely aware of by now, Twitter will begin censoring tweets. The idea of censoring tweets does raise a few concerns,
Voss Rejects Samsung's Second 3G Patent Lawsuit
January 27, 2012, 12:09 pmMannheim's Regional Court's Judge Andreas Voss dismissed the second 3G patent lawsuit against Apple by Samsung. Samsung has been seeking settlements from Apple on infringement claims regarding various 3G/ UMTS patents in various jurisdictions.
When Things Change, They're Actually Different
January 27, 2012, 12:04 pmTurmoil is all around us, old assumptions no longer valid. Richard Florida deftly lays out the scenario for the current economic and spatial Great Reset . Bob Garfield outlines the Chaos Scenario in traditional media and advertising (upon which I comment favorably here ). Friendly, iron-fist in a velvet glove American liberalism- cum -imperialism...
Pushing Back Against ACTA
January 27, 2012, 11:57 amAs we touched on earlier, as members of the European Union sign ACTA into something of an existence — it still requires ratification from the European Union parliament — various EU citizens have decided to fight back against ACTA. Unfortunately, …
Voss Rejects Samsung’s Second 3G Patent Lawsuit
January 27, 2012, 11:47 amMannheim’s Regional Court’s Judge Andreas Voss dismissed the second 3G patent lawsuit against Apple by Samsung. Samsung has been seeking settlements from Apple on infringement claims regarding various 3G/ UMTS patents in various jurisdictions. These lawsuits merely add to a …
How social networks make money
January 27, 2012, 11:43 amby Josh Bernoff We're arguably 10 years into the social network phenomenon (Friendster was founded in 2002). By now we should know the main business models. But popular sites like Tumblr (no visible means of support) raise the question, are there really any other good ways to make money other than advertising? Here are the significant models:...
Online Marketing Alternatives for SEO
January 27, 2012, 11:43 amThink of this scenario: You have a new business, and you want to promote it online. Of course, you'll need a website and apply search engine optimization strategies for it. But when you approached an online marketing firm, they politely told you that SEO is not the solution. As a result, you'll ask yourself why. .
Google Webmaster Tools Sitemaps Feature Gets Some Updates
January 27, 2012, 11:38 amGoogle announced that it is including some new information in the Webmaster Tools sitemaps feature. This includes details based on content-type, like stats from Web, Videos, Images and News featured more prominently.
Facebook Post With One Million Comments Set To Break Guinness World Record
January 27, 2012, 11:36 amThere is a photo on Facebook that a few of my closest friends and I hold very dear. It’s from our high school days, so the picture brings up a certain feeling of nostalgia – so much so that we …
iPhone App That Could Save Careers
January 27, 2012, 11:35 amThere is no shortage of apps and add-ons to iPhones that are huge helps to people. Within apps alone, you can do your banking, queue up (or watch) Netflix choices, edit HD photos, learn to play guitar, or buy anything …
Google Maps Adds Emergency Alerts
January 27, 2012, 11:28 amIf a major storm is headed you way, Google wants to be your information guide. The Google Crisis Response team is looking to be your go to information source on when a storm will strike, how bad will it be, and what resources are available to help.
MacWorld iWorld: Jetpack Joyride Wins Best App Ever
January 27, 2012, 11:23 amHalfbrick Studios, maker of the ridiculously addictive Fruit Ninja, have another hit on their hands, it seems. Their Jetpack Joyride game has just been announced as the winner of the MacWorld | iWorld Best App Ever award.
Google Smartphone Apps On Top In India
January 27, 2012, 11:23 amGoogle's Android has blown onto the scene in India. Since the behemoth growth of Android in India in 2011, the country has exploded to the forefront in terms of shipment.
Google Business Photos: Street View For Small Businesses
January 27, 2012, 11:23 amIf you're a small business owner looking for a creative way to attract potential customers inside your store, Google wants you to think outside of the box: let them visit your store without even traveling to your store.
Want More Clicks on Twitter?
January 27, 2012, 11:23 amThe following infographic is by Dan Zarrella of HubSpot. This IG a lot of great recommendations if you are looking to increase your clicks on Twitter. I especially liked the suggestions on using words correctly and the use of action words. I guess I will be tweeting more on the weekends too. To find out .
Money-Saving Tips on Creating Your Own Marketing Brochure In-House #SMB #smallbiz
January 27, 2012, 11:18 amCustomers love when businesses have printed materials to share. Whether you are a real estate agent or flower shop owner, the power of a good brochure that delivers your message with vivid visual impact cannot be overestimated. A marketing brochure can boost your sales efforts instantly, and by creating those materials in-house, you can save both...
Foursquare 2012 | Experience, Thoughts and 6 Immense Tips for Your Business
January 27, 2012, 11:12 amMy Foursquare Experience so far' Like many other people over the past few months I have been using Foursquare quite a bit, as shown below. I have knocked up quite a few mayorships and badges, but sadly I have already found it very monotonous and not at all engaging. To be fair, Foursquare is great at the beginning with collecting the badges,...
What Could Google's New Privacy Policy Mean for PPC?
January 27, 2012, 11:12 amEarlier in the week Google announced changes to its privacy policies . The main changes are that: Now nearly all Google products are covered by one privacy policy. Information you give Google's various different services can be combined. Google still promises not to sell personal data, but to only share aggregated, non-personally identifiable...
Bing Rewards December Winners and Our Latest Sweepstakes
January 27, 2012, 11:12 amWe are pleased to announce the winners, pending official confirmation, of the three Bing Rewards sweepstakes that ended on January 11. Our new sweeps have begun and end on January 31. Keep reading for details on the great prizes were offering and how to enter, but first congratulations to our latest winners. John A. of Chalfont, Pennsylvania was...
Tracking Marketing Response: Building Your Measurement Framework
January 27, 2012, 11:12 amAs you learned in my previous article, Win With Data: A Guide to Improve Your Bottom Line, you understand that no matter what type of website your organization has, tracking marketing response is key to improving the overall performance of …
The Return of Ferris Bueller
January 27, 2012, 11:02 amby Mike Krumboltz Alert Principal Rooney! Ferris Bueller, that righteous dude we all know and love, is making a return. A 10-second teaser for an upcoming Super Bowl commercial shows a modern-day Matthew Broderick opening bedroom curtains, turning to the camera, and saying, "How can I handle work on a day like today?" Then the familiar...
How to Respond to Negative Reviews
January 27, 2012, 10:57 amWhile it's important that you gain customer reviews for your business, it can be frustrating to receive a negative feedback. However, it's best not to let your emotions take over. Breathe and then respond to negative feedback professionally, the same way you'll approach a positive review. Continue reading to know how you can respond to .
GoDaddy Super Bowl Ad #2 With Danica Patrick And Pussycat Dolls "Leaked"
January 27, 2012, 10:52 amLast weekend, the first of two GoDaddy Super Bowl ads was "leaked" (because I'm sure GoDaddy doesn't want them to be seen yet). It involved Danica Patrick and Jillian Michaels painting a naked lady. Standard GoDaddy ad fare.
More Voters Worry About Censorship Than Piracy
January 27, 2012, 10:52 amIn the midst of the ongoing controversy surrounding SOPA and PIPA, it may be wise to take a step back and see what the average voter thinks about issues like piracy and internet censorship.
Jimmy Kimmel's Facebook Police Make Sure You Accept Your Mom's Friend Request
January 27, 2012, 10:52 amIf a Facebook Police unit existed, what crimes would they arrest you for? Excessive posting of dog photos? Second degree posting of political status updates?
More Backlash From Google’s New Privacy Policy
January 27, 2012, 10:49 amMore concern over Google’s announcement of new privacy policies, this time from prominent lawmaker Edward Markey. He’s demanding a probe into Google’s management of consumer data. This comes after yesterday’s issuance of a letter to Google from a group of …
Microsoft’s Weird Stance on Windows 8 Personalization
January 27, 2012, 10:48 amHow does it make you feel when a company tries to sell you something, but then, try and tell how to use it after you’ve paid for it? If you’re a PS3 fanboy, you might approve of this tactic, but …
Pinterest Top Five Most Repinned Items
January 27, 2012, 10:39 amEvery day brings something new on Pinterest. But, some things take on a life of their own and just keep on keeping on. Telling what is popular on Pinterest is not an easy task. There are no publicly available statistics …
Jimmy Kimmel’s Facebook Police Make Sure You Accept Your Mom’s Friend Request
January 27, 2012, 10:36 amIf a Facebook Police unit existed, what crimes would they arrest you for? Excessive posting of dog photos? Second degree posting of political status updates? Jimmy Kimmel imagines a Facebook Police unit that makes sure you respond to that girl …
GoDaddy Super Bowl Ad #2 With Danica Patrick And Pussycat Dolls “Leaked”
January 27, 2012, 10:33 amLast weekend, the first of two GoDaddy Super Bowl ads was “leaked” (because I’m sure GoDaddy doesn’t want them to be seen yet). It involved Danica Patrick and Jillian Michaels painting a naked lady. Standard GoDaddy ad fare. This one …
RateBeer Announces Best Beers of 2012, Over 3.5 Million Reviews
January 27, 2012, 10:32 amOnline beer mecca RateBeer has just announced their Best of 2012 Awards, and a Belgian Quadrupel takes the blue ribbon. Westvleteren 12, a product of Westvleteren Abdij St. Sixtus, topped the list of 50 best beers. The beer,
Con Artist Shares Inside Story of Google Pharmacy Ad Sting
January 27, 2012, 10:21 amIn a letter to the Wall Street Journal, career con man David Whitaker spilled the beans on his experience as undercover operative Jason Corriente, an agent for wealthy clients seeking online ads. The sting led to a $500 million forfeiture for Google.
Putting Your Mobile App On Sale Boosts Revenue, Study Finds
January 27, 2012, 10:18 amIf you’re a developer who doesn’t want to shell out money for ads, there’s one reliable tactic you can employ that will not only boost your notoriety but also improve your revenue: put your app on sale. Despite the concept …
Google / Twitter Beef Reportedly Results In Cancellation Of Android Meeting
January 27, 2012, 10:16 amRemember that Twitter Google deal that the companies couldn't get renewed? The one for real-time search, which made Google a lot better for real-time information? It doesn't look like they're going to come to an agreement anytime soon.
Google's Privacy Approach With Danny Sullivan and NPR
January 27, 2012, 10:16 amGoogle's new privacy policy has been the topic of some discussion " although, perhaps not as much as expected " as their new multi-platform approach resulted in the creation of one privacy policy to rule them all,
Apple And Foxconn Face Accusations By Foreign Workers
January 27, 2012, 10:16 amLast year in May Students & Scholars Against Corporate Misbehavior issued a warning against abuses to workers. The abuses cited in the warning include not being paid for hours worked, mandatory extended overtime without breaks,
Google’s Privacy Approach With Danny Sullivan and NPR
January 27, 2012, 10:08 amGoogle’s new privacy policy has been the topic of some discussion — although, perhaps not as much as expected — as their new multi-platform approach resulted in the creation of one privacy policy to rule them all, much like Sauron’s …
US Mobile Ad Spend Grows Faster Than Predicted
January 27, 2012, 10:06 amIn what seems like a rare moment these days, analysts are saying that they actually underestimated something rather than hyping it beyond recognition. Maybe there is hope after all . This time it is about mobile ad spending in the US. eMarketer writes The US mobile advertising market is growing far faster than expected, driven by the rapid...
Australian Open: Twitter Buzz
January 27, 2012, 9:59 amWith the finals of the Australian Open quickly approaching, Twitter is buzzing with emotion. From the happy to the irate, Tweets are being posted by the minute. . @RafaelNadal beats #Federer 67(5) 62 76(5) 64 for a place in the …
Censored Twitter? No Worries, There’s A Workaround
January 27, 2012, 9:58 amAre you worried about Twitter’s news that they are going to begin censoring tweets in certain countries? Worry not as there is an easy workaround. Twitter posted a handy FAQ about their new “country withheld content” guidelines. In it, it …
MacWorld iWorld: Intoxicase Puts A Bottle Opener On Your iPhone
January 27, 2012, 9:42 amSpicebox has been showing off their new Intoxicase iPhone cases at MacWorld | iWorld this week. The two cases – Intoxicase and Intoxicase Plus – have built-in bottle openers. There is also an app that allows users to track how …
Android Tablets Grab 10% Market Share From Apple’s iPad
January 27, 2012, 9:30 amThe past year has been pretty good for Android OS, according to tablet figures released by Strategy Analytics. Global shipments of tablets hit an all-time high at 26.8 million units in Q4 2011, and Android snagged a substantial piece of …
Paid Apps Giving Way to In-App Purchase Model
January 27, 2012, 9:19 amInterested in building that killer app that will be your grand slam home run of your career? Convinced that you are absolutely certain that there are AT LEAST 5 million people out there that would give up $.99 in a heartbeat for your "awesome" app or mindless game? Well, that is great copy for someone trying to recruit developers but the reality...
Fear Factor To Feature Donkey Semen Stunt: Twitter Reacts
January 27, 2012, 9:17 amNBC executives are furious after the show Fear Factor recently revealed they would have contestants drink an entire beer mug of donkey semen with the addition of a hefty glass of donkey urine to finish. NBC was so upset, they …
As ACTA Gets Signed, Europeans Protest
January 27, 2012, 9:14 amAt a ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, more members of the European Union signed ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement), ratifying the treaty for the countries that signed it. However, because the European Union parliament as yet to weigh in,
Facebook & Twitter For Seniors For Dummies
January 27, 2012, 9:14 amAll the hip, young teens out there who like pieces of the internet all to themselves and want to keep the older folks out; you're in for a losing battle. Many of the seniors are already using social networking,
Google's Policy For Government Contracts Unchanged
January 27, 2012, 9:14 amFor those who are concerned about Google's new privacy policy, there has been yet another clarification.
Hawaii Lawmaker Backing Down On Privacy Law
January 27, 2012, 9:08 amWe reported yesterday on an idiotic bill proposed in Hawaii that would required ISPs to record every Web site customers visit. One of the main backers of the bill is retreading her stance on the controversial legislation. Representative Kymberly Pine, …
Facebook, AG File Clickjacking Suits Against Adscend Media
January 27, 2012, 9:08 amFacebook and Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna announced the filing of dual lawsuits against Adscend Media, an ad network, which has allegedly developed and encouraged the “spread of spam through misleading and deceptive tactics,” including clickjacking. Facebook defines clickjacking …
Google’s Policy For Government Contracts Unchanged
January 27, 2012, 9:04 amFor those who are concerned about Google’s new privacy policy, there has been yet another clarification. Essentially Google would like to make clear that the new blanket policy for the consumer space doesn’t spill over into the Enterprise and Government …
Social Media Sets Super Bowl Parking Ablaze
January 27, 2012, 8:44 amJust three days after it was announced that there would be a Super Bowl 42 rematch between The New York Giants and The New England Patriots, ParkWhiz.
North Korea Would Punish Cellphone Users As War Criminals
January 27, 2012, 8:44 amGenocides, obliterations of cities, murder of prisoners, egregious violation of international humanitarian law. These are crimes that will likely get a person tried as a war criminal. But using a cellphone? Um. Sure' at least,
MacWorld iWorld: Creston Lets You Control Your House From Your iPhone
January 27, 2012, 8:38 amCreston has been showing off their new home/business automation system at MacWorld | iWorld. Creston’s system allows users to control lights, entertainment systems, electronic window blinds, and more, all from their iOS (or Android) devices. Of course, the system doesn’t …
Ferris Bueller Sequel? Nope, Just A Honda Ad
January 27, 2012, 8:37 amOn Thursday, a mysterious clip starring a gray-haired Matthew Broderick appeared on YouTube. In the clip, Broderick opens the shades and says “How can I handle work on a day like today?” It’s immediately followed by a date, which happens …
The New Righthaven.com Has A Sense Of Humor
January 27, 2012, 8:23 amIf you've followed the Righthaven saga at all, you probably know that the "copyright troll's" domain was auctioned off as it struggled to pay court costs and fines.
GOP Florida Debate: Twitter Responds
January 27, 2012, 8:23 amLast night's GOP debate in Florida will be the last debate for almost month. With a win apiece for 3 of the 4 candidates (Santorum in Iowa, Romney in New Hampshire, Gingrich in South Carolina),
Warner Bros Imposes Ridiculous 28 Day Waiting Period To Add New Releases To Your Netflix Queue
January 27, 2012, 8:23 amIn an effort to boost ailing DVD sales, Warner Bros has made another out of touch decision regarding their arrangement with Netflix. According to the LA Times, beginning February 1st,
Top 10 Reasons Your Facebook Campaign Isn't Working
January 27, 2012, 8:23 amTo most PPC marketers, the Facebook paid ads program represents an ideal marketing opportunity. Finally, you aren't limited to targeting your ads based on geographic location and time of day alone (I'm looking at you, Google Adwords!). In fact, if you wanted to run a campaign targeting 16 year old boys in San Francisco who .
ACTA: Polish Parliament Protests With Guy Fawkes Masks
January 27, 2012, 8:08 amACTA blew through the European Union yesterday with Poland perhaps receiving the largest backlash. Poland saw massive protests yesterday due to the government’s intention to sign ACTA. The government went ahead and signed it despite the protests from the public. …
Google Privacy: "The Real Story"
January 27, 2012, 8:08 amI don't think there's really any new information here,
Google Privacy: “The Real Story”
January 27, 2012, 7:52 amI don’t think there’s really any new information here, but Google has put up a post on its Public Policy blog called “Setting the record straight about our privacy policy changes” aiming to “clear up some of the misconceptions” about …
Facebook Files Clickjacking Lawsuit
January 27, 2012, 7:50 amFacebook and US state of Washington have filed lawsuits against marketing firm Adscend Media over alleged clickjacking and spam practices, as the social networking giant finally gets tough with scammers operating on the site.
Google Plus Promotes Network and New Security Features to Young Teens and Parents
January 27, 2012, 7:21 amOn Thursday afternoon, Google+ announced that the rapidly growing social network is now available to teens ages 13 and up. Although minors can sign up for and use Google+, the social network also introduced new privacy and security changes designed to protect underage users. Bradley Horowitz, Google's VP of products, said the following of the .
Report: Facebook May File For IPO As Early As Next Week
January 27, 2012, 7:09 amMorgan Stanley, people familiar said, is the strong frontrunner for the much-coveted "lead left" position on Facebook's IPO documents to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Measuring ROI: How to Collect Meaningful PPC Conversion Data
January 27, 2012, 6:56 amLearn how you can track and collect significant conversion data and then bring it all together in one dashboard. Use these three levels of conversion data tracking that vary in terms of pros/cons, costs, effectiveness, and sophistication.
SEO Chicks Competition - Win a ticket to SES London!
January 27, 2012, 6:56 amSEO Chicks have launched a competition for the next generation of search marketers. Have you been in SEO less than a year or have a desire to join the industry? If so, this is the competition for you.
Online Marketing News: Women Dominate Community Management, Google Privacy, FBI Social, Twitter Censorship, McD Hashtag Gone Wrong
January 27, 2012, 6:25 amThe 2012 Community Manager Report Community Manager is an essential, yet still uncharted territory for many companies that are expanding their presence on the social web. What should you know about the current state of this position? 67% of Community Managers work for a brand The most popular city for Community Managers is New York 65% of...
SEO awesomeness delivered for FREE to your inbox each month
January 27, 2012, 5:20 amAs part of our ongoing effort to share the knowledge we’re giving away a free SEO video every month for our subscribers.Recorded in crystal clear HD format at our leading industry conferences, we have over 50 hours of some of the brightest SEOs out there (Rand Fishkin, Will Critchlow, Wil Reynolds, Richard Baxter, Michael Gray, Rhea Drysdale...
Answers to the 3 Biggest Email Marketing Questions We Get
January 27, 2012, 5:13 amWe're back and we're ready to talk email marketing . I asked two pros to come on and spill their best advice on the three biggest email marketing questions we get here at Copyblogger.
7 Steps to Prepare For the Search Alliance in the UK
January 27, 2012, 1:00 amAfter a year’s delay, Microsoft adCenter will start to power the PPC results on Yahoo UK in Q2 of 2012. Discussion of its potential for success aside, here are some useful links and an action plan for preparing UK paid search campaigns.
How to Increase the Odds of Your content Going Viral - Whiteboard Friday
January 27, 2012, 12:10 amPosted by randfish Having content that goes viral can seem like the luck of the draw, but there are a number of steps you can take to improve your odds. In this week's Whiteboard Friday, we will show you a few things you can do to increase your chances of having that well crafted content spread through the internet like a wildfire. Thanks for...
Google Music Allows Downloads, YouTube Videos
January 26, 2012, 11:39 pmGoogle is providing two new perks for Google Music users, including the ability to shuttle their tracks from the music locker and share YouTube videos. Users have been able to upload up to 20,000 songs to the Google Music locker and play them on their Android smartphone or tablet since the full, non-beta service launched last November . However,...
Twitter Can Now Withhold Content From Users In A Specific Country
January 26, 2012, 10:47 pmWe haven't yet used this ability, but if and when we are required to withhold a Tweet in a specific country, we will attempt to let the user know, and we will clearly mark when the content has been withheld.
Moving content? Think 301, not rel=canonical
January 26, 2012, 9:36 pmWhether you've decided to move your website to a new domain or you're moving content within a current website, its important to know how to protect the trust value your current content has with the engines. Over time, links get built, content ages and aquires trust. You don't want to walk away from that if you can help it. Why start over when...
Ashton Kutcher Does Care
January 26, 2012, 6:47 pmby Claudine Zap Timing is everything, and when news broke that Demi Moore had been hospitalized for " health and exhaustion issues ," ex Ashton Kutcher was living it up in Brazil. The two split last November after the " Two and a Half Men " star reportedly cheated on his wife of six years. But even though the two are kaput and Kutcher appears to...
Salma Hayek Shines at Paris Events
January 26, 2012, 4:59 pmby Mike Krumboltz Va-va-va-voom! Salma Hayek , 45, showed off her famous figure at two recent events, proving once again that she can't not look good. The stunning star attended the Paris premiere of " Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy " in a black leather ensemble. Hayek paired the dress with a glamorous updo and suede boots. The belted outfit, with its...
Yahoo Search, Display Revenues Dip in Q4 2011
January 26, 2012, 4:49 pmYahoo's 2011 Q4 search revenue was $465 million, down 27 percent compared to the same quarter for the previous year. Yahoo attributed the decline to the search agreement it signed with Microsoft. Overall fourth quarter revenue was $1.3 billion.
Twitter May Selectively Censor Local Tweets Yet Permit Them Globally
January 26, 2012, 4:44 pmShortly after the start of the January 25 protests in Egypt last year, a movement where activists removed their sitting president and arguable lit the fuse for the Arab Spring that would burn throughout 2011,
Can Consumers Opt-Out Of Google's New Privacy Policy?
January 26, 2012, 4:29 pmBeginning March 1st Google will begin to monitor user's habits, preferences, and proclivities much more closely and in a systematic fashion. The company reports that they will do this to help refine their products and deliver more effective advertising.
Righthaven.com Now Pays Tribute To Content Creators
January 26, 2012, 4:22 pmAs previously reported, Righthaven.com was sold in an online auction, and now, there is a big pro-content message on it, as a Switzerland-based hosting provider gears up to launch services at the site. For more background on why this amusing, …
MegaUpload: Pirate Party Registering Complaints Against U.S.
January 26, 2012, 4:19 pmMegaUpload, center of a recent sting operation from the FBI and DoJ, hosted a lot of copyrighted files. People may forget that it was also a legitimate business as well that hosted documents for businesses and personal use. With the …
Can Consumers Opt-Out Of Google’s New Privacy Policy?
January 26, 2012, 4:15 pmBeginning March 1st Google will begin to monitor user’s habits, preferences, and proclivities much more closely and in a systematic fashion. The company reports that they will do this to help refine their products and deliver more effective advertising. This …
Pat Sajak, Bubble Wrap, and Woody Allen Horror Movies
January 26, 2012, 4:07 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you’ve got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You’ve only got 140 characters to make an impression. And what better way to wind-down the work …
Elizabeth Banks Directed A Porn, Ferris Bueller Returns, & Drunk Pat Sajak
January 26, 2012, 4:05 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good ‘ole email. Everyday we highlight some of the best that are currently viral and some that are trending that …
Internet Dating: Who's Really Out There?
January 26, 2012, 3:58 pmWe see the commercials all the time, I found my mate on Match.com or E-harmony, or whatever services their advertising these days. Everybody is so happy and their significant other is everything they aways wanted.
Google+ Badges Get New Integration Options
January 26, 2012, 3:55 pmBack in November, Google+ badges graduated from preview. Now, they come with more options, Google announced today. The new options, however, are in developer preview, but will come soon to all users. The options include new ways of integrating the …
Morgellons Disease Terrorizes Internet & Twitter For A Day
January 26, 2012, 3:52 pmEver feel like you’ve got tiny insects crawling all over you and biting your skin? Do you get oozing skin lesions as a result, or ever see blue, black, or red granules beneath or extruding from your skin? What about …
Twitter Revs Up for GOP Debate in FL
January 26, 2012, 3:45 pmTonight at 8:00 PM on CNN, the remaining Republican presidential primary candidates go at it. Again. The debates and speeches get live-tweeted, and there’s a lot of fun to be had from that. But, some folks are hitting the Tweet …
Google: SPDY Gaining Adoption
January 26, 2012, 3:36 pmIn 2009, Google announced the SPDY application-layer protocol. You know, “Speedy”. As Google explained at the time, it’s for transporting content over the web, and is designed for minimizing latency through features such as multiplexed streams, request prioritization and HTTP …
Viral Video: Overnight Sensation, Literally
January 26, 2012, 3:27 pmKentucky dad Adam Brown has fraternal twins that are barely 2 months old. One is a placid, easy-going boy. The other is a girl who is fussy with colic. So, like many dads, Brown makes noises at her.
Google To Android Developers: Stop Using Menu Button
January 26, 2012, 3:27 pmGoogle is instructing Android developers to migrate the designs of their apps away from using the menu button, and toward using the action bar. This will become increasingly important as more devices get Ice Cream Sandwich, the company says.
Internet Dating: Who’s Really Out There?
January 26, 2012, 3:27 pmWe see the commercials all the time, I found my mate on Match.com or E-harmony, or whatever services their advertising these days. Everybody is so happy and their significant other is everything they aways wanted. It all starts with your …
Kentucky’s Rand Paul Is Calm During Patdown
January 26, 2012, 3:25 pmRecently, Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul was held by the TSA for refusing a full body pat-down and becoming irate with airport staff, but recent video seen here says otherwise. In the video Sen. Paul is seen standing and sitting, …
Nuke Comments Chrome Extension Lets You Rid Yourself Of Google+ Annoyances
January 26, 2012, 3:24 pmAre you a prolific Google+ user who often invites unsavory comments from unsavory people on your posts? If so, a new Chrome extension will allow you to get rid of your problem in two clicks. It’s called Nuke Comments and …
Macworld iWorld: Video Camera App Lets You Record, Edit And Share
January 26, 2012, 3:21 pmYou could create a movie on the iPhone before, but you could never really make a movie. i4software wants to remedy that. At Macworld iWorld today, the company announced their new cleverly titled Video Camera app. It aims to simplify …
Facebook Accounts For 80% Social Media Traffic World-wide
January 26, 2012, 3:19 pmWhat type of social media site dominates a culture can say a lot about the people who use that site. Or the people. Or both. Without extrapolating any big conclusions from their data, Palo Alto Networks has taken a look …
Internet Usage on Smartphones Continues to Climb
January 26, 2012, 3:17 pmIf you watch the commercials on TV, it's easy to believe that the entire population of the Earth is walking around with a smartphone in their pocket. Not true, but that day is slowly approaching. Google conducted a study of cell phone users in the US, the UK, France, Germany and Japan and found that globally, smartphones are on the rise. The UK...
Looking Back at Sundance 2012
January 26, 2012, 3:17 pmAs things wrap up in Park City this week, we wanted to thank everyone who stopped by the Bing Bar on main street. We played host to a group of amazing artists, independent filmmakers and athletes who inspire us (and hopefully you.) Weve captured some of our favorite interviews and performances below. If youd like to relive any of these moments,...
MacWorld iWorld: Elements CRM for iPad Announced
January 26, 2012, 3:12 pmAt MacWorld iWorld today, Ntractive announced the launch of Elements CRM for iPad. The company, which has a popular version for Mac, has taken the same look and feel, and applied it to iPad app form.
Google+ Drops Age Restriction, Now Accepts All Teenagers
January 26, 2012, 3:00 pmGoogle today dropped the age requirement from 18 to 13 for teenagers who want to join Google+, bringing Google+ in line with Facebook’s age policy. Bradley Horowitz, Google VP, product management, also announced new features for teen users.
Yahoo Seeks To Shed Foreign Assets To Offset Losses
January 26, 2012, 2:56 pmYahoo Inc. is searching for a way to sell or trade-off its' stake in Tokyo-based Yahoo Japan Corporation. Yahoo Inc. owns about 35% of the Company which specializes in mobile and internet service. After a slow year in internet advertising,
Facebook Single Sign-On Pro-Tips
January 26, 2012, 2:56 pmToday, Facebook released a list of best practices for developers of iOS and Android apps that implement the Single Sign-On (SSO) features that Facebook debuted a year ago. Using SSO,
MacWorld iWorld: Stellar Phoenix Mac Data Recovery v5 Announced
January 26, 2012, 2:56 pmAt MacWorld iWorld today, Stellar Data Recovery announced Stellar Phoenix Mac Data Recovery v5, aimed at helping Mac users recover lost, missing or accidentally deleted files. This apparently applies even if you have emptied your trash, formatted the drive,
BestCigarPrices.com Rallying Cigar Enthusiasts To Oppose New Restrictions On Cigars
January 26, 2012, 2:36 pmAfter one branch of the U.S. government nearly declared pizza sauce a vegetable, another branch is issuing new tobacco regulations that are vexing the cigar industry.
SOPA/PIPA: The Aftermath of Web Blackout, ACTA, & What's Next
January 26, 2012, 2:36 pmEven though the SOPA and POPA bills are essentially dead, they are still getting a lot of attention. Last week, the U.S. witnessed a powerful expression from both brands and consumers that demonstrated their strong opposition to the anti-piracy bills.
MacWorld iWorld: Stellar Phoenix Mac Data Recovery v5 Announced
January 26, 2012, 2:34 pmAt MacWorld iWorld today, Stellar Data Recovery announced Stellar Phoenix Mac Data Recovery v5, aimed at helping Mac users recover lost, missing or accidentally deleted files. This apparently applies even if you have emptied your trash, formatted the drive, or …
MacWorld: App Lets Users Track Rocket Launches
January 26, 2012, 2:26 pmVito Technology announced today at Macworld the ability to track rockets into space with their Solar Walk and Star Walk apps. The apps have been out on the market for a while and have recently added satellite tracking to their …
How Google+ Could Threaten Google's Core Search Business
January 26, 2012, 2:26 pmSocial is an important part of how online users will consume and spread quality content, but it has to be integrated in a manner that doesn't degrade core search functionality or sully searcher trust in what is the most utilized search engine.
SOPA/PIPA: The Aftermath of Web Blackout, ACTA, & What’s Next
January 26, 2012, 2:24 pmEven though the SOPA and POPA bills are essentially dead, they are still getting a lot of attention. Last week, the U.S. witnessed a powerful expression from both brands and consumers that demonstrated their strong opposition to the anti-piracy bills.
MacWorld iWorld: Mindwrap Shows Off FiledRight Document Management System
January 26, 2012, 2:17 pmMacWorld iWorld is going on in San Francisco, and various companies are showing some Apple operating system-related goodies. Mindwrap has a new document management system for OS X called FiledRight, designed for Mac-using small businesses. It works with the open …
Twitter Is Helping Africa Get Connected
January 26, 2012, 2:16 pmAfrica has found a new way to communicate and stay connected with others on their continent. In an area where news travels slow, and the accuracy of the stories is barely half reliable, Twitter user’s are finding the social networking …
Google Earth (New): No More Patchy Blocks, Plus Image Sharing!
January 26, 2012, 2:12 pmGoogle announced today that they are upgrading Google Earth. Gone are the mosaic-looking pieces that comprised the old graphics. A much more seamless look is now in place. From the official Google Blog: The Google Earth globe is made from …
Don't censor the web
January 26, 2012, 2:10 pmYou might notice many of your favorite websites look different today. Wikipedia is down. WordPress is dark. We're censoring our homepage logo and asking you to petition Congress . So what's the big deal? Right now in Washington D.C., Congress is considering two bills that would censor the web and impose burdensome regulations on American...
ACTA: French MEP Resigns Over "Charade" In Parliament
January 26, 2012, 2:05 pmACTA has taken a blow already today with the resignation of the French MEP (Member of European Parliament) who was in charge of investigating the bill. On his Web site, Kader Arif posted a statement titled,
Google+ Lowers Their Age Requirement to Allow Young Teens
January 26, 2012, 1:59 pmGoogle+ has just lowered their minimum age requirement from 18 to 13. Young teens everywhere couldn’t care less.
Google VP Bradley Horowitz makes a great pitch though. . . .
Teens and young adults are the most active Internet users on the planet. And surprise, surprise: they’re also human beings who enjoy spending time with friends and...
Illinois State Legislation Urges Dating Sites To Post Background Check Information
January 26, 2012, 1:57 pmOnline dating has always been a risky business; you never know if you could be talking to Mr./Ms. Right or the Zodiac Killer. According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, Legislation in Springfield, Illinois, if passed, could require any …
Five stages in dealing with Google's control of your data
January 26, 2012, 1:55 pmby Josh Bernoff There's plenty of serious analysis going on about Google assembling all your data (and using it to improve your experience across devices). This is going to make Google stickier and harder to live without, ramp up the pressures on how they expose controls on data collection and use, and increase the seriousness of possible data...
Audi Super Bowl Ad Kills Some Vampires
January 26, 2012, 1:48 pmAudi has officially thrown its hat into the ring to compete for this year’s best Super Bowl ad, releasing “Vampire Party” to the YouTube masses more than a week before the big game. The ad is now available because Facebook …
ACTA: French MEP Resigns Over “Charade” In Parliament
January 26, 2012, 1:42 pmACTA has taken a blow already today with the resignation of the French MEP (Member of European Parliament) who was in charge of investigating the bill. On his Web site, Kader Arif posted a statement titled, “ACTA: A masquerade I …
Google+ Safety Enhancements For Teens Announced
January 26, 2012, 1:40 pmGoogle’s Bradley Horowitz, VP Product on Google+, announced on Google+ that the company is launching some enhancements designed to keep teens safe on Google+. Given the company’s new privacy policy consolidation, I guess that means keeping teens safe using Google …
YouTube TrueView Ads Pump Up Search Traffic, Conversions for TRX
January 26, 2012, 1:24 pmTypically, TRX aims to spend $40 on online advertising for each sale it generates from its ads. When TRX tested YouTube for the launch of a new product, the company generated an advertising cost per sale of $14, about 65% lower than their average.
5 Simple Ways to Explore Your Social Media Following
January 26, 2012, 1:19 pmThe larger your social media following, the greater your potential reach online. It's this statement that leads so many businesses to work to increase the number of fans and followers they have. Having a large social media following is only part of the equation though. The other part is making sure those followers are active; .
The Future of SEO Campaigns with Jon Henshaw & Taylor Pratt from Raven
January 26, 2012, 12:53 pmHere is the audio if you'd prefer to listen :) Eric: All right, this is Eric over here at SEO Book and today I'm fortunate enough to be joined by Taylor Pratt and Jon Henshaw from Raven SEO Tools, thanks for joining us today guys. Taylor Pratt: Yeah, thanks for having us. Jon Henshaw: Yeah, good to see ya! Eric: All right, so we just have some...
YouTube Updates Browse Page, Video Editor & Video Manager
January 26, 2012, 12:43 pmJust when you thought YouTube was done tweaking the user interface of their website, YouTube decided to keep users on their toes and roll out some more updates today. In a post from its official blog,
Holy Nyans! 60 hours per minute and 4 billion views a day on YouTube
January 26, 2012, 12:12 pmSince the dawn of YouTube, we've been sharing the hours of video you upload every minute. In 2007 we started at six hours , then in 2010 we were at 24 hours , then 35 , then 48 , and now...60 hours of video every minute, an increase of more than 30 percent in the last eight months. In other words, you're uploading one hour of video to YouTube...
Google's Chromebooks For Education A Success So Far
January 26, 2012, 12:12 pmThis may finally be the year when classroom's get a major technology upgrade. Apple's already had success with their iPad-optimized textbooks and now Google's announced their huge success with providing Chromebooks in order to bring classrooms into the 21st Century.
Hawaii Could Force ISPs To Log All Browsing History, Indefinitely
January 26, 2012, 12:05 pmIn the current political climate, with all the buzz about SOPA & PIPA and now H.R.1981 & ACTA, Hawaii state representative John Mizuno has to be outside of his mind to introduce a comical piece of legislation like H.B. 2288. …
Security Software Aims To Trick Hackers
January 26, 2012, 12:00 pmHacker attacks are increasing and Web sites need new defenses to protect their data. That’s where Mykonos comes in, a security company that protects Web sites from attacks by wasting a hacker’s time instead of using an easily breakable wall. …
Google’s Chromebooks For Education A Success So Far
January 26, 2012, 11:59 amThis may finally be the year when classroom’s get a major technology upgrade. Apple’s already had success with their iPad-optimized textbooks and now Google’s announced their huge success with providing Chromebooks in order to bring classrooms into the 21st Century. …
FairSearch Adds E-Commerce, Advertising Firms To Coalition
January 26, 2012, 11:57 amIn 2010, a group of travel sites banded together to form the FairSearch Coalition, with the main goal of seeing Google’s acquisition of ITA Software blocked. It didn’t work, but the coalition is still going strong, fighting to see antitrust …
Facebook Marketing: What You Need to Know
January 26, 2012, 11:47 amHow you promote your business on Facebook is really up to you. However, there are unwritten guidelines on how you can properly build your online presence. The key here is engaging your fans and making it fun for them to communicate their needs. Learn the best practices of Facebook Marketing below. Manage Your Daily Posts .
Google+ Harvests Technology To Make Information Easy
January 26, 2012, 11:43 amFifteen years ago nobody knew who Google was and today you’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t. Google are the search people, right? Exactly but Google has gone far beyond just search. Today they are a technology company …
Autocomplete Type Attribute Can Increase Conversions, Says Google
January 26, 2012, 11:36 amGoogle announced that Chrome is now supporting an experimental “autocomplete type” attribute for form fields that enable developers to unambiguously label text and select fields with common data types, like “full-name” or “street-address”. “With this attribute, web developers can drive …
Facebook and Twitter Users: The FBI Is Watching You
January 26, 2012, 11:29 amThe FBI is shopping around for a contractor to do some snooping for them on social media websites like Facebook and Twitter. In a document called “Social Media Application” (pdf) released on January 19, it was revealed that the Strategic …
Google Maps Now Offers Better Biking Directions
January 26, 2012, 11:26 amGoogle warmed the hearts of hipsters and bicycle enthusiasts alike back in March of last year when they introduced the biking directions feature on Google Maps that would allow bikers to coordinate the best bike-ready route on a map. Today,
Google Privacy Search Marks Google Relevancy Fail
January 26, 2012, 11:26 amWhile researching an article I wrote this morning about Google's privacy changes and their implications, I couldn't help but notice a huge fail on Google's part in terms of relevancy. It seemed worth sharing.
Earn Facebook Credits By Eating Taco Bell with Plink
January 26, 2012, 11:26 amAttention Cityville, Mafia Wars, and Bejeweled players, I bet you'd like to earn Facebook Credits by doing something you probably do all the time. A new loyalty service called Plink allows you to dine your way to Facebook currency riches.
Between the electronic beat and the countryside
January 26, 2012, 11:21 amWe are excited with the feedback from our users about the new themes we have released lately. Because of this and following some suggestions from our users we now present another two new themes! For those who enjoy electronic music we have a great new Electronic theme. And for the ones aiming for the calmness of the countryside, we have a theme to...
Bank of America Rolls Out Discount Service
January 26, 2012, 11:13 amBank of America is the latest to jump on the trend of offering consumers deals through online discounts. Reuters reports that Bank of America rolled out its new Groupon-like service Wednesday that allows consumers to receive deals from retailers based …
How To Get Hired At A Top SEO Agency Part 2: What most applicants are lacking
January 26, 2012, 11:11 amNext in our series of finding what top SEO agencies are looking for when hiring, we ask our panel of experts "What skills are most people you interview lacking?" Here is what they had to say. Ash Buckles Google + | Twitter Technical programming/scripting experience. Having a clear understanding of how web servers operate, .
pubCenter Expands Internationally to Seven New Markets!
January 26, 2012, 11:11 amIt is our priority to provide developers around the globe an opportunity to make money using the Microsoft Advertising Solution and today we are happy to announce we are expanding our solution into seven new countries: Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Mexico, Sweden, and Switzerland. Now, developers from nineteen countries (full list below) can...
The Evolution of Bing, adCenter Feedback and What M&Ms Have in Common with Both
January 26, 2012, 11:05 amWhile scrolling through my Facebook feed this afternoon, I ran across a shared link from a friend highlighting a Technorati article by Andrew Froehlich, Bing: The New King of Search . Needless to say, I felt compelled to click through having watched.
Yandex Adds Face Recognition Technology
January 26, 2012, 11:00 amRussian search giant Yandex has added facial recognition technology to its photo hosting service, Yandex.Fotki. Yandex is leveraging Face.com's facial recognition technology to create a "smart" photo tagging service that lets users tag other people.
Anonymous Leaks Romania's Nuclear Department Database
January 26, 2012, 10:55 amAs Romania is engulfed in massive protests over their government's perceived incompetence, a branch of Anonymous has leaked the nation's National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering database online. Anonymous has posted a video in support of Romania's protests.
Bill C-11: SOPA's Canadian Hellspawn
January 26, 2012, 10:55 amBlocked websites. Infinite copyrights. Draconian entertainment industries. Judicial targeting of "pirate" sites. Users' loss of Internet access. If you've followed the news of the metastatic Stop Online Piracy Act in the United States,
Google Privacy Changes: What Do They Mean To You?
January 26, 2012, 10:55 amGoogle announced this week that it is rolling out a new, main privacy policy that covers the majority of its products. The company is consolidating over 60 privacy notices into the main privacy policy.
NFL Allowing Players To Tweet During Pro Bowl
January 26, 2012, 10:50 amAccording to CNBC’s Darren Rovell, NFL players will be allowed to tweet during the Pro Bowl game in designated areas. BREAKING: NFL will allow players to in-game tweet during Sunday’s Pro Bowl. There will be 1 designated area per sideline. …
WebmasterWorld Weekly Roundup January 26
January 26, 2012, 10:50 amWebmasterWorld's weekly roundup of hot topics and discussions you may have missed in the last few days. (-Subscription required)
Bill C-11: SOPA’s Canadian Hellspawn
January 26, 2012, 10:44 amBlocked websites. Infinite copyrights. Draconian entertainment industries. Judicial targeting of “pirate” sites. Users’ loss of Internet access. If you’ve followed the news of the metastatic Stop Online Piracy Act in the United States, you’re probably familiar with the above dystopian …
Anonymous Leaks Romania’s Nuclear Department Database
January 26, 2012, 10:40 amAs Romania is engulfed in massive protests over their government’s perceived incompetence, a branch of Anonymous has leaked the nation’s National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering database online. Anonymous has posted a video in support of Romania’s protests. There …
Intel Buys RealNetwork Patents
January 26, 2012, 10:40 amIntel has agreed to purchase a collection of almost 200 patents and 170 patent application from the RealNetwork. This $120 million deal also includes Real's next-generation video codec software.
Airbnb Hits 5 Million Nights Booked, More Than 19,000 Cities Represented
January 26, 2012, 10:31 amAirbnb has really taken off, according to some statistics released by the company on Thursday. The company, which allows people to rent out private spaces to travelers, call themselves the “community marketplace for unique spaces.” The most striking figure that …
Get Paid To Watch TV
January 26, 2012, 10:29 amA new app for iPhone offers to pay you for watching TV. I’ll wait til you stop hyperventilating. Available now at the App Store, Viggle is a free app. Once you install the app, you tap the screen and the …
Google Recalculates Average Search Position Metric
January 26, 2012, 10:25 amIn an attempt to provide more accuracy on where your site ranks for search queries, Google is changing the way it calculates average position in the Google Webmaster Tools Top Search Queries and Google Analytics Search Engine Optimization reports.
5 Basic SEO Troubleshooting Tips for Content Marketers
January 26, 2012, 10:09 amContent Marketing Not Performing? Troubleshoot SEO Basics. This post is a preview of a new downloadable guide I will be offering for those who pre-order Optimiz e by March 13,2012. The full guide will have screenshots, examples and "SEO Deep Dive" advice. If you want the full guide, watch the OptimizeBook.com site or sign up there to be notified.
Need Google+ and Twitter content? Go old school
January 26, 2012, 9:54 amOnce upon a time, long before Twitter, Google + and Facebook, there was a powerful piece of marketing collateral that's all but ignored now. The "tips" booklet. Companies would pay a lot of money for writers to pour through their past articles and ferret out tip-worthy content. These tips were typically turned into a softcover booklet (like "101...
Facebook: Thousands of Journalists Use Subscribe Feature
January 26, 2012, 9:48 amFacebook wants to be all things to everyone. You like Google+ because of the ability to create circles and separate out the elements of your life? Facebook saw that and emulated it quickly with Lists.
Groupons & SmartDigital Unite In Chicago
January 26, 2012, 9:48 amGroupons and a small tech firm called SmartDigital have partnered up to offer on-sight deals to consumers in the Chicago area. The deals will be location-based so the offers you see will be unique to your surroundings.
ACTA Signed By European Union
January 26, 2012, 9:48 amACTA, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, has just been signed in by the European Union. ACTA, for those who don't know, is kind of like SOPA's big brother.
NFL Jumps the Shark Letting Tweets in Pro Bowl
January 26, 2012, 9:26 amWhile it may seem like a big deal that the most powerful sports league in the US (and maybe the planet), the NFL, is letting it’s players tweet during a game but let’s not run around ringing in the new era of social media and sports.
It’s pretty fascinating to consider, right? A player comes off the field after an incredible...
SAT Fraud and Entrepreneurs
January 26, 2012, 9:18 amNew York State's Kenneth LaValle, chairman of the New York Senate Higher Education Committee is proposing legislation that would make any kind of fraud on the SAT's a felony.
Google Webmaster Office Hours Hangout on Thursday at 10:30 am EST
January 26, 2012, 9:18 amShort notice, everyone, but Google Webmaster Trends Analyst Pierre Far has announced his first 2012 webmaster office hours hangout, and it's happening at 10:30 am Thursday morning. From his Google+ post: When: Thursday 26 January 2012 at 3:30pm UK time.
Twitter Hack Week Is Underway
January 26, 2012, 9:12 amInnovative minds are currently working to improve upon a service you know and love so dearly. Twitter’s first Hack Week of 2012 is underway. Twitter began these Hack Weeks back in 2010. Here’s how they described the work that would …
Google Adjusts How Average Search Position Is Calculated
January 26, 2012, 9:07 amGoogle continues to make changes in different areas of their business. Apparently, how that business is defined is causing pains for Wall Street types which is rather amusing, but I digress. The latest adjustment comes in how average search position is calculate. From the Google Webmaster Central blog we get an example of just how this is being...
Why Your Business Needs to Be on Google+ Now
January 26, 2012, 9:07 amWhy Google+? The quality and corresponding engagement around your search engine visibility stands to either noticeably improve or gradually decline. Here are some recommendations on what you to do with your Google+ Pages for businesses and brands.
McDonald's makes Another Hashtag Campaign on Twitter
January 26, 2012, 9:07 amAfter the #McDStories fiasco last Wedensday, McDonald's released another hashtag campaign on Twitter. Called the #littlethings, the fast food giant introduced the new campaign at 11:42 EST with the following tweet: "No line at the bank, a large tax refund, & those extra fries at the bottom of the bag. What are some #LittleThings that .
Anonymous Protests Irish SOPA, Sees Results
January 26, 2012, 9:02 amAnonymous is targeting Irish government Web sites over their own version of SOPA. The country is looking to bring into law their own version of SOPA before the end of January.
Foxconn's Brazilian iPad Factory To Begin Production As Government Grants Tax Breaks
January 26, 2012, 9:02 amFoxconn will soon begin production of iPads in Brazil, as the country has approved specific tax incentives designed to aid Apple's popular tablet.
Netflix Rebounds With Q4 Earnings, Exceeds Expectations
January 26, 2012, 9:02 am2011 was not a good year for Netflix. For the most part, Netflix spent most of the year trying to avoid admitting that it had no idea what it was doing. First it raised prises,
Foxconn’s Brazilian iPad Factory To Begin Production As Government Grants Tax Breaks
January 26, 2012, 8:33 amFoxconn will soon begin production of iPads in Brazil, as the country has approved specific tax incentives designed to aid Apple’s popular tablet. The Brazilian government will give tax breaks to Foxconn for the production of tablets specified as weighing …
Newt Gingrich Wants a Moon Base
January 26, 2012, 8:23 amAs the political season heats up, the presidential candidates are campaigning harder to earn your vote. All kinds of promises have been made, hands have been shook, and negative ads have been created. Most of the content being the same …
Optimizing for Search Engines: By Language or By Country?
January 26, 2012, 8:22 amWhen it comes to targeting search engines to reach international markets, we're going to have to do things a little differently. As we expand our horizons we begin to form connections with those who not only speak different language but bring a whole set of different cultural expectations to their business dealings online. There are .
Tim Cook Announces New Mac, iPad Discounts For Apple Employees
January 26, 2012, 8:06 amIf you haven't already heard, Apple had a big quarter. The company just released their Q4 earnings, and with the help of the holiday season, absolutely destroyed all expectations. Apple posted Q4 revenue of $46.33 billion,
Anonymous: Facebook "Attack" A Joke
January 26, 2012, 7:51 amYou may have noticed that Facebook was having intermittent issues last night. You may have even thought that Anonymous was behind it. Well, you're probably wrong. It's true that Facebook, which rarely has any issues,
Anonymous: Facebook “Attack” A Joke
January 26, 2012, 7:46 amYou may have noticed that Facebook was having intermittent issues last night. You may have even thought that Anonymous was behind it. Well, you’re probably wrong. It’s true that Facebook, which rarely has any issues, was having trouble loading for …
Taking Advantage of Facebook's Subscribe Button
January 26, 2012, 7:30 amAccording to a Facebook report posted by Vadim Lavrusik (Journalist Program Manager) and Betsy Cameron (Data Analyst), thousands of journalists have enabled their subscribe button since its release last September. It allows users to receive status updates from another user, without sending out a friend request. Lavrusik and Cameron didn't disclose...
Google Public Alerts: Innovative System Provides the Public with Emergency Alerts
January 26, 2012, 7:20 amYesterday, Google launched its new Public Alerts page, which provides emergency information and warnings related to floods, tornadoes, winter storms, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. The information for this innovative project is provided by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Weather Service, and...
How Google Search Plus Your World is Changing SEO
January 26, 2012, 6:39 amGoogle search has historically been about finding the best results for the many. Google Search Plus Your World is about finding the best results for you. Now, "you" are the enterprise. What could this mean for the future of enterprise SEO?
UK Bing Launches 'Help Your Britain' Campaign to Celebrate the Work of Britain's Unsung Charities #helpyourbritain, #charity
January 26, 2012, 6:18 amEvery once in a while I do wonder if I shouldnt be doing something a little bit more, well useful with my life. Dont you? Perhaps I should get my driving license, buy a race car and get on with it but seriously: this isnt midlife crisis just yet. The good intentions are all there but the time isnt, not now anyway.
Will Existing Google AdSense Publishers Have To Maintain a G+ Account?
January 26, 2012, 6:12 amIn light of Google's new privacy policy, I wonder if Google might someday soon require all Adsense publishers to establish and maintain a Google+ account and provide a public profile that matches the identity information they've provided for Adsense.
Where Small Businesses Are Spending Their Ad Budget
January 26, 2012, 6:08 amMaking Your Small Business Stand Out A recent (12/10/11) report from lead generating firm MerchantCircle/Reply.com states that in a survey of 2,500 US small business owners, SEO is the way they would go. The way they would go, that is, If they only had one choice on which to focus their marketing. The survey asked, "If you had to put all your...
What Glee Can Teach You about Attracting a Raving Horde of Social Media Fans
January 26, 2012, 5:27 amIf your memories of high school involve wedgies, broken hearts, and getting stuffed into your locker, you probably love Glee. The musical comedy TV show " Ryan Murphy's smash hit about the nerds, misfits, and social outcasts of McKinley High School's glee club " is equal parts quirky, cheesy, heartbreaking, and surprisingly delightful. Over its...
Google's Algorithm Update Targets Ad Heavy Sites
January 26, 2012, 5:22 amJust last week, Danny Sullivan over at Search Engine Land reported the latest Google algorithm update which targets ad heavy websites. As Google's official blog post announcing the page layout algorithm says, the update affects "' sites where there is only a small amount of visible content above-the-fold or relevant content is persistently pushed...
Are The Top Ten Websites In Cyprus SEO Friendly?
January 26, 2012, 4:53 amAccording to Alexa, the top ten local websites in Cyprus are sigmalive.com, kerkida.net, 24sports.com.cy, philenews.com, onlycy.com, shootandgoal.com, supermpala.com, politis.com.cy, laiki.com and apoel.net. These websites attract thousands of visitors, however, according to our study these are not SEO friendly. The SEO factors used for comparison...
New Google Privacy Policy Combines User Data From All Google Services
January 26, 2012, 12:40 amA new unified Google privacy policy is coming in March. The big change: Google clearly states that it will combine information from signed-in users from one product to other Google products in order to show more relevant search results and ads.
We're Just Warming Up
January 26, 2012, 12:30 amIt might be cold outside, but it's sizzling in here! Let me share our best digital storytelling from the last few months. Cindy Lee, Go-To-Market Lead,
How Many Android Gadgets Do We Wish?
January 25, 2012, 11:23 pmThe Verge Founder Josh Topolsky both marveled at and lamented the sheer volume of smartphones, tablets and other consumer devices trotted out at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. Topolsky hosted a panel where he pressed Samsung and HTC marketing executives on "whether or not technology manufacturers were simply producing too many gadgets,...
Face-off - 4 Ways to De-personalize Google
January 25, 2012, 11:03 pmPosted by Dr. Pete Just over a week ago, Google launched a massive change to search personalization, Search Plus Your World . Along with this change came a new toggle switch to shut off personalization. Below the Google search box and above the results, youll see something like this: The default, person icon is personalized results, and you click...
The Shady Practice Of Spinning Articles To Avoid Duplicate Content Penalties
January 25, 2012, 5:55 pmby Miriam Ellis If you've been walking on the sunny side of a clean street on your Search Marketing journey, hopefully you've skipped right past that dark and narrow alleyway in which lurks the spin monster. The practice of 'spinning' articles for directory submission isn't new, but it has come to my notice that marketing firms are currently...
Coca-Cola's Jonathan Mildenhall on Advertising Innovation and #Creativity - #AdVision
January 25, 2012, 5:50 pmGrowing up, I always knew I wanted to work in advertising. There was something so exciting and alluring about creating an ad that made people actually feel something. I had to be a part of that. I imagined myself creating one of those brilliant spots running during the Superbowl or being part of the team that made it happen. I wanted to bring the...
Yahoo! Search Trends: Macworld 2012
January 25, 2012, 5:45 pmThe "iPhone" was the top searched term in 2011 " will this year's Macworld reveal yet another spell-binding tech game changer that propels Apple to the top of searches in 2012? As you consider stories focused on the news that comes out of this year's Macworld, we wanted to share a few tidbits about what people are searching for online related to...
Hot Pocket Dispenser Is The Lazy, Hungry Gamer's Dream Come True
January 25, 2012, 4:59 pmHow many times have you been playing Skyrim and thought "the only thing that would make this better is food?" My personal answer is 100+ times. If you've ever thought this,
Google Rep Gets Mouthy
January 25, 2012, 4:28 pmAnybody who works in customer service will tell you that it can be a thankless job. Not to say that all days are bad but it can definitely be tiring.
Hot Pocket Dispenser Is The Lazy, Hungry Gamer’s Dream Come True
January 25, 2012, 4:26 pmHow many times have you been playing Skyrim and thought “the only thing that would make this better is food?” My personal answer is 100+ times. If you’ve ever thought this, it most likely follows that you’ve wound up making …
Alec Baldwin Does Piers Morgan, Wasteland Panda, and Ask Paul Rudd
January 25, 2012, 4:25 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good ‘ole email. Everyday we highlight some of the best that are currently viral and some that are trending that …
The Tech Industry Needs More Women, Less Girls
January 25, 2012, 4:12 pmCaroline Drucker, partner marketing manager of SoundCloud, took part in an event called IgniteNYC. According to the site, they ask the question' 5 minutes and 20 slides rotating automatically in front of NYC's brightest geeks, what would you say?
Microsoft Enables Online Voting For Overseas Citizens
January 25, 2012, 4:12 pmIt was only a matter of time, but citizens in some states are getting the chance to vote via the Internet. LiveBallot, based on Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud computing system and developed by Democracy Live,
EU's Privacy Laws Will Affect U.S. Companies Too
January 25, 2012, 3:52 pmJustice Commissioner, Vivian Reding has made the statement, "It is' important to empower EU citizens, particularly teenagers, to be in control of their own identity online". She goes on to say,
The State Of The Union, Thug Life, and Skylights
January 25, 2012, 3:52 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
The Social Media Super Bowl
January 25, 2012, 3:52 pmI'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the Super Bowl will be the biggest, one-day, social media event of the year. Last year, during the final minutes of the game, fans posted 4,064 Tweets per second . This broke the sporting record which had been held by the World Cup, but it didn't break the all-time record of 6,939 TPS. That happened...
Facebook: You Can Get the Old Look Back
January 25, 2012, 3:37 pmDo the newfangled bells and whistles on on Facebook seem like just too much? Were you just getting used to things the way they were? Just got adept at reading through your friends' stuff, and now you're lost?
Yahoo Ad Sales Still on the Decline
January 25, 2012, 3:37 pmIt's ironic that the top story on Yahoo's front page is about how J. C. Penney is reinventing the brand. Perhaps the higher ups at Yahoo should read their own article, then maybe sit down with the retailer for a round of commiseration and cheering up. The once powerful Yahoo, just reported a decline in net income of 5% for Q4. Recently, Yahoo...
EU’s Privacy Laws Will Affect U.S. Companies Too
January 25, 2012, 3:37 pmJustice Commissioner, Vivian Reding has made the statement, “It is… important to empower EU citizens, particularly teenagers, to be in control of their own identity online”. She goes on to say,“If an individual no longer wants his personal data to …
Demi Moore's Treatment and Troubled Times
January 25, 2012, 3:26 pmby Claudine Zap Demi Moore is seeking treatment for exhaustion and health issues. The news of the star's health concerns adds to a troubled time for the actress. TMZ confirmed that Moore was taken to a hospital after paramedics responded to a 911 call placed from her home. A rep for the actress told People , "Because of the stresses in her life...
What Impact Does Facebook, Twitter Have On Court Juries?
January 25, 2012, 3:21 pmTo answer the question above; no, a majority of court cases aren't tainted by the use of social media. According to a survey (PDF) which asked 508 judges various questions regarding juries and their use of social media services.
Fleshlight iPad Case Is Real And In Development
January 25, 2012, 3:21 pmEarlier this week, we told you about a somewhat creepy yet undeniably intriguing concept that was sure to take forever alone to a whole new level.
Xbox 720 To Feature Anti-Used Game System
January 25, 2012, 3:21 pmRumors can be strange and wonderful things, but rarely ever both. The new Xbox 720 rumors fall under both categories. Kotaku is reporting that their sources have told them that the next Xbox, dubbed the 720 for obvious reasons,
Bill Gates calls for "Green Revolution"
January 25, 2012, 3:06 pmWhile The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation has been focused on the eradication of Polio, Gates' annual letter outlines his realization of a need for a "Green Revolution".
Twitter Imposters
January 25, 2012, 3:06 pmLaw & Order: SVU actress Stephanie March is not on Twitter. But, you wouldn't know if from the past several days. On January 21, someone started a Twitter account @stephaniecmarch. Today, March's husband, celebrity chef Bobbly Flay @bflay,
McDonald's Replaces #McDStories With New Hashtag Campaign
January 25, 2012, 2:50 pmRemember last weekend when McDonald's social media campaign #McDStories backfired on them? Well, the fast food giant is at it again. McDonald's started a new social media campaign today called #LittleThings.
Bill Gates calls for “Green Revolution”
January 25, 2012, 2:43 pmWhile The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation has been focused on the eradication of Polio, Gates’ annual letter outlines his realization of a need for a “Green Revolution”. Bill’s realization stems from the sad state of affairs we see in …
McDonald’s Replaces #McDStories With New Hashtag Campaign
January 25, 2012, 2:41 pmRemember last weekend when McDonald’s social media campaign #McDStories backfired on them? Well, the fast food giant is at it again. McDonald’s started a new social media campaign today called #LittleThings. The hope is that they can avoid the terrible …
Julia Nunes Looks To Be Latest YouTube Sensation Turned Success Story
January 25, 2012, 2:35 pmA ukelele, a webcam and mic, all coupled with a YouTube account; these are the tools utilized by Julia Nunes. They've helped her reach nearly 50 million views on YouTube, with over 209,777 subscribers.
The Super Bowl XLVI Social Hub Wants To Help You Find Parking
January 25, 2012, 2:20 pmEven if it takes a mile of ethernet cable and twenty people working rotating shift fifteen hours a day, the Super Bowl command center is going to find you a parking space, by God.
Social Media: Who Are the Most Powerful Influencers?
January 25, 2012, 2:17 pmForbes Magazine, they of the lists, has released a list of the “Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers“. The list is comprised of social writers whose networks are most active and identifiable. This is not the same as having millions …
Apple Fighting For Largest Company In The World Status
January 25, 2012, 2:04 pmApple's huge earnings yesterday has just shot them through the roof as they battle for the status of largest company in the world with Exxon Mobil. Apple's stock rose nearly six percent in midday trading according to the Mercury News.
Google Maps Gets Public Alerts
January 25, 2012, 2:04 pmIf you can step back for enough time to see some of the other things that Google does you would maybe see less of the evil, greedy Google that seems to be the popular point of view these days and see places where they actually help people. They do this even without taking your data and "forcing" you to use their Google+ service which is simply...
Discover DFP API v201111: Creative Creatives
January 25, 2012, 1:43 pmLast month, we announced the ability to create both custom and template creatives using the DFP API. Today we'll show you can use these premium-only features to create richer creatives with custom HTML. Custom or template The difference between custom and template creatives is that custom creatives have their HTML snippet set within them, while...
iPhone 5 Rumor: Foxconn Says It's Go Time
January 25, 2012, 1:33 pmWe already know that the iPhone 5 is the most anticipated gadget of 2012, and we're pretty sure that we're actually going to get an iPhone 5 this year, so all that remains are the details. Luckily,
Angry Birds On Facebook Launching Valentines Day
January 25, 2012, 1:33 pmAngry Birds is huge so it comes as a surprise that it isn't on Facebook yet. That's all going to change on Valentine's Day. Speaking to Penn Olson today,
pcAnywhere Compromised: Disable Immediately!
January 25, 2012, 1:33 pmOn January 4, Anonymous tweeted that an Indian hacker group had posted Symantec source code to Pastebin. Symantec Norton Antivirus source code published by indian hackers pastebin.com/ciExRzr3" " Anonymous (@YourAnonNews) January 4, 2012 In response to this warning,
iPhone 5 Rumor: Foxconn Says It’s Go Time
January 25, 2012, 1:17 pmWe already know that the iPhone 5 is the most anticipated gadget of 2012, and we’re pretty sure that we’re actually going to get an iPhone 5 this year, so all that remains are the details. Luckily, we’ve got just …
7 Reasons Why Blogging Is Still Important in 2012
January 25, 2012, 1:13 pmSome people would like you to think blogging as we know it is over. They share the eye-popping numbers for Tumblr's growth, for example: 355 million unique visitors per month, and 400 million pageviews per day. And it's true that Twitter and Facebook have lead many people away from blogging. But publishing content on a .
Google Keeps Mum on Don't Be Evil Bookmarklet
January 25, 2012, 12:57 pmEver since Facebook Product Director Blake Ross unveiled his Don't Be Evil bookmarklet, which uses Google's search indexes to show what Google Search, plus your world would look like if it included results from Facebook, Twitter and other sources, the tech world has been waiting for Google to respond. There will be no response, at least not...
Kindle Fire doesn't even dent Apple's sales
January 25, 2012, 12:57 pmThere is no doubt tablet ownership is on the rise. In fact, just this past holiday tablet ownership nearly doubled. Leading the trend most certainly is Apple with the iPad. But consumers may wonder,
Kindle Fire doesn’t even dent Apple’s sales
January 25, 2012, 12:28 pmThere is no doubt tablet ownership is on the rise. In fact, just this past holiday tablet ownership nearly doubled. Leading the trend most certainly is Apple with the iPad. But consumers may wonder, with products like the Kindle Fire …
President Obama Doesn't Support SOPA, But Signs ACTA?
January 25, 2012, 12:26 pmMove over SOPA, tell ACTA the news? Or is this more of a case of "move over SOPA, it's ACTA time?" Or does, "Stop! ACTA time!" work? For me,
SEO content marketing roundup, week ending January 25th
January 25, 2012, 12:26 pmYet another busy week is captured in this edition of the latest and greatest Web writing news! "Data retention" legislation usurps SOPA as the newest threat to online privacy and freedom, while Apple's astonishing first-quarter $13.1 billion profit has all online marketers in a state of shock and awe. Meanwhile, the big G is roasting in both...
Puppy Bowl VIII Starting Line-Up Revealed, Cue the Ahhhhs
January 25, 2012, 12:23 pmFebruary 5th marks Superbowl XLVI, where everyone across America will be tuning in to watch the game or will be waiting for the commercials. However, there’s one event which has grown to become an American tradition – the Puppy Bowl. …
President Obama Doesn’t Support SOPA, But Signs ACTA?
January 25, 2012, 12:20 pmMove over SOPA, tell ACTA the news? Or is this more of a case of “move over SOPA, it’s ACTA time?” Or does, “Stop! ACTA time!” work? For me, it’s “just when you thought it was safe to go back …
Announcing DistilledU
January 25, 2012, 12:19 pmThis week at the Distilledathon in London, our all-company meeting taking place as you read this (if you read it before January 28th, 2012), we have a day we’re calling a “Ship-a-thon”. Inspired by hackathons across the world, we’re aiming to make waves and ship some awesome products to make Distilled, and the SEO...
Google Exposed: Federal Government Used Con Man in Google Sting Operation
January 25, 2012, 12:11 pmThe Wall Street Journal recently published an article that provides additional details of last year's sting operation against Google AdWords. The federal investigation, which alleged that Google was aware of online pharmacies illegally selling drugs such as Steroids, HGH, Oxycontin, and Ritalin to individuals without prescriptions, used a...
Twitter In Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew, and Urdu Coming Soon
January 25, 2012, 11:56 amTwitter has added four new languages to their Translation Center, and in a few months users should be able to participate in the conversation in some right-to-left reading languages. The new languages are Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew,
AMD is Ultra-Thin and Ready to Compete
January 25, 2012, 11:56 amAMD makes processors for computers, they don't make computers in any capacity however; many are speculating on who will engage AMD to supply processors for a leaner competitor to Intel equipped Ultrabooks'.
Facebook Does Not Make Students Get Bad Grades
January 25, 2012, 11:56 amI remember my professors telling me that I shouldn't be on Facebook during class because it would hurt my grades. It turns out there was no such danger. That's a bit too broad of a statement,
SOTU: 760,000 Tweets During the Address
January 25, 2012, 11:40 amTwitter reports today that the traffic specifically about the State of the Union address last night - DURING the address, not counting follow-up remarks - was over 760,000. The hashtag #education alone saw 35,972 tweets.
Anderson Cooper Plugging Google+ A Good Sign For Google
January 25, 2012, 11:25 amAnderson Cooper is plugging Google+. Does this mean that there's a "big three" now? Will Google+ join Twitter and Facebook as social entities that companies feel compelled to plug? If you want enough TV,
Apple's iCloud Service Is Really Popular
January 25, 2012, 11:25 amApple posted big profits yesterday and their iCloud service was one of the biggest winners. AppleInsider is reporting that iCloud usage has jumped to 85 million subscribers. Sign-ups for the service have far out outpaced device sales.
Interview with Ryan Jones: Big Brand SEO, Social Media & More
January 25, 2012, 11:25 amCan You Tell Us About Your Current Job? I'm the Senior Search Strategist at Team Detroit. We're a full service agency owned by WPP. I spend the majority of my time working on Ford, Lincoln and Ford's other online properties. Our team deals with everything from high level strategy down to creating META data. In addition .
Apple’s iCloud Service Is Really Popular
January 25, 2012, 11:16 amApple posted big profits yesterday and their iCloud service was one of the biggest winners. AppleInsider is reporting that iCloud usage has jumped to 85 million subscribers. Sign-ups for the service have far out outpaced device sales. During the conference …
Does Your Favorite Blog Make a Statement About You?
January 25, 2012, 11:09 amIf you're a regular, or even semi-regular web user, there are undoubtedly a number of favorite sites you have, including those that would be considered blogs.
Courtney Stodden's Twitter Feed Gets The Artistic Representation It Deserves
January 25, 2012, 10:49 amDo you guys remember Courtney Stodden? To refresh your memory, she's the 16 (now 17)-year-old former teen model and aspiring pop star that made waves last summer when she married 51-year-old Doug Hutchinson.
Courtney Stodden’s Twitter Feed Gets The Artistic Representation It Deserves
January 25, 2012, 10:42 amDo you guys remember Courtney Stodden? To refresh your memory, she’s the 16 (now 17)-year-old former teen model and aspiring pop star that made waves last summer when she married 51-year-old Doug Hutchinson. You might know him as the actor …
'Train Surfer' shocked to death, lives on through Facebook
January 25, 2012, 10:34 amIf you've ever had to use public transportation, it's not always a pleasant experience. Amtrak's and railways during rush hours are often noisy and crowded. Spoiled by being afforded the option to travel exclusively in my own automobile,
Wil Wheaton Slams Chris Dodd On Piracy Debate
January 25, 2012, 10:34 amFan favorite Wil Wheaton has been very vocal about his stance on the Internet and his utter hatred of SOPA and the like. Now Wheaton is calling MPAA boss and former Senator Chris Dodd a liar.
Google+ Now Lets Users add Nicknames or Pseudonyms
January 25, 2012, 10:33 amGoogle+'s Common Name Policy initially stated that only real names and identities will reside on the young social network. In fact, Google started deleting accounts which violated the rules last summer. In response to this, popular blogger Robert Scoble, who goes with the online pseudonym "Scobleizer", pressed Google's Senior Vice President for...
Vimeo Redesigns Site
January 25, 2012, 10:18 amVideo sharing site Vimeo has done a major site overhaul. The changes are intended to put more focus on the videos themselves, and to allow for future additions and redesigns to be more easily implemented.
Dan Bull Is Back Again, Rapping About Megaupload
January 25, 2012, 10:18 amIn case you haven't heard of him, Dan Bull is an English fellow who promotes himself as a "Geeky rap artist promoting logic, skepticism and political change through merciless teasing." Aside from that,
Apple Earnings Show iPhones Sold Faster Than Babies Are Born
January 25, 2012, 10:18 amApple released their Q4 earnings yesterday, and reported a record revenue of $46.33 billion and a record net profit of $13.06 billion. Not only are these figures all-time records, but they absolutely demolished all expectations ($38 billion revenue).
‘Train Surfer’ shocked to death, lives on through Facebook
January 25, 2012, 10:15 amIf you’ve ever had to use public transportation, it’s not always a pleasant experience. Amtrak’s and railways during rush hours are often noisy and crowded. Spoiled by being afforded the option to travel exclusively in my own automobile, the few …
BlizzCon 2012 Has Been Canceled
January 25, 2012, 10:03 amYou might want to sit down for this news, especially if you're a fan of Blizzard. BlizzCon 2012 has been canceled. Citing a jam-packed schedule on their blog,
SOTU: Twitter Fu From the White House Comes Home
January 25, 2012, 9:32 amBefore the State of the Union address last night, the White House started a little discussion. And, they did it in the most ingenious way. Last month, the 2.6 million followers of @WhiteHouse and the 11.
Tablet Use May Be Associated With Neck Pain
January 25, 2012, 9:16 amDo you get neck and shoulder pain while using an iPad? A recent study from Harvard suggests that you might.
EU Plans to Fund Recovery Through Data Protection Fines
January 25, 2012, 9:16 amOk, it may be that I took a liberty or two with the headline. However, when you read what the EU (European Union) is "allowing" itself to do if a company violates their first update to their data protection laws in 17 years and then look at the state of THEIR union its not a very far jump to get to my conclusion. From Bloomberg Companies face...
Matt Cutts Offers 'Above the Fold' Clarification
January 25, 2012, 9:01 amWhen Google announced their algorithm change to penalize sites using too many ads, ones that appear above the fold, the first, if not only response was, "how much is too much?" The first, best answer is,
Anti-Gay "LGBT Facts" Group Sees Twitter Make Humor Out Of Their Hate
January 25, 2012, 9:01 amNormally, I wouldn't give vile, hate-spewing, bigoted jackasses like @LGBTFacts the time of day, but this is simply too funny to pass up. @LGBTFacts is a Twitter account solely devoted to "spreading the truth about the abhorrent homosexual lifestyle.
Anti-Gay “LGBT Facts” Group Sees Twitter Make Humor Out Of Their Hate
January 25, 2012, 8:57 amNormally, I wouldn’t give vile, hate-spewing, bigoted jackasses like @LGBTFacts the time of day, but this is simply too funny to pass up. @LGBTFacts is a Twitter account solely devoted to “spreading the truth about the abhorrent homosexual lifestyle.” In …
Matt Cutts Offers ‘Above the Fold’ Clarification
January 25, 2012, 8:50 amWhen Google announced their algorithm change to penalize sites using too many ads, ones that appear above the fold, the first, if not only response was, “how much is too much?” The first, best answer is, thanks to some clarification …
EU's new privacy law tax could become a heyday for lawyers
January 25, 2012, 8:46 amThe European Union has proposed, in a draft, new online privacy protection laws, which would update their current policies put in place 17 years ago. The new laws would allow individuals to request that certain personal data,
Getting More Clicks On Twitter (Infographic)
January 25, 2012, 8:46 amWe all want more clicks. We all want a magic formula to get clicks. We also all know (at least those who are firmly planted in reality) that there is no such beast. There is, however, research that is being done all the time to help give some guidance regarding how to best navigate the emerging social media marketing landscape. One person who does...
"Don't be Evil" Tool Includes Other Social Signals to "Search Plus Your World"
January 25, 2012, 8:46 amAfter Google announced its "Search Plus Your World," many users were unhappy that it only includes social signals from Google+. Because of this, a browser bookmarklet called "Don't be Evil" was released. This tool, which is created by Focus on the User, changes three parts of "Search Plus Your World": People and Pages Results Google+ .
EU’s new privacy law tax could become a heyday for lawyers
January 25, 2012, 8:40 amThe European Union has proposed, in a draft, new online privacy protection laws, which would update their current policies put in place 17 years ago. The new laws would allow individuals to request that certain personal data, which has been …
Google Penalty or Algorithm Change: Dealing With Lost Traffic
January 25, 2012, 8:30 amThere is nothing worse for a webmaster/site owner than to wake up one day and find Google Armageddon has taken out all of their site's rankings and traffic. This framework should help you keep your head should the unthinkable happen.
Tiny Tower Dev Calls Out Zynga For Copying Their Game
January 25, 2012, 8:15 amZynga, makers of fine Facebook and mobile games, makes a living by taking an established game idea and making it their own. This has led to accusations over the years that Zynga flat-out copies games from their competitors. Zynga’s new …
Obama Talks Steve Jobs at State of the Union
January 25, 2012, 8:10 amIn his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Obama talked a lot about jobs. And during a segment about jobs, he mentioned another important job(s) - Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. After finishing a point about immigration reform,
CRM Software to Improve Online Marketing
January 25, 2012, 8:10 amOver the past few months I have been concentrating on improving my time management skills with the introduction of a number of different tools and processes. During that time I noticed CRM software becoming more integrated with online marketing tools and wanted to share those with you. Online Marketing CRM Integration Using CRM tools, like...
SOTU: Twitter Jockeys Respond
January 25, 2012, 8:06 amPresident Obama delivered his third State of the Union address last night. Folks watched with smartphones and laptops at the ready, tweeting as they went. That was the most one-sided debate I’ve ever seen.#SOTU — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) January 25, …
Google Penalty or Algorithm Change: Dealing With Lost Traffic
January 25, 2012, 8:00 amThere is nothing worse for a webmaster/site owner than to wake up one day and find Google Armageddon has taken out all of their site's rankings and traffic. This framework should help you keep your head should the unthinkable happen.
Using Blogrolls to Expand your Link Prospecting Lists
January 25, 2012, 7:30 amNote from John at Distilled – This is a guest post from Paul May at Buzzstream. Paul is a friend of Distilled’s and we love their product, so you will see Paul guest posting here on the blog on a more regular basis going forward.One of the most time consuming parts of content-based outreach is finding and qualifying prospects. Advanced...
Starting the Social Media Campaign for Your Business
January 25, 2012, 7:23 amNowadays, even the business sector is into the social media frenzy. In fact, you won't see a brand that doesn't have a social network. However, this is more than a fad. When used properly, it can help businesses reach their existing and potential market. Of course, you'd want to establish your brand's online presence. But .
3 Ways Local Small Businesses Can Use PPC
January 25, 2012, 7:00 amLocal small businesses rarely use Google AdWords to its full potential. AdWords can be a powerful tool to generate instant traffic. You can also test messaging for later use on other advertising platforms and enable remarketing to create branding.
Google Analytics Alternatives: Hosted vs. Self-Hosted Solutions
January 25, 2012, 6:22 amWhile Google Analytics has its own set of merits, there are drawbacks. Many people don't want to continue to feed Google more data - and this trend is growing. Here are some ideas to help you choose the best web analytics solution for you.
4 Simple Steps to a Facebook Timeline that Tells Your Marketing Story
January 25, 2012, 5:15 amSo how about that new Facebook Timeline? Love it? Hate it? Either way it's here to stay (until it isn't). As always, Facebook loves to change things up and people love to kvetch about it. You can always use new Facebook Features to improve your marketing, so how can you use the Facebook Timeline to your advantage? Read on. First, a few facts about...
The Importance of Social Media - Part Two
January 25, 2012, 5:15 amThis post was written by our Social Media channel sponsor Full Sail University. In a previous post here on Marketing Pilgrim, I wrote about personal branding from the perspective of how social media can help (or hurt) in finding a job . That article focused on the basic tactics like setting up professional profiles and who to follow. In this post...
The Importance of Social Media – Part Two
January 25, 2012, 5:00 amThis post was written by our Social Media channel sponsor Full Sail University.
In a previous post here on Marketing Pilgrim, I wrote about personal branding from the perspective of how social media can help (or hurt) in finding a job. That article focused on the basic tactics like setting up professional profiles and who to follow. In this post...
Busting Google : The Justice Departments $500 Million Dollar Sting
January 25, 2012, 3:03 am"We simply know from the documents we reviewed and witnesses we interviewed that Larry Page knew what was going on."... The government built its criminal case against Google using money, aliases and fake companies-tactics often used against drug cartels and other crime syndicates, according to interviews and court documents. Google agreed to pay a...
Businesses May Face Fines of 2pct of Sales For Breach of New E.U. Privacy Law
January 25, 2012, 2:41 amThe EU overhaul would also clamp down on data lapses such as Sony Corp.'s six-day delay in warning customers about a cyber attack that exposed more than 100 million customer accounts, the second-largest online data breach in U.S. history.Industry groups with members including Microsoft Corp. and Google Inc. have warned against overly strict...
Apple Reports Highest First Quarter Revenue, Ever, $46.33 Billion
January 25, 2012, 2:22 amThe Company posted record quarterly revenue of $46.33 billion and record quarterly net profit of $13.06 billion, or $13.87 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $26.74 billion and net quarterly profit of $6 billion, or $6.43 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.
On Magic & SEO: Open Letter to Forbes, Bill Barol
January 25, 2012, 1:00 amSEW's reply to a blog post on Forbes.com entitled, "Sex, Free iPad, Naked Pictures of Cat Deeley, 8 Ways to Get Rich Right This Second and Lose Weight While You Sleep" which urged demystification in SEO but instead reproduced endemic superstitions.
Comparing the Top 4 Retargeting Companies
January 25, 2012, 12:37 amPosted by JoannaLord For the past year retargeting has been getting some serious attention. I've been fortunate enough to speak on it at a variety of shows, brainstorm over coffee with some cool companies and even blog about how to use it and how to leverage it for SEO . No matter who I am talking with or what the venue the number one question...
Google Privacy Policy- All For One, One For All!
January 24, 2012, 11:51 pmGoogle must have had a meeting at the end of 2011 that possibly went something like this. Larry Page: We are going to do so much stuff at the start of 2012 that it will get the Internet industry types' knickers in such a twist that they won't know what hit them. Staff: Will our bonus be tied to it? Page: Yes. Staff: We're all in. The latest update...
Google's New Privacy Changes Mean Users Must Be Logged In Across All Its Services
January 24, 2012, 9:16 pmGoogle has already been collecting some of this information. But for the first time, it is combining data across its Web sites to stitch together a fuller portrait of users.Consumers won't be able to opt out of the changes, which take effect March 1. And experts say the policy shift will invite greater scrutiny from federal regulators of the...
Mitt's Millions Move the Web
January 24, 2012, 8:09 pmby Claudine Zap News flash: Mitt Romney is way richer than you. How rich? A very cool - if incredibly maddening tool - can tell you exactly how long it takes for Richie Romney to make your salary (hint: not very long). Based on the presidential candidate's 2010 tax return, on a $40,000 annual income, the Slate calculator tells us: "Mitt Romney...
Who Is Saul Alinsky?
January 24, 2012, 6:37 pmby Claudine Zap Newt Gingrich, the Republican presidential candidate on a roll right now, has been invoking a little-known name in his criticism of President Obama: Saul Alinsky . As a result, the 20th-century community organizer has caused a surge of searches on the Web. After winning the South Carolina GOP primary, Gingrich said in his victory...
Liquid Air Could Be The Fuel of The Future
January 24, 2012, 6:01 pmWith the price of gasoline on the rise and almost every nations economy in recession, it is a race to find a more affordable means of transportation and something that won't produce the harmful greenhouse gasses associated with gasoline engines.
Twitter Warms Up Before SOTU
January 24, 2012, 6:01 pmPresident Obama's annual State of the Union address will be tonight at 9:00 PM. You can watch enhanced broadcasts of it online at http://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2012 Before the first word is uttered, people are taking to the Twitters in anticipation.
New Google Privacy Policy Update: Your Data Now Combined Across Google Services
January 24, 2012, 6:01 pmEarlier this afternoon, Google announced plans to begin tracking users across e-mail, YouTube, Google+, search, and almost all of the other Google products. The change, which combines 70 privacy documents into one, will go into effect on March 1st. Since the new privacy policy will collect large amounts of personal data across multiple Google...
Obama's Apollo Moment as a Ringtone
January 24, 2012, 5:45 pmby Vera H-C Chan What the saxophone did for Bill Clinton , might a ringtone do for Barack Obama? At a time of declining job ratings , the man who once fueled rock-star fervor got another shot of cool for crooning the 1972 tune "Let's Stay Together." His Apollo Theater singing performance lasted only a few notes, but that was enough to perk up the...
Your Grandmother Will Love Google's New Policy Terms
January 24, 2012, 5:40 pmGoogle unveiled the update to their Privacy Policies and Terms of Service earlier today, a little over a month before the changes will take effect. The modification to their policy, Google said on their Policies webpage,
Your Grandmother Will Love Google’s New Policy Terms
January 24, 2012, 5:34 pmGoogle unveiled the update to their Privacy Policies and Terms of Service earlier today, a little over a month before the changes will take effect. The modification to their policy, Google said on their Policies webpage, is a part of …
Mitt Romney Is President Of The United States Of Facebook
January 24, 2012, 5:29 pmWhile Ron Paul is winning the Republican constituency of the Twitternation, Mitt Romney has established himself as the candidate of Facebook, even ahead of President Obama. Experian Hitwise Director of Research Heather Doughtery wrote about the Facebook traffic for the …
Yahoo Q4 Earnings Released
January 24, 2012, 5:28 pmYahoo released their 4th quarter earnings today, and for the most part met expectations. They reported earnings of $0.24 per share, which amounts to no change from Q4 of 2010. Yahoo’s fourth quarter revenue declined 3% – $1.17 billion in …
Apple’s Record Quarter: Record iPhone, iPad & Mac Sales, And Other Key Stats
January 24, 2012, 5:28 pmApple released its Q1 earnings report today. It was the company’s biggest quarter ever, with record sales for iPhones, iPads and Macs. You can read all of the financials here. Following the release the company held its conference call discussing …
Joe Paterno Memorial Tickets Pulled From eBay
January 24, 2012, 4:08 pmSome people looking to cash in on the death of Joe Paterno are out of luck, as eBay has pulled multiple listings offering tickets to the Penn State coach's public memorial service. On Thursday,
WikiLeaks Founder Getting Into Television
January 24, 2012, 4:08 pmWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange might be coming to a TV near you. The WikiLeaks blog announced Monday that Assange will be hosting a "series of in-depth conversations with key political players, thinkers and revolutionaries from the around the world.
Apple Q1 Earnings Released (FY 12)
January 24, 2012, 3:53 pmApple just posted its earnings for its fiscal year 2012 first quarter. Last quarter, Apple didn't live up to analysts' expectations, but the company still had a record September quarter. This quarter, they had the holidays, and this quarter,
Search Plus Your World: Page Reportedly Tells Googlers To Work Elsewhere If They Don't Like It
January 24, 2012, 3:53 pmIf you work at Google, and you have a problem with Google's "Search Plus Your World" features, you can find another place to work. Perhaps Facebook. That seems to be popular destination for former Googlers. Google CEO Larry Page,
Updating our privacy policies and terms of service
January 24, 2012, 3:42 pmIn just over a month we will make some changes to our privacy policies and Google Terms of Service. This stuff matters, so we wanted to explain what's changing, why and what these changes mean for users. First, our privacy policies. Despite trimming our policies in 2010, we still have more than 70 (yes, you read right ' 70) privacy documents...
Apple Q1 Earnings Released, Biggest Quarter Ever
January 24, 2012, 3:41 pmApple just posted its earnings for its fiscal year 2012 first quarter. Last quarter, Apple didn’t live up to analysts’ expectations, but the company still had a record September quarter. This quarter, they had the holidays, and this quarter, they …
Search Plus Your World: Page Reportedly Tells Googlers To Work Elsewhere If They Don’t Like It
January 24, 2012, 3:34 pmIf you work at Google, and you have a problem with Google’s “Search Plus Your World” features, you can find another place to work. Perhaps Facebook. That seems to be popular destination for former Googlers. Google CEO Larry Page, according …
Bill Maher Loves SOPA, Amazing 8 Year Old Guitarist, and Laser Cannons
January 24, 2012, 3:25 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good ‘ole email. Everyday we highlight some of the best that are currently viral and some that are trending that …
The Oscars, National Peanut Butter Day, and Mitt Romney's Tax Rate
January 24, 2012, 3:17 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
Today's Women Are Decisive, Ambitious and Stressed
January 24, 2012, 3:17 pmI am woman and if you hear me roar, it's probably because I'm at the overload point and there's still grocery shopping to be done, dinner to be made and bills to be paid. Grrr. In this, I am not alone. Look at this chart from a new survey by Hearst Magazines and Fleishman-Hillard International Communications. The women surveyed. . . Well, two out...
Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson To Address Advertiser Questions
January 24, 2012, 3:17 pmIf you advertise with Yahoo, and you have some questions for Scott Thompson, the company's new CEO, you can post them on Yahoo's Advertising Facebook page, and there's a chance he will answer them. According to the company,
Google Gathers With European Commission Officials To Talk Business
January 24, 2012, 3:17 pmGoogle hosted an event today in Brussels for small businesses, European Commission officials, European parliamentarians and business associations. The focus was on discussing how the Internet can drive growth and jobs, according to the company.
Today’s Women Are Decisive, Ambitious and Stressed
January 24, 2012, 3:02 pmI am woman and if you hear me roar, it’s probably because I’m at the overload point and there’s still grocery shopping to be done, dinner to be made and bills to be paid. Grrr.
In this, I am not alone. Look at this chart from a new survey by Hearst Magazines and Fleishman-Hillard International Communications.
The women surveyed....
The Oscars, National Peanut Butter Day, and Mitt Romney’s Tax Rate
January 24, 2012, 3:02 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you’ve got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You’ve only got 140 characters to make an impression. And what better way to wind-down the work …
The OPEN Act Becomes Truly Open
January 24, 2012, 3:01 pmThe OPEN Act, the less insane version of SOPA and PIPA, is up for public scrutiny and changes.
Steve Jobs Had Grand Plans For iPhone Camera
January 24, 2012, 3:01 pmSteve Jobs believed that people should "Think different." His vision for Apple has changed the way the world works. But, Jobs had plans just prior to his death to make a leap forward in one particular area.
Why Google+ Now Allows Pseudonyms, But Still Requires Real Names
January 24, 2012, 2:46 pmGoogle's announcement that they will allow pseudonyms still requires identity verification. Q. Why is anyone surprised that a certified identity provider needs to verify your identity? A. Because of the Google+ social network indoctrination.
Tablet Ownership Nearly Doubles Thanks to the Holidays
January 24, 2012, 2:31 pmLooks like a lot of people found tablets and ebook readers under the tree this past December and that's good news for marketers. A new Pew Internet study shows that tablet ownership nearly doubled between the end of 2011 and the start of 2012. Take a look: Okay, so 19% overall isn't anything to write an article about, but look at the jump from...
Stanford Professor Quits Job To Start Free Online University
January 24, 2012, 2:31 pmSebastian Thrun had a nice gig. As Research Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and a Google Fellow, Thrun led the development of the Google self-driving car. But,
Laurene Powell Jobs To Join Michelle Obama At State Of The Union
January 24, 2012, 2:31 pmDid you see this tweet from First Lady Michelle Obama this afternoon: .ditto161900960145342465{background: #C0DEED url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/399525951/twitterbackgrounds_0001_v3.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto161900960145342465 a { color: #0084B4;} p.dittoTweet{background: #fff;padding: 10px 12px 10px 50px;margin:...
Steve Jobs’s Widow To Join Michelle Obama At State Of The Union
January 24, 2012, 2:25 pmDid you see this tweet from First Lady Michelle Obama this afternoon: .ditto161900960145342465{background: #C0DEED url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/399525951/twitterbackgrounds_0001_v3.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto161900960145342465 a { color: #0084B4;} p.dittoTweet{background: #fff;padding: 10px 12px 10px 50px;margin:...
Samsung Wins Decision Against Apple In On-Going Patent Wars
January 24, 2012, 2:15 pmSamsung and their Galaxy Tab have been given the green light to be sold in the Netherlands and distributed throughout the European Union. That's the word from Florian Mueller over at FOSS Patents earlier today,
DLD: iPad Popularity Leads To E-Textbooks
January 24, 2012, 2:00 pmFrom the Digital Life Design conference, a welcome announcement was made for students. Textbook publishers saw it coming: an e-textbook revolution is imminent and it will change learning forever, said Osman Rashid, co-founder and CEO of Kno.
Obama's State of the Union Strategy: Social, Enhanced Broadcasts, and Watch Parties
January 24, 2012, 2:00 pmTonight, President Obama will give the annual State of the Union address, and the White House wants this year's SOTU to stand out in one specific way: increased interaction. As we approach the 2012 Election,
AdWords, Declining Click Prices (CPC's), and Interface Optics: Two Theories
January 24, 2012, 1:55 pmGoogle's recent financial results weren't nearly as bad as the markets seemed to think. By any rational standard, once again they turned in a strong Q4 and strong YOY growth. Earnings were very solid. All they did was miss Wall Street expectations slightly. If revenues and profits were up sharply " but below expectations " were there any red flags...
Obama’s State of the Union Strategy: Social, Enhanced Broadcasts, and Watch Parties
January 24, 2012, 1:48 pmTonight, President Obama will give the annual State of the Union address, and the White House wants this year’s SOTU to stand out in one specific way: increased interaction. As we approach the 2012 Election, Obama’s team has made a …
Chinese Military Takes Hot Potato Way Too Seriously
January 24, 2012, 1:44 pmRemind me never to join the People's Liberation Army of China. Footage revealed last weekend on YouTube shows a training exercise from the PLA where soldiers pass around a live grenade to have it thrown into a hole.
Verizon's Push Pays Off Big Time!
January 24, 2012, 1:44 pmToday Verizon Wireless announced that they have added 1.5 million new customers over the last quarter and that smartphones are on the rise big time! Last quart only 39% of users were on smartphones,
Video Sitemap Guide for Vimeo and YouTube
January 24, 2012, 1:44 pmPosted by jhammack This post was originally in YouMoz , and was promoted to the main blog because it provides great value and interest to our community. The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of SEOmoz, Inc. Videos Indexed in the SERP Did you know that major search engines want you to make video sitemaps for...
Facebook Timeline For All Over Coming Weeks
January 24, 2012, 1:26 pmIf you have avoided creating a Timeline in Facebook or you simply didn’t know how to do it, over the few weeks or so it won’t matter anymore. Facebook is officially rolling the feature out to all Facebook accounts so get ready. Oh and don’t forget the 7 day “grace period” to clean up your online mess of life so others...
Pinterest Traffic Spikes
January 24, 2012, 1:25 pmYesterday, Hitwise tweeted that Pinterest’s total visits have grown from 10 million to 17 million in just this month. .ditto161570284200148992{background: #007ac1 url(http://a0.twimg.com/profile_background_images/182397441/Twitter-background.gif) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto161570284200148992 a { color: #015dae;} p.dittoTweet{background:...
Google Custom Search Makes It Easier To Get New Content Indexed
January 24, 2012, 1:24 pmGoogle has a new way for sites that use Google Custom Search to add pages to the custom search engine's index. "Our users have been telling us that while they love the concept of on-demand indexing,
Verizon’s Push Pays Off Big Time!
January 24, 2012, 1:23 pmToday Verizon Wireless announced that they have added 1.5 million new customers over the last quarter and that smartphones are on the rise big time! Last quart only 39% of users were on smartphones, now over 44% of their total …
Mark Zuckerberg Paints On Facebook Wall
January 24, 2012, 1:08 pmFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg contributed a bit of artwork to one of the walls at the company's new headquarters. Video of that is making the rounds. I guess anything involving Zuckerberg and a "wall' is supposed to be funny.
Feed Your Body Like Your Feed Your Brain: SEO Recipe Collection
January 24, 2012, 1:08 pmI know that recipes are totally off-topic and abnormal for SEJ. But I put this post together for 3 reasons: SEO's and Internet marketers can get lost in data and often realize late in the day that there is no dinner. Several people in the SEO industry are known for their fantastic cooking skills and .
Minecraft LEGO Set Will Be Officially Released, Thanks to Petition
January 24, 2012, 12:53 pmMinecraft and Lego's, they're like evolutionary cousins. Without Lego's, there's a good chance Minecraft would never have come to be. Therefore, it seems all but an inevitability that the two brands would come together to form an alliance,
YouTube Now Serving 4 Billion Videos Daily
January 24, 2012, 12:38 pmReady for some more crazy YouTube stats? In the next minute, 60 hours of video will be uploaded to YouTube, and by the end of today, 4 billion videos will have been watched around the globe on the world's most popular video-sharing site.
Indianapolis Gets Better AT&T Services Ahead Of Super Bowl Sunday
January 24, 2012, 12:22 pmPerhaps my AT&T service experience is different from yours and for your sake I hope it is, but whenever I am near an area with a high density of people, my AT&T service completely bottoms out. Texts don't go through,
Google Increases Fourth Quarter Lobbying Budget by 300%
January 24, 2012, 12:22 pmWith the ongoing battle related to the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), antitrust allegations, privacy concerns, and acquisitions and mergers, Google has been steadily increasing the funds allocated to federal lobbying. According to the mandatory filings with the Lobbying Disclosure Act Database, Google spent $9.68 million during 2011 lobbying...
Video: Curt Hecht from VivaKi on Advertising with Microsoft in 2012
January 24, 2012, 12:12 pmAlong with our well-watched interview with Sir Martin Sorrell , we captured other delightful digital insight from a number of industry luminaries at CES 2012. In this clip we talked to Curt Hecht from VivaKi , who gives his thoughts on how his teams approach advertising with Microsoft and what they'll be looking to capitalise on in 2012. Adore his...
Hackers Take Control of U.S. Railway
January 24, 2012, 12:07 pmThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just released reports on a cyber attack which occurred on December 1st of this past year. Northwest Rail Company's computers were compromised and subsequent train schedules were delayed.
How To Get On The Front Page Of Digg
January 24, 2012, 12:07 pmIn my job as one of Discovery Channel's Social Media Editors , bloggers ask me one question more than any other, "How do I get my post on the front page of Digg?" It's an interesting question. However, I think the broader idea of how to be successful with social media, whether it be Digg, Reddit, Twitter, Pinterest or whatever's coming out...
UK Finance Trends and Digital Opportunities
January 24, 2012, 12:02 pmUK Finance Trends and Digital Opportunities With consumer confidence remaining at all-time lows, and negative perceptions of the high street banks, (45%* feel banks have lost touch with their customers) finance brands in the UK are under increasing pressure to rebuild relationships with the public. Although times are hard,
Modern Warfare 3 DLC Hits For Call Of Duty Elite Premium Subscribers
January 24, 2012, 11:46 amModern Warfare 3â²s "content season" is now officially upon us, as the first DLC is now available. The only catch is that it is only available to Call of Duty Elite PREMIUM members. Call of Duty Elite, of course,
ANA on ICANN's Expansion of Top-Level Domains: "Reckless and Premature"
January 24, 2012, 11:46 amOn January 12, ICANN began carrying out its controversial new plan. As WebProNews previously reported, the organization made the historical decision last year to expand the number of generic top-level domain (gTLD) names to an unlimited number. What this means is that the 22 domain name endings, including .com, .org, and others that currently...
ANA on ICANN’s Expansion of Top-Level Domains: “Reckless and Premature”
January 24, 2012, 11:41 amOn January 12, ICANN began carrying out its controversial new plan. As WebProNews previously reported, the organization made the historical decision last year to expand the number of generic top-level domain (gTLD) names to an unlimited number. What this means is that the 22 domain name endings, including .com, .org, and others that currently...
Are Google's Results Better Or Worse With Google+ Integration?
January 24, 2012, 11:31 amEarlier this month, Google launched "Search Plus Your World". We'll refer to it as "SPYW" to save time. The set of personalization features essentially equates to Google injecting a whole lot of Google+ into Google search results.
Wikimedia & Orange To Provide Free Wikipedia Access In Africa, Middle East
January 24, 2012, 11:25 amJimmy Wales isn’t messing around when it comes to stressing the point that, yes, everybody should have free and available access to information. In a press release this afternoon, the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organization that operates Wikipedia, announced that …
Microsoft Points May Be No More
January 24, 2012, 11:22 amDo you hate Microsoft Points? … That’s what I thought. It’s a good thing then that they may soon be out. Inside Mobile Apps is reporting that a source close to Microsoft told them that the company may soon be …
Are Google’s Results Better Or Worse With Google+ Integration?
January 24, 2012, 11:18 amEarlier this month, Google launched “Search Plus Your World”. We’ll refer to it as “SPYW” to save time. The set of personalization features essentially equates to Google injecting a whole lot of Google+ into Google search results. This has been …
Don't Be Evil Tool: Focus on the User Builds a 'More Relevant Google'
January 24, 2012, 11:15 amFacebook, Twitter, MySpace, and other social media networks have created a Chrome bookmarklet and website to reveal the bias in Google's personalized search results. Their Focus on the User campaign was a bold move, but who is it hurting?
How To Get Hired At A Top SEO Agency: Part 1
January 24, 2012, 11:15 amThe image from Indeed.com shows how companies have finally figured out that having a well planned SEO strategy is a vital part to their companies success. To fill the demand of these companies, SEO agencies are always on the look out to recruit the best talent out there. As a person wanting to work for .
The Two Things Every #PPC Beginner Should Know How to Do #SMB #smallbiz
January 24, 2012, 11:10 amIf youre a small business owner new to the world of online advertising, you may be a bit overwhelmed by all the of the options and features that are available to you. How can all of this help you sell your product or service? I wont try.
Lady Gaga Launches Backplane Site in Beta
January 24, 2012, 11:00 amMonths ago, it was announced that Lady Gaga had thrown her considerable influence behind a social media platform called Backplane. Exactly what that was or how it would be used by Gaga remained to be seen.
Facebook Timeline: You're Getting It, Like It Or Not
January 24, 2012, 11:00 amFacebook announced today that they will begin shoving the timeline down users' throats. It's being pushed to everyone over the next few weeks, and once you get it you have a week to make it presentable.
Facebook Timeline: You’re Getting It, Like It Or Not
January 24, 2012, 10:45 amFacebook announced today that they will begin shoving the timeline down users’ throats. It’s being pushed to everyone over the next few weeks, and once you get it you have a week to make it presentable. From the Facebook blog: …
Google Maps Now Has 45° Views For Some Cities
January 24, 2012, 10:45 amGoogle Maps is an amazing tool for inspecting the lay-out of cities and using the satellite view gives you a realistic visualization of what the city actually looks like. However,
SOPA Protests, Wikipedia Blackout Visualized Through Tweets
January 24, 2012, 10:45 amIf you wanted to make the declarative statement "Last Wednesday's internet SOPA / PIPA protests killed SOPA & PIPA," there exists some pretty strong evidence to back you up. First,
The Pirate Bay Wants You To Download A Car
January 24, 2012, 10:45 amRemember that old piracy ad that said, "You wouldn't download a car." Well, The Pirate Bay is wanting to make that a reality. They announced today on their blog the addition of Physibles,
Don’t Be Evil Tool: Focus on the User Builds a ‘More Relevant Google’
January 24, 2012, 10:30 amFacebook, Twitter, MySpace, and other social media networks have created a Chrome bookmarklet and website to reveal the bias in Google’s personalized search results. Their Focus on the User campaign was a bold move, but who is it hurting?
DLD Conference: X-Prize Visions For the Future
January 24, 2012, 10:29 amDr. Peter Diamindis is the Founder and Chairman of the X Prize Foundation, an educational non-profit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity.
"Ask on Google+" Invades Search Engine Results
January 24, 2012, 10:14 amGoogle+ continues to invade the search engine results pages (SERPs) with its "Ask on Google+" feature. It basically encourages users to ask their Google+ friends about what they're searching for. However, this feature is only available to selected users. As shared by a Google spokesperson on WebProNews: "Our goal for search is to help you .
Anonymous: Anonyupload May Be A Scam
January 24, 2012, 9:58 amYou may remember we reported yesterday the launch of Anonyupload, the Anonymous alternative to MegaUpload. The site appears to be a scam. In a post today on their twitter,
Reader's Digest Sells Allrecipes.com To Meredith Corporation
January 24, 2012, 9:58 amAllrecipes.com, the social website where cooks can share and discuss their recipes for amazing, is moving to a new home (well, as much as abstract entities move to a new home). Meredith Corporation,
Better Homes & Gardens Acquires All Reciepes.Com
January 24, 2012, 9:58 am"The acquisition of Allrecipes.com, the market leader in the digital food space, significantly enhances our leading consumer and advertiser proposition," says Steve Lacy, Meredith Corporation Chairman and CEO, who just purchased the #1 digital food service, Allrecipes.com.
Better Homes & Gardens Acquires All Recipes.Com
January 24, 2012, 9:50 am“The acquisition of Allrecipes.com, the market leader in the digital food space, significantly enhances our leading consumer and advertiser proposition,” says Steve Lacy, Meredith Corporation Chairman and CEO, who just purchased the #1 digital food service, Allrecipes.com. “It more than …
What Brands Need To Know About Google+ Pages
January 24, 2012, 9:28 amThe recent integration of social and search at Google marks a huge change in how information on the internet will be presented to us. When a logged in user now performs a search, they will be given two types of search results: the anonymous search results that we are all used to and personal search results, which are generated from information...
DLD Conference: Duran Duran Launches Online Project
January 24, 2012, 9:26 amThe Digital Life Design conference has been rolling along in Munich for the past three days (Jan 22-24). Dozens of events, speakers and symposiums came together to offer a peek into the state of technology and the arc it will …
Jimmy Wales Says Chris Dodd Should Be Fired, Dodd Softens On SOPA Protesters
January 24, 2012, 9:25 amSpeaking at the DLD conference in Munich this morning, Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales didn’t mince words on the subject of former Senator and current MPAA chairman Chris Dodd. He said that Dodd should be fired. Wales and Dodd have been arguing …
Steven Spielberg Is Pretty Amazing
January 24, 2012, 9:22 amSteven Spielberg. The name will inevitably bring to mind many movies the man has been involved with over his long career. Recently, Spielberg received the 2012 David O. Selznick Achievement Award from the Producers Guild of America.
Oscar Nominees Announced For 84th Academy Awards Show
January 24, 2012, 9:22 amOn February 26th, the 84th annual Academy Award show will commence and 2011′s best movies and performances will be highlighted. Which will instinctively lead to many people calling out various snubs, and undeserving winners. Here’s a list of the major …
Colorado Judge Denies Fifth Amendment Applies to Encryption Passphrases
January 24, 2012, 9:07 am"I find and conclude that the Fifth Amendment is not implicated by requiring production of the unencrypted contents of the Toshiba Satellite M305 laptop computer," Judge Robert Blackburn of Colorado made this statement regarding Ramona Fricosu,
Audiobooks.com Launches Unlimited Cloud-Based Service
January 24, 2012, 9:07 amGood news for the technology-savvy bibliophiles out there: Audiobooks.com has launched the first unlimited cloud-based audio book service, now available for all Android and iOS mobile devices. The service will cost $24.94 per month, but you can read,
Google Offers Launches In Charlotte, Kansas City, Milwaukee, San Antonio & Tampa
January 24, 2012, 8:52 amOn the Google Base blog, Google announced today the launch of Google Offers in 5 new markets: Charlotte, Kansas City, Milwaukee, San Antonio and Tampa. Additionally, on Twitter, they announced launch in Columbus. .ditto161659618886553600{background: #C0DEED url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/236384205/Twitter_Background.jpg)...
DLD 2012: Atari Founder Details New Education Initiative
January 24, 2012, 8:52 amNolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese's, has a new pet project that aims straight for the classroom. At the Digital Life Design conference yesterday, Bushnell outlined his plans for Speed to Learn according to the DLD tumblr.
comScore Releases Report, "Next-Generation Strategies for Advertising to Millennials"
January 24, 2012, 8:52 amcomScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released the report Next-Generation Strategies for Advertising to Millennials, highlighting the results from a recent comScore study that identifies the unique characteristics of the Millennial generation, commonly defined as persons born between 1981 and 2000. The study...
5 Things I've Learned from Running BizSugar
January 24, 2012, 8:41 amThis is a guest post by Anita Campbell. When my company, Small Business Trends, LLC, first purchased BizSugar in the summer of 2009, the best way I could describe it was as a miniature version of Digg, except that BizSugar focused soley on sharing information geared toward small and mid-sized businesses. This is still true. But as BizSugar has...
MSN iPad App Launched
January 24, 2012, 8:36 amMicrosoft has launched a new MSN app for the iPad. The company says it features the same content as found on its redesigned MSN UK site (unveiled in November). It's split up into six main channels: News, Sports, Entertainment, Lifestyle,
Relive Super Bowl Commercial History With Hulu's AdZone
January 24, 2012, 8:36 amHulu hopes to make some people's favorite part of the Super Bowl, the ads, more accesible. Today, they announced the launch of AdZone,
Twitter Adds Dasient To Their Security Arsenal
January 24, 2012, 8:36 amTwitter has beefed up their malware defenses by acquiring online security firm Dasient, a post from Dasient's official blog announced yesterday. Effective immediately, Dasient said they will be taking their talents to the Twitterscape's revenue engineering team.
Different keywords require different SEO tactics
January 24, 2012, 8:36 amKeywords with little competition require different tactics than keywords with high competition. If you want to get the best possible results for your website, you must use the right tactics with the right keyword.
Relive Super Bowl Commercial History With Hulu’s AdZone
January 24, 2012, 8:28 amHulu hopes to make some people’s favorite part of the Super Bowl, the ads, more accesible. Today, they announced the launch of AdZone, where they’ve collected many of the best and most iconic ads of all time for your viewing …
SEO Outsourcing: When to Listen to or Question Your SEO Provider
January 24, 2012, 8:21 amFor those of you looking to outsource your SEO, link building, or other online marketing strategies efforts, pay attention! Here is a quick list of times you should listen to or question your SEO consultant or online marketing agency.
Watch Super Bowl Ads With YouTube's Ad Blitz
January 24, 2012, 8:21 amSometimes, if you're uninterested in the teams playing or simply uninterested in football entirely, the Super Bowl commercials are the best part of the whole production. Companies spend big bucks for prime-time ad real estate,
Facebook Actions - How It Impacts SEO
January 24, 2012, 8:21 amAt the f8 conference in September, Facebook announced the addition of Timeline and Open Graph. These new tools let users tell a more detailed story of their life through a newly designed profile page. Earlier this week, Facebook launched Facebook Actions, an enhancement adding additional call-to-action tabs beyond the standard "like". As this may...
Google Updates its Algorithm to Bury Ad-heavy Websites
January 24, 2012, 8:21 amGoogle launched an algorithm update last January 20 to help users find high-quality websites on search results. The change will be seen on the website's layout and the "above the fold" content presented to its visitors. "Above the fold" is the part of a web page that's visible to a user without scrolling. When a .
Wikipedia Founder Talks SOPA, Receives Funding
January 24, 2012, 8:05 amWikipedia made bank this morning when the foundation received $1 million on stage during the Digital Life Design conference. This morning on the DLD stage, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales began a talk with VKontakte, the Russian Facebook, founder Pavel Durov.
Google Office Hours Webmaster Hangout On Wednesday
January 24, 2012, 8:05 amGoogle's John Mueller (of Google Switzerland) announced in a Google+ post that Google will be hosting an "Office Hours' hangout on Google+ for webmasters on Wednesday. They do this 1-3 times a week, but there's a lot of learning opportunity.
Watch Super Bowl Ads With YouTube’s Ad Blitz
January 24, 2012, 8:05 amSometimes, if you’re uninterested in the teams playing or simply uninterested in football entirely, the Super Bowl commercials are the best part of the whole production. Companies spend big bucks for prime-time ad real estate, knowing that their ads are …
CMO's Say Tech-Savviness Is Greatest Area of Opportunity
January 24, 2012, 7:50 amHave you ever wondered how you can get a bit closer to the CMO of your company? Are you looking for a way to network your way up the corporate marketing ladder? Well, according to a study released by Forrester Research and Heidrick & Struggles you may want to pass along some of your tech knowledge to gain their favor. The study called "The Evolved...
12 Awesome Tactics for Crazy Productive PPC Meetings
January 24, 2012, 7:50 amFor PPC managers, hosting awesome meetings/calls is mission critical. Implementing these tactics will provide you the chance to control the conversation and make sure that the powers-that-be understand what is happening with your PPC campaign.
CMO’s Say Tech-Savviness Is Greatest Area of Opportunity
January 24, 2012, 7:40 amHave you ever wondered how you can get a bit closer to the CMO of your company? Are you looking for a way to network your way up the corporate marketing ladder? Well, according to a study released by Forrester Research and Heidrick & Struggles you may want to pass along some of your tech knowledge to gain their favor.
The study called...
Optimize Your Social Media Schedule: 4 Tips for Avoiding the Social Media Time Suck
January 24, 2012, 7:35 amMaking the time to execute on a social media strategy can rattle even the most experienced marketers. Unlike traditional marketing, social media marketing can present many different challenges and distractions. According to a study by eMarketer 73% of marketers say finding the time to create content as their biggest marketing challenge. I recently...
SEO Is Out! Inbound Marketing Is In?
January 24, 2012, 7:16 amIt seems to be getting more and more difficult to define what exactly SEO is. Is it on-page optimization? Link building? Conversion optimization? Or is just about rankings, and leave the rest of that stuff to someone else?
I think it’s some of both and a little of all. SEO has to focus on more than just “getting rankings” and must use the...
comScore Announces Date for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results
January 24, 2012, 7:14 amcomScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today announced it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results before U.S. financial markets open on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. In conjunction with this announcement, management will host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, February 14 at 8:30...
Setting Your Social Media Marketing Goals
January 24, 2012, 7:14 amJust because it's a hot topic doesn't mean your company can easily jump into the social media pool. Before you take the leap, stop and ask yourself first: Why are you doing it? Businesses use social media not because it's fun, but because it drives significant results for their brand and their customers. In fact, .
What's in a Nickname? Google+ Is Ready to Find Out
January 24, 2012, 6:43 amOn Twitter, you can be anybody you want to be from @angrymime to @trumpshair but Facebook and Google+ only allow you to be who you really are. Where's the fun in that? Now, due to high demand, Google+ has decided to loosen the rules (they claim it was always part of the plan) and allow nicknames and pseudonyms " sort of. The change will not allow...
What’s in a Nickname? Google+ Is Ready to Find Out
January 24, 2012, 6:36 amOn Twitter, you can be anybody you want to be from @angrymime to @trumpshair but Facebook and Google+ only allow you to be who you really are. Where’s the fun in that?
Now, due to high demand, Google+ has decided to loosen the rules (they claim it was always part of the plan) and allow nicknames and pseudonyms — sort of.
The change...
Google AdMob: A Performance Marketer's Opinion
January 24, 2012, 6:28 amUnless your products are extremely broad appeal or you're selling mobile download bale goods (e.g., apps, books, music or video), let me save you some time, frustration and money: there is no apparent way to leverage AdMob for performance marketing.
Content is King in the Land of #SEO Get an Early Bird Discount on Tickets for the Online Business Makeover Event London on 12th March 2012 #Smallbiz
January 24, 2012, 5:37 amNick James is founder of Fresh Business Thinking , the leading website for small-to-medium size businesses in the UK. Over 55% of traffic to Nicks websites comes from search engines pointing queries to top quality ideas and information making Nick.
Rebuilding a B2B Website? Incorporate SEO Now!
January 24, 2012, 5:31 amOn-site optimization has become more important than ever to capitalize on changing user search behavior and the new search algorithm updates. Aged and established B2B sites that had never done any previous SEO have the luxury of a strong search engine trust factor, something that only time can bring. A little onsite SEO and they see dramatic...
How to Instantly Transform Your Landing Page Images from Good to Great
January 24, 2012, 5:06 amReading this post made us smarter, richer, more fascinating, and an average of 3 inches taller. Let's say you place a photo of a client on your landing page . Just the photo. No client name. No title, or business name. No clue as to what industry that client is in, or where they come from. Now, photos are a great addition to landing pages. Photos...
Introducing the brand new MSN iPad app
January 24, 2012, 4:25 amThe iPad app follows hot on the heels of MSN's first Xbox app , released last December. What's in the MSN app? The MSN app for iPad presents the same exclusive and original content as found on the new-look MSN UK . Its easy to find what you want with stories being split into six main channels: News, Sport, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Cars and Video....
Timely Content in a World of Google Freshness
January 24, 2012, 4:11 amOne of the most common recommendations a web consultant will make to a client is for a site to maintain a blog for generation of quality, on topic, keyword rich content. Anyone reading this article has most likely written more than their share of Top Lists, How tos, and purposefully controversial articles but it seems many bloggers overlook...
A 9-step guide to creating & marketing your own video content - for free!
January 24, 2012, 4:04 amGuest Author, Andy Havard All too often, bloggers and small businesses miss out on great content marketing opportunities due to budgetary constraints. Does that resonate with you? Did you know that online video couldn't be a more cost-effective and convenient marketing approach for any product, brand or service? And you must know that online video...
Answers to 43 Questions About Search, Social, Content, Conversions and More
January 24, 2012, 2:11 amPosted by randfish Earlier tonight, I sent out the following tweet: Have any questions about search, social, content, conversion or analytics you want answered? I'm taking requests for the Moz blog tonight :) Rand Fishkin (@randfish) January 24, 2012 I was clearly under-prepared for the amazing responses. In order to tackle such a magnitude of...
Facebook Coalition To Google, Don't Be Evil, Focus On The User
January 24, 2012, 12:05 amWhen engaged, this "Don't be evil" bookmarklet did indeed do one simple thing: It turned back the hands of time, and made Google work the way it did before the integration of Google+ earlier this month.
Google Hotel Finder Now Refines Results by Travel Time
January 23, 2012, 11:53 pmGoogle has upgraded the Hotel Finder travel search feature, adding an option to help users filter hotels by how close they want to be to a place when looking for a place to stay. Launched last July to help travelers narrow their options for hotel stays, Hotel Finder surfaces hotels in densely populated cities by selecting an initial shape for...
Bing at Sundance: See What's Happening at Sundance 2012
January 23, 2012, 5:42 pmSundance 2012 is in full tilt at the Bing Bar. From amazing live performances from the likes of Drake, Jason Mraz, Grouplove and Cobra Starship to candid interviews with stars like Aziz Ansari, Kristen Bell, Paul Simon, Neil Young and Quincy Jones, we have captured all the action. Check out a few videos below, visit www.bingsundance.com for all...
YouTube Nonprofit Program Gets Some Updates
January 23, 2012, 4:56 pmYouTube announced some updates to its nonprofit program. One is "The Playbook Guide: YouTube for Good". This is described as "a how-to resource specifically targeted at nonprofit organizations, with sections on how to create content, raise funds,
comScore Media Metrix Ranks Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for December 2011
January 23, 2012, 4:51 pmcomScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its monthly analysis of U.S. web activity at the top online properties for December 2011 based on data from the comScore Media Metrix service. The holiday shopping season continued its momentum into December, propelling Retail and Shipping sites to annual highs....
Google Street View Adventure
January 23, 2012, 4:36 pmLast week, my wife went bargain shopping at a local "Peddler's Mall"-type resale spot. In one of the booths she spotted a really nice leather bag.
"Polish Underground" Takes Down Government Websites
January 23, 2012, 4:36 pmIn Warsaw, a group call the "Polish Underground" targeted the Polish Government's website. This comes following the weekends attack on websites belonging to Poland's president, prime minister and parliament.
Over A Third Of iPhone Buyers Switched From Android, BlackBerry
January 23, 2012, 4:36 pmThe iPhone 4S launch in October was met with high level of demand that has become customary for the launch of new Apple products. Of course, not all of those people lining up for new iPhones are current iPhone users,
“Polish Underground” Takes Down Government Websites
January 23, 2012, 4:26 pmIn Warsaw, a group call the “Polish Underground” targeted the Polish Government’s website. This comes following the weekends attack on websites belonging to Poland’s president, prime minister and parliament. The attacks are thought to be a protest to upcoming anti-piracy …
National Pie Day, Steven Tyler, and Stuffed Animals
January 23, 2012, 4:24 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you’ve got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You’ve only got 140 characters to make an impression. And what better way to wind-down the work …
Google+ Now Accepting Pseudonyms, Nicknames
January 23, 2012, 4:21 pmThree months after making a promise to their users, Google has remained true to their word: Google+ will now allow psuedonyms. Earlier today, Bradley Horowitz, Google+ Vice President of Product Management, posted the announcement to his account,
Minecraft Made It Hip To Pay For Indie Games
January 23, 2012, 4:21 pmGame piracy is still a big deal and maybe even more for indie titles, but Notch of Minecraft fame doesn't seem to think so. Speaking to PC Gamer,
Tumblr Hits 15 Billion Pageviews Per Month
January 23, 2012, 4:05 pmIt's hardly news that Tumblr is growing like a weed,
Violist Handles Cell Phone Interruption In The Best Way Possible
January 23, 2012, 4:05 pmModern mobile phones do a lot to make our lives easier, but sometimes they can be a bother, too. Most teachers, preachers, public speakers, and performers are familiar with the annoyance of having a phone ring when it shouldn't.
EFF Held An AMA Q&A Today On Reddit About SOPA, PIPA, et al.
January 23, 2012, 3:50 pmThe Electronic Frontier Foundation's activism team visited the land of Reddit today with a mission: .ditto161534264817623041{background: #c00602 url(http://a3.twimg.com/profile_background_images/26038118/twitter2c.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto161534264817623041 a { color: #d51a23;} p.dittoTweet{background: #fff;padding: 10px 12px 10px...
Fleshlight iPad Case Takes Forever Alone To A Whole New Level [NSFW]
January 23, 2012, 3:50 pmSteve Jobs was all about changing the way the world does certain things, so in that respect, I guess he would have to be impressed with the ingenuity at work here. And let's be honest, in some ways,
Google 2011 Revenue Breakdown [Infographic]
January 23, 2012, 3:24 pmGoogle released its earnings report for the fourth quarter last week. Here’s a look at Google’s revenue in a format that’s a bit easier to consume. Wordstream has put out the following infographic looking at where Google made its money …
State of the Union Goes Interactive Via Mozilla
January 23, 2012, 3:23 pmIf you’re interested in the State of the Union Address, it will be given on Tuesday January 24th at 9 pm eastern time. For those who are not really sure what the ‘address’ really is, I’ll summarize for you. Annually …
European Xtreme Shoppers Prefer Tech Over Deals
January 23, 2012, 3:21 pmTLC has a TV show called “Extreme Couponing,” which demonstrates the lengths people will go to in order to save a buck. The saying “only in America” comes to mind and a new survey from GfK bears that out.
The study took a look at the behaviors of “Xtreme Shoppers” around the globe. They don’t offer a clear...
MegaUpload Founder King Of Modern Warfare 3
January 23, 2012, 3:19 pmKim DotCom, founder of MegaUpload, was a lot of things to a lot of people. The government treats him like a crime syndicate kingpin. The Internet treats him like a martyr.
Bing To Users: We're More Than Just A Pretty Picture
January 23, 2012, 3:19 pmBeen to Bing lately? If so, you may have seen a little tour of Bing's homepage. A bar appears at the top, which says "Bing is more than just a pretty picture. See why.
Dear Pinterest: Can We Talk?
January 23, 2012, 3:16 pmI like Pinterest. I really do. But, I have this fear for the old girl. See, there is a rule in marketing that goes like this: If your product is bad, awesome marketing will only kill your business that much …
Bing To Users: We’re More Than Just A Pretty Picture
January 23, 2012, 3:13 pmBeen to Bing lately? If so, you may have seen a little tour of Bing’s homepage. A bar appears at the top, which says “Bing is more than just a pretty picture. See why.” You’re then presented with buttons for …
SOPA, PIPA On Hold, But a New Threat on Horizon
January 23, 2012, 3:04 pmSOPA and PIPA protests appear to have caused enough backlash to make Congress and Senate think twice about passing controversial legislation... at least during an election year. So why is a data retention bill on the calendar again?
Google Has Competition Beat On Punctuation Queries
January 23, 2012, 3:04 pmGoogle is apparently doing more punctuation indexing these days than it has in the past. Honestly, I can't recall ever searching for just a "." or just a "!" or other punctuation marks,
Star Wars Meet Mad Men, and Herman Cain Sings a Pokemon Theme
January 23, 2012, 3:04 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
iPhone 4S, iPad 2 Jailbreak Gets A Million Downloads In 24 Hours
January 23, 2012, 3:04 pmLast week we brought you news that Absinthe, the long-awaited jailbreak for A5-powered iOS 5 devices - iPhone 4S and iPad 2 - was finally available from Greenpois0n. The rush to download the new jailbreak was so great, in fact,
Will Anonymous Attack Facebook?
January 23, 2012, 2:50 pmA video making the rounds this afternoon presents itself as a message from Anonymous, who are apparently on the verge of one of their most ambitious operations yet: The group says they will take down Facebook at midnight on January …
iGoogle Redesign Being Spotted In The Wild
January 23, 2012, 2:43 pmBack in 2007, Google launched iGoogle, a new personalized Google homepage for signed in users to put whatever gadgets they want on their homepage, while still having easy access to Google search.
Politico Roast : See What Political Celebrities Have to Say
January 23, 2012, 2:43 pmPolitico was launched in 2007 and monday marks five years in business for the organization.
Marketers To Invest in Blogs in 2012
January 23, 2012, 2:43 pmIt's very interesting just how things happen in the marketing world. Actually they are not much different than the world in general. Here's how things generally take place. A core or fundamental practice is neglected for a shiny object that is the next hot thing. After struggling with that hot thing the fundamental activity is returned to with a...
YouTube Users Upload 60 Hours of Video Per Minute
January 23, 2012, 2:43 pmReuters is reporting that users now upload around 60 hours of video to YouTube per minute. Yes, minute. That's both frightening and amazing. This represents an increase of 25% in the past eight months and that's quite an achievement. YouTube's no newbie. We're not talking about that initial surge of activity you get when a site first gets rolling....
Don't Waste Time Looking at Web Data Until You Do This
January 23, 2012, 2:38 pmby Mike Fleming ...life is about taking action, and if your work is not driving action, you need to stop and reboot...hits and pageviews don't mean anything except that someone came to your site and consumed some content...metrics are a dime a dozen, so how do you know which ones to use? They should have the following four attributes... Uncomplex...
YouTube Viral Videos: Unforced Genius
January 23, 2012, 2:28 pmMarketing agencies would kill to be able to predict what will make a video "go viral". The mystery ingredient that catches the attention of the Internet can be imitated, but seldom reproduced.
Gmail's Clean Out Your Inbox Week Is Underway
January 23, 2012, 2:28 pmFor the 5th time, Google has begun its annual "Clean Out Your Inbox Week," focusing of course on Gmail. They've asked a (rather personal and oftentimes embarrassing) question of email users: what's your inbox number? Well, it's officially 2012.
Sen. Chuck Grassley's Twitter Account Hacked, Grammar Temporarily Improved
January 23, 2012, 2:28 pmWord's spreading around the Twitterscape that U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa had his Twitter account hacked this afternoon. Politico is saying that the hacker is a supporter of Anonymous. Sen. Grassley, for those that might not know,
Sen. Chuck Grassley’s Twitter Account Hacked, Grammar Temporarily Improved
January 23, 2012, 2:14 pmWord’s spreading around the Twitterscape that U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa had his Twitter account hacked this afternoon. Politico is saying that the hacker is a supporter of Anonymous. Sen. Grassley, for those that might not know, is a …
Minecraft Recreates Ocarina of Time In New Mod
January 23, 2012, 2:12 pmConfession time: I got bored of Minecraft really fast. It just wasn't my cup of tea as I lack any kind of the imagination that made Minecraft such a hit among players in the first place.
Gmail’s Clean Out Your Inbox Week Is Underway
January 23, 2012, 2:03 pmFor the 5th time, Google has begun its annual “Clean Out Your Inbox Week,” focusing of course on Gmail. They’ve asked a (rather personal and oftentimes embarrassing) question of email users: what’s your inbox number? Well, it’s officially 2012. And …
Rupert Murdoch: No Excuses For Phone Hacking
January 23, 2012, 1:57 pmRupert Murdoch has just been a fountain of conversation since joining Twitter recently. So far, we've seen him admit to 'screwing up in every way possible" with MySpace,
TSA Denies Rand Paul Detention, Ron Paul Issues Statement Via Twitter
January 23, 2012, 1:57 pmEarlier this morning, the news broke via Twitter that U.S. Senator Rand Paul had been detained by the TSA in Nashville after refusing to consent to a full-body patdown after setting off a body scanner.
Ex-Stanford Professor Seeks More Students
January 23, 2012, 1:57 pmSebastian Thrun, an ex Stanford professor decided in January to give up his tenure at the school and reach out for larger audiences. Specializing in machine learning and robotics,
Professor Teaches Students How To Create Their Own Google
January 23, 2012, 1:46 pmSebastian Thrun, an ex Stanford professor decided in January to give up his tenure at the school and reach out for larger audiences. Specializing in machine learning and robotics, Thrun is excited to leave the constraints of formal education and …
Paid Search Ads Bring Big In-Store Results [Study]
January 23, 2012, 1:42 pmA two-year study has found that for every $1 of ecommerce revenue generated from paid search, retailers could expect another $6 of in-store revenue. Does it make sense to use coupons for your store? If so, here are some coupon marketing strategies.
Foursquare Offers Unique Groundhog Day Badge
January 23, 2012, 1:33 pmDo you care enough about Groundhog Day to get a special badge from Foursquare? The Pennsylvania Tourism Office today announced an exclusive deal with Foursquare that will allow users to obtain the official “PA Groundhog Day 2012” badge on February …
Tom Curley Steps Down As AP President And CEO
January 23, 2012, 1:27 pmTom Curley, President and CEO of the Associated Press announced that he is stepping down today, and that the AP’s board has began the search for his replacement. “The challenge for anybody running a media company these days can be …
Evi: Siri Competitor Comes To iOS And Android
January 23, 2012, 1:26 pmEver since the iPhone 4S launched last October, owners of other devices - including older iPhones - have been drooling over Siri, the 4S's integrated voice-activated assistant.
Pinterest Gets Competition from Juxtapost
January 23, 2012, 1:23 pmPinterest has cracked into the top ten list of social media sites. The “vision board” format has caught on and men and women alike are flocking to the site. However, Pinterest has some well-publicized issues, the main one being their …
YouTube Now Has Over 4 Billion Video Views A Day
January 23, 2012, 1:11 pmWhatever you were just doing in the very second it took you to start reading this sentence, an entire hour of video was uploaded to YouTube. And yes,
Important Google News: Recap for Last Week
January 23, 2012, 1:11 pmIf you were sick last week or on vacation or in a coma you missed A LOT of Google news. Here is a must read recap of articles on Google, Google changes and Google news. Industry Related - Google PR Nightmare: Search Giant Apologizes for Evildoing - SEJ Google+ - "Ask On Google+" Links Appearing In .
Online Privacy and Safety Center - Continuing Our Commitment to Transparency and Control for Consumers
January 23, 2012, 12:40 pmToday, In recognition of the forthcoming Data Privacy Day on January 28th and in celebration of the ten-year anniversary of the Trustworthy Computing initiative at Microsoft, the Online Services Division (OSD) is unveiling its Online Privacy and Safety Center . The Center describes the privacy features of the groups that make up OSD Bing, MSN,...
Kyle Williams Twitter Death Threats Show The Perils For Athletes On Social Media
January 23, 2012, 12:35 pmSan Francisco 49er WR Kyle Williams was on the wrong side of Lady Luck on Sunday when his costly overtime fumble led to the game-winning Field Goal for the NY Giants. Of course,
Skyrim Ported To A Graphing Calculator
January 23, 2012, 12:35 pmWhen The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim debuted on November 11, 2011 it was an instant hit. The long-awaited drew near-universal acclaim from critics and gamers alike.
Sega Introduces Toylet: The Urinal Video Game
January 23, 2012, 12:35 pmNintendo gave us the Wii and now Sega has brought us the Pii. Yes, that means about what you think it means: there is a video game that uses your pee. Urine. Number one.
Google Plus: Growth by Brute Force
January 23, 2012, 12:35 pmWhen Google's new search feature "Search Plus" started favoring Google+ results several weeks ago, the change was immediately resisted by competing social networks like Twitter and Facebook. In addition to receiving negative publicity regarding the new Search Plus feature, an ongoing FTC investigation was expanded to further research the potential...
Google Upgrades Punctuation Search Results
January 23, 2012, 12:19 pmGoogle has updated its search results for queries involving punctuation marks and symbols. Though not perfect, searching for the symbol equivalent of a period, comma, carat, percent sign and more punctuation marks now will return search results.
RIM's New CEO May Be Willing To License BlackBerry OS
January 23, 2012, 12:19 pmDespite the competition between RIM and Apple, the two have always had one thing in common when it came to their smartphones. Both companies offered their phones as an integrated software/hardware platform. Unlike Google's Android operating system,
Pinterest Invasion by Men Continues Unabated
January 23, 2012, 12:19 pmSorry, ladies. Pinterest was too much of a good idea to let you keep it to yourselves. Fortunately, there's plenty of room for all of us.
Google Is Using Logic to Fight Waste With Hotel Finder
January 23, 2012, 12:14 pm‘Hotel Finder” by Google has refined its functionality to include ‘Hotels by Travel Time’. I like it! I have to ask why they never thought to have this before. So many times i’ve booked a hotel that the search said …
New International SEO Challenges - But Help Is At Hand
January 23, 2012, 11:54 amGeo-targeting is a common problem for organizations with an international website, who are targeting multiple languages and regions around the world. Making sure the right user sees the right content at the right time is the goal - but achieving that is not always easy. How do you ensure that all your UK customers aren't seeing prices in dollars...
Who Are Google's Biggest Advertisers?
January 23, 2012, 11:49 amWhat's popping up as we use our Google search? Business Insider ranked the top spenders by category. I'll share the top five and we'll see what's been washed into our brains over the past year.
Anonymous Creates MegaUpload Replacement
January 23, 2012, 11:49 amAfter the MegaUpload shut down and every other file sharing service backing down, surely nobody would be trying to start up a new file hosting service, right?
Should Your Mobile Phone Activity Affect Your Credit Score?
January 23, 2012, 11:49 amThe Boston Globe ran a story a few days ago about a company called Cignifi who has developed a way to calculate a person's credit report in the absence of any previous credit history.
RIM’s New CEO May Be Willing To License BlackBerry OS
January 23, 2012, 11:48 amDespite the competition between RIM and Apple, the two have always had one thing in common when it came to their smartphones. Both companies offered their phones as an integrated software/hardware platform. Unlike Google’s Android operating system, which is open …
Who Are Google’s Biggest Advertisers?
January 23, 2012, 11:38 amWhat’s popping up as we use our Google search? Business Insider ranked the top spenders by category. I’ll share the top five and we’ll see what’s been washed into our brains over the past year. Well not shocking for us …
When AdSense Goes Down
January 23, 2012, 11:33 amWhen AdSense goes down, publishers lose money. Google doesn’t really talk about the money part so much. AdSense had some issues on Friday, where ads were not loading. People took to Google’s AdSense Help Forum to complain. One thread began …
H.R. 1981 Is A Turd Wrapped In Cotton Candy
January 23, 2012, 11:22 amSometimes it feels like we’re all just playing a big game of electronic privacy whack-a-mole. And if we hold true to that analogy, the next mole that needs to be whacked might look cute on the outside – but it …
How Google Made $37.9 Billion in 2011
January 23, 2012, 11:18 amHow does Google make money? A new analysis by Wordstream looks at who contributed the most to Google's 2011 revenues, based on keyword, search query, and CPC data, and reveals which industries and businesses spent the most on advertising.
Apple Sells 350,000 Textbooks In Three Days
January 23, 2012, 11:18 amApple's announcement on Thursday that they were entering into the textbook market was generally met with enthusiasm, despite controversy over the EULA for their new iBooks Author tool. The program promised to deliver textbooks as interactive ebooks for $14.
Wikipedia Is More Important Than You Think
January 23, 2012, 11:18 amAre you one of those people who freaked out over Wikipedia blacking out? Even if you weren't and knew exactly what was going on,
Can Facebook Save Digg From Being Buried Alive?
January 23, 2012, 11:18 amFor all of Digg's efforts, it has really had no luck in trying to get back to its glory days, when it dominated the social aggregation space completely. Starting years ago with changes to limit the power their top users had, it has been one failed release after another, with version 4's release really marking .
Google's Not Focusing On the User! Waah Waah Waah, Cry Me a River!
January 23, 2012, 11:18 amHigh off their success in bringing SOPA to its knees, assorted superficial social extremists-ASSEs for short-have decided their next target should be Google. Not because of privacy issues, click fraud, or something that actually matters. No, the focus is on how Google+ is being intricately tied to search results . Did you know that Google...
European Union Proposes New Data Privacy Laws
January 23, 2012, 11:02 amIf you could erase all your personal data on the Internet, would you? The BBC is reporting that a new law is going to be proposed to the EU on Wednesday.
Twitter Responses To Newt's GOP South Carolina Upset
January 23, 2012, 11:02 amNewt Gingrich won over South Carolina's conservative voters this past weekend. Mitt Romney had performed strongly in the past two match-ups - Iowa and New Hampshire - but just couldn't shake the Newt in the Palmetto State.
Focus On The User: Facebook, Twitter & Myspace's Version Of Google
January 23, 2012, 11:02 amFacebook Director of Product Blake Ross has created a bookmarklet that people can add to their web browsers to take the "Search Plus Your World" out of their Google search results. Granted,
Google’s Not Focusing On the User! Waah Waah Waah, Cry Me a River!
January 23, 2012, 11:00 amHigh off their success in bringing SOPA to its knees, assorted superficial social extremists–ASSEs for short–have decided their next target should be Google. Not because of privacy issues, click fraud, or something that actually matters. No, the focus is on how Google+ is being intricately tied to search results.
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Tablet Ownership Surges Over This Past Holiday!
January 23, 2012, 10:42 amWhat to buy? It's always hard to figure out what to buy your family and friends for the holiday.
Twitter Responses To Newt’s GOP South Carolina Upset
January 23, 2012, 10:33 amNewt Gingrich won over South Carolina’s conservative voters this past weekend. Mitt Romney had performed strongly in the past two match-ups – Iowa and New Hampshire – but just couldn’t shake the Newt in the Palmetto State. Twitter lit up …
Focus On The User: Facebook, Twitter & Myspace’s Version Of Google
January 23, 2012, 10:33 amFacebook Director of Product Blake Ross has created a bookmarklet that people can add to their web browsers to take the “Search Plus Your World” out of their Google search results. Granted, Google has its own toggle to turn the …
iOS Beats BlackBerry Among IT Professionals
January 23, 2012, 10:27 amA recent survey of IT professionals shows that Apple's iOS mobile operating system is more popular in the workplace than BlackBerry or Android. The survey polled 768 IT professionals in five countries - the US, the UK, Canada, Germany,
Rand Paul Held By TSA For Refusing Pat-Down
January 23, 2012, 10:27 amU.S. Senator Rand Paul is currently being held by the TSA in Nashville, Tennessee, after he reportedly refused a full-body patdown after setting off the scanners. Moira Bagley, the junior Kentucky Senator's Communications Director, just tweeted this: .ditto161463071724945408{background: #EBEBEB...
MegaUpload Take Down Affecting Other File Lockers
January 23, 2012, 10:11 amThe MegaUpload take down and resulting all out Internet war with Anonymous has other file lockers running scared. TorrentFreak is reporting that many popular file hosting services are drastically limiting the services they offer or are just shutting down. Filesonic,
Stuckup Stickers iPhone App Allows Users To Tag, Share Info On Sticker Art
January 23, 2012, 10:11 amWhether you're just a curious admirer of the street stickers you've seen stuck to signs or telephone poles in your city or if you are an artist who wants to keep up with your wares,
Guild Wars 2 Beta Details Revealed - More Events Coming Soon
January 23, 2012, 10:11 amFor those, like me, who have been actively anticipating the release of Guild Wars 2 and have been hanging onto every detail Arenanet has released, this is the ultimate tease. We now have beta details.
Guild Wars 2 Beta Details Revealed – More Events Coming Soon
January 23, 2012, 10:00 amFor those, like me, who have been actively anticipating the release of Guild Wars 2 and have been hanging onto every detail Arenanet has released, this is the ultimate tease. We now have beta details. “Welcome to the Year of …
Chinese New Year 2012: Google & Search Engines Welcome Year of the Dragon
January 23, 2012, 9:56 amJanuary 23 is Chinese New Year, and heralds the Lunar New Year of the Water Dragon. The dragon is perceived as a mystical and auspicious creature in Chinese cultures and this year is expected to bring prosperity and transformational change.
Harry Ganz of London's Garden Pharmacy on Pay Per Click Advertising on Bing #PPC #Retail #Smallbiz
January 23, 2012, 9:51 amHarry Ganz - CEO of the Garden Pharmacy in Londons Covent Garden brought his business online in 1993. After trying various ways of advertising including newspaper and radio ads Harry turned to online advertising on Bing. One of the main advantages of PPC advertising for the Garden Pharmacy is that it enabled them to compete with big brands and...
SoundCloud Hits 10 Million Users
January 23, 2012, 9:40 amSoundCloud announced that it has hit the 10 million user milestone. That's registered users, by the way. You don't have to be registered to listen to sounds. Over 7 million of those users have come over the past year.
Sina Weibo Destroys Twitter's Record
January 23, 2012, 9:40 amWeibo is a big deal in China. It's even bigger than Twitter. Sina Weibo broke records with the ringing in of the Chinese New Year this weekend which saw more than 32,
RIM Names Thorsten Heins New President And CEO
January 23, 2012, 9:40 amResearch In Motion, makers of BlackBerry, have announced that Thorsten Heins has been appointed the company's new President and CEO. Heins replaces Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, who have served as co-chairs and co-CEOs for several years now.
Facebook, Teachers & Students: What Not To Do
January 23, 2012, 9:25 amIf you're a teacher and you have a Facebook account, which is probably most teachers, you are likely to receive friend requests from your students. Students don't know anything, which is why they need teachers to educate them,
Facebook Prison Escape!
January 23, 2012, 9:25 amThis is 19 year-old Kyle Leslie Lynch, of Hobart, Tasmania. That photo is his Facebook profile picture. On January 5, Kyle Lynch's relationship status changed from "single" to "in a relationship". He added dozens of friends. And, finally,
Should My Business Be Using Google+ for Marketing?
January 23, 2012, 9:25 amAs many businesses look to better engage with their customers, especially through means such as social media, some are likely wondering if Google+ should be in their plans in 2012. For those who may have been under a social media rock recently, Google+ has emerged in recent months as one of the buzz terms in .
Sina Weibo Destroys Twitter’s Record
January 23, 2012, 9:25 amWeibo is a big deal in China. It’s even bigger than Twitter. Sina Weibo broke records with the ringing in of the Chinese New Year this weekend which saw more than 32,312 messages sent per second according to The Next …
Patriots/Giants Super Bowl Matchup Blows Up Twitter
January 23, 2012, 9:23 amIt’s official, everyone – Super Bowl 2012 will be a rematch of 2007′s Super Bowl XLII. And as you all probably remember, that was a pretty interesting game. A little bit has changed since 2007: Eli Manning won’t be throwing …
Gary Glitter Is Not On Twitter
January 23, 2012, 9:10 amGary Glitter is not back and probably won't be any time soon. Last week, eyebrows were raised at the return of infamous glam rocker Gary Glitter. He used the twitter handle #OfficialGlitter to announce a comeback tour and autobiography.
Megaupload's Kim Dotcom Doesn't Make Bail
January 23, 2012, 9:10 amSeven of Megaupload's employees and the company itself are accused of providing copyrighted material online without paying royalties. The company's staff and Founder Kim Dotcom has been arrested and incarcerated. Dotcom himself made over $41 million just last year.
Consumer Watchdog Calls On European Commission To Block Google Motorola Deal
January 23, 2012, 9:10 amConsumer Watchdog is pushing to get the European Commission to block Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility and to issue a formal complaint against Google's business practices. The group's Privacy Project Director John M.
Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom Doesn’t Make Bail
January 23, 2012, 8:56 amSeven of Megaupload’s employees and the company itself are accused of providing copyrighted material online without paying royalties. The company’s staff and Founder Kim Dotcom has been arrested and incarcerated. Dotcom himself made over $41 million just last year. Claiming …
Obama To Host Post-State of the Union Google+ Hangout
January 23, 2012, 8:39 amJust a few days after joining Google+, President Obama isn't wasting any time before interacting with the new social base. Monday morning, The White House announced that the President will be holding a special post-State of the Union Hangout,
See a Breakdown of Top 10 Industries Contributing to Google's 2011 $37.9B Revenues
January 23, 2012, 8:39 amDid you see Google's "disappointing" #37.9 Billion 2011 earnings announcement for their 2011 ad revenues? Ever wonder which industries contribute the most to Google's ad revenues? The findings are summarized in this cool new Infographic by Wordstream. What can your clients learn from these numbers? "This is all original research - Google doesn't...
SMX 2012 London: How to Make the Most of It!
January 23, 2012, 8:39 amSearch marketing experts and novices alike are invited to attend Search Marketing Expo 2012, in London, United Kingdom, to be held May 15 and 16 of this year. This two day conference will feature something for every professional involved in search marketing with a focus on adding to your toolkit and renewing your passion for .
7 Tips for Landing Page Greatness
January 23, 2012, 8:23 amCreating a great landing page is a critical step in the conversion funnel. By viewing the page as a speed bump in the conversion process rather than an information dump, you'll find users will be inclined to move onto the next step.
Can Reputation Load Faster Than SEO?
January 23, 2012, 8:03 amThis post comes from our Reputation Channel sponsor WebiMax. As online marketers, we celebrate the application of SEO. Quality, search engine optimization tactics help align a brand's Web pages with particular keywords and phrases. However, the steady process takes time to solidify. A brand may benefit, perhaps reaching some goals more quickly, by...
11 Ways to Get Smarter & Stay Current in a World of Social Information Overload
January 23, 2012, 7:22 amOnline Marketing is all about information. And people. Making connections that solve marketing problems in today's environment of social and technological innovation can be challenging. Like many readers of this blog, a big part of what I do as an Internet Marketer centers around being able to consume large amounts of information or better, the...
Is Your Facebook Ad Image Worthy of People's Attention?
January 23, 2012, 6:46 amIf your Facebook ads could talk, they'd probably scream "LOOK AT ME!" But they can't, leaving it up to you to do a good job of grabbing as much attention as possible. Here are four elements to help you create visually stunning Facebook ads.
How to Optimize Your Blog Using SEO
January 23, 2012, 6:46 amHow to Optimize Your Blog Using SEO It seems like everybody and their cat has a blog these days. (Don't believe me about the cat? Google "Mr. Puddy.") How in the world do you make your blog stand out? How do you get it high enough in the rankings so as to be found by clients, customers or fans? The same way you let them find your site - by using...
Is Facebook Accessible for Bad-Eyesight Users?
January 23, 2012, 6:10 amFacebook is a major source for social connection in today's day and age. Providing users the chance to find out friends, meet new ones and share content with the click of a button, it is a fantastic feature that has made the world just a little bit smaller since its creation. Now, it is the .
Is Your Facebook Ad Image Worthy of People’s Attention?
January 23, 2012, 6:00 amIf your Facebook ads could talk, they’d probably scream “LOOK AT ME!” But they can’t, leaving it up to you to do a good job of grabbing as much attention as possible. Here are four elements to help you create visually stunning Facebook ads.
comScore and Telefónica Germany Announce Results of 'Connected Europe' Study at DLD Conference
January 23, 2012, 5:39 amcomScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) and Telefónica Germany presented the results of a study showing the shift in media consumption triggered by smartphones, tablets and other connected devices at the DLD (Digital Life Design) conference in Munich. To download a complimentary copy of the report, Connected Europe, please visit: http://www.comscore.
12 Tips for Selling Effectively to a Global Audience
January 23, 2012, 5:24 amTime for a quick pop quiz ' What percentage of online shoppers are from the United States ? Better yet, what percentage of online shoppers speak English ? 90%? 80%? Surely at least 75%, right? Nope. This might shock you, but according to J.P. Morgan " reporting for the Department of Commerce " only 27% of online shoppers speak English . By...
How to translate testimonials into killer sales copy
January 23, 2012, 3:15 amWelcome back! In this week's Web-writing video how-to, Heather discusses how customer testimonials can help you write better sales pages. For many of us, writing a sales page can be challenging. You may be a really great blogger, able to write about anything, or you may be a small business owner wanting to write your own sales copy for your...
SEO Monitoring Tools and Tips
January 23, 2012, 1:59 amPosted by willcritchlow In the real world, things go wrong. While we might all wish that everything we did was "fix once, stay fixed", that's rarely the case. Things that were previously "not a problem"(TM) can become "a problem"(TM) rapidly for a variety of reasons: someone changes something unrelated / without realising it would impact you or...
Google Webmaster Tools Diagnostic Centre Gets a Face Lift
January 23, 2012, 1:56 am"Logged in to Google Webmaster Tools this morning and saw that there has been an update to the Diagnostic Centre and the way the URLs and content is displayed on the results page."
Why Google Can't Reveal Google+ User Engagement Yet
January 22, 2012, 11:50 pmOver at VentureBeat , Rocky Agrawal is outraged at Google for being "intellectually dishonest" regarding the user engagement the company is seeing in its Google+ social network. As I noted Saturday , Google CEO Larry Page counted 90 million Google+ accounts, but declined to say how frequently users were accessing +, what they were doing there and...
E.U.'s Tough, New, Data Protection Rules Proposed
January 22, 2012, 9:49 pmThe European Union will propose tough new rules in the coming days on how corporations handle Internet users' personal data, a long-awaited move that could have far-reaching implications for Web giants such as Google Inc and Facebook.
Westboro Baptist Church Conveys Plans To Picket Joe Paterno's Funeral on Twitter
January 22, 2012, 5:42 pmWestboro Baptist Church is at it again. You may recall when they said they would picket Steve Jobs' funeral. Now it's former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno's. Paterno, of course, died this morning of lung cancer.
Westboro Baptist Church Conveys Plans To Picket Joe Paterno’s Funeral on Twitter
January 22, 2012, 5:23 pmWestboro Baptist Church is at it again. You may recall when they said they would picket Steve Jobs’ funeral. Now it’s former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno’s. Paterno, of course, died this morning of lung cancer. Westboro Baptist Church …
Steven Tyler National Anthem Draws Blasting From Twitterverse
January 22, 2012, 4:25 pmAerosmith frontman and American Idol judge Steven Tyler sang the national anthem ahead of the AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens today. Twitter has been pouring jokes and criticism about it. Enjoy. .
Watch AFC / NFC Championship Games With Detroit Lion Chris Harris on Google+
January 22, 2012, 3:49 pmDetroit Lions safety Chris Harris is utilizing the Google+ On Air Hangout feature to host a game-viewing party with fans. Harris wrote on Google+ yesterday: The NFL Championship games are tomorrow, baybeeeee,
E-Trade Baby Ready For Some Football, Leading Into New Super Bowl Ad
January 22, 2012, 2:47 pmE-Trade announced it will feature a new Super Bowl commercial this year, marking the fifth anniversary of its well-known E-Trade Baby campaign. CMO Nick Utton says,
Redbox Gives Discounts For Answering Trivia Questions
January 22, 2012, 1:56 pmRedbox, one of the top players in movie rental these days, is not shy about giving customers discounts. Its DVDs are already pretty low-priced (despite a minor price increase last year),
Gabby Giffords Steps Down From Congress, Announces in YouTube Video
January 22, 2012, 1:40 pmGabby Giffords is trending on Twitter. That's because she just announced that she is stepping down from her position in Congress, as she focuses on getting better. She announced it on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. .ditto161161365795516416{background: #9AE4E8 url(http://a0.twimg.com/profile_background_images/19317919/Gifford.
Twitter: Social Isn't What Twitter Is Really About
January 22, 2012, 12:18 pmTwitter has historically tried to distance itself from the "social network" label. It hasn't worked. People still think of Twitter as a social network. That's not all that Twitter is considered, but if Twitter is not a social network,
Twitter: Social Isn’t What Twitter Is Really About
January 22, 2012, 11:48 amTwitter has historically tried to distance itself from the “social network” label. It hasn’t worked. People still think of Twitter as a social network. That’s not all that Twitter is considered, but if Twitter is not a social network, what …
NAO: Robots Are Getting Better At Everything
January 22, 2012, 11:19 amWe continue to see incredible advancements in robots. Thanks to the Internet, these are on display for the world to see in ways not possible in the past. Aldebaran Robotics has a new video out for its NAO robot showing …
Yoda Vodafone Ad Taps Jedi Power
January 22, 2012, 10:56 amVodafone has a new ad for its "Red Box" service, featuring a Windows Phone and Yoda from that movie about that guy with the 70â²s haircut in a galaxy far, far away.
Is Your Link Strategy Selfish?
January 22, 2012, 10:25 amThe pursuit of links is far too often a highly selfish process. It's all about your target keywords, your business model, and your rankings. Getting over your selfish goals and thinking about what others want is where actual innovation comes from.
GoDaddy's 2012 Super Bowl Commercial Involves Body Paint, Danica Patrick & Jillian Michaels
January 22, 2012, 9:54 amThe Super Bowl is getting closer, and of course that means there will be new GoDaddy ads on the way. There will reportedly be two of them this year. At least one of them is on YouTube,
Joe Paterno Dead According To The AP On Twitter
January 22, 2012, 9:54 amSince last night, there have been many reports about former Penn State coach Joe Paterno's health and his death. Reports of his death came premature, and were proven false last night. In fact,
Joe Paterno Dead (This Time It’s Real)
January 22, 2012, 9:43 amUpdate 2: Penn State has put out the following statement: Legendary Penn State football Coach Joe Paterno passed away today (Jan. 22) after announcing a month ago that he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Paterno was 85. The following statement …
GoDaddy’s 2012 Super Bowl Commercial Involves Body Paint, Danica Patrick & Jillian Michaels
January 22, 2012, 9:31 amThe Super Bowl is getting closer, and of course that means there will be new GoDaddy ads on the way. There will reportedly be two of them this year. At least one of them is on YouTube, but it is …
Google Homepage Redesign Still Rolling Out
January 22, 2012, 9:18 amGoogle's most recent homepage redesign (pictured above) has been rolling out for quite some time. Quite frankly, I had pretty much forgotten about it, until I was presented with it this morning.
Joe Paterno Death Reports Show Flaws in "Journalism"
January 22, 2012, 9:03 amThe Poynter Institute, whose mission it is to make sure "communities have access to excellent journalism," has posted an interesting series of articles pointing out journalism's failures with regards to former Penn State football head coach Joe Paterno.
Joe Paterno Death Reports Show Flaws in “Journalism”
January 22, 2012, 8:51 amThe Poynter Institute, whose mission it is to make sure “communities have access to excellent journalism,” has posted an interesting series of articles pointing out journalism’s failures with regards to former Penn State football head coach Joe Paterno. Paterno is …
How To Create An iPad App Using Adobe Captivate
January 22, 2012, 8:01 amAdobe is sharing a video demonstrating how to create an iPad app using Adobe Captivate, the company's eLearning software. It shows how to publish the project to a Flash file, convert it to HTML5,
Tablet Visitors Spent 54% More Than Smartphone Visitors in 2011
January 22, 2012, 7:00 amThe study pointed to two reasons why tablet visitors may be more valuable than those using smartphones, laptops, desktops: tablet users are more affluent than those using other devices, plus the devices may be more conducive to shopping.
GotCast CEO on the Intersection of Technology and Hollywood
January 22, 2012, 5:38 amWith celebrities quickly taking to Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, it's clear that the entertainment industry is embracing technology and the digital space. What's interesting is that some people in Hollywood are finding that they prefer the freedom technology and the Internet provide,
#McDStories: Social Marketing Gone Bad (And Dirty)
January 21, 2012, 5:58 pmMcDonald’s has tasted the dark side of Twitter, following the launch of a marketing strategy involving the hashtag: #McDStories. On 01/18, McDonald’s tweeted: .ditto159683796403355648{background: #C0DEED url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/404857370/Value_Twitter__Skin.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;}...
"Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day" From Twitter
January 21, 2012, 5:30 pmAh, Twitter. The tool of revolutions. Did you know it today was Squirrel Appreciation Day? If not, you must not be on Twitter. If you were, you'd surely have noticed some tweets around this trending topic.
“Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day” From Twitter
January 21, 2012, 5:25 pmAh, Twitter. The tool of revolutions. Did you know it today was Squirrel Appreciation Day? If not, you must not be on Twitter. If you were, you’d surely have noticed some tweets around this trending topic. That is if you …
Megaupload Drops Universal Suit, Details Emerge Around Founder's Arrest
January 21, 2012, 5:14 pmAs we reported last month, popular file hosting site Megaupload filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group over claims that UMG abused YouTube's automated copyright infringement reporting system to take down a video posted and owned by Megaupload.
Megaupload Drops Universal Suit, Details Emerge Around Founder’s Arrest
January 21, 2012, 4:49 pmAs we reported last month, popular file hosting site Megaupload filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group over claims that UMG abused YouTube’s automated copyright infringement reporting system to take down a video posted and owned by Megaupload. Our own …
G+ LeapYear Aims To Capture A Day In The Life Of Google+
January 21, 2012, 4:23 pmLast year, "Life in a Day" was released - an ambitious YouTube project that put together footage from numerous people about "what it was like to be alive on the 24th of July, 2010." Now, on Google+,
iPhone 8: An Animated GIF Attempt At What It Might Look Like
January 21, 2012, 3:52 pmAnimated gifs are everywhere these days. It's almost like it's 1997. That's ok though, because you get stuff like this.
Elizabeth Smart Engaged: Twitter Doesn't Care.
January 21, 2012, 3:37 pmRemember Elizabeth Smart? She's getting married. When news like this breaks, you can expect it to be all over Twitter. The country is clamoring for news about the engagement, as is evidenced by Google Trends.
Elizabeth Smart Engaged: Twitter Doesn’t Care.
January 21, 2012, 3:27 pmRemember Elizabeth Smart? She’s getting married. When news like this breaks, you can expect it to be all over Twitter. The country is clamoring for news about the engagement, as is evidenced by Google Trends. And while Twitter may often …
Mertado Acquired By Groupon
January 21, 2012, 3:06 pmGroupon has acquired social shopping company Mertado for an undisclosed sum. Mertado has posted the following message on its site: Our mission at Mertado has always been to expose a selection of high quality, unique,
How To Get The Equivalent Of $100K in PPC Ads For Free
January 21, 2012, 2:15 pmPosted by scanlin This post was originally in YouMoz , and was promoted to the main blog because it provides great value and interest to our community. The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of SEOmoz, Inc. We launched our site in July 2010. By the end of 2011 we ranked on page one organic results for 108...
Bing at Sundance: Wiz Khalifa, Jesse Williams and More Rock the Bing Bar
January 21, 2012, 2:15 pmThe snow is falling and the stars are out in Park City. Ross Mathews has been busy catching the actors and musicians as they make their way through the Bing Bar. Check out some of the interviews below, head to www.bingsundance.com for all of the coverage and watch the livestreams of todays events on www.facebook.com/bing.
Twitter to Acquire News Aggregator Summify
January 21, 2012, 11:00 amTo boost its news management capabilities, Twitter will acquire Summify, a site which allows users to collect and summarize news items into a single visual feed. The service deliver the news feeds as a web page, email message, or mobile application.
Fifth Annual Doodle 4 Google Contest Kicks Off
January 21, 2012, 9:28 amChildren in grades K-12 in the U.S. are invited to enter the fifth annual Google's Doodle 4 Google contest. The theme for this year's contest is "If I could travel in time, I'd visit'" and this year Google will name a winner from every state.
Obama Weekly Address Comes To Google+
January 21, 2012, 8:11 amThis week, the White House started a Google+ page. Perhaps the Obama administration heard that Google+ is up to 90 million users. The administration has been posting a weekly address from the President to YouTube throughout his time in office.
Obama Sings Al Green: Video Goes Viral
January 21, 2012, 7:55 amPresident Obama is no stranger to social media success. Obviously. Perhaps he had social media's impact on his initial Presidential campaign in mind when he sang a few notes from an Al Green classic the other day.
7 Content Marketing Links Worth Your Time
January 21, 2012, 7:24 amAlmost everything you wanted to know about content marketing in one post. How to thrive in difficult times. How to create a social media calendar. And a powerful content marketing plan you can put to use right now. Follow @copyblogger on Twitter to grab these links (and more) every week. This is The Lede ' // [Almost] Everything You Wanted To Know...
Facebook Would Like to Launch IPO in May
January 21, 2012, 7:24 amFacebook is reportedly planning to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in the third week of May of this year. Facebook's IPO would be the largest from a techn company in recent years, with recent valuations reaching as high as $100 billion.
Google's Social Q&A Search: Ask Google+ Friends From Google Results
January 21, 2012, 7:24 amSome Google users are now seeing a feature in Google search results that let them ask their Google+ friends questions about the query they just searched for. Specifically, at the bottom of the search results page,
Google’s Social Q&A Search: Ask Google+ Friends From Google Results
January 21, 2012, 6:56 amSome Google users are now seeing a feature in Google search results that let them ask their Google+ friends questions about the query they just searched for. Specifically, at the bottom of the search results page, it says: “Want to …
Google Sign-Up Means Google+ Sign-Up
January 21, 2012, 6:33 amGoogle announced this week that Google+ now has over 90 million users. That's pretty impressive, considering it's only been out about half a year. It may help, however,
Urchin Founder Reflects On The Impact Of Urchin And Google Analytics
January 21, 2012, 6:18 amGoogle acquired Urchin all the way back in 2005. It seems like an eternity ago. "In 2005 we acquired Urchin, whose online web analytics product became the foundation for Google Analytics,
Google Sky Map Open Sourced
January 21, 2012, 5:47 amGoogle put out a big announcement that it would be shutting down a handful of services, including Picnik, Urchin, Needlebase, Google Message Continuity and the Social Graph API. In that same announcement,
Tiesto YouTube Series "In The Booth" Launches
January 21, 2012, 5:16 amYouTube announced a new series from popular DJ Tiësto. In the first episode, he's compared to Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi and U2.
Google Ends Picnik, Urchin, Needlebase, Social Graph API, Google Message Continuity
January 21, 2012, 5:16 am"Take heed! The ants have invaded." Picnik users will be familiar with all of those cute little picnic-related messages that appear while Picnik carries out various functions. Well, that's the message that appears now,
Tiesto YouTube Series “In The Booth” Launches
January 21, 2012, 4:44 amYouTube announced a new series from popular DJ Tiësto. In the first episode, he’s compared to Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi and U2. Right… Here’s the episode: YouTube Content Partnerships Manager Adam Relis writes: Ever been among the thousands of screaming …
Chromebook Ad: You Can't Protect Your Chromebook From Aliens
January 21, 2012, 4:30 amGoogle has put out a new ad for its Chromebooks - the Chrome OS-based computers, which essentially rely on Google's cloud for all storage purposes. The ad highlights this point, claiming that you can't keep anything safe from aliens,
Chromebook Ad: You Can’t Protect Your Chromebook From Aliens
January 21, 2012, 4:23 amGoogle has put out a new ad for its Chromebooks – the Chrome OS-based computers, which essentially rely on Google’s cloud for all storage purposes. The ad highlights this point, claiming that you can’t keep anything safe from aliens, including …
Internet Marketing Job Hunters Look Here!
January 20, 2012, 11:43 pmIt's the weekend. You don't have to worry about surfing the web for your next job in Internet and social media marketing from your desk at the current job. You can seek your next employment opportunity from wherever you are with fear of being caught. Check out the Marketing Pilgrim Internet and Social Media Marketing job board ! Oh and for you...
Come meet Bing at SMX West and SES NY
January 20, 2012, 9:04 pmIt's conference season again, and we're looking forward to see folks at the shows again this year! If you're planning to attend either the SMX West event, or the SES NY event, here are discount codes for each event. SMX West : SMX10Bing will snag you a 10% discount SES NY : 20Bing will snag you 20% off If you want to hear what we have to say, we...
Is Apple Finally Increasing The iPhone's Screen Size?
January 20, 2012, 4:48 pmMany things have changed about the iPhone since the first one launched back in 2007. One thing that has remained constant, however, is the phone's screen size. Retina display notwithstanding,
Jagriti Yatra: a journey of entrepreneurship through India
January 20, 2012, 4:37 pmAs part of our ongoing commitment to entrepreneurship around the world, we recently took part in a worthy experiment crisscrossing India. Jagriti Yatra is an annual train journey that takes more than 400 of India's highly motivated youth (ages 20-26) on an 15-day trip to introduce them to India's challenges, and to the individuals and institutions...
SOPA and PIPA Bills Lack Common Sense
January 20, 2012, 4:25 pmDid you know that a majority of new laws passed on our books in this country get passed via the efforts of special interest groups and lobbyists? What does that mean? It means a small majority of people are making …
Streaming Movies Suck For New Releases
January 20, 2012, 4:22 pmI’m not sure if the movie industry is purposely trying to collectively kill itself or if it thinks cutting out the middle man will increase home movie sales, but one thing’s pretty certain when it comes to the trend of …
Is Apple Finally Increasing The iPhone’s Screen Size?
January 20, 2012, 4:18 pmMany things have changed about the iPhone since the first one launched back in 2007. One thing that has remained constant, however, is the phone’s screen size. Retina display notwithstanding, Apple’s fifth iPhone – the iPhone 4S – sports the …
Bing Is For #Doing A New Ad Campaign
January 20, 2012, 4:18 pmEarlier today, Microsoft took to Bing’s Twitter account to announce the next ad campaign for their search engine: .ditto160361196158058496{background: #000000 url(http://a0.twimg.com/profile_background_images/394350365/Facepile_under800k.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto160361196158058496 a { color: #006ed4;} p.dittoTweet{background:...
Google Slowed Crawl Rate to Aid Websites Protesting SOPA
January 20, 2012, 4:17 pmBing may have seen a bit of a boost in the fresh results department as a result of their slightly faster crawl rate on SOPA Blackout day, while GoogleBot slowed down substantially. Plus, a new infographic shows just how many users were affected.
Twitter Responses To Anonymous Over Megaupload Shutdown
January 20, 2012, 4:17 pmYesterday, Zach Walton and Josh Wolford tag-teamed to follow the activities of Anomymous in real-time as soon as Megaupload went down. Their write-ups hit the Web within minutes of sites going down.
Anonymous: DDoS Trick "Reprehensible"
January 20, 2012, 4:17 pmAnonymous doesn't take too kindly to people messing with their image and they're looking to find those responsible. If you remember earlier today,
Anonymous: DDoS Trick “Reprehensible”
January 20, 2012, 4:02 pmAnonymous doesn’t take too kindly to people messing with their image and they’re looking to find those responsible. If you remember earlier today, we wrote about a dirty tactic that would make hapless bystanders responsible for the DDoS attacks that …
The White House Joins Google+, Wants To Hangout With You
January 20, 2012, 4:01 pmYou now have one more way to follow the Obama administration's day-to-day activities as The White House has officially joined Google+. According to their first post, you can expect to find news, behind the scenes photos, videos,
Samsung Takes A Dig At Apple Fans In New Ad
January 20, 2012, 4:01 pmSamsung has released a new ad making fun of iPhone fans. Entitled "Samsunged" the ad takes a subtle shot at the iPhone's battery life issues, and picks on the iPhone's lack of built-in turn-by-turn navigation.
iPad Textbook App For Algebra Boosts Student Math Scores 20%
January 20, 2012, 4:01 pmApple may have re-invented the wheel this time, insofar you can consider the wheel as an algebra textbook. Over the past year, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,
Exclusive: Facebook "Bug" or "Hoax" - The Mystery Explained
January 20, 2012, 3:46 pmLast week, I wrote about a message on Facebook that was being shared around heavily. In my write-up, I walked through this character string, eliminated the extraneous characters, and posited a theory about what it might be. In short,
Minecraft May Speed Up Xbox 360 Title Updates
January 20, 2012, 3:46 pmThere is a wait time between a patch's completion and it hitting consumers at large. Minecraft on the Xbox 360 may change that.
The DAA Launches 'Your AdChoices' Campagin for Consumers
January 20, 2012, 3:31 pmWhat do jackalopes, killer veggie burritos and taxidermy, have in common? They're all featured in a new public service campaign from the Digital Advertising Alliance. The "Your AdChoices" campaign is a new initiative from the DAA, designed to teach consumers about online ads and privacy. They created a website and three videos: "Meet the AdChoices...
Megaupload To Department of Justice: We Will Fight This
January 20, 2012, 3:31 pmDowned cyberlocker site MegaUpload is pledging not to go gentle into that good night, as they say are trying to get up and running again. On Thursday, the Department of Justice shut down the site,
The DAA Launches ‘Your AdChoices’ Campagin for Consumers
January 20, 2012, 3:21 pmWhat do jackalopes, killer veggie burritos and taxidermy, have in common? They’re all featured in a new public service campaign from the Digital Advertising Alliance.
The “Your AdChoices” campaign is a new initiative from the DAA, designed to teach consumers about online ads and privacy. They created a website and three videos:...
Exclusive: Facebook “Bug” or “Hoax” – The Mystery Explained
January 20, 2012, 3:21 pmLast week, I wrote about a message on Facebook that was being shared around heavily. In my write-up, I walked through this character string, eliminated the extraneous characters, and posited a theory about what it might be. In short, this …
Will Facebook Shopping Become Common by 2015?
January 20, 2012, 3:10 pmFacebook shopping makes sense. You're on the site everyday anyway. You're already tapped into the brands you like and they're sending you coupons. So from there, it's just a click away from actually making a purchase while still inside the walls. It sounds reasonable, but when I visualize myself doing it, I can't see it. I may be in the minority...
Amazon To Order 3 Million Fewer Kindle Fire Tablets
January 20, 2012, 3:10 pmAmazon may be preparing for the launch of the iPad 3 in a very unique way.
NinjaVideo Founder Sentenced to 14 Months
January 20, 2012, 3:10 pmThe Department of Justice is on a roll - First MegaUpload, now NinjaVideo's founder. Of course, as you may be aware,
New Mobile AdWords Targeting Options: WiFi & OS Version
January 20, 2012, 3:10 pmGoogle AdWords advertisers can now target campaigns to mobile devices that have a high-speed WiFi connection. Advertisers can also now target specific versions of operating systems on iOS, Android, and WebOS. Here's how to take advantage.
Google's Ad Related Algorithm Update Analyzed By Experts
January 20, 2012, 3:10 pmWe've covered the topic of Google's latest update, and tried to raise important questions regarding the implications of the update. What do the experts in the field of SEO have to say regarding this update?
Google’s Ad Related Algorithm Update Analyzed By Experts
January 20, 2012, 3:08 pmWe’ve covered the topic of Google’s latest update, and tried to raise important questions regarding the implications of the update. What do the experts in the field of SEO have to say regarding this update? There’s one specific aspect of …
New themes to give life and diversify to your profile
January 20, 2012, 3:00 pmThe orkut team in its quest to hear from the user community, continues its work and has news. Today we launched a theme for gamers and another one to encourage respect for diversity . Can you imagine that we would have so many surprises? Well, keep checking our blog and the next news. Try and share this fun experience. Posted by Koji Pereira,
Digital Movies Kill Blockbuster, Stop Wasting Money!!
January 20, 2012, 2:56 pmOver the past holiday weekend I finally had some time to relax. I don’t get much downtime so when the moment arrived I had to ask myself, ” what do I like to do when I have free time? “. …
Google Econ 101: How Much Is The Internet Worth?
January 20, 2012, 2:55 pmThe obvious answer to the headline's question is, "a lot," given this week's contentious activity between government and Internet culture. But the question was actually less existential and more economical. Through their European Public Policy Blog,
8 Year Old Hardcore Girl > Rebecca Black
January 20, 2012, 2:55 pmIf Rebecca Black's first video had this much effort, class, and style, it's doubtful she'd be the laughing stock of the YouTube nation. Sure, Black took that attention, both the negative and positive, and capitalized off of it,
Open Marriage, SOPA, and Obama Singing Al Green
January 20, 2012, 2:39 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
Facebook Expresses Relief At SOPA / PIPA Delay
January 20, 2012, 2:27 pmFacebook has expressed their relief this afternoon at the House and Senate decisions to delay action on SOPA and PIPA for the time being. Here is the posting from the page for Facebook’s Washington, D.C. office: .dittoboxf10150564105005818{background-color:#EDEFF4;padding:15px 15px 8px...
Using Social Media Is Actually A Constructive Use Of Your Time
January 20, 2012, 2:09 pmSocial media is finally getting some respect for being more than just a utility for killing time at work and stalking your crushes. And while people are spending lots of time on social media sites,
New Gmail, YouTube, Blogger Users Join Google+ by Default
January 20, 2012, 2:09 pmIn another move designed to get Google product users into their identity provider program, Google now requires all new Google account users, including those signing up for GMail and YouTube, to register a Google+ account.
Today Is Resident Evil Friday, Apparently
January 20, 2012, 2:09 pmWhile SOPA and PIPA, or the apparent defeat thereof, is dominating the current newscycle, someone forgot to tell us about the fact this weekend belongs to a property no one would've initially guessed. No,
Is VEVO Heading To Facebook?
January 20, 2012, 2:09 pmFacebook is in talks to take a very important partner away from Google. According to CNET's sources, Facebook is looking to take music video service VEVO away from YouTube.
Pinterest 101: How Can Geeks Use It?
January 20, 2012, 1:47 pmYesterday, we discussed Pinterest and how it's not just for the ladies anymore. But, for those among us who have not had a lady around talking about Pinterest and sharing pictures of shoes with each other,
Anonymous: #OpGlobalBlackout Targets Banks, Facebook
January 20, 2012, 1:42 pmAnonymous is back with their grandest threat yet. Yesterday, an innocuous YouTube video was posted titled, “Anonymous Message to Congress.” The video was made in response to the shutting down of MegaUpload on Thursday by the federal government. This, as …
5 Essential Digital Marketing Focuses for 2012
January 20, 2012, 1:16 pmLinkbait Generating links of any significant value has become increasingly difficult over the last few years, with so much focus on backlinks remaining a solid ranking factor in search engine algorithms still, it results in billions of mass produced spam links every day and more and more online communities, blogs and forums are tightening up .
SoulCalibur Comes To iOS
January 20, 2012, 1:01 pmNamco has brought their popular fighting game SoulCalibur to iOS devices today. The game is available as a universal iOS app in the Apple App Store as of this morning. It currently sells for $11.
European Union's Neelie Kroes Twitter's Against SOPA Legislation
January 20, 2012, 1:01 pmNeelie Kroes, the EU's Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, Tweeted some candid comments on Friday, speaking out against the oppressive pending U.S.
European Union’s Neelie Kroes Twitter’s Against SOPA Legislation
January 20, 2012, 12:31 pmNeelie Kroes, the EU’s Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, Tweeted some candid comments on Friday, speaking out against the oppressive pending U.S. SOPA legislation: “Glad tide is turning on SOPA: don’t need bad legislation when should be safeguarding benefits of …
What Happens to AT&T and T-Mobile Now? Congressman Boucher Weighs In
January 20, 2012, 12:27 pmLast month, AT&T withdrew its bid to purchase T-Mobile USA from Duetsche Telekom after a lot of criticism, especially from the Department of Justice and the FCC. The merger did receive a lot of support, but criticism proved to be louder.
iPhone 4S, iPad 2 Absinthe Jailbreak Finally Released
January 20, 2012, 12:25 pmThe long-awaited jailbreak for the iPhone 4S and iPad 2, dubbed Absinthe, has finally been released today. Jailbreak developer Joshua Hill posted the following on his Twitter profile less than an hour ago: .ditto160405185183744000{background: #131516 url(http://a1.twimg.com/images/themes/theme14/bg.gif) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .
How Is Google's Algorithm Update Determining "Ads Above The Fold"?
January 20, 2012, 12:25 pmLess ads intruding on quality content, it's a simple concept - right? When the majority of us visits a website, we're visiting to get something we want. When an obstacle is in our way from the main goal,
Legendary Singer Etta James Has Died
January 20, 2012, 12:25 pmLegendary blues singer Etta James passed away today at the age of 73 following a long battle with chronic leukemia and hepatitis C.
The Decision Engine is Dead: Now Bing is For Doing
January 20, 2012, 12:10 pmBing is evolving. Emphasis on the "ing." Microsoft's search engine is ditching the "decision engine" label and rebranding with a new message: Bing is for doing. And Bing is no doubt hoping that the rebranding will stop people from Googling.
How Is Google’s Algorithm Update Determining “Ads Above The Fold”?
January 20, 2012, 12:08 pmLess ads intruding on quality content, it’s a simple concept – right? When the majority of us visits a website, we’re visiting to get something we want. When an obstacle is in our way from the main goal, we tend …
SOPA: Twitter Weighs In On GOP Debate
January 20, 2012, 11:55 amAs we reported earlier, all four candidates in last night’s GOP debate in South Carolina stated their opposition to SOPA. Ron Paul pointed out that he had always been against it and waiting for the others to catch up. Newt …
Apple Never Stops Expanding: New Products, New Markets!
January 20, 2012, 11:54 amMarket capitalization is a term which speaks to the total value (dollar amount) of the tradable (number available) shares of a publicly traded company. Apple has experienced market caps as large as $400 billion.
DOJ vs. Anonymous: Who's Tricking Who?
January 20, 2012, 11:54 amWith Anonymous' #OpMegaUpload in full swing, it's time to ask ourselves an important question: Who actually has the upper hand in this "battle" - the U.S. Government or Anonymous?
Chris Dodd Talks SOPA/PIPA Shelving
January 20, 2012, 11:54 amEverybody's favorite former Senator and MPAA boss, Chris Dodd, must not be in a great mood these days after both SOPA and PIPA have been shelved for further debate.
DOJ vs. Anonymous: Who’s Tricking Who?
January 20, 2012, 11:52 amWith Anonymous’ #OpMegaUpload in full swing, it’s time to ask ourselves an important question: Who actually has the upper hand in this “battle” – the U.S. Government or Anonymous? You’re probably aware that the DOJ delivered a blow on Thursday …
Vancouver Newspapers Release Riot Photos To the Public
January 20, 2012, 11:39 amRemember those Vancouver riots from last summer? Remember how the police said they would make use of various social media platforms to track these ruffians down and punish them appropriately? Well, apparently,
iBooks Author Books Can Only Be Sold Through iBookstore
January 20, 2012, 11:39 amApple's announcement yesterday of iBooks 2, iBooks Author, and iTunes U signaled the company's desire to revolutionize both the textbook industry in particular and education in general. While reactions to the announcement have been largely positive,
Foobang! Is Instant Papa-Paparazzi For Your iPhone
January 20, 2012, 11:39 amIf keeping up with your favorite celebrities' multiple social media accounts, latest news or rumors of what they happened to have eaten at Del Posto last night,
Still Not Clear on SOPA & PIPA? Infographic w/Simple Explanations
January 20, 2012, 11:08 amThis infographic by Lumin Consulting explains SOPA and PIPA in a very simplistic way. In fact, I think even my parents could understand this information. So if you are still not clear on some of the issues or if you know someone that doesn't get SOPA and/or PIPA I suggest you send them this infographic. .
Anonymous: MegaUpload Take Down Could Be Trap
January 20, 2012, 10:35 amDid Anonymous play into the government’s hands? That’s the suggestion of Molly Wood at CNET who claims that the government planned the MegaUpload take down to happen right after the SOPA/PIPA protests on Wednesday. She claims that her sources told …
Google's New Page Layout Update Targets Sites With Too Many Ads
January 20, 2012, 10:22 amIs your website ad heavy? You may be in trouble. Google has announced a new algorithm tweak that will lower the rankings of websites that Google determines is providing a bad user experience - a move Google hinted was in the works in November.
iBooks 2 Hints At iPad 3 Retina Display
January 20, 2012, 10:22 amAmidst the swirl of rumors surrounding the iPad 3, one has remained nearly constant: retina display. When the iPhone 4 debuted with the high-res retina display in the summer of 2010,
Lamar Smith To Delay SOPA Until "Wider Agreement On Solution"
January 20, 2012, 10:22 amIt appears that both SOPA and PIPA are hitting the backburner today. Early Friday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that he will postpone an upcoming procedural vote on the Protect IP Act "in light of recent events." And now,
Microsoft Supports Marriage Equality
January 20, 2012, 10:22 amMicrosoft is joining the fight for marriage equality. Yesterday, Microsoft posted a lengthy blog post on their support for marriage equality and the reasons they do. The company says that it prides itself on their products and services,
Lamar Smith To Delay SOPA Until “Wider Agreement On Solution”
January 20, 2012, 10:06 amIt appears that both SOPA and PIPA are hitting the backburner today. Early Friday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that he will postpone an upcoming procedural vote on the Protect IP Act “in light of recent events.” And now, …
Google's Algorithm Change: When Too Many Ads Attack
January 20, 2012, 10:01 amIf your site looks like one of those "Post No Bills" wall that's covered in assorted flyers, ads, and various forms of clutter, there's a good chance Google's new algorithm change will result in these ad-covered sites being punished,
The Hunger Games Final Poster Released Online
January 20, 2012, 10:01 amWe're looking at about nine weeks until the highly anticipated release of The Hunger Games hits your local cinema. With that in mind, Lionsgate has released the final poster for the film,
Google’s New Page Layout Update Targets Sites With Too Many Ads
January 20, 2012, 10:00 amIs your website ad heavy? You may be in trouble. Google has announced a new algorithm tweak that will lower the rankings of websites that Google determines is providing a bad user experience – a move Google hinted was in the works in November.
Now Bing Is For Doing
January 20, 2012, 9:46 amBing is not the decision engine anymore. In new ads there is a new attempt to position the search engine away from the "Bing and Decide" approach. Now Bing is for Doing. The new ads are more about the emotional, dare we say, social side of the engine. The story of the snowboarder, Kevin Pearce, is a great one and quite inspirational. I am happy to...
"Father Of The Web" Tim Berners-Lee Comes Out Against SOPA / PIPA
January 20, 2012, 9:46 amThe inventor of the World Wide Web has come out against SOPA and PIPA. British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee, who created the World Wide Web in 1989,
SOPA/PIPA Congressional Support Nosedives, OR The Internet's Little Victories
January 20, 2012, 9:46 amBack when we first covered SOPA Opera, the tool created by Dan Nguyen, the distribution of Congressional support and opposition for SOPA and PIPA painted a pretty grim picture. On January 6th,
Google’s Algorithm Change: When Too Many Ads Attack
January 20, 2012, 9:35 amIf your site looks like one of those “Post No Bills” wall that’s covered in assorted flyers, ads, and various forms of clutter, there’s a good chance Google’s new algorithm change will result in these ad-covered sites being punished, especially …
SOPA/PIPA Congressional Support Nosedives, OR The Internet’s Little Victories
January 20, 2012, 9:34 amBack when we first covered SOPA Opera, the tool created by Dan Nguyen, the distribution of Congressional support and opposition for SOPA and PIPA painted a pretty grim picture. On January 6th, the tracking tool showed 81 members confirmed to …
In a Shocker, Google Algorithm Update Favors User Experience
January 20, 2012, 9:30 amThe SEO community is all atwitter (that's an actual word folks that even existed long before 2006) about the latest change to the Google algorithm. There is the usual "Name the Change" stupidity but that's just a distraction. Apparently, so are too many ads above the fold on a website according to Google. From the Webmaster Central blog yesterday...
Did Google Ban Alex Jones' Infowars ?
January 20, 2012, 9:30 amIs Google being hypocritical, especially in light if their robust SOPA protesting? Is there legitimate reason for blocking Infowars, and other sometimes controversial sites from appearing in their search results? Is this even happening? According Infowars.com, it is happening.
“Father Of The Web” Tim Berners-Lee Comes Out Against SOPA / PIPA
January 20, 2012, 9:29 amThe inventor of the World Wide Web has come out against SOPA and PIPA. British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee, who created the World Wide Web in 1989, called the legislation a violation of human rights and urged Americans to contact …
Did Google Ban Alex Jones’ Infowars ?
January 20, 2012, 9:25 amIs Google being hypocritical, especially in light if their robust SOPA protesting? Is there legitimate reason for blocking Infowars, and other sometimes controversial sites from appearing in their search results? Is this even happening? According Infowars.com, it is happening. While …
Twitter: Sarah Burke's Legacy Lives On
January 20, 2012, 9:15 amSarah Burke, famed skier and six-time X Games gold medalist, passed away Thursday due to injuries sustained during a skiing accident.
Twitter: Sarah Burke’s Legacy Lives On
January 20, 2012, 9:08 amSarah Burke, famed skier and six-time X Games gold medalist, passed away Thursday due to injuries sustained during a skiing accident. Her obituary states that she was the first female freeskier and that she successfully lobbied the Winter X Games …
Iranian Court Upholds Death Sentence For Web Developer
January 20, 2012, 8:59 amThe highest court in Iran has upheld a death sentence for a web developer for "being part of a 'network of decadence on the Internet.'" Specifically, the Iran's Supreme Court maintains, is that Saeed Malekpour,
BREAKING: Harry Reid Delays PIPA Vote
January 20, 2012, 8:59 amSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid has decided to postpone action on the Protect IP Act. In a statement, Reid said "In light of recent events, I have decided to postpone Tuesday's vote on the PROTECT IP Act.
Fake Megaupload Sites Set Up By Scammers
January 20, 2012, 8:44 amScarcely had the dust settled from yesterday's takedown of Megaupload by the federal government before scammers decided to start getting in on the action.
Anonymous: OpMegaUpload Largest Attack In History
January 20, 2012, 8:29 amAnonymous struck down government and industry Web sites yesterday in the biggest Anonymous operation in their history. After the take down of MegaUpload and arrest of those associated with the sharing Web site, Anonymous, as we reported,
SOPA: GOP Candidates All Agree
January 20, 2012, 8:29 amLast night's CNN debate in South Carolina found all four remaining GOP candidates in harmony on one issue at least. They all feel that SOPA is overreaching and needs to be rethought. Newt Gingrich answered the SOPA question first, saying,
Mitch McConnell On PIPA: Put It On Ice
January 20, 2012, 8:29 amWednesday's internet-wide SOPA / PIPA protests, by many measures, were greatly successful. Google said that on that day alone, 4.5 million people signed their homepage petition against the legislation - and that number grew by millions on Thursday.
Scoop This: A Comprehensive Guide to Scoop.it for Content Curation
January 20, 2012, 8:08 amWe've been hearing (and talking) a lot about curation and how helpful it can be for companies. As you all know, I'm sure, great content is one sure thing in today's marketing arena; it takes the front seat to anything and everything else. When you do a search, what are you using? Content. When you .
Bing is for Doing: Kevin Pearce's Story
January 20, 2012, 8:08 amThis weekend, Bing will be premiering a new campaign featuring winter sports athletes doing amazing things. The campaign will launch with American snowboarder, Kevin Pearce, who was on the path to the 2010 Olympics before a tragic snowboarding accident left him with a traumatic brain injury. Pearce, now an aspiring sports commentator and an...
Expedia Last Minute Deals : Give Away Your Work
January 20, 2012, 7:53 amPlanning a trip seams fun in theory but I just never seem to get around to doing it. Wouldn't it be nice if someone else just took care of it? Yes,
The 'Heat' in AdSense Heatmaps Means 'This Will Get You Smoked'
January 20, 2012, 7:32 amGoogle announced they rolled out their anti-overly-aggressive-ads algorithm . They didn't give a specific % on how much of the above the fold content can be ads, but suggest using their browser preview tool . Using that tool on Google.com's search results would of course score it as a spam site, but for some small AdSense webmasters that avoided...
Google's "Search Plus Your World" to Kill Facebook and Twitter?
January 20, 2012, 7:22 amThis post comes from our SEO channel sponsor Link Assistant . There we go, folks. Barely had 2012 begun, when Google, the search engine that never sleeps, rolled out an unprecedentedly refreshing mode for its search results - Search Plus Your World. Search plus Your World mixes "regular" (told you "regular" was relative) search results with...
Bye Bye Summify:Twitter Acquires Social News Aggregator
January 20, 2012, 7:22 amYesterday, Twitter announced that they are acquiring the Vancouver-based social new aggregator Summify. Summify, which was founded in late 2009 as ReadFu, summarizes the stories that are shared on the popular social networks and other news sites. Summify quickly sorts through the hundreds of stories that are shared across a user's network,...
Google’s “Search Plus Your World” to Kill Facebook and Twitter?
January 20, 2012, 7:15 amThis post comes from our SEO channel sponsor Link Assistant.
There we go, folks. Barely had 2012 begun, when Google, the search engine that never sleeps, rolled out an unprecedentedly refreshing mode for its search results – Search Plus Your World.
Search plus Your World mixes “regular” (told you “regular” was relative) search results...
Online Marketing News: Google+ Strikes Again, Coca Cola "Gets It", Twitter Continues Acquisition Spree
January 20, 2012, 7:12 amThe Social Job Seekers The social media job market is hot! This infographic visualizes the 2011 Social Job Seeker Survey that was conducted by Jobvite. It examines who the job seekers are and how they are utilizing social media to find jobs. Some interesting statistics you may not be aware of: 61% of all employed Americans are open to a new job or...
Chill Makes Another Pivot to Become a Pinterest for Video
January 20, 2012, 7:07 amAfter generating $1.5 million from Paul Kedrosky, Science, Crunchfund, Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint and Atlas Venture, a startup video-sharing site called Chill has performed another update last January 17. Starting out as Namesake, the then-Turntable for video now comes out as the Pinterest for video. The new Chill lets users share and watch videos...
Tools to Monitor Online Reputation Across Different Languages
January 20, 2012, 6:51 amThe Internet has provided unprecedented opportunities and opened new markets for businesses, but misinformation and rumors can spread quickly, making reputation management extremely tricky - especially when you throw in a multilingual aspect.
SEO Trends for 2012
January 20, 2012, 6:20 amSEO Trends for 2012 With Google changing its algorithm somewhere between 350 and 500 times in 2011 (that's more than once a day!) it's sometimes difficult to know what to stick with and what to toss out when it comes to your SEO content. What's relevant today may not even score with the bots tomorrow. In SEO's ever changing landscape, the best SEO...
David Meerman Scott on Newsjacking Your Way to Tons of Media Exposure
January 20, 2012, 5:14 amWhat if getting big PR and media exposure for your business or idea were no longer out of your reach or budget? What if you could "inject" your name or brand into a national or international story of your choosing, becoming part of the story yourself? David Meerman Scott, a veteran PR and marketing expert , has written a book that teaches you how...
Time Management for SEO
January 20, 2012, 5:03 amOver the last few months I have been trying to work on improving my time management skills, not only at work but in my personal life as well. I am forever being told that I am late or don't do anything on time, and that is just from the wife. So I took to improving my time management skills, and thought that I would share with you a few techniques...
Did Google Just Roll-Out Panda 3.2 (2012 Edition)?
January 20, 2012, 5:03 amYesterday Google announced a new page layout algorithm update - this is a landing page quality update, which looks at "the layout of a webpage and the amount of content you see on the page once you click on a result". As opposed to having the need for scrolling beneath ads to get to this. Doesn't this sound very similar to Panda though? At Pubcon...
What to do when you need boring content to rank well in competitive SERPs - Whiteboard Friday
January 19, 2012, 11:55 pmPosted by randfish What happens when you have a page that ranks very well, but it isn't the page that pulls in the sales that you need? Often times the page that does convert very well is "boring" and subsequently ranks poorly. In this weeks Whiteboard Firday, we are going to go over some strategies you can use to get those classically "boring"...
Google Apps Fuels BBVA E-Mail for 110,000 Employees
January 19, 2012, 11:40 pmGoogle Apps, the cloud-based collaboration software for businesses, is set to turn 5 years old next month. Google celebrated early in landing BBVA bank as its largest Google Apps deployment to date, spanning 110,000 employees. BBVA, which is short for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., is the second largest bank in Spain and 7th largest...
Make the most of the NFL Playoffs with AdBlitz Pre-Game
January 19, 2012, 7:09 pmIf you want to get even more excitement from the NFL Playoffs, check out YouTube's new Ad Blitz Pre-Game program, sharing news coverage, party tips and videos from YouTube partners and sponsor Dodge Durango. The Pre-Game program is the warm-up for our annual Super Bowl Ad Blitz advertising extravaganza, which kicks off February 5. On Ad Blitz...
Google announces above-the-fold algorithm change
January 19, 2012, 6:48 pmHow many of us have known for how many years that Google cares about user experience (no matter what others might argue the contrary)? Earlier this year, in one of my conference presentations, I put it this way: "SEO is about understanding user experience as seen through search algorithms". Well today, Google took yet one .
Maria Luisa Francoli of MPG on Connecting with Consumers - #AdVision
January 19, 2012, 5:06 pmIn our latest AdVision installment, we talk to Maria Luisa Francoli, Global CEO of MPG about the importance of storytelling for brands and connecting with consumers across platforms. As a longtime Microsoft Advertising partner, Maria Luisa finds value with the relationship as Microsoft has been valuable in terms of developing new ideas, sharing...
Google+ Boasts 90 Million Users, A 200% Increase Since Oct. 2011
January 19, 2012, 4:55 pmIt's 2012 and at this point I'm certain we can retire the debate over whether social media is a good way for businesses to engage users on these sites. It just is and that's that.
Google: 90 Million Google+ Users, 11 BILLION Android Market Downloads
January 19, 2012, 4:41 pmIt’s 2012 and at this point I’m certain we can retire the debate over whether social media is a good way for businesses to engage users on these sites. It just is and that’s that. In the midst of Google’s …
Exclusive: SOPA, From a Filmmaker's Perspective
January 19, 2012, 4:40 pmJeff Day makes independent films. The budget for his 2010 production, "Unrequited" was just under $2 Million. Sure, those aren't "Titanic" numbers. But, the producers got some star power bang for their buck.
Exclusive: SOPA, From a Filmmaker’s Perspective
January 19, 2012, 4:33 pmJeff Day makes independent films. The budget for his 2010 production, “Unrequited” was just under $2 Million. Sure, those aren’t “Titanic” numbers. But, the producers got some star power bang for their buck. The movie featured Michael Welch from the …
Anonymous Downs RIAA & MPAA Sites
January 19, 2012, 4:29 pmAnonymous is continuing their takedown of sites in some way associated with the fact that the Department of Justice took down MegaUpload earlier today. The latest victim? The Recording Industry Association of America. .ditto160123192000778240{background: #C0DEED...
Apple's Siri Patent Reveals Even Brighter Future
January 19, 2012, 4:24 pmVery recently the United States Patent and Trademark Office published the patent from Apple's Siri digital assistant service. The details of the patent reveal some interesting concepts about the design and theory of the interface.
Google Reports Q4 2011 Earnings, $10.58 Billion in Revenue; 90M Google+ Users
January 19, 2012, 4:24 pmGoogle revenues topped $10 billion for the first time, but it wasn't good enough for investors, who were let down by the numbers that came in $300 million below analyst estimates (after subtracting ad commissions). Profit grew to $2.71 billion.
Phillip Phillips: American Idol Season 11 Early Favorite [VIDEO]
January 19, 2012, 4:24 pmAmerican Idol just premiered it’s 11th season last night, but some have already declared Phillip Phillips the winner. No, that’s not a typo… that’s actually his name – Phillip Phillips. The Albany, GA native performed an over-the-top version of Stevie …
Snooki's Stunning No-Makeup Look Rocks the Web
January 19, 2012, 4:14 pmby Claudine Zap First, " Jersey Shore " star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi shed some weight. Now, she's dumped her overly made-up face. And her fans looooove it. The Web gushed over a makeup-free pic Snooki posted on Twitter with the comment: " No make up day :) and IDC :)" (I don't care). Over on Yahoo! , a flurry of positive comments like this were...
Microsoft Releases Earnings For FY12 Q2
January 19, 2012, 4:09 pmWere you anxiously waiting for Microsoft to announce their earnings for the second quarter of 2012? Today's your day, then. From the press release: Microsoft Corp. today announced quarterly revenue of $20.89 billion for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011,
Intel Q4 Earnings Released
January 19, 2012, 4:09 pmIntel, makers of fine processors and other delicious computing goods, announced a record year at their quarterly financial report. The corporation reported full-year revenue of $54 billion, operating income of $17.5 billion, net income of $12.
Google Q4 2011 Earnings Report Released
January 19, 2012, 4:09 pmGoogle has released its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2011. Google ended the fourth quarter of 2011 strong. Revenues were up 29% over the fourth quarter of last year.
Apple’s Siri Patent Reveals Even Brighter Future
January 19, 2012, 4:05 pmVery recently the United States Patent and Trademark Office published the patent from Apple’s Siri digital assistant service. The details of the patent reveal some interesting concepts about the design and theory of the interface. The information now has many …
Anonymous Takes Down Universal Music Site
January 19, 2012, 3:54 pmAdd another major site to the list, as Anonymous has just taken down Universal Music's site. The group also took credit for taking down the Department of Justice's site earlier this afternoon .ditto160115184214618112{background: #131516 url(http://a1.twimg.com/images/themes/theme14/bg.gif) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .
Department of Justice Site Down, Anonymous Takes Credit
January 19, 2012, 3:23 pmThe DOJ's website (www.justice.gov) is currently down, and Anonymous (or at least some arm of it) is taking credit. Check out this tweet: .ditto160105167168090113{background: #131516 url(http://a2.twimg.com/profile_background_images/349032371/wallpaper_test.png) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto160105167168090113 a { color: #960f0f;} p.
AT&T Raises Data Caps, Rates For Smartphone And Tablet Customers
January 19, 2012, 3:23 pmAT&T has announced an adjustment to its data plans for smartphone and tablet customers. Under the current plans, mobile phone and tablet users can choose to pay $15 per month for 200MB of data and $25 for 2GB.
Ron Paul Is Still President Of The United States Of Twitter
January 19, 2012, 3:23 pmNow that Rick Perry has awkwardly called it quits, there are only four remaining members in the Fellowship of the Ring of Republicans. There's another primary coming up this weekend, this time in South Carolina,
SWTOR: BioWare Highlights Upcoming Developments In Video
January 19, 2012, 3:02 pmFollowing up their emergency patching of the SWTOR client earlier today, BioWare also has taken the time to let us know what they have in development for the future. They've released the video below,
Each Kindle Fire Makes Amazon $136 In Its Lifetime
January 19, 2012, 3:02 pmAmazon's reasonably-priced entry into the tablet market, the Kindle Fire, had a hot start selling an estimated 2 million units in its first two weeks. It later topped Amazon's own lists of the top-selling devices during the holiday season.
Stars Without Stylists
January 19, 2012, 2:52 pmby Claudine Zap They're beautiful, fashionable, and always red-carpet-ready for their close-ups. But there's one accessory these stars don't have: a stylist. So they say. Blake Lively , the " Gossip Girl " star, has become the poster child for going stylist-free . What does this mean, exactly? The 24-year-old says fashion is her favorite hobby, so...
MegaUpload Shut Down By Feds
January 19, 2012, 2:47 pmMegaUpload, one of the world's most popular file sharing sites, has been shut down by the federal government. Washington has released a press release today saying that they have shut down MegaUpload and Vestor Limited.
iPad 3: Chinese Manufacturers Begin Producing Cases
January 19, 2012, 2:20 pmChinee, a Chinese company specializing in cases and covers for gadgets of all kinds, has begun production of a case for the iPad 3. The Hypercover case, which Chinee touts as being compatible with the “iPad 2S”, is apparently designed …
Native Wikipedia App Arrives For Android
January 19, 2012, 2:16 pmRemember when everybody was bemoaning the lack of Wikipedia due to the Mayan SOPA Blackout of 2012? I know, I barely do, too – that was so yesterday. Well, the next time that happens, when that happens again, Android users …
WebmasterWorld Weekly Roundup January 19
January 19, 2012, 2:05 pmWebmasterWorld's weekly roundup of hot topics and discussions you may have missed in the last few days. (-Subscription required)
Rick Perry Out. Twitter Piles On.
January 19, 2012, 2:03 pm“We’re not quitting on America. We’re not quitting on this race.” – Rick Perry, January 8 “There is no viable path forward for me in this 2012 campaign, therefore I am suspending my campaign and endorsing Newt Gingrich.” – Rick …
Matt Cutts Annouces an "Above The Fold" Algorithm Launch
January 19, 2012, 1:52 pmin a blog article today (January 19) Matt Cutts wrote: "In our ongoing effort to help you find more high-quality websites in search results, we're launching an algorithmic change that looks at the layout of a web page and the amount of content you see on the page once you click on a result."
Five Common Guest Posting Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
January 19, 2012, 1:45 pmGuest posting is becoming a very popular link building tactic. So much so that I think using an opening sentence along the lines of "guest posting is becoming a very popular link building tactic" is becoming pretty popular in SEO and link building articles. You see a lot of these types of articles talking about .
Is That Minecraft In Your Pocket?
January 19, 2012, 1:38 pmIf you still had any doubts as to whether Minecraft was a big deal, just look at the mobile version’s success. Daniel Kaplan of Mojang took to Twitter today to announce that Minecraft – Pocket Edition. The mini-sized version of …
Volkswagen's Super Bowl Ad: Dogs Bark The Imperial March, Look To Out-Viral Little Vader
January 19, 2012, 1:30 pmVolkswagen is trying to use the never-ending popularity of both dogs and Star Wars to strike viral gold again, as they have released the teaser trailer for their upcoming Super Bowl advert. Check out a preview of "The Bark Side,
Payday Loans Reform : ZestCash by Ex CIO Merrill Helps Americans
January 19, 2012, 1:28 pmDid you know that high interest loans, like payday loans are typically doing more harm than good for American Borrowers? Many of these loans have annual percentage rates equivalent to 350% ! Low income families who don’t meet requirements for …
Online Ad Spending to Top Print in 2012
January 19, 2012, 1:23 pmMagazines used to be one of my biggest joys, writing for them, reading them, browsing for new mags on the rack at the bookstore. The first time I saw the block-long newsstand in Los Angeles, I nearly fainted at the printed joy.
Those days are gone and that’s one of the reasons why online ad spending is predicted to top print ad spending in...
Volkswagen’s Super Bowl Ad: Dogs Bark The Imperial March, Look To Out-Viral Little Vader
January 19, 2012, 1:21 pmVolkswagen is trying to use the never-ending popularity of both dogs and Star Wars to strike viral gold again, as they have released the teaser trailer for their upcoming Super Bowl advert. Check out a preview of “The Bark Side,” …
Google Protest Adds 4.5 Million SOPA Opponents
January 19, 2012, 1:00 pmBy blacking out its logo and urging its users to “Tell Congress: Please don’t censor the web!” Google yesterday added 4.5 million names to a petition opposing controversial anti-piracy bills SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act).
Italian Cruise Ship Captain Becomes Internet Meme
January 19, 2012, 12:54 pmBy now you are probably familiar with the story of the Costa Concordia, the Italian cruise ship that sank off the coast of the Isola del Giglio in Italy on Friday.
AdWords Search and Display Networks Will Soon Get Impression Share Metrics
January 19, 2012, 12:38 pmGoogle will soon add impression share metrics for its search and display networks - a long awaited addition. Impression share is the percentage of impressions you received divided by the estimated number of impressions you were eligible to receive.
ComScore Study : Viewers Aren't Seeing What's Up In Advertising
January 19, 2012, 12:23 pmAs we surf the net we are bombarded with advertisements. Some catch our eyes while others are just simply an annoyance. A lot of the products and services are right in line with what I like,
Twitter Snatches Up Summify
January 19, 2012, 12:23 pmWanna know the best way to announce you've been acquired by Twitter? You tweet it! .ditto160050409870868480{background: #242424 url(http://a3.twimg.com/profile_background_images/321654259/table_bg.png) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto160050409870868480 a { color: #4385c7;} p.dittoTweet{background: #fff;padding: 10px 12px 10px 50px;margin:...
Gary Glitter Is Back
January 19, 2012, 12:23 pmInfamous glam rocker Gary Glitter has announced a comeback tour - via Twitter. Gary Glitter took to Twitter using the handle @OfficialGlitter to announce his comeback tour to the UK. He has already amassed over 7,
ComScore Study : Viewers Aren’t Seeing What’s Up In Advertising
January 19, 2012, 12:09 pmAs we surf the net we are bombarded with advertisements. Some catch our eyes while others are just simply an annoyance. A lot of the products and services are right in line with what I like, but others have me …
SOPA / PIPA: Orrin Hatch Withdraws Support After Blackout
January 19, 2012, 12:08 pmYesterday's SOPA blackout is turning out to be an amazingly effective protest. After angry internet users spent yesterday calling and emailing their Congressional representatives (and even sending telegrams), support for SOPA and PIPA is dropping in a big hurry.
AdWords' Impression Share Metrics Heads to AdGroup Level
January 19, 2012, 12:08 pmGoogle posted on its official AdWords blog that they will be updating the service's functionality on January 30. Previously available on the Campaign Level only, the service's Impression Rate Metrics will also be accessible to AdGroup Level after the update. This change is meant to help advertisers allocate their budgets better. What's in Store...
US Advertisers Will Spend More On Online Ads Than Print Ads In 2012
January 19, 2012, 11:52 amJust because Google is testing the waters of print adverts in the United States doesn't necessarily mean there's going to be a resurgence of print advertising in the future. In fact,
NASA's U.S. Tree Map: Woody Biomass Density Never Looked So Cool
January 19, 2012, 11:52 amNASA is awesome for a variety of reasons, most prominently their role in everything space related. But NASA is also a great source of wonders of the more terrestrial persuasion, as is demonstrated in this new project about trees.
Keeping our environmental management and workplace safety standards high
January 19, 2012, 11:37 amPosted by Joe Kava, Senior Director, data center construction and operations (Cross-posted from the Official Google Blog and the Google Green Blog .) For the last year, our data center team has been working on a project to bring our facilities to even higher standards for environmental management and workforce safety. Recently we got the good news...
CES 2012: Celebrity Appearances Didn't Actually Do Much Good
January 19, 2012, 11:37 amUsing big name celebrities to push products is usually good marketing strategy. When people see an entertainer they know and like pushing a product, it makes the product more memorable, and makes them more inclined to buy it. Well,
Pinterest and Technology: Not Just for Women Anymore
January 19, 2012, 11:37 amPinterest: Estrogen's Domain Name That's how I jokingly described this thing to my wife. She had been on Pinterest for several weeks. She was as crazy for it as I was for Reddit.
NASA’s U.S. Tree Map: Woody Biomass Density Never Looked So Cool
January 19, 2012, 11:35 amNASA is awesome for a variety of reasons, most prominently their role in everything space related. But NASA is also a great source of wonders of the more terrestrial persuasion, as is demonstrated in this new project about trees. Key …
Automating Search Query Downloads from Webmaster Central
January 19, 2012, 11:22 amJust before last Christmas Google posted a method to download search queries from Webmaster Central to a CSV file using Python. Downloading a CSV files can of course be done from within Webmaster Central when you’re logged in, but by using Python and the Windows Task Scheduler it can be easily automated, which is very useful as Webmaster...
6 Tips for Being A Good Blogger in 2012
January 19, 2012, 11:21 amObviously, as the managing editor at SEJ I read a lot of articles. I read tons of blogs, online news sources and I read posts people send to SEJ. I also have been around enough to see all the strategies people use to try and write "headlines" and posts that people will read. Some stuff .
SWTOR: The Old Republic Update 1.1 Breaks Ilum, Players Rage
January 19, 2012, 11:21 amAh, the continuing drama of a MMORPG. If you've ever played (or developed) a MMO game, then you know how it's a continuing struggle to balance and fix critical problems involving the game. SWTOR isn't immune to these struggles,
Expanding Your Facebook Network for Business
January 19, 2012, 11:21 amYou can use your Facebook to attract and engage your business' potential customers. However, this strategy can only work if you're connected to a lot of users. Continue reading to know how you can expand your Facebook network for your business' benefits. Proactively Find New Friends A maximum of 5,000 friends is allowed for a .
Foxconn: Workers Are Animals
January 19, 2012, 11:20 amFoxconn thinks their workers are animals. No, really. Want China Times is reporting that the chairman of Hon Hai, parent company of Foxconn, invited the director of the Taipei Zoo, Chin Shih-chien, to talk about the management of animals. Foxconn, …
CES 2012: Celebrity Appearances Didn’t Actually Do Much Good
January 19, 2012, 11:18 amUsing big name celebrities to push products is usually good marketing strategy. When people see an entertainer they know and like pushing a product, it makes the product more memorable, and makes them more inclined to buy it. Well, that’s …
Microsoft Advertising adCenter: Help Whenever You Need It, However You Want It
January 19, 2012, 11:11 amThere are two kinds of people in this world: those who pick up the phone and call support, and those who dont. My husband sits squarely in the latter category he will exhaust every resource known to man before hell get to the point where hell seek out a phone number. He doesnt have an adCenter account, but if he did, I know the Support Center...
Craig Newmark: Could SOPA, PIPA Protest Prompt An "Internet Spring"?
January 19, 2012, 11:06 amCraig Newmark, founder of craigslist.org and SOPA protester, may have christened yesterday's massive protest against SOPA and PIPA with a tweet he posted earlier today: .ditto160032250065453056{background: #000000 url(http://a0.twimg.com/profile_background_images/402536969/twitter.background.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto160032250065453056...
Craig Newmark: Could SOPA, PIPA Protest Prompt An “Internet Spring”?
January 19, 2012, 10:51 amCraig Newmark, founder of craigslist.org and SOPA protester, may have christened yesterday’s massive protest against SOPA and PIPA with a tweet he posted earlier today: .ditto160032250065453056{background: #000000 url(http://a0.twimg.com/profile_background_images/402536969/twitter.background.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;}...
Delta Knows We Hate Delays and Love Twitter, Wi-Fi, & Facebook
January 19, 2012, 10:50 amI love to fly, but what I hate are the lines, the delays, and the impersonal service. To top it all off, on long flights,
The Search for Incredible Comes to an End at Sundance Film Festival
January 19, 2012, 10:35 amThis week, amid the Hollywood glitz and glamour of Sundance, the world-renowned independent film festival in Park City, Utah, there is one incredible screening that I cannot wait to attend. A few months ago I announced the global launch of the In Search of Incredible campaign that Intel, ASUS and Microsoft Advertising partnered to create. This...
Apple Announces iBooks 2, iBooks Author, iTunes U App
January 19, 2012, 10:30 amApple announced the launch of iBooks 2 in New York City today. As expected, the update to Apple's e-reader software is aimed squarely at textbooks. Textbooks in iBooks 2 include an amazing array of interactive features, including videos,
Wikipedia's SOPA / PIPA Blackout Seen By 162 Million People
January 19, 2012, 10:30 amEverybody make it through yesterday's Internet-wide protest? Everyone still in one piece? Good. Now, let's take a moment to consider the aftermath of Wikipedia's protest of SOPA/PIPA yesterday. While reports are coming in that 4.
SOPA Tweets Top 2.4 Million On SOPA Blackout Day
January 19, 2012, 10:30 amTwitter didn't go dark to protest SOPA / PIPA on Wednesday, although some thought they should. An argument against Twitter shutting off its service was that it would severely hamper the flow of information about the other SOPA Blackouts. Basically,
Wikipedia’s SOPA / PIPA Blackout Seen By 162 Million People
January 19, 2012, 10:18 amEverybody make it through yesterday’s Internet-wide protest? Everyone still in one piece? Good. Now, let’s take a moment to consider the aftermath of Wikipedia’s protest of SOPA/PIPA yesterday. While reports are coming in that 4.5 million people signed Google’s anti-SOPA …
Exclusive: Raditaz Music Service Launches As “Evolution of the Pandora Model”
January 19, 2012, 10:15 amA new Internet radio startup launched today, called Raditaz, which thinks of itself as “an evolution of the Pandora model,” adding a location layer for discovering music based on what’s trending in various regions around the US (and later, around …
Google's SOPA / PIPA Blackout Petition Generates 4.5 Million Signatures
January 19, 2012, 10:14 amOne subjective metric one can use to judge the success of yesterday's internet-wide SOPA Blackouts is buzz. And using that unit of measure, it appears to have succeeded. On Wednesday, it was nearly impossible to escape SOPA discussion.
Google’s SOPA / PIPA Blackout Petition Generates 4.5 Million Signatures
January 19, 2012, 10:11 amOne subjective metric one can use to judge the success of yesterday’s internet-wide SOPA Blackouts is buzz. And using that unit of measure, it appears to have succeeded. On Wednesday, it was nearly impossible to escape SOPA discussion. Whether it …
BioShock Infinite Parties Like It's 1999
January 19, 2012, 9:59 amA common complaint of BioShock is that it wasn't System Shock 2. Irrational Games is changing that with BioShock Infinite. Irrational Games revealed a new mode for BioShock Infinite today - the fittingly titled "1999 mode.
Google Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results
January 19, 2012, 9:52 am"Google had a really strong quarter ending a great year. Full year revenue was up 29pct, and our quarterly revenue blew past the $10 billion mark for the first time," said Larry Page, CEO of Google.
BioShock Infinite Parties Like It’s 1999
January 19, 2012, 9:47 amA common complaint of BioShock is that it wasn’t System Shock 2. Irrational Games is changing that with BioShock Infinite. Irrational Games revealed a new mode for BioShock Infinite today – the fittingly titled “1999 mode.” The new mode is …
Google Tops Fortune's 100 Best Companies To Work For List
January 19, 2012, 9:44 amGoogle has jumped three spots to reclaim the title of "Best Company To Work For." The list, published by Fortune, is in its 15th year of existence. In 2011, Google came in fourth place on the annual list.
Launched: Broad Match Enhancements in the UK and France
January 19, 2012, 9:33 amAs we mentioned in our Search Alliance announcement last week we want to let you know the latest news about and what you can expect in the UK and France over the coming weeks. One of these changes is that weve very recently released an improvement to our method of ad selection for broad match keywords to bring more relevant traffic to your...
Kodak Bankruptcy: Twitter-verse Says Cheese
January 19, 2012, 9:28 amThe Kodak corporation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The industry dinosaur has struggled to remain relevant in a film-less world and seems to be going the way of the buggy whip. Twitter responds: .ditto160006034927271936{background: #0f0f0f url(http://a3.twimg.com/profile_background_images/7642323/L1010208.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .
Twitter Nears the 500 Million Mark, But How Many Have Flown the Coop?
January 19, 2012, 9:28 amHear that? That's the sound of 9.3 people registering a new Twitter account. According to Twopcharts, that happens every second. Who knew? Here's a cool chart that shows how many people registered just before I wrote this: At this rate, Twopcharts predicts that Twitter will cross the 500 million mark sometime in February. But unlike the hoopla...
Amazon Retains Top Spot In Customer Service Poll, Zappos Third
January 19, 2012, 9:28 amAmazon should be pretty happy with the results from the, get ready because this is a mouthful, National Retail Federation Foundation / American Express Customers' Choice Awards. In the age where reputation can make or break your operation Amazon and its subsidiary, Zappos, took 1st and 3rd place respectively. Of course,
Google Tops Fortune’s 100 Best Companies To Work For List
January 19, 2012, 9:16 amGoogle has jumped three spots to reclaim the title of “Best Company To Work For.” The list, published by Fortune, is in its 15th year of existence. In 2011, Google came in fourth place on the annual list. The company …
Disney Refused PIPA Talks With Silicon Valley
January 19, 2012, 9:14 amCompromise is important when it comes to bills like SOPA. Film studios and media moguls don’t seem very interested though. The Walt Disney Co. was reported to have refused calls made by Sen. Dianne Feinstein to join in a discussion …
Google Hits a Snag With Its Super-Speed Wires and Pays The Price
January 19, 2012, 9:13 amBack in early 2010 Google was still looking at different cities to test run their Super-Speed Broadband Internet.
The World's Largest Video Game Controller Delights Nerds, Puzzles Bystanders
January 19, 2012, 9:13 amWhen someone describes themselves as the biggest gamer, the typical connotation is that they are a gaming enthusiast who plays and knows a lot about video games. You hear similar descriptions all the time. "I'm the biggest football fan.
Apple About To Launch New Pages, iBooks Software?
January 19, 2012, 9:13 amAll anyone knows for certain about the Apple event that starts in just a few minutes is that it is related to education. The rumor mill is generally agreed, though,
We are all pirates - SOPA-inspired stories from 15 years of media analysis
January 19, 2012, 9:13 amby Josh Bernoff With SOPA blackouts all over the news, I wanted to take a step back and ask: do we know what piracy is ? Sounds like a simple question, but here are a few stories that show just how confused people are. In the 2000s, I wrote a Forrester report about file sharing. Our reports are available to paying clients or for a fee. But we...
The World’s Largest Video Game Controller Delights Nerds, Puzzles Bystanders
January 19, 2012, 8:52 amWhen someone describes themselves as the biggest gamer, the typical connotation is that they are a gaming enthusiast who plays and knows a lot about video games. You hear similar descriptions all the time. “I’m the biggest football fan.” “I’m …
Post Directly From Google+ Search Results With New “Join The Discussion” Feature
January 19, 2012, 8:49 amGoogle has added a new feature to Google+ that allows users to post directly from the Google+ search results. Yes, actually post – not simply comment on another user’s post or share another user’s post, but create your own post …
SOPA and PIPA Are Bad For YOU - The Simple Reason Why
January 19, 2012, 8:42 amClay Shirky is an author and an adjunct professor in New York University's graduate Interactive Telecommunications Program, where he teaches a course named "Social Weather." Clay Shirky understands the Stop Internet Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act.
SOPA: The Pirate Bay Is An Old School Hollywood
January 19, 2012, 8:42 amThe Pirate Bay has always been an outspoken proponent of Internet freedom. Now they're an outspoken opponent of Hollywood. Yesterday, The Pirate Bay issued a statement about SOPA that was to be issued to the "Internets." In it,
SOPA / PIPA: Danny Sullivan Gets Creative In Contacting His Senator
January 19, 2012, 8:42 amYesterday's SOPA Blackout prompted people to contact their Congressional representatives in unprecedented numbers. Phones rang nonstop, websites went down, and social media accounts were flooded. Some members of Congress, though,
Search Engines & Opinions: Just How Trustworthy Are Search Results?
January 19, 2012, 8:42 amWhether it's on Google or Bing, websites want to rank in the top positions on search engine result pages (SERPs) and watch the free traffic roll in. However, the traffic isn't nearly as powerful as the effect search results h.
Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart Take On SOPA Blackouts
January 19, 2012, 8:27 amComedy Central's late night duo took notice of yesterday's SOPA Blackouts, as Jon Stewart's The Daily Show and Stephen Colbert's The Colbert Report both included SOPA-themed segments on Wednesday. Colbert takes the stance that anything you need on the internet,
Google+ Video Updates Now Available from Webcam
January 19, 2012, 8:27 amLate yesterday a post from Shana Gitnik of the Google+ Photos team revealed a new feature for Google+ users which is pretty cool. You can now quickly and informally, so to speak, post a status update through recording inside of Google+.This feature eliminates the need to create a video elsewhere and then import it. It's so quick and easy even I...
SOPA and PIPA Are Bad For YOU – The Simple Reason Why
January 19, 2012, 8:26 amClay Shirky is an author and an adjunct professor in New York University’s graduate Interactive Telecommunications Program, where he teaches a course named “Social Weather.” Clay Shirky understands the Stop Internet Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act. He understands …
Save up to $350 on Search Marketing Expo
January 19, 2012, 8:11 amThe landscape of search and search engine marketing change rapidly. To keep up, stay ahead, grow your business, and get more (and better) traffic to your site, you need the right help. Search Marketing Expo is a conference that offers more than 60 cutting-edge sessions (as well as invaluable networking opportunities) covering the search marketing...
Google Isn't Just About the Web, Learn About Google's Driverless Car
January 19, 2012, 8:11 amI have to admit that this infographic is the first time I have heard about the "driverless car". There is a lot of news out there about it and varying opinions. If a Google driverless car were to be available to consumers what would be the pros and cons? There might be less DUI-related accidents .
SOPA and PIPA Face Uphill Battle Due to Public Outcry
January 19, 2012, 7:20 amYesterday, there was a 24-hour Internet blackout and widespread protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) before the House and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) before the Senate. The unprecedented protest of these two bills had the full support of Wikipedia, Google, Facebook, and countless other influential websites, businesses, and individuals....
The Building Blocks of Social Media Marketing
January 19, 2012, 7:20 amWhether it's for media distribution, marketing purposes or customer service, the use of social media to your business depends on your goal. Unfortunately, most brand owners dive in to social media marketing without setting up their goals first. In turn, they end up hesitating why they're doing this. If you don't want the same thing .
4 Things Lady Gaga Can Teach Us About Social Media PR & Online Influence
January 19, 2012, 7:10 amPhoto Credit: Flickr gjkooijman Lady Gaga is the definition of an influencer offline and online; her music, fashion sense, and passion for social causes have spread around the world in only a few short years. Love her, like her or hate her, you know who she is and you've probably heard more than one of her songs. When searching for a way to...
7 Creative Ways Your Brand Can Use Pinterest
January 19, 2012, 7:00 amFinding new and exciting ways to engage with your customers online can help to revitalize a stale social media marketing campaign. Pinterest, a new image sharing social site, has built quite an online buzz and some brands are using the platfo...
Why Search Marketers Must Use AdWords Ad Extensions
January 19, 2012, 6:49 amIn the world of search engine marketing (SEM), you have to juggle many methods to make sure a PPC account is running efficiently. Throwing Ad Extensions into that mix will add an extra edge to any PPC account. When all else is equal structurally, .
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Apple Launches iBooks 2 Textbooks for iPad: Now Anyone Can Be An Author
January 19, 2012, 5:20 amiBooks Author is also available today as a free download from the Mac App Store and lets anyone with a Mac create stunning iBooks textbooks, cookbooks, history books, picture books and more, and publish them to Apple's iBookstore.
Common Onsite Enterprise SEO Challenges
January 19, 2012, 5:17 amWhile the same white hat SEO guidelines should apply to all websites regardless of size, larger websites (think 1,000+ pages) face a unique set of challenges that smaller website may not have to deal with.
How Great Web Design Grows Your Audience
January 19, 2012, 5:12 amLet's quickly review: Email marketing works. In fact, none of the shiny new communication technologies even come close. With more than 188 billion messages sent every day, email is a more important and influential tool for your business than it has ever been. Email isn't going anywhere, and we think it's time you got serious about building your...
How Google Has Revolutionized the Way Consumers Save Money
January 19, 2012, 5:01 amGoogle has revolutionized the Internet in many ways and shopping is just one of them. The easiest thing to do when you want to buy something is to search that product on Google. That will allow you to view reviews of the product, compare prices from different stores and make the best choice. By Pandia Guest Writer James Lander Google uses two...
Facebook Launches Apps For Timeline
January 19, 2012, 4:38 amOnce you've added an app, you can begin updating your timeline with your activities as they happen.
Nearly 50 Percent of Internet Users in Europe Visit Newspaper Sites
January 19, 2012, 4:25 amcomScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released an overview of Internet usage in Europe, showing that 379.4 million Europeans went online in November 2011 for an average of 27.8 hours per person. This release highlights Internet usage in 49 European markets aggregated into the European region and provides...
Are you suffering behind the scenes?
January 19, 2012, 4:10 amHave you ever said, "If I have to write one more post about (something you've been writing about a lot) I'm going to go completely insane?" Yeah, me too. Once upon a time, it felt like I wrote copy for every cosmetic dentist in North America. At the drop of a hat, I could talk about veneers, teeth whitening and "laser gum surgery." Yeah, I was...
SOPA and PIPA Protests To Continue
January 19, 2012, 3:09 amTwo of the bill's co-sponsors, Marco Rubio from Florida and Roy Blunt from Missouri, are among those who have withdrawn their support after "legitimate concerns".But backers of the legislation, led by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), described the action as an "irresponsible" publicity "stunt".
Facebook Launches 60 New Timeline Apps
January 19, 2012, 12:40 amFacebook's 60 new Open Graph app partners span a range of domains, from food to fitness to travel, as announced in their live press event January 18. In addition, they will begin the process of approving apps for the new platform, which will.
Never Worry About an Algorithm Update Again, a History
January 19, 2012, 12:09 amPosted by wilreynolds A few months ago at a keynote I asked people to embrace the HARD work of building a business [ video ]. We all fall in love with the concept of the four hour work week, dont we...how can I make money and work less, right? Who wouldn't. Its natural. The hard part is that almost every SEO I know who has a natural focus on...
Google+ Gets Search Conversations, Video Updates
January 18, 2012, 11:38 pmGoogle has really revved its Google+ engine in this second full week of the new year. One day after I discussed the new Google+ photo meme feature and auto-complete search for hashtags , the company has rolled out a handful of new tools to refine the user experience. I'm going to start with my favorite: the ability to join conversations from...
Google Ends The 24 Hour SOPA / PIPA Blackout
January 18, 2012, 11:23 pmAs previously reported, Google had gone with a blacked out logo for the much publicized SOPA / PIPA Blackout Day.
Facebook Open Graph Apps And Actions Finally Launch
January 18, 2012, 11:23 pmFacebook finally announced the full launch of its new Open Graph, initially announced at f8 last year. "The Open Graph has already had a significant impact on music, news, and video, but this was just the beginning,
Wikipedia Ends Their SOPA / PIPA Blackout
January 18, 2012, 10:27 pmIt’s been a cold and lonely place on the Internet over the past 24 hours. Wikipedia was in full blackout mode as they protested both SOPA / PIPA. Well my friends, the blackout is over. The world is right again, …
Digg Social Reader: Now with Diggs, Submits and Comments
January 18, 2012, 8:13 pmIn December, we launched Digg Social Reader- an easier way to let friends see what you're reading on Digg.
Introducing New Apps for Timeline
January 18, 2012, 7:32 pmNew timeline apps are now available from Foodspotting , Foodily , Ticketmaster , Pinterest , Rotten Tomatoes , Pose , Kobo , Gogobot , TripAdvisor , and others. You can now enhance your timeline with apps that help you tell your story, whether you love to cook, eat, travel, run, or review movies. Apps bring your timeline to life Once you've added...
SOPA and PIPA Explained
January 18, 2012, 5:24 pmby Claudine Zap If you tried to look something up on Wikipedia today, you may have been surprised to learn not about whatever obscure fact you were hunting down, but that there's a war being waged over what you can see on the Web. Two bills, Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act , are seeking to limit copyright infringement online, and the web...
Everyone in Web Marketing Should Be Against SOPA
January 18, 2012, 5:03 pmPosted by randfish If you've visited the Internet today, you know that SOPA and PIPA are being poretested by companies like Google , Craigslist , Reddit and thousands of others. To them, we at Moz (and all of us in the web marketing world) say, "Thank You." It's not often that the web's interests align so clearly with the principles of economic...
SOPA Explained: Why It's Bad for the Web & How to #StopSOPA
January 18, 2012, 4:43 pmSOPA is proving to be more resilient than many had hoped, with Rep. Lamar Smith, its chief sponsor, vowing to bring it back for markup in February, just days after the White House released a statement that they would not support it. While many che.
Protests In NYC, San Francisco Bring SOPA/PIPA Strike To First Life
January 18, 2012, 4:43 pmWe're approaching the last leg of today's SOPA/PIPA protest that delivered shocks throughout the Internet to Senators and lazy college students alike. Wikipedia suspended itself and Google made a pretty pointed statement. Still,
SOPA, Mark Wahlberg, and Facts Without Wikipedia
January 18, 2012, 4:43 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
Cats & Hitler Hate SOPA, Projection Mapping, and Rated-R Rugrats
January 18, 2012, 4:43 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
Google+ Adds Auto Hashtag and Photo Text LOL!
January 18, 2012, 4:27 pmGoogle+ is nothing if not well balanced, they've recently released two new tools that will help you both save and waste time. First up is the new text option for photos. Drop a photo into your share box, click add text and you have the option of adding lines above, in the middle, and / or below the picture. It's your basic LOLCats effect and...
BitTorrent Testing Peer-To-Peer Video Streaming
January 18, 2012, 4:27 pmBitTorrent changed the way we shared information. Now they're changing the way we stream information. BitTorrent in association with Dean Guitars will be live streaming NAMM Jam this Friday night from 6:45 p.m. to midnight.
SOPA: An Open Letter To Washington From Content Creators
January 18, 2012, 4:25 pmIn all the debate that has raged over SOPA/PIPA, one group has been decidedly under-represented: the creators of the content that the two bills are designed to protect. Those lobbying loudest in support of SOPA and PIPA have insisted that …
SOPA Explained: Why It’s Bad for the Web & How to #StopSOPA
January 18, 2012, 4:00 pmSOPA is proving to be more resilient than many had hoped, with Rep. Lamar Smith, its chief sponsor, vowing to bring it back for markup in February, just days after the White House released a statement that they would not support it. While many che...
NASA To Host 'Tweetup' With Astronaut Ron Garan
January 18, 2012, 3:26 pmYou will probably never go to outer space, so the next best thing is to get to know somebody who has been to outer space.
Motherlode of Material On Romney Hits Web
January 18, 2012, 3:26 pmA 200-page file on Mitt Romney has been released online. The file is comprehensive in its coverage of Romney's political positions - as of 2008 anyway - on a wide variety of topics.
Apple Settles Lawsuit Over Stolen MacBook, iPod Touch
January 18, 2012, 3:18 pmWhenever we buy something new there’s always a little bit of paranoia about it. What if your new car gets totalled on the way home from the lot? What if one of those new earrings falls down your bathroom drain? …
NASA To Host ‘Tweetup’ With Astronaut Ron Garan
January 18, 2012, 3:17 pmYou will probably never go to outer space, so the next best thing is to get to know somebody who has been to outer space. That’s essentially what NASA is offering Twitter users next month when it will host a …
Mark Wahlberg's Comments Spark Controversy
January 18, 2012, 3:10 pmby Mike Krumboltz In a recent interview with Men's Journal, actor Mark Wahlberg made a remark about the 9/11 attacks that could spark a considerable controversy. Wahlberg was originally scheduled to fly on one of the planes that hit the World Trade Center. Fortunately for him, he took a different flight a week earlier. When he spoke to Men's...
70 Percent of Consumers Won't Buy from a Company They Don't Like
January 18, 2012, 3:05 pm70% of consumers said they wouldn't buy a product from a company they didn't like. That may sound like I'm stating the obvious, but let's run with it for a moment. The statement comes from a new Weber Shandwick report called "The Company behind the Brand: In Reputation We Trust." The report is focused on big companies with multiple brands, but the...
Using Social Media Marketing in Your SEO Strategy
January 18, 2012, 3:05 pmUsing SEO in Your Social Media Marketing Strategy Social media marketing is everywhere, and if you listen to the "experts" it's the new face of the marketing world. What then, is an SEO marketer to do? The simple answer is to combine the two. SEO and social media marketing are really just two powerful weapons in the marketer's arsenal, after all....
70 Percent of Consumers Won’t Buy from a Company They Don’t Like
January 18, 2012, 3:00 pm70% of consumers said they wouldn’t buy a product from a company they didn’t like.
That may sound like I’m stating the obvious, but let’s run with it for a moment.
The statement comes from a new Weber Shandwick report called “The Company behind the Brand: In Reputation We Trust.” The report is focused on big...
Marty Weintraub to Keynote at SES Accelerator in San Diego
January 18, 2012, 3:00 pmNext month, the SES Conference & Expo will hold a one-day event in San Diego, the SES Search and Social Accelerator. This event is being held in collaboration with the Online Marketing Summit (OMS) and will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p....
SOPA: Anonymous Lists Their Demands
January 18, 2012, 2:34 pmThe Internet is angry at SOPA and Anonymous is at, or at least near, the front of it all. Just a few minutes ago, the "official" Anonymous twitter feed linked to the group's list of demands. The document is titled,
Verizon Expanding 4G LTE Network To Five New Markets
January 18, 2012, 2:34 pmVerizon announced today that they are expanding their 4G LTE network. The network will be activated in five new markets tomorrow and expanded in three others.
YouTube Taps Tony Hawk, Adds New Sports Channels
January 18, 2012, 2:19 pmYouTube, in their current quest to make the site more channel-oriented, has announced a new set of channels that deal with an already-popular topic on YouTube - action sports. The four new channels are Alli Sports, Network A,
Twitter Activity At Work Up 700% In Past 14 Months
January 18, 2012, 2:19 pmTake one guess what you're coworker next to you is doing right now. If you guessed that they're putzing around on Twitter, you're probably right. New research conducted by Palo Alto Networks, the network security company,
NASA's Code Laid Bare
January 18, 2012, 2:03 pmNASA's code has now gone open source - cue homebrew rocket ships. Open source development is a great thing. With NASA opening a new open source software-dedicated Web site,
Huffington Post Streaming Network On The Way
January 18, 2012, 1:48 pmIn a news world placing a greater emphasis on "premium video content," the Huffington Post is set to launch an online streaming news channel with the hope of competing with entities like CNN and MSNBC. According to Forbes,
NASA’s Code Laid Bare
January 18, 2012, 1:31 pmNASA’s code has now gone open source – cue homebrew rocket ships. Open source development is a great thing. With NASA opening a new open source software-dedicated Web site, it allows street coders to access and improve the source code …
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Speaks Out Against SOPA / PIPA
January 18, 2012, 1:17 pmFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a message about SOPA and PIPA on Facebook today. He said: The internet is the most powerful tool we have for creating a more open and connected world. We can’t let poorly thought out laws …
Average Viewer Watched 23.2 Hours of Online Video Content in December
January 18, 2012, 1:17 pmAccording to the latest data from comScore Video Metrix, 182 million U.S. Internet users watched online video content in December 2011 for an average of 23.2 hours per viewer. That's a lot of time. A year ago, 172 million U.S. Internet u.
The Twitter Crowd Weighs in with Things Better Than SOPA
January 18, 2012, 1:17 pmAside from the bouts of humor many Twitter users are providing, thanks, in large part to the @herpderpedia Twitter account's work, it's also becoming a water cooler of sorts,
Google Algorithm Changes - Also Changing The Web Marketing Norms
January 18, 2012, 1:17 pmChallenging the ranks of Google, as far as its contribution in evolution of search engines in particular and evolution of the internet in general is concerned, is simply not a wise man's choice. There are so many things that boost Google's credibility to where it is today. Google is engaged in an ongoing quest to .
High Wire Hiccup Hinders High Speed Google Network
January 18, 2012, 12:57 pmRemember all the talk about how Google was going to give free high speed Internet to Kansas City, ahem, Kansas City, Kansas that is? Well, that goal hasn't changed (in fact it has expanded to include Kansas City, MO as well) but apparently there is more to the logistics of the plan than originally met the eye. You had to think that this was too...
General Electric and Apple
January 18, 2012, 12:57 pmGeneral Electric is a company that has been around for 120 years and has a reputation synonomous with houshold appliances and lightbulbs.
Android Devices Projected To Surpass PCs Sales Next Year
January 18, 2012, 12:57 pmAn analysis from Asymco suggests that, as soon as next year, the amount of Android-supported devices shipped will exceed the number of PC units. Horace Dediu, who compiled the data, asserts that given the quantity of respective units shipped today,
Android Devices Projected To Surpass PC Sales Next Year
January 18, 2012, 12:44 pmAn analysis from Asymco suggests that, as soon as next year, the amount of Android-supported devices shipped will exceed the number of PC units. Horace Dediu, who compiled the data, asserts that given the quantity of respective units shipped today, …
Chegg Announces Web-Based E-Textbook Reader
January 18, 2012, 12:41 pmChegg, a website specializing in the sale and rental of textbooks, has announced a new way to study. Their new eTextbook Reader is a web-based e-reader allowing users to access their textbooks from any HTML5-compatible web browser.
Chegg Announces Web-Based eTextbook Reader
January 18, 2012, 12:37 pmChegg, a website specializing in the sale and rental of textbooks, has announced a new way to study. Their new eTextbook Reader is a web-based e-reader allowing users to access their textbooks from any HTML5-compatible web browser. Chegg’s eTextbook Reader …
SOPA Opera Shows Where Congress Members Stand On SOPA / PIPA
January 18, 2012, 12:10 pmJournalist Dan Nguyen has produced a site that helps users identify where legislators stand on SOPA/PIPA and organize them in several different ways. SOPA Opera divides members of Congress broadly into supporters and opponents.
Find My iPhone Aids In Drug Bust
January 18, 2012, 12:10 pmI guess the moral of this story is if you're going to steal a smartphone - wait, just don't steal people's phones. Because if you do, karma might bite you in the ass. Karma, in this case,
Apple- Only One Free Lunch
January 18, 2012, 12:10 pmWhen we think of Apple what usually comes to mind is cutting-edge products like the iPod, the iPad, the iPhone, Macbooks, and a slew of other well known artifacts. With the recent passing of Steve Jobs,
Do people care about the data you collect? Now, more than ever, they do.
January 18, 2012, 12:10 pmby Josh Bernoff Today Forrester published survey results intended to answer the questions "Do people care if companies collect their data, and does it affect their decisions about the companies?" The short answer to both questions is, yes. In a survey of 37,000 US and Canadian online adults, we first asked how concerned people were with companies...
Imo.im Releases New Social Network in Private Beta
January 18, 2012, 12:10 pmInstant messaging has been around since time immemorial. However, the rise of social networking somewhat decreased its importance. That being said, the multi-platform instant messaging service imo.im recently released its web-based social network for private beta. Getting Started with Imo.im Upon signing up in imo.im, the social network will...
Google Has Given SOPA Author Lamar Smith $17K Since 2006
January 18, 2012, 11:55 amGoogle is protesting SOPA, but apparently the company has given the bill's author a total of $17,000 since 2006. Google site reliability engineer Liz Fong-Jones writes on Google+: "Surprising thing I noticed: Google's NetPAC has given Rep.
eBay & Amazon Tussle Over Online Sales Tax. Again.
January 18, 2012, 11:55 amThe 7th Annual State of the Net Conference commenced today featuring leading Internet policy gurus and discussion panels focusing on privacy/security issues, telecommunications regulation and similar topics.
SOPA: GoDaddy Kind of Blacks Out
January 18, 2012, 11:55 amGoDaddy used to be in support of SOPA, now they're not. You wouldn't think that if you went to their site today. GoDaddy, on and off again supporter of SOPA, joined the other sites participating in the blackout today.
eBay & Amazon Tussle Over Online Sales Tax – Again
January 18, 2012, 11:49 amThe 7th Annual State of the Net Conference commenced today featuring leading Internet policy gurus and discussion panels focusing on privacy/security issues, telecommunications regulation and similar topics. One episode of head-butting occurred between representatives of eBay and Amazon over the …
Ron Paul May Have a Troll
January 18, 2012, 11:27 amA video, supposedly about Jon Huntsman, has been making the rounds. Posted on YouTube by someone with the user name “NHLiberty4Paul” on January 4, 2012, the amateurish compilation of footage aims to paint Jon Huntsman as pro-Chinese, and thus untrustworthy …
Jerry Yang: What Yahoo Employees Have Said About Him
January 18, 2012, 11:24 amAs you may know, Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang has resigned from all positions at the company. Glassdoor has taken the opportunity to share what some Yahoo employees have said in reviews on the site (dating back to 2008).
Apple To Sell 48 Million iPads In 2012, Maybe More
January 18, 2012, 11:24 amThere's no doubt that 2012 is going to be a big year for the tablet. As people from both inside and outside the professional world begin to rely on tablet computing more and more,
Wikipedia's SOPA Blackout: Solidarity Beyond The English-Langage Page
January 18, 2012, 11:24 amSo SOPA news will be bursting from your Internets today what with Wikipedia (and others) disappearing till tomorrow. It's a pretty bold message but it only directly affects the English-language page.
Is Screening the Answer to Censorship Internationally?
January 18, 2012, 11:24 amCensorship is not a new topic; it has been around in many forms for a long, long time and it looks like it is not going anywhere any time soon. Now it seems more than ever before in the (relatively) short history of the internet has there been so much concern for censorship. With Google .
Another Republican Senator Backs Away From PIPA Sponsorship
January 18, 2012, 11:16 amWhen all of this anti-SOPA smoke clears, it appears as if the only government official who will be left standing on the side of the stop piracy acts will be Lamar “SOPA Will Never Die” Smith. While there’s plenty of …
Wikipedia’s SOPA Blackout: Solidarity Beyond The English-Langage Page
January 18, 2012, 11:12 amSo SOPA news will be bursting from your Internets today what with Wikipedia (and others) disappearing till tomorrow. It’s a pretty bold message but it only directly affects the English-language page. But how might users of Wikipedia’s non-English pages be …
Google's Call to Action: Tell Congress to Vote NO on #SOPA
January 18, 2012, 11:04 amTo call attention to two bills that would result in massive web censorship and hurt American businesses, Google today has carried through on its promise to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) by blacking out its log.
aTV Flash Brings New Features To Jailbroken Apple TVs
January 18, 2012, 11:04 amFirecore has announced an update to their popular aTV Flash (black) software for jailbroken Apple TVs. The software packs an impressive array of features that allow users to vastly expand what they can do with their Apple TVs.
Orkut Gets New iPhone/iPod Touch App As It's Surpassed By Facebook In Brazil
January 18, 2012, 11:04 amYesterday, comScore put out a report on Facebook growth in Brazil, as the king of social networks finally surpassed Google's Orkut in Brazil. Interestingly enough, Google just announced a new iPhone (and iPod Touch) app for Orkut.
SOPA: Vimeo Vid Explains SOPA/PIPA Simply
January 18, 2012, 11:04 amOnline video sharing site Vimeo has created a very simple walk-through of SOPA/PIPA and the real story of how they work and what dangers they contain. When you first arrive at the Vimeo site today,
The Difference between Good SEO and Great SEO
January 18, 2012, 10:59 amby Stoney deGeyter Designing a great looking website is good. Putting it on a strong information architecture is better. Rolling out a newly optimized website is good. Checking it first is better. Investing in SEO is good. Investing in ROI is better. Optimizing your e-commerce site is good. Using optimized concantenation schema is better....
Orkut Gets New iPhone/iPod Touch App As It’s Surpassed By Facebook In Brazil
January 18, 2012, 10:51 amYesterday, comScore put out a report on Facebook growth in Brazil, as the king of social networks finally surpassed Google’s Orkut in Brazil. Interestingly enough, Google just announced a new iPhone (and iPod Touch) app for Orkut. On the Orkut …
Google Doodle Contest Is Back For Fifth Year
January 18, 2012, 10:48 amGoogle wants your kids to doodle a Google Doodle for their future education. Google announced this morning on the The Today Show that they are starting up the fifth annual U.S. Doodle 4 Google contest.
Wrapp Through Facebook Expands
January 18, 2012, 10:48 amWrapp, in case you haven't heard of it, is a social gifting service that allows users of Facebook to effortlessly send gift cards to friends. After receiving 5.5 million in funding last November,
Paula Deen's Diabetes: More Fodder For Anthony Bourdain On Twitter
January 18, 2012, 10:48 amNo Reservations star and frequent Food Network castigator Anthony Bourdain is back at it again, slamming southern cook Paula Deen on Twitter.
MingleWing is Your Reddit for Facebook
January 18, 2012, 10:48 amIf you're tired of mingling and exchanging discussion with your Facebook friends, it's time to present your content to a new audience. While the social networking giant is good at connecting its users with the people within their social circle, it's not the same when it comes to going outside the social graph. Good thing, .
Google Fires Rogue Contractors for Vandalizing Competitor's Database
January 18, 2012, 10:48 amIn the past week, Google has profited from the sale of illegal and fraudulent Olympic tickets, launched a the new Search Plus feature that resulted in EPIC filing a complaint against them, admitted to using a competitor's database in an unethical manner, and is now the object of an expanded FTC investigation. As if these .
Paula Deen’s Diabetes: More Fodder For Anthony Bourdain On Twitter
January 18, 2012, 10:35 amNo Reservations star and frequent Food Network castigator Anthony Bourdain is back at it again, slamming southern cook Paula Deen on Twitter. In light of Paula Deen’s recent announcement that she has type 2 diabetes and subsequent endorsement deal with …
Google’s Call to Action: Tell Congress to Vote NO on #SOPA
January 18, 2012, 10:35 amTo call attention to two bills that would result in massive web censorship and hurt American businesses, Google today has carried through on its promise to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) by blacking out its log...
Tech Envy & The Object Of Your Coworkers' Desire
January 18, 2012, 10:33 amIf you feel like your coworkers have been a little icy towards you since you returned from the holiday break with that new tablet in tow, you're not imagining things.
SOPA Blackout: Reddit Co-Founder Discusses Blackout
January 18, 2012, 10:33 amReddit co-counder Alexis Ohanion dropped by CNN's newsroom today to discuss his website's blackout in opposition to SOPA/PIPA. In the discussion, Ohanion confirmed that all sides agree that piracy is a bad thing and should be stopped. But,
MPAA Finds Internet Blackouts To Be “Irresponsible”
January 18, 2012, 10:20 amToday is the day where many popular sites are blacking out in an effort to protest the anti-piracy bills that certain members of the government are so blindly trying to force down the public’s throat. Granted, the uninformed public out …
SOPA Blackout: TorrentFreak ******s Its ******* In Protest
January 18, 2012, 10:17 amTorrentFreak is joining the, well, torrent of websites that are blacking out in protest of SOPA today. While some, like Wikipedia and Reddit, are blacking out completely, many are showing their support in other ways. TorrentFreak,
Google AdWords Gets A Handful of Updates
January 18, 2012, 10:17 amGoogle made a couple AdWords-related announcements advertisers will want to take note of. For one, they will soon offer ad group level impression share metrics for the search and display networks.
Tech Envy & The Object Of Your Coworkers’ Desire
January 18, 2012, 10:11 amIf you feel like your coworkers have been a little icy towards you since you returned from the holiday break with that new tablet in tow, you’re not imagining things. A new study reveals that happily displaying or even using …
SOPA: Google, Today Show Discuss Legislation
January 18, 2012, 10:02 amIn a rare move for mainstream broadcast news, Google had a chance to talk about SOPA and their opinion on it. This morning on The Today Show, Marisa Myers, VP of Development for Google,
Verizon Makes the RAZR More Attractive
January 18, 2012, 10:02 amNew Verizon customers will get a $100 price break on the current Droid RAZR by Motorola when they sign a two-year contract. The model features an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p HD, an HD video camera, 16GB built-in memory,
Porn Sites Black Out For SOPA
January 18, 2012, 9:39 amWith so many sites down today to protest SOPA and PIPA, it’s safe to assume that many internet denizens will turn to other recreational sites to fill the void (I’m looking at you, redditors). But don’t think that just because …
SOPA Blackout: Individual Protests On Facebook and Twitter
January 18, 2012, 9:35 amSince Facebook and Twitter have chosen to not blackout today in protest of SOPA/PIPA, individual users have started blacking out their own statuses and tweets (or parts thereof) to send the point themselves. How it looks on Facebook. And on …
The Day The LOLCats Died: A SOPA Lament
January 18, 2012, 9:27 amI think even Don McLean would be proud of this remake/cover of his American Pie standard. Posted by the LaughPong, crew, The Day The LOLCats Died is playful ditty that shares that same sense of woe most, if not all …
SOPA Blackout: Twitter Shows Dangers Of A World Without Wikipedia
January 18, 2012, 9:21 amDid you know that Helen Keller was a military sniper and NASCAR driver? That reggae was invented in the 1880s by a drunken Irish bagpiper? That Abraham Lincoln used a magic whip to fight pirates and free the slaves in …
Apple 4S Release Seriously Dinged Android Purchases in Q4
January 18, 2012, 9:16 amI am not completely convinced of many things surrounding trending. Why? Because few things in this world have the staying power to be around long enough to establish a true trend. Of course, you can call anything for any time period a trend if you want but calling an ant a tiger doesn't make him a tiger if you get my drift. One thing you can see...
New iPad Scam Leaves Customers Without an Apple
January 18, 2012, 9:16 amSome Canadian citizens are getting a surprise after purchasing their new iPads. Reports from a few consumers around the Vancouver area say that they have been scammed! Excited about their purchases,
SOPA Trends Taking Over Twitter
January 18, 2012, 9:16 amAt least for today, anyway. Of course, that's what happens when you take away one of the primary web resources in the world. First, people freak out and display their dismaying amount of ignorance, and then,
Google Slows Down Crawling So SOPA-Protesting Sites Don't Get Hurt
January 18, 2012, 9:16 amA lot of sites have gone dark today in protest of SOPA, and many others are protesting in other ways, with banners, and whatnot. Google, protesting SOPA itself, is slowing down crawling for today to help out those protesting.
SOPA: Razer Gives A F**k
January 18, 2012, 9:14 amRazer, makers of fine PC gaming accessories, has joined the blackout to protest SOPA. In what may be the most blatant protest yet, Razer has posted an image with their staff standing in front of a projector screen with the …
Google Slows Down Crawling So SOPA-Protesting Sites Don’t Get Hurt
January 18, 2012, 9:11 amA lot of sites have gone dark today in protest of SOPA, and many others are protesting in other ways, with banners, and whatnot. Google, protesting SOPA itself, is slowing down crawling for today to help out those protesting. “We …
Wikipedia Blackout: How To Access Wikipedia, If You Really Really Really Have To
January 18, 2012, 9:00 amSo you wake up this morning with a hankerin' for some knowledge about Vladimir Putin's early life, only to find that Wikipedia is down for the count. And they will stay that way until 12 am Thursday,
SOPA Blackout: MoveOn.Org Joins Protest
January 18, 2012, 9:00 amProgressive political juggernaut, MoveOn.Org is blacked out in protest of the proposed SOPA/PIPA legislation.
5 Local-Mobile Recommendations for the Pay Per Call Comeback
January 18, 2012, 8:40 amOut with the old, in with the new. Well, kind of. Pay per call, which allows advertisers to pay a set price for each call generated by a certain ad or campaign, isn't new to local search, but it's making a big comeback in 2012 thanks.
Google's Matt Cutts: It's Time To Take Action On SOPA
January 18, 2012, 8:40 amGoogle has blacked out its logo in protest of SOPA. The company has also put up a blog post calling for visitors to petition Congress. Google's head of web spam, Matt Cutts,
SOPA Blackout: The Oatmeal Shuts Down In Protest
January 18, 2012, 8:40 amJoining today's blackout protests against SOPA/PIPA, The Oatmeal has shut down. Instead of the usual home page, visitors are greeted with an animated gif containing a humorous message about SOPA.
Fark.com Takes Humorous Approach To SOPA Blackout
January 18, 2012, 8:40 amWhile some of the clueless minions who populate Twitter try and figure out where their Wikipedia went,
Google’s Matt Cutts: It’s Time To Take Action On SOPA
January 18, 2012, 8:31 amGoogle has blacked out its logo in protest of SOPA. The company has also put up a blog post calling for visitors to petition Congress. Google’s head of web spam, Matt Cutts, who has been a vocal opponent of SOPA …
Google Asks to End Piracy Not Liberty
January 18, 2012, 8:24 amIt's starting to feel like colonial Boston around the Internet these days. Has anyone developed a Paul Revere avatar or something that races around screens yelling "SOPA is coming! PIPA is coming!"? The Internet is coming together for what will likely be just enough time to move a politician or two from the realm of the clueless to that of "maybe...
Mozilla SOPA Blackout: No Browsing For You
January 18, 2012, 8:24 amMozilla, developer of Firefox,
SOPA: Anonymous Announces Operation Blackout
January 18, 2012, 8:24 amAnonymous, everybody's favorite decentralized hacktivist group, has announced Operation Blackout in protest of SOPA. The group released a YouTube video describing what is their "Most important operation in their history.
iTV: Apple Patent Hints At DVR Functionality
January 18, 2012, 8:18 amMuch of the talk about Apple’s rumored iTV has centered on the kind of content that would be available on it. Recent reports have suggested that Apple wants to offer users a much greater degree of control over broadcast content …
Reddit Blackout To Protest SOPA Goes Live
January 18, 2012, 8:09 amMuch to the chagrin of, well, most of the people on the internet I assume, reddit has officially begun their blackout in protest of SOPA and PIPA. Reddit will be dark from 8 am EST to 8 pm EST,
Google Wants You To Petition Congress Over SOPA / PIPA
January 18, 2012, 8:09 amAs previously reported, Google has gone with a blacked out logo for SOPA Blackout Day (in case you haven't visited Google yet today to see for yourself). The company put up a blog post titled "Don't censor the web.
xkcd Protests SOPA With Personal Message
January 18, 2012, 7:53 amPopular stick-figure humor webcomic xkcd has joined the blackout to protest SOPA with a comic/personal message. The web site today is featuring a black bar with the words "[don't censor the web]." Randall Munroe, the site's creator, says,
SOPA Blackout: SMBC Online Comic Joins Today's Protests
January 18, 2012, 7:53 amPopular online comic "SMBC" joined the SOPA/PIPA protest blackout today. Rather than the usual front page, visitors were greeted with the bold headline: Notice the link to "it's happened before".
comScore Introduces Validated Campaign Essentials⢠(vCE), a Holistic Measurement Solution That Validates Advertising Impressions and Audiences Reached with Digital Advertising Campaigns
January 18, 2012, 7:53 amcomScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today announced the launch of its Validated Campaign Essentials⢠(vCE) product, a new measurement solution for validating digital ad delivery. vCE enables a holistic view of campaign delivery and a verified assessment of ad-exposed audiences via a single, third-party...
5 Things That Haven't Changed Online Since 1997 & 5 Lessons for Marketers
January 18, 2012, 7:38 amI'm starting to feel like I've come full circle. I'm back in the Internet of my teenage years, that crazy free for all that got me hooked on everything online. I'm talking about the Internet of around 1997. I was 14 and my parents got an AOL pac.
SOPA Blackout: SMBC Online Comic Joins Today’s Protests
January 18, 2012, 7:38 amPopular online comic “SMBC” joined the SOPA/PIPA protest blackout today. Rather than the usual front page, visitors were greeted with the bold headline: Notice the link to “it’s happened before”. It points to a Wikipedia article on “Senate Subcommittee on …
Is Google Selling Investors Private Search Data?
January 18, 2012, 7:33 amThis is an interesting play: BBVA, Spain's second-largest bank by assets, is teaming up with Google to use its search engine results to provide advanced forecasts of hotel and tourism demand in the country, part of a plan to market real-time economic indicators to its clients. The bank and internet group will announce on Monday a scheme called the...
SEO content marketing roundup, week ending January 18th
January 18, 2012, 7:23 amPolitics literally darken the internet in this week's latest and greatest Web-writing news, as the SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) legislation has provoked industry backlash and a worldwide protest by site owners - including heavies like Wikipedia and Reddit - in the way of website "blackouts." (They are occuring today, in fact, for 12 hours). Even...
5 Things That Haven’t Changed Online Since 1997 & 5 Lessons for Marketers
January 18, 2012, 7:00 amI'm starting to feel like I've come full circle. I'm back in the Internet of my teenage years, that crazy free for all that got me hooked on everything online. I'm talking about the Internet of around 1997.
I was 14 and my parents got an AOL pac...
10 Elements of a Perfectly Optimized Page
January 18, 2012, 6:00 amOne area that search engines have made a number of significant advancements in recent years is in how they evaluate content on a website. So what does a perfectly optimized page look like in 2012? Let’s look at 10 elements.
1. Title tag...
A Peek Under the Hood: How we Manage the SEOmoz Community
January 18, 2012, 3:57 amPosted by jennita Have you ever been a part of a community and wondered, How does it all happen? Well today is your lucky day! In the spirit of TAGFEE , I've decided to lift the Moz hood and show you what it takes to manage a large community. In fact, this is just the first post in a series of posts on Community Management. Today I'll be...
World IPv6 Launch Day June 6 2012
January 18, 2012, 3:50 amLeading internet firms have set 6 June as the World IPv6 launch day.
SOPA Blackout Day: The Early Twitter Reaction
January 18, 2012, 1:02 amSince Twitter is not participating in the SOPA Blackout today, people are able to take to the site to express their support and/or frustration with the effort. Many high-profile sites have already begun their blackouts to protest the controversial legislation.
Wikipedia SOPA Blackout Causes Freak Outs On Twitter
January 18, 2012, 1:02 amChances are most of you who read news online have heard about the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act. Well, it was recently announced that Wikipedia would institute a blackout in protest of SOPA & PIPA.
Minecraft Says "NOPA" To PIPA & SOPA
January 18, 2012, 12:16 amPopular building game, Minecraft, has joined in on the SOPA/PIPA protest. Currently,
Boing Boing Blackout: "SOPA Would Kill Us Forever"
January 18, 2012, 12:16 amPopular blog boingboing.net joined the SOPA Blackout at Midnight on Wednesday with a 503 error that reads: Boing Boing is offline today, because the US Senate is considering legislation that would certainly kill us forever.
Craigslist SOPA Blackout: KEEP THOSE CLAMMY HANDS OFF THE INTERNET!
January 18, 2012, 12:16 amCraigslist is getting into the SOPA Blackout Day fun, displaying this message when you visit the site: STOP PIPA (Senate 968) & SOPA (HR 3261) Imagine a world without craigslist, Wikipedia, Google, [your favorite sites here]… News Corp, RIAA, MPAA, …
Minecraft Says “NOPA” To PIPA & SOPA
January 18, 2012, 12:08 amPopular building game, Minecraft, has joined in on the SOPA/PIPA protest. Currently, if you visit the site you’ll see the image above with the following message: “We are joining the Internet-wide protest against SOPA/PIPA today on JAN 18th by shutting …
Google Protests SOPA With Blacked Out Logo
January 18, 2012, 12:01 amAlthough Google is not going to the lengths that Wikipedia is to show their opposition to SOPA and PIPA, they have nonetheless joined the effort with what could be called their most spartan Google Doodle ever.
Boing Boing Blackout: “SOPA Would Kill Us Forever”
January 17, 2012, 11:58 pmPopular blog boingboing.net joined the SOPA Blackout at Midnight on Wednesday with a 503 error that reads: Boing Boing is offline today, because the US Senate is considering legislation that would certainly kill us forever. The legislation is called the …
Google+ Adds Fun Photo Caption Feature, Auto-complete Hashtags
January 17, 2012, 11:41 pmThe Google+ team has added a fun new feature to photos - the ability to add text within pictures. Take this picture I snagged at CES last week. Before sharing it on Google+, I click add text: See here the options to add text above in the middle of, or below the picture: Then I choose the text typeface. You can also write something in the post's...
WordPress.org Blackout To Protest SOPA / PIPA Now Live
January 17, 2012, 11:41 pmJoining in on the protest of SOPA / PIPA WordPress.org has blacked out their homepage for today. The site reads, "Many websites are blacked out today to protest proposed U.S.
Wikipedia SOPA Blackout Goes Live
January 17, 2012, 11:41 pmAs announced by Jimmy Wales, via Twitter, the Wikipedia SOPA / PIPA blackout is now live. For the next 24 hours when you visit Wikipedia.
Wikipedia Blackout To Protest SOPA / PIPA Goes Live
January 17, 2012, 11:25 pmAs expected, the biggest crowdsourced encyclopedia in the world has gone dark for English users.
Jerry Yang leaves Yahoo
January 17, 2012, 8:54 pmYahoo has announced that Jerry Yang has resigned from his position with the Board of Directions, as well as with the boards of Yahoo Japan and Alibaba.
58 billion URLs in the Latest, Largest Linkscape Index Update Yet
January 17, 2012, 7:14 pmPosted by randfish I've got good news. Today marks a new Linkscape index (only 14 days after our previous index rollout ) which means new data in Open Site Explorer , the Mozbar , the Web App and the Moz API . It's also For the past couple years, SEOmoz has focused on surfacing quality links and high quality, well-correlated-with-rankings metrics...
Prepare for the Fight: The Gap vs. Kim Kardashian
January 17, 2012, 5:27 pmby Mike Krumboltz The Gap is getting ready to do battle with reality star Kim Kardashian. Folks might remember that Old Navy (which is a Gap brand) ran a commercial starring an actress named Melissa Molinaro, who boasts a not-so-subtle similarity to Kardashian. Ms. Kim promptly sued the retailer, claiming, according to a buzzy article from the...
Jerry Yang Quits Yahoo!
January 17, 2012, 5:21 pmJerry Yang is leaving Yahoo, the company he co-founded with David Filo in 1995. Yang's resignation from the Yahoo board of directors and all other positions with the company, effective today, was announced via a press release minutes ago. &.
Think With Google's December Adventure: Search Tips Recap
January 17, 2012, 5:11 pmAs we announced earlier this week, we'll be sharing insights and daily tips this month on Think with Google's Plus Page , to help you make the most of your holiday marketing. Here are the four search ad related insights we covered this week (and a fun factoid): Click on the titles to view the original Google+ posts and comments.
Microsoft Announces New Atlas Search Desktop Tool
January 17, 2012, 4:51 pmMicrosoft announced the launch of the new Atlas Search desktop tool for Atlas clients. "You can traffic up to 1mm keywords within 24 hours by simply exporting your keywords from the search engines,
Windows and Intel Stay Stubborn
January 17, 2012, 4:35 pmApparently the soon to be arriving Windows 8 based Tablets are going to cost an arm and a leg for consumers. The steep cost is reportedly due to an inability for either Intel or Microsoft to flex on prices.
SHMEAT: The Lab-Grown Meat We May Get To Eat This Year
January 17, 2012, 4:35 pmFinally, we will likely have the chance to eat test-tube meat. Soon! Wait, what? That grosses you out? Hah, really? C'mon! It's only shmeat: lab-grown in vitro meat, and it's not fake meat. It's meatsie meat.
Google to Protest SOPA on Home Page Tomorrow
January 17, 2012, 4:20 pmGenerally, Google's trademark bare home page has only been used to celebrate significant birthdays and events with Google Doodles, or to promote Google features, such as Google Offers or the addition of a blue arrow to call attention to the .
Jerry Yang Out At Yahoo
January 17, 2012, 4:20 pmYahoo just announced that co-founder and former CEO Jerry Yang has resigned from the company's Board of Directors and all other positions with the company, effective today. That includes resignation from the Boards of Yahoo Japan and Alibaba.
Twitter Wishes Muhammad Ali Happy Birthday
January 17, 2012, 4:20 pmMuhammad Ali was undoubtedly one of the greatest boxers ever to step into the ring, and there was no doubt that he knew it. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay in 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky, Ali rose to fame in the 1960s.
Social Media and Politics Come Together
January 17, 2012, 4:20 pmSocial media is all the rage. And it's here to stay. Facebook has its claws in 10% of the world's population. Twitter is knocking on 500 million accounts. 18 million of those follow Lady Gaga.
SOPA Is Back: Lamar Smith Says Markup To Resume In February
January 17, 2012, 4:04 pmIf you needed any more proof that SOPA isn't really dead, just delayed, look no further. Despite calls that SOPA, for all intents and purposes, had been killed in the House of Representatives,
AdWords Mobile Advertisers Get WiFi, OS Version Targeting
January 17, 2012, 4:04 pmGoogle announced a couple of new targeting options for mobile advertisers today: WiFi targeting, and targeting by mobile operating system version. "To reach users when you know they'll have a high speed connection,
Star Trek Online Going Free-To-Play
January 17, 2012, 4:02 pmAfter a bumpy start like all MMOs that aren’t World of Warcraft or The Old Republic, sitting in the captain’s chair is now free of charge. Perfect World Entertainment and the original developer Cryptic Studios announced today that the Star …
Detachment Trailer, Mr. Belding on WWE Raw, and the McDonalds Mouse
January 17, 2012, 3:44 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
Politico Celebrates Milestone
January 17, 2012, 3:44 pmPolitico, a fast growing political news organization is celebrating their successes by expanding their market into New York City. CEO, Fred Ryan is excited to expand into the market after a climb to success in the Washington, D.C. area.
Carrier IQ To Be Removed From Sprint Phones This Month
January 17, 2012, 3:44 pmCarrier IQ is back in the news today with reports that Sprint and HTC are planning to remove the software from their phones. Firmware updates will begin rolling out this month that will remove the software from Sprint's Android-based phones.
Detachment Trailer, Mr. Belding on WWE Raw, & McDonalds’ Mouse
January 17, 2012, 3:38 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good ‘ole email. Everyday we highlight some of the best that are currently viral and some that are trending that …
Paula Deen, SOPA, and NBA Jam
January 17, 2012, 3:29 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
IBM Fits A Bit Into Twelve Atoms
January 17, 2012, 3:29 pmScience can sometimes just blow my mind. This is one of those times. Researchers at IBM last week stored a bit, the smallest form of computer memory, into 12 atoms.
Rupert Murdoch Calls Google Argument Nonsense
January 17, 2012, 3:29 pmRupert Murdoch and Google have been engaged in a public argument of sorts. Earlier this week, Murdoch tweeted: Piracy leader is Google who streams movies free, sells advts around them. No wonder pouring millions into lobbying. Then,
Gmail Gets New Business Features [Google Apps]
January 17, 2012, 3:13 pmGoogle announced some new management features for Gmail in Google Apps. These include: improved email compliance footers, approved/blocked sender lists and file attachment policies. "These capabilities help our customers address compliance requirements and effectively manage email traffic,
Google Dominates Global Paid Search as 2011 Holiday Online Shopping Sets New Records
January 17, 2012, 3:13 pmcomScore reports significant YoY increases in online holiday shopping revenue, with a new record of $37.2 billion in retail e-commerce spend over November and December. In addition, paid search budgets increased 31 percent over 2010, while click c.
Are You Getting Throttled By Your Cellular Carrier?
January 17, 2012, 3:13 pmIf you're in the top five percent of data users on your cellular providers network than the following news about throttling may be of interest to you.
Young People Would Rather Shop In Stores Than Online
January 17, 2012, 3:13 pmThe youth of today might not be able to so much as get out into the shower or start cooking microwave popcorn without having a smartphone or iPod attached to their face, but when it comes to shopping?
RIM May Be Looking To Sell; Is Samsung Buying?
January 17, 2012, 2:58 pmTo say that Research In Motion has been having a rough year would be putting it mildly. In fact, they've had several rough years in a row.
Facebook Offers Film Same Day As DVD
January 17, 2012, 2:58 pmFacebook just scored a major win in the Internet's relationship with Hollywood. The Financial Times is reporting that Abduction, the newest film from Lionsgate, will be available day-and-date on Facebook with the DVD release today.
Wikipedia Blackout: Five Great Alternatives and A Humorous Substitute
January 17, 2012, 2:58 pmIn less than ten hours, Wikipedia will begin a blackout to the English-language Wikipedia. The blackout, which begins at 12:00 AM (EST) tomorrow and will last 24 hours, is a public protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). Here are five great alternatives to Wikipedia to use during the .
How To Handle Downtime During Site Maintenance
January 17, 2012, 2:58 pmPosted by Frederik Hyldig This post was originally in YouMoz , and was promoted to the main blog because it provides great value and interest to our community. The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of SEOmoz, Inc. In this post I will explain how to handle cases of planned downtime. That is, a short period of...
Amazing Cruise-Ship Survival Stories
January 17, 2012, 2:48 pmby Claudine Zap The cruise was a 60th-birthday gift from her children. But Nicole Servel ended up receiving the gift of life from her husband, Francis, who died that night. After the cruise ship Costa Concordia crashed on the rocks, he gave their only life jacket to his wife, who couldn't swim. According to Emirates247.com , the widow of the...
'Alcatraz' Sparks Interest in Real Escapees
January 17, 2012, 2:48 pmby Mike Krumboltz The two-hour premiere of Fox's " Alcatraz " drew an impressive 10 million viewers . The series, produced by J.J. Abrams , also inspired a slew of searches on Yahoo!. One related search caught our eye - "Alcatraz real escape." So, did anybody ever escape the fortress? Or is "Alcatraz" (the TV show) just a science fiction fantasy?...
No Hands-Free Devices For Drivers Idea Fails To Win Public Support
January 17, 2012, 2:42 pmThere are plenty of things that a driver can do to distract him/herself to a dangerous degree - texting, disciplining children, drinking beer, eating a meatball sub, etc. And while most people can agree that first thing on that list,
Facebook No Longer Taking A Backseat To Orkut In Brazil
January 17, 2012, 2:42 pmFacebook use gained a lot of momentum in Brazil last year, according to new data from comScore. Brazil has been known to be one market where Google's social network Orkut has actually been successful. Now, Facebook is bigger there too.
Twitter Enhanced Profile Pages: Brands Share Wins & Tips
January 17, 2012, 2:27 pmCompanies may have just once chance to convert a Twitter brand page visitor to a follower and need to make best use of the new page features, according to a recently released eye tracking study. Brand page features include a large header banner an.
Twitter and YouTube Celebrate Betty White's 90th
January 17, 2012, 2:27 pmMy wife is a Golden Girls fanatic. She has seen every episode multiple times, but still sets the DVR to record marathons. A friend of mine once tweeted that she hated Rose Nylund with a passion.
Twitter and YouTube Celebrate Betty White’s 90th
January 17, 2012, 2:18 pmMy wife is a Golden Girls fanatic. She has seen every episode multiple times, but still sets the DVR to record marathons. A friend of mine once tweeted that she hated Rose Nylund with a passion. That show stopped running …
GOOG Doing Alright Ahead of Q4 Earnings Report
January 17, 2012, 2:11 pmGoogle will release its Q4 earnings report on Thursday, and provide a live webcast of the conference call discussing the results. At the time of this writing, Google stock is up 2.80.
Good To Know: Google Advertises Offline To Attract People Online
January 17, 2012, 2:11 pmIf it starts to look like the things you typically see online are starting to spill over in to Real Life, you may not be imagining things. For one reason or another,
YouTube Bolsters Lineup
January 17, 2012, 2:11 pmIn an initiative to invest heavily in original programming YouTube launched two new channels this past monday. YouTube is said to be sponsoring as many as 100 new channels. The two new channels debut less than a day after Hulu,
One Brave Developer Puts Android First
January 17, 2012, 1:40 pmIt’s a tough market out there for social and mobile games, even tougher for Android-based games. One developer is aiming to bypass that and make Android development profitable. TechCrunch is reporting that Bionic Panda Games, a new Android-focused game developer, …
Online Privacy Debate Heats Up With FTC And Commerce Dept. Reports Coming Soon
January 17, 2012, 1:25 pmTo say online privacy is a controversial area is an understatement. It's always been challenging but has gotten even more so with the rise of social networks, online shopping, and targeted advertising.
Google: Here's How To Get More Out Of Google+
January 17, 2012, 1:25 pmIn case you hadn't noticed, Google is doing a lot to encourage people to use Google+. That includes TV ads (not something Google has done a lot historically) and new, deep integration into search results.
How to improve your Facebook page?
January 17, 2012, 1:25 pmIf you have a corporate Facebook page, here are some tips for making it extra effective' Treat it Like a Website Your Facebook profile is a microsite in its own right, so be sure it contains all of the information visitors need in order to understand your brand message, or to purchase your product or service. .
Audio Tech Company Audience Files For $75 Million IPO
January 17, 2012, 1:20 pmAudience, the self described “leading provider of intelligent voice and audio solutions that improve voice quality and the user experience in mobile devices,” has filed its S-1 to raise $75 million in its IPO. Audience is backed by Microsoft cofounder …
So are Google Search results crap, or aren't they?
January 17, 2012, 1:20 pmThe latest debates over Google Search results, search quality, antitrust, and other drama are only the latest in a long period of rapid change for Google in the search arena. That period, pretty much the past seven years,
Google: Here’s How To Get More Out Of Google+
January 17, 2012, 1:19 pmIn case you hadn’t noticed, Google is doing a lot to encourage people to use Google+. That includes TV ads (not something Google has done a lot historically) and new, deep integration into search results. They also recently launched a …
SOPA/PIPA: The Pirate Bay Worried About The Internet, Not Itself
January 17, 2012, 1:05 pmThe Pirate Bay has long been the favored whipping boy of anti-piracy advocates everywhere. Attempts to block it have been made in many countries,
Microsoft System Center 2012 At The Top Of Microsoft's Private Cloud Strategy
January 17, 2012, 12:49 pmSatya Nadella, president of Microsoft's Microsoft Server and Tools Business, spoke today about Microsoft's private cloud solution and how it "will help businesses move faster, save money and better compete in 2012." Specifically,
Facebook Blasts into Top Position in Brazilian Social Networking Market Following Year of Tremendous Growth
January 17, 2012, 12:49 pmcomScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released data showing that Facebook assumed the top position in the Brazilian social networking market following a year of exceptional growth. In December 2011, Facebook.com attracted 36.1 million visitors - representing an increase of 192 percent in the past twelve...
SOPA & PIPA: The Pirate Bay Worried About The Internet, Not Itself
January 17, 2012, 12:35 pmThe Pirate Bay has long been the favored whipping boy of anti-piracy advocates everywhere. Attempts to block it have been made in many countries, and it is one of the sites that draws the most attention – and ire – …
Microsoft System Center 2012 At The Top Of Microsoft’s Private Cloud Strategy
January 17, 2012, 12:33 pmSatya Nadella, president of Microsoft’s Microsoft Server and Tools Business, spoke today about Microsoft’s private cloud solution and how it “will help businesses move faster, save money and better compete in 2012.” Specifically, he discussed how businesses can use Microsoft …
Da Vinci Code Litigation
January 17, 2012, 12:18 pmThe Catholic Church is once again facing the heat in another child abuse scandal, this time in Manchester, England. According to Richard Scorer, a child abuse specialist in a Manchester law firm,
Google Readies For World IPv6 Launch In June
January 17, 2012, 12:18 pmIt's might not be an intuitive concept, but the real estate market of the Internet is running out of room. It's been happening for some time now,
Facebook Publicly Unmasks Koobface Hackers
January 17, 2012, 12:18 pmThe New York Times reported yesterday on a powerful "web gang" that have been pocketing millions of dollars from unsuspecting web surfers using a worm dubbed "Koobface" (an anagram of "Facebook"). Apparently, it is known who they are.
Coliloquy Brings Interactive Reading To Kindle
January 17, 2012, 11:48 amEver find yourself reading a book wherein you are disappointed with the decisions of the characters? Wish something had gone down a little differently? It's frustrating, it's rewarding, it's depressing, it's memorable,
iPad 3 Announcement Coming In Early February?
January 17, 2012, 11:48 amApple may be planning the iPad 3 announcement for late February in advance of an early March release, according to Japanese tech site MacOkatara. The Chinese New Year was earlier than usual this year,
Bill Gates Is Better Than Batman
January 17, 2012, 11:48 amFrugal Dad brings us the daily infographic about the numerous lives that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has saved since he turned to charity work. It's called "Redefining Action Hero: Bill Gates is Better than Batman.
iPad 3 Announcement Coming In Late February?
January 17, 2012, 11:42 amApple may be planning the iPad 3 announcement for late February in advance of an early March release, according to Japanese tech site MacOkatara. The Chinese New Year was earlier than usual this year, allowing for an earlier start to …
Announcing the Launch of a New Search Solution
January 17, 2012, 11:37 amWe've been reimagining search campaign management, and the new Atlas Search is finally here and available for all Atlas clients! EFFICIENCY We set out to build a tool that was: Easy to learn, Easy to use, and Saved valuable time and resources The Atlas Search Desktop Tool (ASDT) is all of those things. You can traffic up to 1mm keywords within 24...
Important SEO Tools Your Business Must Have
January 17, 2012, 11:32 amSearch engine optimization (SEO) is an essential process for businesses to promote and attract visitors to their website. It helps websites rank on search engine result pages (SERPs), which enables it to generate high volume of traffic and leads. However, it will only be effective if the proper tools are used. Below are the essential .
Google To Protest SOPA, PIPA With Homepage Link
January 17, 2012, 11:29 amWednesday, January 18th is scheduled to be a internet-wide day of protest, as sites big and small are going dark for the day to express their disapproval of the SOPA / PIPA legislation. SOPA Blackout Day will see sites like …
Doctors, Please Claim Your Google Places Listing!
January 17, 2012, 11:17 amHey doctors (that includes you dentists too) do you know where your patients' first impressions are being made? It is not your telephone. It is not your waiting room. Often it isn't even your website's homepage. It is time for you to realize that most of the time your patients' first impressions are made on .
Apple Ordering 7 Million iPad 3 Displays, Will Keep Making iPad 2
January 17, 2012, 11:17 amApple has ordered between 6 and 7 million display panels for the first quarter launch of the iPad 3, according to a DigiTimes report this morning.
December Online Video Rankings: Google Sites Reign Supreme
January 17, 2012, 11:17 amcomScore has just released their December 2011 U.S. Online Video Rankings, and it comes as no surprise that Google sites, led primarily by YouTube, took the crown. U.S. internet denizens watched a lot of online video in December - 23.
Google+ Gets Hashtag Autocomplete
January 17, 2012, 11:17 amIt's a simple, but useful feature. Google just announced the addition of hashtag autocomplete to Google+. It's pretty self-explanatory. When you start typing a hashtag, it will suggest options as you type.
Experience Sundance 2012 Live on Facebook.com/Bing
January 17, 2012, 11:17 amSince not everyone can make it to Park City, were bringing Sundance to you Over the course of the festival we will be hosting speaker series with independent film makers, award-winning actors and musicians, featuring nighttime musical performances and partnering with SPIN to bring exclusive happy hour musical acts to play at the Bing Bar. You can...
Disney Launches New Site For Parents
January 17, 2012, 11:01 amDisney, not content in making you buy their products for every other facet of your life, now wants you to buy baby stuff from them. Disney announced today the launch of DisneyBaby.com,
Distant Contacts Responsible For Most Info Spread On Facebook
January 17, 2012, 11:01 amFacebook is sharing some new research by Facebook Data Scientist Eytan Bakshy that "suggests Facebook is more than just an echo chamber where only likeminded people share information with each other - instead,
SoLoMo is the New Hyperlocal
January 17, 2012, 10:56 amA few years ago, Hyperlocal search was a hot term. However, it's taken over by a new social label"SoLoMo. Hyperlocal is basically a localized search engine platform for PC users. Meanwhile, the rise of smartphones and tablets with integrated location-based technology gave birth to the term Social Local Mobile Search or simply SoLoMo. As shared .
Google+ for Business: 5 Things Marketing Professionals Should Know About Google+
January 17, 2012, 10:46 amGoogle+ has been on the lips of every online marketing professional since early 2011. With a base that has now passed 62 million users and the integration of Google+ into Google search , it has become clear that Google+ is here to stay. As this new social platform continues to evolve it may be difficult to keep up with the latest trends, changes,...
comScore Releases December 2011 U.S. Online Video Rankings
January 17, 2012, 10:41 amcomScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released data from the comScore Video Metrix service showing that 182 million U.S. Internet users watched online video content in December for an average of 23.2 hours per viewer. The total U.S. Internet audience viewed 43.5 billion videos.
Max Payne 3 Finally Launching In May
January 17, 2012, 10:25 amAfter almost 10 years of no activity, Max Payne is back and ready for another round of cinematic action and too many bullets to even count.
IT Employment Continues to Grow
January 17, 2012, 10:25 amIn December 2011, the IT job market grew by 15,300 jobs, which is part of a general upward trend according to a report by TechServe Alliance. This figure encumpasses IT service firms, suppliers, clients, and consultants.
FTC Investigating Google: Google Launches Ad Campaign to Control Damage
January 17, 2012, 10:25 amSince Google launched Search Plus last Tuesday, the search giant has been publicly criticized by bloggers and privacy advocates. On the 12th, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) requested that the FTC investigate Google. The complaint alleged that Google's new Search Plus feature violated users' privacy and showed favoritism toward...
iOS 5.1 Beta 3 Reveals Hints About iPad 3, Facebook Integration
January 17, 2012, 10:25 amThough hardly infallible, the practice of digging through the code of Apple's iOS update is a time-honored way to find clues about what Apple might have coming down the pipeline. Apple recently released the third beta of iOS 5.1,
The Value of Benchmark Reports
January 17, 2012, 10:22 amIntroductionMeasuring the ROI of SEO can be challenging. Here at Distilled, we’ve found that creating a solid benchmark report that is specifically tailored to the client’s needs helps with this process. However, benchmark reports shouldn’t just be used in agencies, but are also useful in-house, especially when demonstrating the...
More famous faces get involved with Hyundai's New Thinker's Index
January 17, 2012, 10:20 amSince launching at the beginning of last November weve had a fantastic response to our new campaign for Hyundai Motor Co., the New Thinkers Index . Its a multi-screen, multi-market campaign that lets consumers discover and share how new thinkers are shaping the future by taking a fun, online interactive test, before sharing and comparing their...
SMX Israel: What You Missed
January 17, 2012, 10:12 amSMX Israel took place in Jerusalem on Sunday as a one-day event full of keynotes and sessions, led by Barry Schwartz from Search Engine Land/Search Engine Roundtable. That’s a long trip for those of us in the states (or for …
Going Dark For SOPA Blackout? Here Are Some Tips
January 17, 2012, 10:10 amAs major sites like Wikipedia and reddit prepare for a Wednesday blackout to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act and its Senate cousin the Protect IP Act,
Mortal Kombat Going Portable This Spring
January 17, 2012, 10:10 amI remember playing Mortal Kombat on the Game Boy growing up. Ed Boon and his team are bringing back the portable Mortal Kombat to PlayStation Vita this spring. Warner Bros.
Self-Healing iPhone Case: The Clumsy/Angry Smartphone User's Dream
January 17, 2012, 9:55 amIf you're as haphazard with your iPhone as I am, it probably didn't take you very long to figure out that a nice, solid case was in your best interest.
IP Targeted Political Advertising on the Horizon
January 17, 2012, 9:55 amElect Strategies, is a data targeting firm that specializes in providing demographic information to political marketing campaighns and recently they are promoting the ability to target markets via IP addresses.
iPads Are Being Used To Enable Cerebral Palsy Patients
January 17, 2012, 9:55 amSeems like people are finding some unexpected uses for iPads as of late. Most people stick to traditional uses like reading books, checking emails and the like. Some people have dropped them from near-space. Some people studied their face-smack impact.
iPads Are Now Being Used To Assist Cerebral Palsy Patients
January 17, 2012, 9:50 amSeems like people are finding some unexpected uses for iPads as of late. Most people stick to traditional uses like reading books, checking emails and the like. Some people have dropped them from near-space. Some people studied their face-smack impact. …
Why SEOs should be conducting user testing research
January 17, 2012, 9:44 am'Build websites for users, not search engines' is the advice continually propounded by insiders at Google. As SEOs, we're used to looking at websites and analysing how they would be viewed by a search engine. In actual fact, though, there's a fairly big overlap between what's helpful for a user and what's helpful for a search engine, and the user...
Self-Healing iPhone Case: The Clumsy/Angry Smartphone User’s Dream
January 17, 2012, 9:43 amIf you’re as haphazard with your iPhone as I am, it probably didn’t take you very long to figure out that a nice, solid case was in your best interest. And it probably wasn’t very long before that case was …
SOPA Blackout' Without the Consequences
January 17, 2012, 9:39 amJosh Wolford's comprehensive rundown of the SOPA/PIPA protest blackouts slated for tomorrow mentioned how some site admins do not wish to totally black out their sites, for a variety of valid reasons (the hit to SEO alone can be crippling).
AMD To Enter Ultrabook Market This Year
January 17, 2012, 9:39 amAMD has always been the cheaper alternative to Intel when it comes to processors and they are extending that to the Ultrabook market as well. Intel already announced their new Ivy Bridge platform Ultrabooks at CES.
Five Ways to Make Your Site Link-worthy
January 17, 2012, 9:39 amLink building is an important part of a website's SEO campaign. However, attracting organic links to your site can be frustrating and time consuming. Regardless, making your site link-worthy can ease the task. Below are five ways on how you can make a link worthy website. First Impression First impression also matters on the Internet. .
SOPA Blackout… Without the Consequences
January 17, 2012, 9:24 amJosh Wolford’s comprehensive rundown of the SOPA/PIPA protest blackouts slated for tomorrow mentioned how some site admins do not wish to totally black out their sites, for a variety of valid reasons (the hit to SEO alone can be crippling). …
Lady Gaga Is The Queen Of Twitter With 18 Million Followers
January 17, 2012, 9:24 amMother Monster still rules the Twitterverse. Lady Gaga has become the first Twitter user to reach 18 million followers. She announced this milestone with a tweet, reminiscing about a time when she barely had any Twitter followers: .ditto158664954654887936{background: #9AE4E8 url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/203383875/Unnamed-1.
Samsung's LCD Window Going Into Production
January 17, 2012, 9:24 amRemember that awesome transparent LCD window that Samsung showed off at CES last week? It's going into production at the end of January.
Apple To Announce "GarageBand For E-Books" At Thursday's Event?
January 17, 2012, 9:24 amMore information is surfacing this morning concerning the event Apple is planning in New York City on Thursday. The event was announced last week, though rumors had been circulating about it for nearly a week at that point.
Sixty YouTube Space Lab Finalists Announced: Vote Now For Your Favorites
January 17, 2012, 9:13 amA few months ago we set 14-18 year olds the bold challenge to design a science experiment that could be performed by NASA aboard the International Space Station, something that has traditionally been the preserve of qualified astronauts and scientists. Coming up with a suitable idea required huge imagination, passion and scientific curiosity,...
Apple To Announce “GarageBand For E-Books” At Thursday’s Event?
January 17, 2012, 9:13 amMore information is surfacing this morning concerning the event Apple is planning in New York City on Thursday. The event was announced last week, though rumors had been circulating about it for nearly a week at that point. According to …
Rick Perry's Son, Griff, Takes to Twitter To Promote Dad
January 17, 2012, 9:08 amGriffin Perry, son of GOP Presidential hopeful Rick Perry, has been a busy guy on Twitter. He posts during debates. He slams Dad's opponents. He slips in backhanded compliments.
Should Facebook Do Search To Compete With Google?
January 17, 2012, 9:08 amWe've talked about this concept a number of times in the past. In 2010, for example, we ran an article: "What if Facebook Goes Search While Google Struggles to Go Social?
Samsung’s LCD Window Going Into Production
January 17, 2012, 9:07 amRemember that awesome transparent LCD window that Samsung showed off at CES last week? It’s going into production at the end of January. Samsung announced on their flickr page that the 46-inch transparent display will be used in refrigerator doors …
Zeeblio Makes It Absurdly Easy To Format Your Website For Mobile Devices
January 17, 2012, 9:06 amAs more and more people use their smartphones for computery purposes, it’s become increasingly important for webmasters to make sure that their webpages don’t turn into to complete mess. Small fonts, poor organization, frames that don’t stay aligned – what …
Rick Perry’s Son, Griff, Takes to Twitter To Promote Dad
January 17, 2012, 8:44 amGriffin Perry, son of GOP Presidential hopeful Rick Perry, has been a busy guy on Twitter. He posts during debates. He slams Dad’s opponents. He slips in backhanded compliments. Perry himself (or his campaign staffer assigned to tweet for him) …
How to find good keywords without keyword research tools
January 17, 2012, 8:36 amThe keywords that you use for search engine optimization are very important. Choose the right keywords and your website will get many new customers. Choose the wrong keywords and you will lose a lot of time and money. There are several things that you should do before using a keyword suggestion tool.
Facebook Open Graph App-slide Scheduled for Wednesday
January 17, 2012, 8:31 amAs if most don’t already feel as if they have handed their lives over to Facebook to some degree that feeling may escalate of the announcement scheduled for tomorrow is what Liz Gannes says it is. From All Things Digital
Facebook will on Wednesday launch the Open Graph applications it first debuted last September, sources told AllThingsD....
Loan Education Top Goal Of New Web Site
January 17, 2012, 8:31 amAlmost everybody needs to take out a loan once in their life, and one Web site is attempting to make that easier. Loans Org have launched their newest Web site that seeks to be an “information bank that strives to …
IBM: Teaching Organizations How to Grow
January 17, 2012, 8:29 amWhile Facebook and Twitter are keeping people connected to make the world a smaller place, IBM is working on selling similar types of software to organizations to help them communicate more efficiently with different segments of their business. Imagine being …
CBS Sports Opens Fantasy Sports Service To Third Party Developers
January 17, 2012, 8:23 amCBS Sports has announced that they are opening their popular fantasy sports service to third party developers. The new Fantasy Platform will be the first of its kind. The platform will host apps from a variety of developers who will …
Attack of the Consumer! The Many Ways Consumers Can Put You Out of Business Online
January 17, 2012, 8:22 amThis is a guest post by David Rodnitzky. Having the best prices and largest selection of products means nothing on the Internet if you don't back it up with incredible customer service . Treat customers badly and you will be out of business - period! Bad customer service will get you banned from major advertising networks, skewered in organic...
Next Pandora Personalized Concert In Series Hits NYC
January 17, 2012, 8:17 amPandora, the personalized radio service built on The Music Genome Project, has launched a series of "personalized" concerts. The first was the band Dawes and played in Portland, Oregon last month. The next one is Portugal. The Man,
Apple Sues Samsung (Again) To Halt Sales In Germany
January 17, 2012, 8:17 amWhew. 2012 arrived and there was a brief concern that Apple and Samsung might drop their 2011 pastime of suing each other in as many countries as possibly. Lucky for, uh, I guess people who could win lawsuits,
Are You Making These 7 Panda-Punishing Content Mistakes?
January 17, 2012, 8:17 amThe Google Panda update has definitely changed the SEO landscape. In a great short video Rand explains how it changed SEO best practices forever. SEOs are now responsible for: Design and user experience Content quality User and usage metrics. In a way your job has been upgraded to web strategist. In the past you only .
Twitter Alternative To Raising Hands For Shy Students
January 17, 2012, 8:01 amTwitter was always considered a distraction when I was in school, now it might be a teacher aide.
How to Win the PPC Championship
January 17, 2012, 8:00 amLast week, in American college football, No. 1 ranked LSU faced No. 2 ranked Alabama in the NCAA Bowl Championship Series national title game. It was the first time two teams from the same conference squared off in the title game, and was hyped to...
Facebook Actions and New Open Graph Apps Reportedly Launching Wednesday
January 17, 2012, 7:46 amFacebook announced last September at its f8 event that users would be able to start using more "actions" on Facebook as they engage with various apps and sites. That means doing things besides "liking" content, whether that means listened to,
In Social Media Timing Can Be Everything
January 17, 2012, 7:46 amIn life timing is everything. That's why there are so many people that say, "Hey! That was my idea!" when something gets popular. There are plenty of thoughts out in the marketplace, especially in the world of social media and more than half the battle is having your thoughts heard over the others. With all of the noise in the social media space...
Attempting a Guinness Book World Record for Social Media SEO Link Bait
January 17, 2012, 7:15 amGuest Post Written By Brian Hawkins If you've read enough posts here on Search Engine Optimization Journal. You'll know that there is no silver bullet to high search engine rankings. So if any SEO agency could guarantee top 10 rankings, it's simply not worth the risk. Which is why Brick Marketing is a huge advocate of quality original content with...
Web Marketing Influence: Authority
January 17, 2012, 7:00 amPeople are trained to follow authority figures. How can you establish your authority in your web marketing and social media activity?
We’ve discussed the power of reciprocity, commitment, social proof and liking in Robert Cialdini’s Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, so far. Now it’s time to look at the power that authority holds...
Newest International SEO Challenge: Hreflang & Canonical Tags
January 17, 2012, 6:34 am2011 was a fantastic year in international search marketing. We saw expansive campaigns, better structures, and even new industries pour into the global scene. Then, last August, Google threw in a wrench and rolled out Panda internationally, whi.
Wikipedia Goes Dark in Protest of SOPA: Students Forced to Find Other Means of Completing Homework
January 17, 2012, 6:19 amWikipedia and several other sites including Reddit and Boing-Boing will go dark on Wednesday as a form of protest. What they're protesting is the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Critics of the act say that it supports wholesale censorship with no recourse for even accidental offenders. At the root is the concept that the government can block any...
"Search Plus Your World" Indexing Content Faster?
January 17, 2012, 6:04 amYou know those new personalized search feature Google launched last week that everybody's talking about? It looks like there may be another advantage to using Google+ for search.
“Search Plus Your World” Indexing Content Faster?
January 17, 2012, 5:55 amYou know those new personalized search feature Google launched last week that everybody’s talking about? It looks like there may be another advantage to using Google+ for search. Apparently Google is showing content quicker in the personalized results than it …
3 Content Marketing Ideas You Should Steal from Coca Cola
January 17, 2012, 5:33 amJoe Pulizzi over at the Content Marketing Institute recently shared a fascinating video presentation from Coca-Cola about their upcoming marketing strategy. The short version? Content marketing has arrived. For more than 100 years, Coca-Cola has been one of the world's foremost practitioners of what they call "one-way storytelling." (You and I...
Lady Gaga Now On Google+
January 17, 2012, 5:28 amLady Gaga has joined Google+. She’s been one of the most popular people on other social networks like Twitter and Facebook, and it’s a little surprising that she hasn’t made her way to Google+ before now. Danny Sullivan suggests Google’s …
Google: Here's How To Get Discovered On Google+
January 17, 2012, 5:17 amGoogle launched "Search Plus Your World" last week. As controversial as it may be, it is putting Google+ content in search results, and that simply means that the greater presence you have on Google+,
Outbound Linking from Your Business Blog
January 17, 2012, 5:07 amKnowing when and how often you should develop an outbound link from your blog to another site is a tricky thing. No website is an island (that's why it's called the World Wide Web), but obviously you don't want to lose your hard-earned traffic to another site, especially a competitor. The Internet is full of distractions (so many YouTube videos to...
Google: Here’s How To Get Discovered On Google+
January 17, 2012, 5:05 amGoogle launched “Search Plus Your World” last week. As controversial as it may be, it is putting Google+ content in search results, and that simply means that the greater presence you have on Google+, the more likely you’ll be able …
Google's "Open Sesame" QR Log-in Feature: Don't Get Used To It
January 17, 2012, 5:02 amAs previously reported, Google has a QR Code page for phone-based authentication. It was found in the wild, and has picked up a lot of attention on the social networks and in the tech press,
21 Tactics to Increase Blog Traffic (Updated 2012)
January 17, 2012, 5:02 amPosted by randfish It's easy to build a blog, but hard to build a successful blog with significant traffic. Over the years, we've grown the Moz blog to nearly a million visits each month and helped lots of other blogs, too. I launched a personal blog late last year and was amazed to see how quickly it gained thousands of visits to each post....
Google’s “Open Sesame” QR Log-in Feature: Don’t Get Used To It
January 17, 2012, 4:43 amAs previously reported, Google has a QR Code page for phone-based authentication. It was found in the wild, and has picked up a lot of attention on the social networks and in the tech press, but don’t get too attached …
Google "Good To Know" Campaign Launched To Raise Security Awareness
January 17, 2012, 4:42 amGoogle has launched what it calls its biggest-ever consumer education campaign, which is focused on security. It's called "Good to Know". The landing page is a resource site with various tips and advice about staying secure.
Google “Good To Know” Campaign Launched To Raise Security Awareness
January 17, 2012, 4:30 amGoogle has launched what it calls its biggest-ever consumer education campaign, which is focused on security. It’s called “Good to Know”. The landing page is a resource site with various tips and advice about staying secure. “Our ad campaign offers …
Interview with SEO Copywriting Certification Grad, Tess C. Taylor
January 17, 2012, 3:24 amShare with us a bit about your background. How did you come to be a freelance copywriter? How I began my career as a web copywriter is a bit of a winding road. After working as a human resource professional in the corporate sector for 14 years, I started getting restless and decided to start writing again - a love I had as a young person. The very...
Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales Defends SOPA Protest Blackout
January 17, 2012, 2:03 amJimmy Wales, the co-founder of Wikipedia, has defended the decision to blackout the website around the world tomorrow, despite other American technology companies refusing to follow suit.
Facebook Cuts Ad Prices if You Stay on Site
January 16, 2012, 11:39 pmWant to save up to 45% on your Facebook advertising bill? It's easy. Simply link your ad to your Facebook Page and not your website. A new study by TGB Digital shows that Facebook has been incentivizing internal linking for awhile now but they really got serious in Q4 of 2011. Earlier in the year, the company found a 29% savings for those who kept...
Google to Command CES 2013 With Android
January 16, 2012, 11:24 pmI attended the high-tech tour de force known as the Consumer Electronics Show last week for two days in Las Vegas, my second year in a row covering the show. People have painted the show as increasingly irrelevant. Microsoft didn't help when he vowed to pull out as keynote going forward, but CES still draws huge crowds. The Consumer Electronics...
10 Reasons to Use Foursquare Explore for Personalized Local Searches
January 16, 2012, 11:24 pmFoursquare recently announced "Explore", their new web-based tool that takes geosocial and local search to a new level. Check out these enticing perks that come along with the new features. Beyond mobile check-ins for badges and mayorship battle.
Where You Should Invest Your Web Marketing Budget
January 16, 2012, 7:02 pmby Mike Fleming ...the bottom line for magnificent success is the people...invest multiple times more in her or him, or more of them, if you truly want to take action on your data. Otherwise, you are simply data rich and information poor ...a great tool in the hands of your reporting squirrel is useless. A free/inexpensive/underpowered tool in...
How Is adCenter Different to AdWords?
January 16, 2012, 4:59 pmSo you're advertising on Google, but you want to branch out to Bing? There's a new audience for you there, with less competition and less cost! Microsoft adCenter is in many ways similar to AdWords. Your ads appear on searches that match your positive keywords but not your negative keywords. Your account contains campaigns, which contain ad...
Chelsea Blacker Joins SEOptimise London Team
January 16, 2012, 4:59 pmWe've been quietly working away on a few things here at SEOptimise during the last couple of months, so it's probably about time we made a couple of announcements! Firstly, you may have noticed that in December we opened a new London office in Paddington. Alongside this, we recruited two new SEO execs - Gillian Cook and Pak Hou Cheung - both of...
Open Sesame: Google's Newest Security Log-In Uses QR Codes
January 16, 2012, 4:54 pmBe you a hyper-vigilant security hound or just a devoted paranoiac, Google has introduced a way in which you can at least alleviate that sensation whenever you log in to your Google account.
Youtube: Alicia Keys Sings Happy Birthday To MLK
January 16, 2012, 4:39 pmTo celebrate MLK Day today, Alicia Keys took it to YouTube.
Telecommunications Industry Grows Despite Uncertainty
January 16, 2012, 4:39 pmUncertainty about the global economy doesn't seem to be hindering the growth of the telecommunications industry. Currently at 2.1 trillion, revenue from services are expected to grow to 2.7 trillion by the year 2017.
Lawyers Allege Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty By Netflix
January 16, 2012, 4:39 pmLegal claims against the officers and Board of Directors of Netflix, by Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe, founder of The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor, LLP.
Open Sesame: Google’s Newest Security Log-In Uses QR Codes
January 16, 2012, 4:33 pmBe you a hyper-vigilant security hound or just a devoted paranoiac, Google has introduced a way in which you can at least alleviate that sensation whenever you log in to your Google account. In an effort to circumvent keyloggers or …
[Updated] Open Sesame: Google’s Newest Security Log-In Uses QR Codes
January 16, 2012, 4:33 pmBe you a hyper-vigilant security hound or just a devoted paranoiac, Google has introduced a way in which you can at least alleviate that sensation whenever you log in to your Google account. In an effort to circumvent keyloggers or …
Brad Bitt Laughing, The Headcrab Cat, and a Lazy Jedi
January 16, 2012, 4:23 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
Wikipedia SOPA/PIPA Blackout Pages
January 16, 2012, 4:23 pmAs part of a sustained effort against (the recently-shelved) SOPA and (still-threatening) PIPA bills before Congress and the Senate, respectively, Wikipedia has announced that they will be part of a blackout on Wednesday, January 18. .ditto158971314449809409{background: #C0DEED url(http://a0.twimg.com/images/themes/theme1/bg.
Man Who Received Face Transplant Smiles For First Time
January 16, 2012, 4:23 pmThis is probably one of the most miraculous things you will ever see or even hear about in your life. There's not much I can say about it without revealing myself to be an ignoramus and a pedant,
Martin Luther King Jr. Digital Archive Goes Live
January 16, 2012, 4:18 pmA massive collection of documents associated with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has gone live today, a fitting tribute on the great leader’s national holiday. The King Center Imaging Project, a collaboration of The King Center and JPMorgan Chase started …
The Pirate Bay Gets Into Promoting
January 16, 2012, 4:08 pmThe Pirate Bay is looking to promote your band or film for free if you're willing to let other people get at it for free. The Pirate Bay today announced The Promo Bay,
Google Speaks Out Against Righthaven In Court
January 16, 2012, 4:08 pmThe last time we checked in with the Righthaven saga, righthaven.com had just been sold in a domain auction, as Righthaven struggled to pay legal costs and fines. Now, when you go to righthaven.com,
MLK, Jon Huntsman, and Horcruxes
January 16, 2012, 3:53 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
Cyber-Attacks Mirror Middle East Conflict
January 16, 2012, 3:37 pmThe virtual pissing contest between Arabs and Israelis raged on today. A hacker network called "group-xp" claimed responsibility for DDoS attacks on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and on El Al Israel Airlines. But, let's be clear.
Meet The Global Online Freedom Act Of 2011
January 16, 2012, 3:25 pmAlongside SOPA, PIPA and OPEN, H.R. 3605 has joined the party. H.R. 3605, otherwise known as the Global Online Freedom Act of 2011 was drafted and introduced to the House on December 8 by Representative Christopher Smith from New Jersey. …
Want The Fastest Internet? You Better Go With Cable
January 16, 2012, 3:22 pmTired of having those lags in loading a streaming video that interrupt your all-important viewing enjoyment? Want to be able to download gobs of torrents in the blink of an eye?
IBM Announces Social Analytics Services
January 16, 2012, 3:22 pmIBM unveiled today a new set of software and services for social analytics in the enterprise. The main software product is IBM Connections for analytics, real-time data monitoring, and collaborative networks through IBM's SmartCloud services. Included in the new offerings,
SOPA Blackout Set For January 18th: Here's All The Info
January 16, 2012, 3:22 pmOver the weekend, the Stop Online Piracy Act was dealt a major blow as the legislation was delayed until "outstanding concerns" have been addressed.
Product Videos, Gifts and Other Marketing Ideas You Can Borrow
January 16, 2012, 3:17 pmThe January issue of STORES magazine has an article called 20 Ideas Worth Stealing. Since they're advocating helping yourself, I figured they wouldn't mind if I borrow a few of their ideas to share here. The entire article is a great mix of basic marketing manners and innovations that use mobile and other digital options to enhance the in-store...
New Apple Store In The South Of France Will Be Almost All Glass
January 16, 2012, 3:17 pmApple is getting ready to expand its retail presence in France, according to a new report. Aix-en-Provence will become home to France’s second Apple Store sometime late this year, reports Aix en Dialogue, the official magazine of the city. The …
Twitter Hacker Targets Kutcher
January 16, 2012, 3:13 pmOver the past weekend Two and a Half Men star Ashton Kutcher had his Twitter account taken over by a hacker who had ill intentions. Apparently the perpitrator tweeted on the subject of Lorene Scafaria, rumored to be dating Kutcher. …
SOPA Blackout Set For January 18th: Here’s All The Info
January 16, 2012, 3:08 pmOver the weekend, the Stop Online Piracy Act was dealt a major blow as the legislation was delayed until “outstanding concerns” have been addressed. SOPA will not move forward in the House as the official vote was been cancelled and …
Facebook Finding New Ways To Increase Ad Sales
January 16, 2012, 3:01 pmIt looks like Facebook is really trying to ramp up revenue ahead of its IPO (which is now expected in May). Apparently the company is cold calling, or cold emailing rather,
Steve Jobs Doll Is No Longer Being Sold
January 16, 2012, 3:01 pmRemember that creepy Steve Jobs figurine that In Icons, the Hong Kong company, was making. They're stopping production of it.
Facebook Status Reveals Why Cruise Captain Came Near Shore
January 16, 2012, 3:01 pmThe captain of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino, has been placed under arrest and may be facing manslaughter charges stemming from the six deaths authorities now say he caused.
Professional Production Moves Away From Apple
January 16, 2012, 2:31 pmFor years Apple has been the standard in professional video editing. Many of the practices and procedures developed in the industry were molded around the features engineered into Apple's software. Six months after Apple's newest editing software,
Wozniak Says Android Beats iPhone In Some Ways
January 16, 2012, 2:26 pmApple co-founder Steve Wozniak has a history of irritating Apple’s faithful fans for statements implying that Android might actually be a decent operating system. It seems The Woz might be in trouble again this week after suggesting in a recent …
DigitalPal Is Newest Social Networking Site
January 16, 2012, 2:15 pmA new social media network wants to get rid of all status updates and relationship drama to give users a chance to talk about their favorite movies, music, books and games. Digital Pal, launching in beta today,
So You Think You Know the Connected Consumer [Infographic]
January 16, 2012, 2:15 pmSo you think you know the connected consumer, do you? Well Zmags challenges your notions with this sweet infographic that puts it all in perspective. If you imagine that connected shoppers are young people who can't survive without their mobile phone, think again. Their survey showed that more than half of connected shoppers surveyed where women...
Are ISPs "Broadcasters"? Canada Will Find Out.
January 16, 2012, 2:00 pmIn Canada, the regulatory agency charged with overseeing broadcast distributors, Internet service providers,and telephone services is the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission - the CRTC. You might think of them as the Canuck FCC.
Are ISPs “Broadcasters”? Canada Will Find Out.
January 16, 2012, 1:52 pmIn Canada, the regulatory agency charged with overseeing broadcast distributors, Internet service providers,and telephone services is the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission – the CRTC. You might think of them as the Canuck FCC. The CRTC has been seeking to …
Reddit Cofounder: Let's Write Sympathy Cards To PIPA Supporters Mourning The Internet's Death
January 16, 2012, 1:44 pmAlthough SOPA has been pushed to the backburner for the time being, it's not dead and we should remain vigilant in our opposition. Not only that,
Reddit Cofounder: Let’s Write Sympathy Cards To PIPA Supporters Mourning The Internet’s Death
January 16, 2012, 1:29 pmAlthough SOPA has been pushed to the backburner for the time being, it’s not dead and we should remain vigilant in our opposition. Not only that, but SOPA is not the only legislation on the table that threatens the internet …
Symantec Acquires LiveOffice
January 16, 2012, 1:24 pmSymantec announced that it has acquired cloud-based archiving service LiveOffice for $115 million to extend a new " intelligent information governance solution" to the cloud. The solution, Symantec says, will enable organizations to "bridge the gap between business,
Social Networks Show Deeper Penetration, More Trust in Emerging Markets
January 16, 2012, 1:24 pmA compilation of studies from eMarketer, PEW, and region-specific groups has examined social network use and trust for regions around the world. Emerging markets approaching more common internet access both used and trusted social networks more. .
7 Alternatives to Google Analytics
January 16, 2012, 1:08 pmSince its launch in 2005 Google Analytics has become almost unassailable in the world of website analytics, with 57% of the world's 10,000 most popular websites using the popular site statistics suite. Prior to the arrival of Google Analytics, the choices were largely between the inferior data of 'server stats' packages, lightweight 3rd party...
iPhone 4S Jailbreak Almost Ready For Prime Time
January 16, 2012, 12:38 pmWe have previously reported that a jailbreak solution for Apple's iPhone 4S and iPad 2 was on its way soon.
Wikipedia Will Go Dark Wednesday To Protest SOPA, censorship
January 16, 2012, 12:38 pmJimmy Wales founded Wikipedia. You have used it before because it's a helpful tool to learn and if you've learned anything in the past several years your quest for knowledge likely led you through Wikipedia at some point.
Why Every Marketer Now Needs a Google+ Strategy
January 16, 2012, 12:38 pmPosted by randfish Last week, Google rolled out " Search Plus Your World ," an update to Google's universally popular search engine that biases logged-in users to receive socially shared content and markup in the results. Danny Sullivan wrote two excellent must-read pieces on the topic - Google's Results Get More Personal and Real-Life Examples of...
Google, World Bank To Improve Disaster Preparedness In Developing Countries
January 16, 2012, 12:22 pmWithin a generation, we will no longer leave the house. We won't need to. Mobility will become obsolete. Similar to our regard to the appendix and nipples on males, feet will become lumpy appendages whose purpose we no longer remember.
iPad Popular Among IT And Business Professionals
January 16, 2012, 12:22 pmThe iPad is loved by consumers, but it's loved even more by business professionals. IDG Connect recently conducted a survey that said that 91% of business professionals use an iPad more for business communication than personal communication.
Who's Buying and How?
January 16, 2012, 12:22 pmResearchers have always explained women's love of shopping as the hunter versus gatherer instinct. Men would bring home the kill and women would forage for grains and berries.
Monetate Launches Agility Suite, Enables Unlimited Real-Time Testing & Updates Without IT
January 16, 2012, 12:22 pmMonetate Agility Suite launches today, giving marketers the ability to run tests and make site changes on the fly, even from a tablet or smartphone. Five products inside the toolkit enable unlimited A/B or multivariate testing with real-time data,.
Who’s Buying and How?
January 16, 2012, 12:12 pmResearchers have always explained women’s love of shopping as the hunter versus gatherer instinct. Men would bring home the kill and women would forage for grains and berries. Since these primitive times the world has changed and technology has been …
Ron Paul's Racist Search Result, Or How A Certain Google Feature Isn't Always Helpful
January 16, 2012, 12:02 pmIf you are a frequent user of Google News, you probably know that when you search for highly talked-about, newsworthy people within the News framework,
Doritos Rejects The Best Ad Of Super Bowl XLVI
January 16, 2012, 12:02 pmIn 2007 Doritos decided to start crowd-sourcing their Super Bowl ads. Their Crash the Super Bowl contest allowed fans to make and submit their own Doritos commercials, with the winner airing during the Big Game.
Private Company Amassing Database of License Plate Data
January 16, 2012, 12:02 pmBack in November, Josh Wolford opened quite a discussion about the rising prevalence of license plate readers in law enforcement. These scanning devices read license plates quickly and compile data to help track movements, reveal stolen vehicles, etc.
Ron Paul’s Racist Search Result, Or How A Certain Google Feature Isn’t Always Helpful
January 16, 2012, 11:47 amIf you are a frequent user of Google News, you probably know that when you search for highly talked-about, newsworthy people within the News framework, Google provides you with a relevant quote from the person at the top of your …
PandoDaily: New Tech News Site From TechCrunch All Stars
January 16, 2012, 11:46 amThe "four biggest voices" who left TechCrunch (Sarah Lacy's words) have started PandoDaily, a new tech site aimed at covering start-ups that sounds, well, exactly like TechCrunch. Lacy is leading the charge,
Foursquare Introduces its Explore Feature
January 16, 2012, 11:46 amOn its recently redesigned website, Foursquare released its Explore feature which aims for a more "personalized search for the real world" for its users. From its mobile app, the location-based social network takes the big leap by including the feature on its web version. The new feature basically includes better keyword search and filters to .
Get the Scoop on Sundance with Ross Mathews and #BingIt
January 16, 2012, 11:31 amThe Sundance Film Festival kicks-off Thursday and TV personality, Tonight Show correspondent and Chelsea Lately regular and guest host, Ross Mathews will be in the center of the action hosting exclusive interviews with the stars at The Bing Bar. You have a chance to get Ross inside perspective on the happenings at Sundance. He will be our guest...
Media Sites In Slovenia Initiate Paywalls Today
January 16, 2012, 11:22 amThe idyllic habit of reading a physical newspaper became more than a nostalgic pastime today in Slovenia as many media sites begin charging readers for online access to their content. In order to generate revenue, nearly every major Slovene newspaper …
Facebook, Google Challenge India Prosecution
January 16, 2012, 11:19 amLate last week we brought you news that the government of India had sanctioned prosecution of Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and others for their refusal to remove objectionable content from search and social networking sites. The High Court of India refused …
SAP To Acquire datango To Expand Education Offerings
January 16, 2012, 11:15 amSAP announced today its intent to acquire datango AG, which provides workforce performance support software. SAP intends to acquire both the software and the company's assets. SAP aims to use the acquisition to bolster its education-related offerings.
Sweden Looks To Spark Curiosity With "Democratic" Twitter Account
January 16, 2012, 11:15 amIn what is being called the "world's most democratic Twitter account," Swedish citizens are given the opportunity to run the country's PR for an entire week through @Sweden. The project is dubbed Curators of Sweden,
To Like or Not to Like: Facebook Like-Gating and Apps
January 16, 2012, 11:15 amHere at Paperlabs designing iOS apps is only a part of what we do - marketing those apps takes us just as much time and effort. Having a break-out hit in Apple's App Store is not easy, thanks to the noise that thousands of apps updated daily make. Our app Tapfolio, a simple but slick .
ROAR Brings Affordable Mobile Apps to Churches And Nonprofits
January 16, 2012, 11:00 amEver since Apple launched their App Store alongside the iPhone 3G in 2008, mobile apps have been an increasingly important platform for brands of all kinds. With the addition of similar app marketplaces for Android, Nokia, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone,
Bank of America ATM's Turned Into 'Automated Truth Machines'
January 16, 2012, 11:00 amIf you're trying to build momentum for a cause you believe in, many times it takes something creative to cause a stir. Just look at a few of our SOPA related articles.
Sweden Looks To Spark Curiosity With “Democratic” Twitter Account
January 16, 2012, 10:58 amIn what is being called the “world’s most democratic Twitter account,” Swedish citizens are given the opportunity to run the country’s PR for an entire week through @Sweden. The project is dubbed Curators of Sweden, and in just about a …
Bank of America ATM’s Turned Into ‘Automated Truth Machines’
January 16, 2012, 10:47 amIf you’re trying to build momentum for a cause you believe in, many times it takes something creative to cause a stir. Just look at a few of our SOPA related articles. You can add this bit of activist mischief …
China Loves Their Weibo
January 16, 2012, 10:45 amTwitter may be blocked in China, but that's not stopping the citizens from sending 140 characters or less messages. Reuters is reporting that the use of microblogging (i.e. Twitter) has quadrupled in 2011 compared to 2010.
Despite SOPA Delay, Boing Boing & Raspberry Pi Join Planned Blackout
January 16, 2012, 10:45 amThe White House may have denounced the current incarnation of SOPA and the Congressional goon squad who fathered SOPA may have delayed the bill's passage in order to address "concerns,
Best Baby-Ride Ever
January 16, 2012, 10:45 amKeeping up with the Jones's just got a little harder. First it was the mini van, then the SUV, and now, the stroller. Does your stroller say something about who you are? It sure does.
Despite SOPA Delay, Boing Boing & Raspberry Pi Join Blackout Protest
January 16, 2012, 10:36 amThe White House may have denounced the current incarnation of SOPA and the Congressional goon squad who fathered SOPA may have delayed the bill’s passage in order to address “concerns,” but websites still wanted to remind everybody: they no likes …
Amazon’s LoveFilm Gets Yet Another Deal, This Time With ABC
January 16, 2012, 10:32 amAmazon has been announcing a slew of streaming content deals for its UK Netflix-like property LoveFilm. This time it’s one with ABC TV. Thanks to a partnership with Disney UK, LoveFilm will offer on-demand streaming access to ABC Studios’ library …
Spartacus: Vengeance Is Coming To A Facebook Game Near You
January 16, 2012, 10:29 amSpartacus, Starz' popular television series, is launching a new facebook social game. Starz Digital Media announced today a sneak preview of its upcoming Facebook social game, Spartacus: Vengeance The Game, launching on January 27.
Microsoft Windows Server Coming To Amazon Web Services
January 16, 2012, 10:29 amAmazon has announced that customers taking advantage of the free usage tier of their Amazon Web Services can now run their Windows Server applications in their AWS cloud.
Pubcon Paradise Coming to Hawaii this February - Save 20%!
January 16, 2012, 10:29 amPubcon has been one of my favorite marketing conferences over the past decade. It has been an honor to speak at the various events held around the country. Now the joy-o-meter just cranked up to 11, with Pubcon Paradise ! Yes, my favorite conference is now heading to my favorite destination in the world'.Hawaii! And Marketing Pilgrim readers can...
Pubcon Paradise Coming to Hawaii this February – Save 20%!
January 16, 2012, 10:21 amPubcon has been one of my favorite marketing conferences over the past decade. It has been an honor to speak at the various events held around the country.
Now the joy-o-meter just cranked up to 11, with Pubcon Paradise! Yes, my favorite conference is now heading to my favorite destination in the world….Hawaii! And Marketing Pilgrim readers...
IDrive Offers Universal Cloud Backup For Unlimited Number Of Devices
January 16, 2012, 10:09 amIDrive announced today that they will be offering a single plan with which subscribers can back up an unlimited number of PCs, Macs, Smartphones and Tablets. The plans are branched into two categories: home/personal users and business users.
Waterproof iPhones?
January 16, 2012, 10:09 amHave you ever ran your cell phone through the washing machine? many of us have and the end result is not always pretty, but there is help on the way according to makers of microscopic technology.
Hacker "Yama Tough" To Release Norton Antivirus Source Code?
January 16, 2012, 10:09 amA Hacker that goes by "Yama Tough" has been tweeting bout Symantec and its Norton antivirus product. YamaTough said on Twitter that he (or she) plans to release the full source code of the product on Tuesday. .ditto158233713363255298{background: #C0DEED url(http://a0.twimg.com/images/themes/theme1/bg.
Getting Started with Twitter Marketing
January 16, 2012, 10:09 amWith Twitter, businesses can easily share information, do market research and engage with people who are interested in their brand. Although it lacks certain appealing features as compared to other social networking sites, its benefits for your business make it a practical tool for online marketing. That's why there's no need to argue why brands .
Hacker “Yama Tough” To Release Norton Antivirus Source Code?
January 16, 2012, 9:55 amA Hacker that goes by “Yama Tough” has been tweeting bout Symantec and its Norton antivirus product. YamaTough said on Twitter that he (or she) plans to release the full source code of the product on Tuesday. .ditto158233713363255298{background: #C0DEED url(http://a0.twimg.com/images/themes/theme1/bg.png) …
Facebook IPO Coming In May 2012?
January 16, 2012, 9:53 amIt appears that the biggest tech IPO in history could be coming in just about four months. According to multiple sources, the highly-anticipated Facebook public offering is set for the third week of May. All Things D cites multiple sources,
Apple Is The 8th Most Valuable Brand Worldwide
January 16, 2012, 9:50 amInterbrand has released their annual ranking of the top 100 brands in the world. While there aren’t a whole lot of changes on this year’s list, there are a few surprises. Nissan, John Deere, and HTC are new on this …
Minecraft Hits The 20 Million Mark
January 16, 2012, 9:38 amMinecraft users would weight about 25 percent of the Great Pyramid in Giza. That's what Minecraft creator Markus Persson (Notch) wanted his fans to know when he announced on Twitter that the game had hit 20 million users.
Facebook Will Share Your Data - Including Private Messages - With Politico
January 16, 2012, 9:38 amFacebook announced last week that they will be mining your posts and messages for your thoughts on the GOP presidential candidates, and they will share that info with Politico.
Facebook Will Share Your Data – Including Private Messages – With Politico
January 16, 2012, 9:31 amFacebook announced last week that they will be mining your posts and messages for your thoughts on the GOP presidential candidates, and they will share that info with Politico. From that announcement: “Facebook will compile mentions of the candidates in …
Delicious: Forget The Browser Extensions. Use The Bookmarklet.
January 16, 2012, 9:23 amIt wasn't that long ago that Delicious' tombstone was all but chiseled. Then Avos (from the founders of YouTube) stepped in to save the day. This was generally applauded by users, when the announcement came last April.
THQ Looking To Sell
January 16, 2012, 9:23 amTHQ, publisher behind the UFC and Saint's Row games, may be looking for a buyer. Over the weekend, industry insider Kevin Dent, took to Twitter to lay a little rumor on us.
Choosing the Right Social Media for Your Business
January 16, 2012, 9:22 amJust because Facebook, Twitter and Google+ are the most famous social networking sites nowadays, that doesn't mean that they can automatically leverage your brand's online presence. Yes, social media can really create brand awareness, but it all depends on its features, and whether it addresses your business' marketing needs. Read further to know...
Apple Joins Fair Labor Association Amidst Criticism
January 16, 2012, 9:07 amThe Fair Labor Association has announced that Apple has become the first tech company to join as a Participating Company. The agreement means that Apple will allow the FLA to independently examine the facilities of its supply chain members,
Ricky Gervais' Golden Globes Performance Panned On Twitter
January 16, 2012, 9:07 amRicky Gervais' previous award show-hosting gigs set the bar pretty high, and it looks like he failed to hit that bar last night at the 69th Annual Golden Globes.
Reckless Driver's Facebook Posts Jeopardize Defense
January 16, 2012, 9:07 amBack in May 2008 an Illinois man accused of reckless driving struck and killed a teenage student of the local Romeoville high School. Witnesses say Thomas Maciaszek was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic when the accident occurred.
Ricky Gervais’ Golden Globes Performance Panned On Twitter
January 16, 2012, 8:55 amRicky Gervais’ previous award show-hosting gigs set the bar pretty high, and it looks like he failed to hit that bar last night at the 69th Annual Golden Globes. Much of Gervais’ routine remained intact from last year: the celebrity …
Twitter Responds To MLK Day
January 16, 2012, 8:52 amJanuary 15 is the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Since 1986, the third Monday in January each year has been set aside in the United States as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Is 2012 the Year of Social or Security?
January 16, 2012, 8:52 amWe hear so much about social media. It's the this and the that and all things in between of business. You can reach more, do more sell more, relate more etc.etc etc. It's hard to argue this line of thinking. It makes sense and it is real but is it overshadowing what appears to be a much bigger concern which is less sexy but possibly much more...
Reckless Driver’s Facebook Posts Jeopardize Defense
January 16, 2012, 8:52 amBack in May 2008 an Illinois man accused of reckless driving struck and killed a teenage student of the local Romeoville high School. Witnesses say Thomas Maciaszek was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic when the accident occurred. …
Car Porn: North American International Auto Show 2012
January 16, 2012, 8:49 amThe North American International Auto Show, Detroit’s annual showcase of the most breath-taking offerings from the automobile industry, has been underway for about a week and a half but the public segment of the convention kicked off this weekend. As …
MacBook Air Turns Four Years Old Today
January 16, 2012, 8:36 amThe MacBook Air turns 4-years-old today. It's old enough to eat solid food and is hopefully already potty trained. All joking aside, four years ago today, Steve Jobs unleased the MacBook Air onto the world at Macworld.
Twitter, Fox News To Gauge Real-Time Sentiment At South Carolina Debate
January 16, 2012, 8:36 amMonday's GOP debate is setting up to be an important battle, as it is being held in South Carolina just days before the big primary in the Palmetto State. And as Fox News' Bret Baier hits the candidates with questions,
5 Stages of Coping with Loss of Search Query Data
January 16, 2012, 8:36 amLiving with loss can be hard. After Google sufficiently handcuffed the Internet marketing world by choosing to default to SSL search for signed-in users, it removed the ability to track referring keywords... and a piece of my heart. There is no do.
DuckDuckGo Gets Redesign
January 16, 2012, 8:21 amAlternative search engine DuckDuckGo has pushed out a subtle redesign, which is still customizable through the user settings. The home page doesn't look much different. It still looks like the image you see above.
Man Threatens Police On Facebook, Gets Arrested
January 16, 2012, 8:05 amYou should never threaten the police, even on Facebook. CTV in Canada is reporting that a man was threatening to shoot police officers and that he had posted the threat on Facebook. RCMP Const.
In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16, 2012, 7:45 amToday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and we would like to honor him by providing you with some educational resources and some facts via infographic. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Wikipedia The Martin Luther King Jr. Center The "I Have a Dream" speech MLKOnline.net Martin Luther King Jr. Wikipedia KingInstitute.info Infographic by QuickLoans.com .
Reputation Watch: Zappos Security Breach Tests Internet Giant
January 16, 2012, 7:45 amIf there is one organization that is usually held up as the poster child for how you should run an online company (or any compnay at all for that matter) it is Zappos. CEO Tony Hsieh gets interviewed it seems like on a daily basis to discuss the best practices that the online shoe and clothing selling machine uses to run its operation. Not the...
Hulu To Debut Two Original Shows, Bring Back "A Day In The Life"
January 16, 2012, 7:30 amIt would appear that Hulu is trumping Netflix in the original programming department, giving consumers more of a reason to use their service. Netflix announced earlier this month that it would be launching a new show called Lilyhammer in February.
Hulu To Debut Two Original Shows, Bring Back “A Day In The Life”
January 16, 2012, 7:16 amIt would appear that Hulu is trumping Netflix in the original programming department, giving consumers more of a reason to use their service. Netflix announced earlier this month that it would be launching a new show called Lilyhammer in February. …
Google PR Nightmare: Search Giant Apologizes for Evildoing
January 16, 2012, 7:14 amMocality, a Kenyan company that maintains an online directory and provides services for 170,000 businesses, recently accused Google of using their database in an unethical manner. The blog post, which was written by the Mocality CEO Stefan Magdalinksi, said that Google contacted their customers without permission, falsely made claims of a business...
Costa Concordia: The View From Social Media
January 16, 2012, 6:59 amAs you may know, the Costa Concordia, an Italian cruise ship, capsized on Friday off Isola del Giglio. Since then, the incident has been blowing up social media, with people sharing photos, videos, and of course their thoughts. On Google+,
SOPA Set To Be Shelved After Obama Says He Won't Support It
January 16, 2012, 6:43 am"Let us be clear, online piracy is a real problem that harms the American economy, threatens jobs for significant numbers of middle-class workers and hurts some of our nation's most creative and innovative companies and entrepreneurs," the White House said in its first official comment on Sopa and Protect IP.However, the White House said it would...
Metacafe Morphs into Entertainment Network for M.E.N.
January 16, 2012, 6:28 amMetacafe, a website that specializes in short-form video entertainment in the categories of movies, video games, sports, music, and TV, has morphed into the Metacafe Entertainment Network, or M.E.N. To meet growing demand for premium short-form .
Zappos Server Containing Customer Info Hacked
January 16, 2012, 6:12 amZappos was reportedly hacked, with cyber criminals infiltrating the company's servers here in Kentucky, though the company maintains that no "critical" credit card or payment info was accessed. Still Zappos sent an email around to customers, which said: First,
24 Million Customers' Account Details Hacked From Zappos
January 16, 2012, 6:12 amThough the company says that no complete credit card numbers were revealed in the breach, the intruders may have accessed customers' names, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, addresses, the last four digits of their credit card numbers, and encrypted passwords.
Murdoch Rips White House SOPA Stance, Google on Twitter
January 16, 2012, 5:57 amWith anyone else, we call this outburst chutzpah, but this being media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and Murdoch almost always showing a propensity for saying Murdochian things, we'll view this following Jan. 12 tweetburst via Twitter as de rigeur. Basically, Murdoch called out President Barack Obama and Google over the White House's position on the Stop...
Adobe's Acquisition of Efficient Frontier Now Complete
January 16, 2012, 5:57 amIn November, Adobe announced its intent to acquire Efficient Frontier to bolster its digital marketing strategy,
Social Media Listmania with Curated Resources & Lists
January 16, 2012, 5:47 amBeing included on a popular list of credible resources like our own BIGLIST of top Marketing Blogs or one of the many other collections of useful resources posted online can feel pretty satisfying, validating the hard work many are putting in to their business blogs. Great lists get socially shared, linked, and emailed, giving those included quite...
Adobe’s Acquisition of Efficient Frontier Now Complete
January 16, 2012, 5:43 amIn November, Adobe announced its intent to acquire Efficient Frontier to bolster its digital marketing strategy, something the company seems to have been more focused on with recent acquisitions and partnerships (such as its partnership with OptiMine Software and its …
Learn From the #Search #Advertising Stories of UK Small Businesses #smallbiz
January 16, 2012, 5:31 amYoure reading the adCenter blog, so its likely you may be running one or more pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns with us to advertise your business on Bing. You know that, through Bing, you can reach 14 million unique searchers a month in the UK** and that there are free tools that can help you to manage your campaigns and import any existing ones you...
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Honored With Google Doodle
January 16, 2012, 5:26 amAs you may know, today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Google is celebrating with a doodle. The doodle was created by artist Faith Ringgold. Here's the bio she uses on her site: Faith Ringgold,
Why Google+ is an Inevitable Part of Your Content Marketing Strategy
January 16, 2012, 5:26 amHear that, content marketers ? That is the sound of inevitability. It's the sound of you creating a Google+ page for your business and working diligently to build up a network there with content, conversation, and the occasional cat photo. Goodbye ' free time . Shameless (yet eerily fitting) references to Agent Smith of The Matrix aside, here's...
Google Responds To Murdoch Slam
January 16, 2012, 5:25 amOn Saturday night, we reported that Rupert Murdoch had taken to Twitter to blast the Obama Administration’s position on SOPA, and how he tweeted: .ditto158321072943542272{background: #C0DEED url(http://a0.twimg.com/images/themes/theme1/bg.png) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto158321072943542272 a { color: #0084B4;} p.dittoTweet{background:...
Groupon CEO Andrew Mason 60 Minutes Interview: Twitter Reaction
January 16, 2012, 4:35 amDid you get a chance to catch Groupon CEO Andrew Mason on 60 Minutes? If not, you can watch the full interview, as well as some post-interview commentary from interviewer Lesley Stahl here.
Groupon CEO Andrew Mason on 60 Minutes
January 16, 2012, 4:04 amGroupon CEO Andrew Mason appeared on 60 Minutes last night, giving the audience of "America's most watched network" their first chance to see an extensive interview with the man, since last year's IPO. Despite the big IPO,
Quick #PPC Tips on How to Make the Best of Valentine's Day #SEM
January 16, 2012, 3:54 amWhen the shops opened in England right after Christmas I noticed chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs were for sale. Now whilst these bunnies seemed a bit eager to me, acting ahead of seasonality in search is a good idea. With roughly a month to go until Valentines Day now it is the time to check if your #PPC accounts are in order to benefit, where...
3 (more) business blogging tips for beginners
January 16, 2012, 3:18 amGreetings! As you might have guessed, today's how-to video builds on last week's " 3 business blogging tips for beginners ." While thinking about that post, Heather realized that there were definitely more than just those three blogging tips to share, and so she created three more to do with the realities of time management and scheduling, as well...
A Linkbuilder's Gmail Productivity Setup (with Outreach Emails from 4 Industry Linkbuilders)
January 16, 2012, 12:03 amPosted by dohertyjf Because linkbuilding is hard, we all look for ways to make the process less painful and our outreach more effective. I constantly struggled with how to make my job more effective when working in-house, and since coming to Distilled I have had to become even more of a productivity ninja in order to keep up with the fast pace of...
Google Doodle Honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 15, 2012, 11:32 pmGoogle today, on the 26th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States, is honoring the holiday and legacy of the preacher of nonviolent activism with a special Google Doodle. King is most known for the "I Have a Dream.
The new Search Plus Your World feature will cause Google a lot of pain
January 15, 2012, 1:21 pmThis week Google started rolling outGoogle Search Plus Your World, which " besides being the worst case of bad branding in a long time " will cause Google a lot of problems. Searchers will go elsewhere and governments will complain. Here is why. The idea behind Google Search Plus Your World (let's call it +World, shall we?) is good. Google has...
The End of Link Building as We've Known and Loved it
January 15, 2012, 10:16 amThe process has already started, and as a publisher you need to make sure you are adapting your marketing strategy to line up, or get left behind. Google made the link building algorithm popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It was a revolu.
Search Engine News Wrap-up Jan 15
January 15, 2012, 7:57 amHere are the latest news from the world of search engines and Internet searching. Google Fails To Trounce Bing (Again): The Fallacy Of The Superior Search Engine Revisited SE Land: Time to revisit the question - is there really a big quality difference between Google and Bing? Over the past 12 months, many things in search have changed' The...
Search Engine Marketing Wrap-up Jan 15
January 15, 2012, 7:57 amHere are some of the posts and articles from the search engine marketing field we have found interesting lately. Why Great Content Doesn't Guarantee You Links SEJ: When it comes to content creation the most important concept to grasp is the fact that it is an asset. Just like a rental property or some stocks and shares, your content has the...
Social Media Wrap-up Jan 15
January 15, 2012, 7:57 amThe latest news and reflections from the world of social networking. The Pandia site gets a new name Some of you might have noticed that we have changed the full name of Pandia from Pandia Search Central to Pandia Search & Social. There is one simple reason for this: It is no longer possible to keep the worlds of search engines and social media...
Writing Better SEO Page Titles For SERPs
January 14, 2012, 8:12 pmWe all know how to write great page titles, don't we?
Rupert Murdoch: Google Is Piracy Leader
January 14, 2012, 6:27 pmRupert Murdoch is really getting into this tweeting thing. The other day he was talking about how his company "screwed up in every way possible" with Myspace,
Obama Administration Responds To Petitions Calling For SOPA Veto
January 14, 2012, 6:12 pmWhile SOPA has been delayed, while "outsanding concerns" are addressed by representatives, the White House has put out a statement from the Obama Administration, responding to a "We the People" Petition on SOPA and online piracy.
Google Earth Funds Sea Turtle Tracking Project and Game
January 14, 2012, 9:36 amThrough the use of the Google Earth API technology and a grant given to the sea turtle conservation network WIDECAST, Google is funding the tracking of a sea turtle named Jklynn as she follows an ancestral path to create nests across the Carribean.
iPad 3 Rumors: Hi-Def Screen, Faster Processor, LTE Support
January 14, 2012, 9:36 amThe iPad rumors are running rampant, as the (rumored) March launch gets closer. This week, we heard that the iPad 3 might have graphics that are as much as 20 times more powerful than its predecessor,
SOPA Delayed Until "Outstanding Concerns Addressed"
January 14, 2012, 9:06 amOn Friday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith announced that he will remove DNS Blocking from SOPA, so the issue can be "further examined".
SOPA Delayed Until “Outstanding Concerns Addressed”
January 14, 2012, 9:01 amOn Friday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith announced that he will remove DNS Blocking from SOPA, so the issue can be “further examined”. Here’s Smith’s statement in its entirety: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today said he …
Is The Internet Officially A Basic Utility Now?
January 14, 2012, 7:30 amWinter seems to have finally remembered that it has somewhere to be this year – here – so it’s time to dig the space heater out of the closet and get your warm on. Or, at least, that’s what you’d …
comScore: Bing Takes No. 2 Spot From Yahoo in December 2011
January 14, 2012, 7:18 amBing is finally the No. 2 search engine in the U.S., according to the latest figures from comScore. Bing which launched in June 2009 with an 8.4 percent search engine market share, now accounts for 15.1 percent of searches. As Yahoo dropped.
7 Content Marketing Links Worth Clicking
January 14, 2012, 5:25 amHow to work from home like you mean it. How to code like a hacker. In one year. Via email. The lost art of becoming good at things, and a handful of reasons why you should have your own place on the web. Follow @copyblogger on Twitter to grab these links (and more) every week. This is The Lede ' // The Problem with SOPA (And How to Stop It) Yes,...
30 SEO Resolutions for 2012
January 14, 2012, 4:44 am* Like most people, SEO practitioners reflect on the past year and attempt to improve their skills in the new year. If you haven't made up your mind what exactly you want to change in the coming year, check out these suggestions for 30 SEO resolutions for 2012 that draw on modern industry best practices and growing trends. Content Creation I will...
A Collection of 47 Helpful Google Search Operator Queries
January 14, 2012, 4:44 amTo be honest, from my school days of using Google right up to today, the search engine giant has not once stopped impressing me. From its algorithmic updates for a better user experience to its cloud based computing services, Google has captured my life and sadly, probably my soul. Today I will be sharing with you a collection of my favourite...
Online Marketing Ideas For Authors Ready To Launch a Book
January 13, 2012, 8:48 pmIdeas on how to promote a book launch on the eve of publication. Long-term strategies included, too.
Martin Luther King Jr. Speeches Move the Web
January 13, 2012, 6:24 pmby Claudine Zap Martin Luther King Jr ., the slain civil rights leader, is honored with a federal holiday on Monday, January 16. Along with working to integrate the country's buses, schools, and lunch counters through nonviolent protest, the reverend inspired with his words. Searches on his most well-known speech, " I Have a Dream ," have surged...
Tebow-Mania: Fear It
January 13, 2012, 5:38 pmby Mike Krumboltz The media loves (LOVES!) to ride the wave of whatever's popular. Whether it's a presidential candidate, a new diet craze, or, in this case, a young quarterback named Tim Tebow. Indeed, ESPN is doing its darnedest to take Tebow-mania to a whole other level. It has gotten to a point that you'd think they own stock in the guy....
Facebook Reunited Man With His Past
January 13, 2012, 5:02 pmUsually when we lose something it doesn't take long before we give up hope of getting it back. Brent Aguirre is no different. 46 years ago he received a class ring from his mother as a graduation gift.
Paula Deen, John Edwards and the FBI
January 13, 2012, 4:46 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
Google Search Plus Your World: Marketing Implications
January 13, 2012, 4:46 pmGoogle launched Search Plus Your World (SPYW) this week (as if you didn't know), and has sent waves of controversy throughout the media - mostly with regards to competition and relevancy. But what do the changes mean for marketers?
CES 2012: Samsung Denies That Jobs "Cracked" The iTV
January 13, 2012, 4:46 pmIf this year's Consumer Electronics Show, which ends today, could be said to have a theme, it would have to be HDTVs. New and remarkable TV designs were unveiled by Sony, LG, Samsung, and others.
A Post-Apocalyptic Video With the Help of Crowdfunding
January 13, 2012, 4:25 pmA team of artists, including Rubidium Wu, Eric Stafford, Kettie Jean, and Rob Rusli has created an impressive video of New York City an a post-apocalyptic state. Standard fare for a generation raised on the Internet,
The Google/Microsoft Comparison: Industry Reaction to Antitrust Debate
January 13, 2012, 4:25 pmThe Electronic Privacy Information Center is considering filing an FTC complaint, even after two of the senators involved in the first subcommittee investigation suggested an FTC investigation last month. Google has cherry-picked positive quotes f.
Homeless Teenager Becomes Semifinalist In Intel Science Competition
January 13, 2012, 4:25 pmWith the ETA of the workday's end inching closer, here's your feel-good story to ferry you into the weekend: Samantha Garvey, a 17-year-old high school senior in Long Island, New York,
Gidsy Gets $1.2 Million From Investors, Including Ashton Kutcher
January 13, 2012, 4:25 pmGidsy just raised $1.2M Seed Investment from Sunstone Capital together with W. Vogels (CTO of Amazon), Index Capital and Ashton Kutcher. "Gidsy is exploring, booking and offering unique things to do," CEO Edial Dekker tells WebProNews. "We launched in Amsterdam,
CES 2012: Samsung Denies That Jobs “Cracked” The iTV
January 13, 2012, 4:23 pmIf this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, which ends today, could be said to have a theme, it would have to be HDTVs. New and remarkable TV designs were unveiled by Sony, LG, Samsung, and others. Yet one widely-rumored TV that …
Around the World in 6,237 Pictures
January 13, 2012, 4:15 pmby Mike Krumboltz After quitting his job, photographer and artist Kian Lam took a trip around the world. Over the course of a year, he visited 17 countries and took more than 6,000 photographs. Wanting to share his epic journey with others, Lam put his photos together to create a kind of time-lapse video. In a little less than five minutes,...
Twitter Wins: Canada Changes Election Day Gag Law
January 13, 2012, 3:54 pmIt was November 4, 1980, Election Day in the United States. At 9:01 P.M. by the clock in the Oval Office, President Jimmy Carter called now President-elect Ronald Reagan and conceded the race to him graciously.
Real Life Portal, Google Maps Useless Contraption, and Tebowie
January 13, 2012, 3:54 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
New Facebook Scam Offers Free iPads
January 13, 2012, 3:54 pmFacebook and Apple giving away free iPads? It must be too good to be true! Spoiler: It is. CNET is reporting that there's a new spam scam hitting Facebook today.
Foursquare Launches Desktop Explore
January 13, 2012, 3:54 pmWhether you're looking for a new place to have lunch or planning a trip to Paris, Foursquare has you covered with their new desktop app. Foursquare explore is a supersized version of the explore engine in their smartphone app. It's designed to help you find places to eat, visit and play that suit your needs and interests. What's truly unique about...
Consumers Give Facebook Shopping a C+
January 13, 2012, 3:54 pmThis past holiday season, consumers had more ways to shop than ever before, online, offline, mobile, and even through Facebook. eCommerce company Baynote, put together a report card for each of these areas based on a consumer survey. The results aren't surprising but still interesting, particularly as they relate to social media. Overall, 84% of...
Tim Cook Emails Apple Staff About Supplier Responsibility Report
January 13, 2012, 3:39 pmEarlier this afternoon we reported that Apple had revealed a list of companies that supply components for its products. This list, which represents an uncharacteristic openness by Apple, was part of the company's Supplier Responsibility report.
Android Design Gets A New Site
January 13, 2012, 3:34 pmGoogle has launched a new Android Design site. The announcement comes on the heels of a report from Freelancer.com placing Android as one of the top job trends of Q4 2011. Christian Robertson, who leads the Android Visual Design group …
Google Will Bend It Like Beckham Next Week
January 13, 2012, 3:26 pmDirect-kick bending and H&M underwear model David Beckham is giving his fans on Google+ a treat: an exclusive live interview on YouTube. As part of their @Google Talks program, which features assorted cultural figures discussing “their recently published books and …
India Pursues Prosecution of Facebook, Microsoft, and Google
January 13, 2012, 3:23 pmThe Indian government has initiated legal proceedings against a number of search, social networking, and technology companies. The government found sufficient cause to pursue prosecution of the companies for refusing to regulate offensive content.
Google News Gets Feedback Tool
January 13, 2012, 3:23 pmGoogle News has added a new feedback link so that users can send feedback about the service, report problems, etc. It appears at the bottom of the page, as pictured: The Google Feedback gadget appears when you click the link.
UK Copyright Piracy Case Extradited to the US?
January 13, 2012, 3:17 pmTwenty-three year old Richard O’Dwyer is facing copyright infingment charges in the United States after a U.K. judge ordered it appropriate for him to prosecuted there. O’Dwyer is accused of operating a website which allegedly made thousands in advertising while …
Chad Ochocinco Rewards Ignored Twitter Follower
January 13, 2012, 3:17 pmWhat do you get if you’re following an athlete who happens to be one of the most prolific Twitter users of the professional athlete ilk, and he’s ignored your replies, tweets, and retweets? If you can get the player’s attention, …
Larry King and Richest Man In the World Go Online Together?
January 13, 2012, 3:08 pmCarlos Saks is filthy rich. He's 71 years old. He's #23 on Forbes list of powerful people. He's #1 on their Billionaires list. He has a fortune of $74 Billion. His wealth is roughly 5% of Mexico's annual economic output,
Google And Competition: Should The Government Be Regulating?
January 13, 2012, 3:08 pmGoogle's competitive practices have dominated the headlines this week, thanks to the company's "Search Plus Your World" features (extensive integration of Google+ into search results, but not extensive integration of competing social networks Twitter and Facebook),
Skyrim Mom Is The Best Mom
January 13, 2012, 3:08 pmIn what is possibly the greatest idea ever, Bethesda's community manager, Nick Breckon, had his 65-year-old mother play Skyrim while he tweeted her comments. The tweets range from goofy to outright hilarious, but are always entertaining.
Could Your Small Business Benefit from a Twitter Chat? #smb #smallbiz
January 13, 2012, 3:00 pmRecently, I was asked to be a guest speaker on a Twitter Chat. I had never participated in one before, but I found it to be a lot of fun and an interesting way to share ideas and meet new people with similar business interests (in this case, startup essentials for small business was the topic). If you are new to the Twitter Chat concept, here are...
Editing: Is social media realtime or permanent?
January 13, 2012, 3:00 pmby Mike Moran As social media has (somewhat) matured, an interesting culture has grown up around the idea of editing social media content. And for reasons that I don't understand, it isn't one culture-it seems as though every kind of social media has developed its own culture around editing content. It is as if we can't decide whether social media...
Fast Company Exposes Plagiarism on Amazon
January 13, 2012, 2:50 pmAs I reported yesterday, Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing is big business. Amazon is putting more money into the payout pool for the Kindle Owners Lending Library and many amateur authors are getting in on the action. But,
Words With Friends Saves A Man's Life
January 13, 2012, 2:50 pmEverybody loves Words With Friends. Whether playing against Facebook friends or challenging random strangers, Zynga's not-quite-Scrabble game is the go-to time waster for millions of people.
Search Quality & Twitter's Outrage: Industry Reaction to Google Changes
January 13, 2012, 2:50 pmGoogle's new personalized search has segments of the tech world in an uproar. Twitter is ticked and released a statement that said, in part: We're concerned that as a result of Google's changes, finding this information will be.
Siri Lets You Talk To Your House
January 13, 2012, 2:34 pmYou should talk to your house more often. It's feeling left out. Carnes Audio Visual, makers of the Crestron home control system, have added Siri functionality to it.
Google's Kenya Scraping Deception
January 13, 2012, 2:34 pmHow does Google populate its search engine results? A process of bots crawling links to discover/refresh/update content that's on the web. Granted, this is an elementary explanation, but it sums up the process.
Words With Friends Saves A Man’s Life
January 13, 2012, 2:28 pmEverybody loves Words With Friends. Whether playing against Facebook friends or challenging random strangers, Zynga’s not-quite-Scrabble game is the go-to time waster for millions of people. Now it looks like the game might be useful for more than just teaching …
Google’s Kenya Scraping Deception
January 13, 2012, 2:24 pmHow does Google populate its search engine results? A process of bots crawling links to discover/refresh/update content that’s on the web. Granted, this is an elementary explanation, but it sums up the process. There are ways to block Google’s army …
Twitter IPO for 2013?
January 13, 2012, 2:19 pmInvestors are growing excited about the possibility of Twitter going public in the near future. There are many who feel this is an inevitability and there is some evidence to support their theories.
Gaikai Predicts Death Of Game Consoles
January 13, 2012, 2:03 pmWhat would happen if one of the big three console manufacturers dropped out of the console race? That is what was hinted at CES this week when Nanea Reeves, CPO of Gaikai,
Questionable Chaos, Eggs Break Out At iPhone 4S Release In China
January 13, 2012, 2:03 pmQuestion: What gets Apple fans really excited? Announcing that they can buy the newest iPhone. Question: What gets Apple fans really livid? Announcing that they can't buy the newest iPhone. This was the social experiment that unfolded today in Beijing,
Facebook Hollywood Hookup Gone Bad
January 13, 2012, 1:48 pmGotta watch out for the Fatal Attractions, man. Former bassist for heavy metal stalwarts Danzig, Jerry Montano, learned the hard way that you have to watch what you "Like" on Facebook.
Why Gowalla Shut Shop and How Facebook Profits From its Acquisition
January 13, 2012, 1:17 pmTwo years ago two location sharing services targeting the mobile platform, emerged on the scene - Gowalla and Foursquare. Both were touted to become the next big thing. But while one went onto become hugely popular by building a better and much more popular network, with sky rocketing check-ins, the other floundered, so much so .
Rank for Anything You Want on Google Search Plus Your World
January 13, 2012, 12:57 pmAfter reading a number of complaints about the quality of results and how often Google+ pages were featured in the Top 3 positions in the new personalized search, I reached out to the SEW authors community and had a bit of fun testing out Search P.
Apple Publishes List of Suppliers For The First Time
January 13, 2012, 12:26 pmApple has historically been ferociously secretive about nearly every aspect of the production of its devices. While some things are known - assembly factories, some component makers,
Are Google's "New Features" Really That New?
January 13, 2012, 12:11 pmLast week, Google's Inside Search blog announced a recap of 30 different search quality improvements it made in December, 21 of which were improvements that were specifically new to Google. However, looking through the list, it seems that some of .
NVIDIA Does Not Support SOPA, But Is That Enough?
January 13, 2012, 12:11 pmWhile the video game industry sorts its position out concerning SOPA/PIPA " The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and most of its members are onboard with the anti-piracy acts " some prominent members are going against the SOPA grain.
NPD: Xbox 360 On Top In December
January 13, 2012, 12:11 pmThe Xbox 360 did good this year. How good? About $6.7 billion worth of good. NPD data was released today that cemented Microsoft's position as the leader of 2011 in video game sales. That $6.
Microsoft Blocks Linux From Windows 8 Machines
January 13, 2012, 12:11 pmAs Microsoft prepares to launch Windows 8 sometime this year, the company has published a new set of Windows Hardware Certification Requirements. These requirements govern the hardware specifications for machines on which Windows can be installed.
Tech Savvy U.S. Coast Guard Uses Social Media to Protect Us
January 13, 2012, 12:10 pmI am often shocked that many are not aware that the Coast Guard is part of our Armed Forces. Our families wouldn't be safe without them. I have to say that I am very impressed by the whys and the hows the Coast Guard has set in place in regards to their social media efforts. .
Heather Locklear Hospitalized
January 13, 2012, 12:00 pmby Mike Krumboltz Heather Locklear was recently hospitalized for "precautionary reasons" after an emergency call was placed from her home in Los Angeles. The reasons behind Locklear's trip to the hospital were unclear . People magazine is reporting that "reports say she may have mixed alcohol and prescription medication." TMZ writes that a law...
Grooveshark Returns To iOS, Expands To Other Platforms
January 13, 2012, 11:55 amWhat's the best way to help people to forget that you're getting sued by everybody? If you're Grooveshark, you make your awesome service available to lots more people.
Limber and flexible IT: YogaWorks goes Google
January 13, 2012, 11:40 amPosted by Jay DeCoons, COO of YogaWorks Editor's note: Today's guest blogger is Jay DeCoons, COO of YogaWorks. Renowned for its excellence in classroom instruction and teacher training, YogaWorks delivers yoga training and classes in 60 cities around the world. Learn more about other organizations that have gone Google on our community map . At...
Apple/Google Apps Refund Policy under Scrutiny in Korea
January 13, 2012, 11:09 amMany Korean consumers are growing cautious of apps available from online stores due to constrictive refund policies. Those who find apps to be less than satisfactory are at the mercy of some inconsistent policies (if one exists at all). Apple,
Twitter Will Likely Reach 500 Million Accounts Next Month
January 13, 2012, 11:09 amIf you wanna express your Valentine's Day sentiments to your sweetheart via Twitter next month, chances are they will see it because it's official: everybody is on Twitter these days. And what's significant about February 14?
Diane Greene Appointed To Google Board Of Directors
January 13, 2012, 11:09 amGoogle announced the appointment of Diane B. Greene to its Board Of Directors. She will also serve on the company's Audit Committee. Greene has been on Intuit's board since 2006,
Sesame Seeds and SEO
January 13, 2012, 11:09 am"Why are our hamburgers square? Because we don't cut corners." - Dave Thomas A long time ago I did an article on my personal blog comparing airline cuts to the fast food industry. I accused them of using something I call sesame seed economics. Three years later I'm still seeing that type of thought process .
Apple / Google Apps Refund Policy under Scrutiny in Korea
January 13, 2012, 11:04 amMany Korean consumers are growing cautious of apps available from online stores due to constrictive refund policies. Those who find apps to be less than satisfactory are at the mercy of some inconsistent policies (if one exists at all). Apple, …
Google Employee Finds Microsoft Campus Fire
January 13, 2012, 10:57 amAfter CES, Microsoft is on fire – literally. Amogh Asgekar, software engineer for Google, posted a video of a fire on Microsoft’s Mountain View campus. It’s hard to see exactly what’s happening with the “shakey cam” in full effect, but …
Rupert Murdoch Tweets About MySpace: We Screwed Up In Every Way Possible
January 13, 2012, 10:53 amRupert Murdoch is fairly new to the Twitterverse, but his tweets have captured a lot of attention in that short time. He's out at CES, and has been offering quick little bytes of commentary about it.
Preparing For Your Tebow Weekend With Sh*t Tebow Says
January 13, 2012, 10:53 amThe Denver Broncos play the New England Patriots this Saturday night for the right to go the AFC Conference Finals, so you know what that means, right? Of course you do. It's Tim Tebow time. As we already know,
SOPA, Video Games And You
January 13, 2012, 10:38 amThe Entertainment Software Association supports SOPA, but do the game developers and publishers they represent support it as well?
The Pirate Bay Stops Hosting Torrent Files
January 13, 2012, 10:38 amThe Pirate Bay has announced that they will no longer offer torrent files for download on their site. Anti-piracy advocates should not get too excited, though: they are replacing the torrent files with Magnet links.
Google vs. Facebook: The "Search Plus Your World" Saga Continues
January 13, 2012, 10:23 amWow. "Search Plus Your World" has really left a mark. Google's new set of Google+ integrations and personalization features into search results has caused nothing but controversy since Google announced it earlier this week.
Google vs. Facebook: The “Search Plus Your World” Saga Continues
January 13, 2012, 10:17 amWow. “Search Plus Your World” has really left a mark. Google’s new set of Google+ integrations and personalization features into search results has caused nothing but controversy since Google announced it earlier this week. There are two main reasons: competition …
Cadbury’s Google+ Page Used To Announce New Candy Bar
January 13, 2012, 10:12 amOver the past few months, it appears that Google’s got a sweet tooth. Or, if not, then Cadbury is sweet on Google. However you want to define their confectionary canoodling, one thing’s clear: Cadbury likes to make business announcements on …
More Sites Join Upcoming Anti-SOPA Blackout
January 13, 2012, 10:04 amWe were recently informed about Reddit’s plan to black their incredibly popular site out on January 18th as a method of protesting the anti-piracy acts that are currently in a holding pattern in the US House of Representatives and the …
Apple Looking Into 3D Display Interface For iPhone
January 13, 2012, 9:56 amThe U.S. Patent Office has published a patent application by Apple for “[a] three-dimentional (“3D”) display environment for mobile device.” The user interface would rely on on-board sensors to determine the device’s orientation in space, and use that information to …
Study: Is The Internet Officially A Basic Utility Now?
January 13, 2012, 9:30 amWinter seems to have finally remembered that it has somewhere to be this year – here – so it’s time to dig the space heater out of the closet and get your warm on. Or, at least, that’s what you’d …
Lamar Smith Continues His Campaign Against Foreign Sites
January 13, 2012, 9:16 amLamar Smith " master infringer that he is " is at a loss as to why companies like Facebook and Google aren't completely onboard with the stop piracy acts, topics that have permeated throughout the Internet. In fact,
New iPhone Will Be Slimmer, Run On All Networks
January 13, 2012, 9:16 amAccording to Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty, Apple's next iPhone will be slimmer than the iPhone 4S and would be capable of running on all 3G and LTE networks. In a note to clients,
Facebook Hoax Makes Its Rounds
January 13, 2012, 9:16 amAn interesting little hoax is making the rounds on Facebook this morning. According to the viral message, every phone (some versions say SIM card) has a unique name. And, if you enter a particular phrase in a Facebook comment,
Google Admits Abusing Its Data From Kenyan Rival, Mocality
January 13, 2012, 9:06 amGoogle has admitted that employees in its Kenyan office have pillaged a local rival's database to try to sell their competing products to its customers.In an embarrassing lesson for any company that is growing fast internationally, Google - motto: Don't be evil - was caught out by its victim, Mocality, in a sting operation.
Hulu Is A Big Deal And They're Getting Bigger
January 13, 2012, 9:00 amHulu had a big year in 2011 and they want everybody to know. Hulu posted the results of last year on their blog while offering some hints on what the future will hold for the online television streaming service.
How do you build your web sites? [POLL]
January 13, 2012, 8:45 amI know that to many people I encounter the only way to build a web site is in WordPress. This is just not the case, but millions have learned how to build WP themes and/or modify existing themes that are out there. WordPress is great and offers a lot of benefits, but it has drawbacks .
Expion, Presenting at Social Media Explorer's "Explore"
January 13, 2012, 8:45 amSocial Media and Digital Marketing Education Products Company Social Media Explorer (SME) is preparing for a five-city tour this year with their renowned event, Explore. The event will be a day of intensive seminar and workshop about the standards of social media marketing behavior, technology and strategic approach. This will help business...
Hulu Is A Big Deal And They’re Getting Bigger
January 13, 2012, 8:43 amHulu had a big year in 2011 and they want everybody to know. Hulu posted the results of last year on their blog while offering some hints on what the future will hold for the online television streaming service. Hulu …
Google 'Search Plus' and Our Ever Decreasing Circles
January 13, 2012, 8:29 amEarlier this week Google rolled out Search Plus Your World. In short, this development features personalized results from your contacts - which may be images, shared posts, or pages that have been given a +1 by your contacts; or even pages o.
Facebook Claims 10% of World
January 13, 2012, 8:29 amPerhaps you've heard of Facebook' With an IPO rumored for 2012, Facebook is big news. The infographic below will flood you with angles on the potential effects of the IPO,
Microsoft Puts Web TV Plans On Hold
January 13, 2012, 8:14 amYou might have to wait a bit longer for that Microsoft Web TV program, but at least there's still Netflix.
Google ‘Search Plus’ and Our Ever Decreasing Circles
January 13, 2012, 8:00 amEarlier this week Google rolled out Search Plus Your World. In short, this development features personalized results from your contacts – which may be images, shared posts, or pages that have been given a +1 by your contacts; or even pages o...
Was Google Caught in a Sting Operation in Kenya?
January 13, 2012, 7:38 amWow...this is pretty...um... transparent . According to this post , Google was caught scraping Mocality, calling the listed businesses, soliciting that they move to Google "Get Your Business Online", disparaged the directory they were scraping in the client call, and then lied about having the permission of the directory they were scraping to try...
7 Social Media & SEO Tactics Businesses Will Adopt in 2012
January 13, 2012, 7:28 amWhat will happen in the year ahead? I'm no fan of making predictions, but there are some major social media tactics that we can expect to affect businesses in 2012. Some of these tactics already have been adopted by select companies, but thi.
The EPIC Complaint Against Google's New Search Plus
January 13, 2012, 7:28 amThursday afternoon, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that requested regulators investigate Google's "Search plus Your World." The EPIC complaint alleges that the new Search Plus feature shows favoritism towards Google's own social network and violates Google+ users' privacy....
Online Marketing News: Google+ Search, $10 per Twitter Follower, Facebook 1 Billion Users, Foursquare Search Engine, Social ROI: No, Really!
January 13, 2012, 7:18 amSearch, plus Your World The big news this week centers around the changes that Google has rolled out related to Google+ integration with search , which as the tech press buzzing. Google is aiming to bring users additional search functionality that is incorporated with their Google+ profiles. The official Google blog states that "you should be able...
The Benefits of Facebook Ads for Your Business
January 13, 2012, 7:12 amOne reason why businesses use Facebook to promote their brand is because of its advertising features. Facebook Ads allow businesses to create budget-friendly and customizable promotional campaigns that are targeted to a specific demographic. While it's less robust than Google AdWords, it offers unique features that can be useful for creating brand...
How to Get Four .edu Backlinks In Three Days
January 13, 2012, 6:58 amWebmasterWorld Members' practical advice on how to get .edu backlinks.
Google Maps Ready for 2012
January 13, 2012, 6:52 amSometimes you need to just sit back and be entertained regarding all of the options available in the Internet space. Whether you are on or off the Google bandwagon you can't deny that they have at least figured out how to make some good videos about their services. This one about maps is pretty neat. Google is busy doing a lot more than just...
Google Updates Search for Android
January 13, 2012, 6:52 amSometimes I don't see announcements but instead I am surprised by a change on my Android phone. I noticed that the Google search bar looked different but didn't go much past that until I read a post at the Google Mobile blog detailing some changes that Google has mad to its search function for those version of Android that are less than Ice Cream...
Google's Encrypted Search Data: A Cure for Vision Loss?
January 13, 2012, 5:35 amIt's January, and all the industry pundits are buzzing with their biggest and boldest predictions of what's in store for the year. But let's talk about what we're not going to see in 2012: the return of user search que.
Steven Pressfield and the War of Work
January 13, 2012, 5:19 amIt's human nature to look for the easy way out. We dream of the "big break" that will carry us away from our current troubles forever. Then, along comes a guy like Steven Pressfield. He's the type that tells you that this single day is what matters. That money and recognition come and go, but your desk and your work remain. He's the type that...
Google’s Encrypted Search Data: A Cure for Vision Loss?
January 13, 2012, 5:00 amIt’s January, and all the industry pundits are buzzing with their biggest and boldest predictions of what’s in store for the year. But let’s talk about what we’re not going to see in 2012: the return of user search que...
Microsoft Search Ads to be Tested on Yahoo! in UK and France from mid-January
January 13, 2012, 4:13 amAs we initiated the Microsoft and Yahoo! Search Alliance , we had one very clear commitment to our respective customers: offer each of them a quality transition towards the newly formed combined market place. As we enter 2012 and loom towards the implementation of new European markets as early as the first semester, we wanted to let you know the...
How To Get Ahead Of The Competition in Local Search
January 13, 2012, 3:01 amWhy is local search considered so important, given the fact that local search drives only a small fraction of the entire traffic? Why do you hear small businesses spending a good amount of resources on optimizing their online store for local searches, instead of attracting a varied global audience? By Pandia Guest Writer Lior Levin The catch is:...
Things you should avoid
January 13, 2012, 1:08 amAs you go about working on your websites, optimizing things and managing your social media programs, its easy to lose track of information, or overlook something. In this post well take a look at some things you want to avoid doing. It may also be worth taking a look through your site and your programs to make sure youre not doing any of these...
More Bang for Your Buck: Maximize New Links on Old Pages - Whiteboard Friday
January 13, 2012, 12:37 amPosted by Cyrus Shepard We know that different links pass wildly different values for SEO purposes. Sometimes you build links that shoot your website to the top of the rankings, while other links are worse than worthless. The value of a link varies according to different factors, including: Internal vs. External Links Authority and Trust of the...
US Search Share December 2011, Google 65.9, Bing 15.1, Yahoo 14.5 pct
January 13, 2012, 12:32 amMore than 18.2 billion explicit core searches were conducted in December (up 2 percent). Google Sites ranked first with 12 billion (up 3 percent), followed by Microsoft Sites with 2.7 billion (up 2 percent) and Yahoo! Sites with 2.6 billion. Ask Network delivered 531 million searches (up 3 percent), while AOL, Inc. rounded out the top five with...
Yahoo! Site Explorer Is Dead - What Are the Alternatives?
January 12, 2012, 11:30 pmThis post comes from our SEO channel sponsor Link Assistant In the SEO world, November 21, 2011 was quite a day for many. In case you didn't know, this is the day Yahoo! Site Explorer, a free and awesome backlink research service, ceased to exist . Why was Yahoo! Site Explorer so immensely popular with SEO-optimizers? Well, first, it was free....
Yahoo! Site Explorer Is Dead – What Are the Alternatives?
January 12, 2012, 11:15 pmThis post comes from our SEO channel sponsor Link Assistant
In the SEO world, November 21, 2011 was quite a day for many. In case you didn’t know, this is the day Yahoo! Site Explorer, a free and awesome backlink research service, ceased to exist.
Why was Yahoo! Site Explorer so immensely popular with SEO-optimizers? Well, first, it was free....
Theory: Google Using Search to Sic Antitrust Busters on Facebook
January 12, 2012, 11:15 pmThere's little question now that Google has stepped into it big time with regard to Search, plus your world, the feature that personalizes search by incorporating Google+ posts and photos in users' search results. Users who are signed in, are officially sheep to Google's supposed well-meaning shepherd, as the company guides users to a wonderful,...
CES 2012: Nintendo Shows Off Wii U Console
January 12, 2012, 4:56 pmNintendo is showing off their forthcoming Wii U console at CES today, according to various reports. It appears that not much has changed since the console was announced at the 2011 E3 conference,
Adobe Reader Gets New Integration With EchoSign
January 12, 2012, 4:41 pmAdobe announced some new integration of Adobe Reader and EchoSign, aimed at making it easier to sign PDF documents electronically. Adobe acquired EchoSign last summer. Jason Lemkin,
Lamar Smith: Copyright Violator?
January 12, 2012, 4:41 pmOur chief SOPA correspondent is out of the office today but this story from VICE magazine was really too good to leave uncovered here at WPN, so I'm tagging in to share the story.
Ben Stein Sues Kyocera Over Climate Change Discrimination
January 12, 2012, 4:41 pmBen Stein is suing Kyocera and their ad agency. He alleges that Kyocera had contracted him to do some commercials for them, then pulled out of the deal. According to Stein,
SOPA Author Lamar Smith: Copyright Violator?
January 12, 2012, 4:24 pmOur chief SOPA correspondent is out of the office today but this story from VICE magazine was really too good to leave uncovered here at WPN, so I’m tagging in to share the story. So if you’ve been following the …
Google Improves Offline Gmail For Chrome
January 12, 2012, 4:20 pmGoogle took to the Official Gmail Blog today to discuss some updates it has made to the Gmail offline Chrome app. First would be the addition of a settings page, which lets you choose if you want to sync 7,
Inside Yahoo! Search: What's Next?
January 12, 2012, 4:20 pmSince the start of the Internet, Yahoo! has been dedicated to transforming online search, and continues to focus on what's next. We believe the next three to five years in search are going to inspire a dramatically different experience designed for an even more inquisitive and information-thirsty users. [Photo: Yahoo! Homepage circa 1995] With...
Seth Rogen Peeing In Tom Cruise’s Driveway, Crow Roof Tubing, and Gravity Sucks
January 12, 2012, 4:16 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good ‘ole email. Everyday we highlight some of the best that are currently viral and some that are trending that …
Mini Apple Stores Coming To Target
January 12, 2012, 4:00 pmTarget has confirmed rumors that it was getting dedicated in-store Apple displays like those currently found in many Best Buy stores.
Little Girl Who Was Taunted On Facebook While Dying, Has Died
January 12, 2012, 4:00 pmA little girl named Kathleen Edward from MIchigan has passed away after losing a battle with Huntington's Disease. This little girl made headlines in 2010, in one of the most sickening cyberbullying stories we've seen to date.
Facebook Starts Music Sharing Service
January 12, 2012, 4:00 pmFacebook is making everything a social experience and music is next on the list.
Kathleen Edward (Little Girl Who Was Taunted On Facebook While Dying) Has Died
January 12, 2012, 3:44 pmA little girl named Kathleen Edward from MIchigan has passed away after losing a battle with Huntington’s Disease. This little girl made headlines in 2010, in one of the most sickening cyberbullying stories we’ve seen to date. This reportedly included …
Microsoft One-Ups Google With Launch Of Bing Maps Version 1
January 12, 2012, 3:37 pmLast year, Microsoft announced that they were getting serious about their map business and launched a Beta release of Bing Maps Windows Presentation Foundation Control. Nearly four months later, and after some “stellar” feedback, Microsoft has officially released Bing Maps …
Facebook Moves Steadily Towards One Billion Users
January 12, 2012, 3:25 pm1,000,000,000,
or one thousand million,
also known as a milliard,
or in common parlance, “a whole lot of” whatever it is you’re counting.
In this case, it’s people using Facebook, which makes that number even more insane.
An analyst from iCrossing has made his mark today by predicting when Facebook will hit this auspicious...
Bing Tops Yahoo for Search Share in December
January 12, 2012, 2:56 pmMicrosoft's Bing search engine grabbed 15.1% of the total search pie in December, a rise of .01% over November. Nothing to write home about? Actually, it is, because with that .01%, Bing slid past Yahoo to become number two on the charts. Here are the numbers straight from comScore : USAToday says the jockeying for position was due to a...
CES 2012: Samsung Shows Off Transparent LCD Smart Window
January 12, 2012, 2:55 pmEarlier today we covered Samsung’s remarkable new OLED TV. In a year where the newest and best TVs seem to be the unofficial theme of CES, this one stood out from the crowd for its remarkable display technology. Well, it …
First Lady Michelle Obama Has Joined Twitter
January 12, 2012, 2:51 pmThe White House got a little more hip today: .ditto157446908577718272{background: #C0DEED url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/399525951/twitterbackgrounds_0001_v3.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto157446908577718272 a { color: #0084B4;} p.dittoTweet{background: #fff;padding: 10px 12px 10px 50px;margin: 0;min-height: 48px;color:...
CES 2012: Smartphone Integration Reaches Hilarious New Heights
January 12, 2012, 2:51 pmFor the business worker who needs a phone in their phone, Nvoxia has you covered. File this one under silly and unnecessary, the Invoxia NVX 610 being shown off at CES combines a desktop phone with an iPod,
First Lady Michelle Obama Starts Twitter Account; Twitterscape Approves (Mostly)
January 12, 2012, 2:48 pmThe White House got a little more hip today: .ditto157446908577718272{background: #C0DEED url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/399525951/twitterbackgrounds_0001_v3.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto157446908577718272 a { color: #0084B4;} p.dittoTweet{background: #fff;padding: 10px 12px 10px 50px;margin: 0;min-height: 48px;color:...
AdSense Management API and Chart Tools week: Tuesday
January 12, 2012, 2:46 pmIt's Chart Tools week here on the blog, and so we'll be showing you in a 4-part series how to easily generate charts for your AdSense reporting using Google Chart Tools . In today's second post we'll examine how to generate another type of chart: a column chart. Column chart The second item required by our CEO is a column chart . The column chart...
Google Maps Reflections Of 2011
January 12, 2012, 2:10 pmI'm starting to believe that the people who work for Google's Maps division are the busiest people at the Googleplex.
Amazon Boosts Payouts To Kindle Direct Publishing Authors
January 12, 2012, 2:10 pmAmazon launched the Kindle Owners Lending Library back in November, 2011. Available to Amazon Prime members to borrow for free, the library is a huge boon for self-published authors, or as Amazon styles them, "Kindle Direct Publishing" (KDP) authors. Basically,
Search Engine War: Bing Displaces Yahoo
January 12, 2012, 2:10 pmAccording to data recently released by ComScore, Microsoft Bing has finally surpassed Yahoo as the number two search engine for the first time in history. In December of 2011, Bing and Microsoft properties received approximately 2.75 billion total searches and Yahoo properties received only 2.65 billion total searches during the same time period....
Epic Poker League Launching On The Poker Channel
January 12, 2012, 1:50 pmFans in Europe will soon be able to watch the best Poker players in the world duke it out. Epic Poker League, the new professional poker league that hosted its third Inaugural Season Main Event in Las Vegas last month,
Facebook Users Click Ads Twice As Often As Twitter, Google+ Users [Report]
January 12, 2012, 1:50 pmChitika Insights has a new report indicating that Facebook users click on ads more than twice as often as Google+ users or Twitter users. "Given the announcements and roll out of new social media advertising programs on platforms including; Google+,
Goodbye To An Old Friend: Marketplace
January 12, 2012, 1:50 pmPosted by caseyhen The SEOmoz Marketplace , born in early 2007, passed away peacefully in January 2012. Cause of death: Old, out-dated code, 5 year old design, manual spam maintenance and was ridden with unfixable bugs. The Marketplace lived a very full life and helped many people find their perfect SEO job, while giving companies a place to show...
Jane-Ome, Marijuana iPad App Looks To Educate Users On Scientific Benefits
January 12, 2012, 1:29 pmEverything is better with marijuana; this is the argument many users make and has been featured in a certain stoner comedy (hilariously played by Jon Stewart). However,
Foursquare Explore No Longer Mobile-Only
January 12, 2012, 1:29 pmFoursquare announced that it is expanding the "explore" feature that has been available for mobile, to include a web version at foursquare.com/explore. Essentially it's a way to utilize Foursquare's huge number of check-ins and personalization based on your own check-ins,
5 New Year Resolutions for SEO Consultants
January 12, 2012, 1:09 pmWorkout Regularly Taking care of your health by exercising regularly it great way to help yourself and your mind. Exercise helps improve your mood, boosts energy so you won't need that coffee in the morning, helps you become more shapely boosting confidence which helps you negotiate and close sales. The last one may be a stretch .
Search Industry Call to Arms: SOPA, Keyword Not Provided and Lying SEOs
January 12, 2012, 12:59 pmMike Essex hopes to spur SEOs into action with recommendations for protesting eight issues outlined in his video What Every SEO Has to Fight For in 2012. Koozai's Online Marketing Manager has put together a wish list of items he wants the co.
EMI Sues Ireland For Not Blocking Pirates
January 12, 2012, 12:48 pmEMI, one of the three big music companies and a vocal supporter of SOPA, has filed suit against the Republic of Ireland for failing to bring itself into line with EU law regarding anti-piracy measures.
Observations from CES: Advertisers are Hungry for Help Telling Their Story
January 12, 2012, 12:43 pmHaving just returned from my first CES, I want to share some of my key observations from an advertising perspective. · I was struck most by the incredible density of both brand clients and agency partners in attendance. Marketers and advertisers are hungry to understand how technology can help them tell their story with more consumers. ...
#AdVision at #CES 2012: @WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell on Digital Advertising Budgets and Mobile
January 12, 2012, 12:43 pmIn another world several years and several media plans ago, I was in advertising sales. I began my stint working at my college newspaper (remember those?) entering hand-written insertion orders and frantically leafing through the daily edition to see my that my clients investment appeared in print as beautifully as I imagined when I sold the...
CES 2012: Boxee Gets A Facebook App
January 12, 2012, 12:33 pmAt CES today Boxee announced the launch of a new Facebook app that will allow users to post their viewing choices to their Facebook Timeline. After two minutes of viewing, Boxee publishes what you're watching to Facebook,
PowerTrekk: A Battery Charger That Runs On Water
January 12, 2012, 12:33 pmIt's my favorite time of day right now: that time when we learn about sock-knocking-off technology that sounds like it was born on the bright side of the future. To quote one of my favorite animators,
Twitter: Not Happy with Google's "Search plus Your World"
January 12, 2012, 12:18 pmThe social media battle just heated up, as Twitter stated its opposition with Google's "Search plus Your World" update. Following the release of the search engine giant's update; the micro-blogging site has been vocal with its concern on how the change will be a major update to the search engine's social network, while it will .
Meet The iPhone Case Made Out Of Space Shuttles
January 12, 2012, 12:02 pmThis new iPhone case is out of this world - literally. Divoti, makers of expensive magnetic health bracelets, revealed their new Case Titan for iPhone 4/4S at CES.
CES 2012: Ebay Projects $8 Billion In 2012
January 12, 2012, 12:02 pmEbay CEO John Donahoe announced at CES 2012 yesterday that "eBay is projecting 2012 global mobile gross merchandise volume (GMV) to surpass $8 billion." Paypal also projects that its payment volume will be $7 billion in 2012.
Google Launches 'Search plus Your World'
January 12, 2012, 11:47 amGoogle is definitely integrating its entire Google+ content to search engine results pages with its recent update, the "Search plus Your World."Since last Tuesday, January 10, Google and Google+ members were able to see collated search results from across the web and the young social network's social graph. Simply put, search engine robots will...
CES 2012: Samsung's OLED TV Rakes In Awards
January 12, 2012, 11:31 amThere has been no shortage of amazing things on display at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. The unofficial themes of the show this year have been TVs and thinner gadgets. Some of the biggest buzz, though,
Google Vs. Twitter: Is "Search Plus Your World" Bad For The Internet?
January 12, 2012, 11:31 amThis week, Google launched Search Plus Your World (SPYW), a set of features to personalize search results for users, which also happen to give Google+ content a lot more play in search results.
Steve Carell's Magical New Role
January 12, 2012, 11:26 amby Mike Krumboltz Try, try, try to understand, he's a magic man. Steve Carell was spotted wearing a wild wig , massive makeup, and enough gold necklaces to make Mr. T jealous while on the set of his newest film, "Burt Wonderstone." Carell plays a Las Vegas magician who faces a big challenge in the form of a hip new rival played by Jim Carrey . The...
Google Vs. Twitter: Is “Search Plus Your World” Bad For The Internet?
January 12, 2012, 11:23 amThis week, Google launched Search Plus Your World (SPYW), a set of features to personalize search results for users, which also happen to give Google+ content a lot more play in search results. The whole thing has sparked a great …
Do Stock Images Affect Trust?
January 12, 2012, 11:16 amWe have a running joke in our offices about clip art and stock photo. One in particular image continues to populate sites all across the Internet so much that each time she pops up on a site Instant Messages with links to her start flying internally. Kind of a running spoof of the "There's that .
Lights, Camera, Action: Experience The Sundance Film Festival with Bing
January 12, 2012, 11:16 amOn January 19 th film buffs and the independent film community will descend on Park City to experience the Sundance Film Festival. For the third year, Bing will serve as the Official Search Engine of Sundance and offer a star-studded line-up of events to celebrate the spirit of Sundance at the Bing Bar. Bing offers a range of entertainment...
Why the Best Time to Start Conversion Rate Optimization is NOW
January 12, 2012, 11:11 amConversion rate optimization (CRO) has been getting plenty of attention lately in the web marketing space, for good reason. Testing platforms have become cheaper and easier to use, Panda has led to an increased interest in providing a good user experience, and it has proven to provide fantastic ROI time and time again. I’m going to talk...
Your Aggregated Quality Score: Why it Matters and What to do With it
January 12, 2012, 11:11 amIn my last post, I discussed how to use the historic quality score data to ensure you were seeing the broader context of your daily quality score. I want to continue along those lines; making sure you are seeing all of the data that adCenter has to offer, and seeing that data in context. Another nice feature adCenter recently introduced was the...
Homeland Security Monitors Blogs, Twitter, Facebook
January 12, 2012, 11:04 amReuters announced yesterday that the Department of Homeland Security is monitoring a list of “publicly available online forums, blogs, public websites and message boards.”. The list includes: * Facebook * Myspace (they note that Myspace is difficult to search – …
CES 2012: Samsung’s OLED TV Rakes In Awards
January 12, 2012, 11:03 amThere has been no shortage of amazing things on display at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. The unofficial themes of the show this year have been TVs and thinner gadgets. Some of the biggest buzz, though, has come from Samsung’s …
Is SOPA's Bipartisan Support Due To Legislators' Ignorance?
January 12, 2012, 11:01 amSOPA (the Stop Online Piracy Act, H.R. 3261) is perhaps the biggest news on the Internet lately. It is certainly the biggest news about the internet. People have been neatly divided into two camps on the matter: For and Against.
CES 2012: Education, Innovation Key To Growth
January 12, 2012, 11:01 amIn the midst of the technology gauntlet that is CES, some people still took time out to talk about education and innovation as it relates to the tech industry. A panel of CEOs from Xerox,
CollegeHumor To Release Theatrical Film 'Coffee Town'
January 12, 2012, 10:45 amFor those whose high school and college online time was spent on CollegeHumor, it might be hard to wrap your head around the idea of the site releasing a theatrical motion picture. However, that's exactly what is happening,
iPhone 4S, iPad 2 Jailbreak Imminent
January 12, 2012, 10:45 amThe jailbreak community has been waiting a long time for developers to crack iOS 5 on the iPhone 4S and iPad 2. While an untethered jailbreak has been avialable for awhile now on older devices,
A Website, ePrognosis.org, Can Now Predict Your Life Expectancy
January 12, 2012, 10:45 amIf you're one of the many that has Googled information on disease and/or symptoms in search of explanation for what may be ailing you, you probably found out that you are dying of every horrific illness ever. Probably tomorrow.
Is SOPA’s Bipartisan Support Due To Legislators’ Ignorance?
January 12, 2012, 10:36 amSOPA (the Stop Online Piracy Act, H.R. 3261) is perhaps the biggest news on the Internet lately. It is certainly the biggest news about the internet. People have been neatly divided into two camps on the matter: For and Against. …
ePrognosis.org Can Predict Your Life Expectancy
January 12, 2012, 10:29 amIf you’re one of the many that has Googled information on disease and/or symptoms in search of explanation for what may be ailing you, you probably found out that you are dying of every horrific illness ever. Probably tomorrow. Necrotizing …
Microsoft And LG Sign Patent Licensing Agreement
January 12, 2012, 10:25 amMicrosoft and LG have announced today that they have entered into a patent license agreement covering LG's Android and Chrome OS devices. This agreement expands upon a previous agreement between the two companies,
CollegeHumor To Release Theatrical Film ‘Coffee Town’
January 12, 2012, 10:16 amFor those whose high school and college online time was spent on CollegeHumor, it might be hard to wrap your head around the idea of the site releasing a theatrical motion picture. However, that’s exactly what is happening, announced by …
[Exclusive] Google: Our position on China remains unchanged
January 12, 2012, 10:09 amA Google spokesperson tells WebProNews, "Our position on China remains unchanged." That's just in case there was any confusion from the Wall Street Journal report "Google Softens Tone on China".
EA's Freemium Business Hits 25 Million Players
January 12, 2012, 10:09 amEA wants you to know that their Play4Free, or Freemium, titles are all the rage these days.
EA’s Freemium Business Hits 25 Million Players
January 12, 2012, 9:46 amEA wants you to know that their Play4Free, or Freemium, titles are all the rage these days. EA took time out of its busy schedule today to announce that the community of players enjoying their free-to-play browser-based games has reached …
What Signals Are Google Sending About Image Search?
January 12, 2012, 9:44 amIn recent months, Google has made a distinct effort to publicly communicate the small changes they have been making to their algorithms. In a bid to appear more transparent, Google has published monthly updates on its blog with regard to these changes. With special attention on these updates, and taking into consideration yesterday's big social...
iPad 3 Displays To Be Supplied By Samsung And LG
January 12, 2012, 9:25 amAmong the many swirling iPad 3 rumors, one thing has remained fairly constant: the (retina) displays for the new tablet will be manufactured by Sharp. Now, however, it looks as though that isn’t going to be the case after all. …
CES 2012: Issa, Wyden Blasting SOPA, Promoting OPEN
January 12, 2012, 9:23 amTwo congressmen are at CES proclaiming the good news of OPEN and the evils of SOPA. PCMag is reporting that Rep. Darrell Issa and Sen. Ron Wyden, co-sponsors of the OPEN Act,
Google Science Fairs Showcases The Future Einsteins & Curies
January 12, 2012, 9:23 amScience fairs have come a long way from the days of those white cardboard tri-fold displays you had to decorate with construction paper letters and very messy Elmer's glue. In my youth,
Google Science Fair Showcases The Future Einsteins & Curies
January 12, 2012, 9:19 amScience fairs have come a long way from the days of those white cardboard tri-fold displays you had to decorate with construction paper letters and very messy Elmer’s glue. In my youth, we were tasked with menial experiments like investigating …
Google+ Drops Incoming Feature
January 12, 2012, 9:08 amGoogle is getting rid of the "incoming" feature of Google+, which provides a stream of updates from people who have added you to their Circles, which you haven't added back.
CES 2012: E Ink Shows Off New Color Display
January 12, 2012, 9:08 amEver since Amazon brought E Ink displays to the world's attention with the first Kindle reader, e-reader users have been clamoring for color displays on their devices. Now it seems that they might soon get their wish.
Facebook Comments Goes Mobile
January 12, 2012, 8:58 amFacebook is bringing its Facebook Comments option to mobile sites. Facebook announced yesterday Today we're launching the Comments Box plugin for mobile to make it easier for media sites to engage people across the web and mobile devices, and for people to comment on news regardless of where they're reading it. The Comments Box for mobile is the...
League Of Legends Rally Against SOPA
January 12, 2012, 8:52 amOne thing that can be said about the SOPA/PIPA bills is that it's been effective at galvanizing factions of protesters of all types to come together against the them.
New App Lets Spotify Act Like Pandora
January 12, 2012, 8:52 amAs a Spotify Premium user, I feel like it's Christmas! When Spotify first rolled out, I was excited. I got an invite, downloaded it, and went full-bore with a Premium subscription so I could go mobile.
WebmasterWorld Weekly Roundup January 12
January 12, 2012, 8:49 amWebmasterWorld's weekly roundup of hot topics and discussions you may have missed in the last few days. (-Subscription required)
Google Talks About Why It Changes Your TItles In Search Results
January 12, 2012, 8:37 amGoogle changes the titles of search results sometimes. This is nothing new, but the company is shedding a bit of light on the process, saying their alternative titles usually improve clickthrough rate.
How to Create a Social Media Editorial Calendar
January 12, 2012, 8:27 amJanuary is always a fresh time to fine tune online marketing habits. One good place to start is the social media editorial calendar. You remember, that file you started last year and haven't opened since? On the flipside it could be a dail.
iPad 3, iPhone 5 Rumored To Feature Powerful Graphics
January 12, 2012, 8:22 amWhen the iPhone 5 and iPad 3 finally are revealed, they could be much more powerful than before.
Poll Results: Ever Unfriended a Family Member on Facebook?
January 12, 2012, 8:21 amTwo years ago if someone had said one day having family as friends on Facebook could be a major problem I would have thought they were nuts, but not today. I have experience with embarrassing family FB posts and I constantly hear problems from friends about family on FB. I know these issues are not .
Is Google a Public Company or Part of the Public Domain?
January 12, 2012, 8:19 amI have been watching from the fringes as people squabble over the new offering from Google “Search Plus Your World”. All I can see that has been accomplished is that the Internet industry press is starting to look less like reporters and more like advocates for whatever constituency they are trying to impress. The worst offender is...
Are you putting your freelance copywriting business at risk?
January 12, 2012, 7:20 am"I'm working my butt off and writing all the time, but I'm barely scraping by. What's wrong with me?" You know the difference between a successful copywriter with disposable income and one that's just getting by? The first copywriter isn't just a good writer. She's a smart businesswoman, too. Every year, I hear about new copywriters entering the...
Broken Link Building for Content Promotion
January 12, 2012, 7:20 amI love link rot... and so should every marketer tasked with creating and/or promoting high-utility content. Link rot is a Force of Web-Nature that turns 30 percent of outbound links into real opportunities for you to promote high-quality content. .
Mobile Search Trends in Asia Pacific [Study]
January 12, 2012, 7:20 amGoogle, Ipsos and the Mobile Marketing Association conducted a large-scale study called Our Mobile Planet in 2011 by asking 30,000 people in 30 countries how they use their smartphones to gain insights about mobile users and their behavior. .
Build Stronger PPC Client Relationships Through Better Communication
January 12, 2012, 7:20 amA long time ago I realized that "PPC strategies" aren't just tactics to be applied to ads or keywords. I also realized that the most successful PPC managers are a special breed of people. PPC managers have to be good with numbe.
5 Marketing Tips for Improving Customer Relationships & ROI With Better Communications
January 12, 2012, 7:20 amImproved communication turns one time buyers into lifelong customers. As marketers and sales professionals there is no doubt that we are focused on obtaining new customers and increasing awareness within targeted market segments. However, we must also consider the lifetime value of our existing customers and how marketing communications can...
Google TV ARM in ARM With Marvell at CES
January 12, 2012, 7:15 amOne of my last stops here at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 11 was to check out what Marvell Semiconductor had done for Google TV. Few will disagree chipsets aren't as sexy as smart TVs, Blu-ray players or companion boxes, but Marvell aims to be the chief processor OEM for all of those kinds of devices after Intel bowed out gracefully...
Download the Genesis Guide for Absolute Beginners (Free PDF)
January 12, 2012, 5:22 amWe've been thinking a lot about new WordPress users lately. As elegant and simple as it is, WordPress can be a little daunting if you're just beginning to work with it. The beauty of it though, is that it doesn't have to be . So, we've been taking some time to think through the big questions people have when they're just starting out. What came of...
4 Signs You're Killing Your Company Blog
January 12, 2012, 4:25 amBusiness blogging is one of the most valuable marketing tactics a company can employ online. And in light of Google's recent "freshness update" , having a business blog to drive your SEO is more important than ever. However, running a successful business blog is not as simple as many site owners think. It is a huge time commitment (with no end...
Grab Generic TLD Domain Real Estate Today for $185,000 Per Application
January 12, 2012, 3:33 amICANN's gTLDs go on sale today.
Top 2011 Moz Posts of 2011
January 11, 2012, 11:18 pmPosted by Dr. Pete Dont panic its not what you think. Last fall, I did an analysis of 50 blog posts before and after Google+ to see what factors drove traffic. At the time, I really wanted to do more, but collecting the data posed multiple challenges. Rand suggested that 50 was ok, but 500 would be great. So, I set out to make it 1000, just to...
ICANN Starts Accepting Applications For gTLDs
January 11, 2012, 9:09 pmICANN began accepting applications for the new generic top-level domains (gtLDs) today. Applicants are directed to use the TLD Application System (TAS) to submit their application. With the TAS, applicants will have to answer 50 questions,
Facebook Comments Box Plugin Goes Mobile
January 11, 2012, 8:54 pmFacebook has launched a mobile version of its comments box social plugin, which websites and blogs can use to let people comment using their Facebook profiles.
BBVA Gives Google Biggest Google Apps Contract To Date
January 11, 2012, 8:23 pmGoogle and Spanish financial services company Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) announced today that BBVA is now using Google Apps, in what is reportedly Google's biggest enterprise contract to date (at least based on number of users),
Ring in the New Year with New Moz Features!
January 11, 2012, 5:39 pmPosted by Erica McGillivray Holy smokes, I don't think our product and development teams have slept since Thanksgiving; they're probably really dreaming of figgy pudding with all the new features they've been creating. These four features: universal search, historical link metrics, custom reports, and branded keywords are definitely squee-worthy....
What's Hot at the Box Office
January 11, 2012, 5:34 pmby Mike Krumboltz " Joyful Noise ," starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton , is the most popular new release in the Yahoo! search box. Queries on the film are 145% over the past week and are thisclose to breaking into our top 5,000 overall terms. Not bad for a flick about a small town gospel choir. Web searches on the film are skewing female....
NEW Atlas Media Add-In training and documentation to drive efficiencies
January 11, 2012, 5:19 pmLife moves pretty fast when you spend most of your waking hours at work. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss what's really important to you (Bueller, 1986). Thank goodness for time saving efficient technologies and programs! Well great news! Atlas launched the Media Add-In, an Excel Add-In that allows you to manage...
CONTEXT MATTERS - Building Blocks for your Multi-Screen Strategy
January 11, 2012, 5:03 pmHeading in to CES 2012 a topic of particular interest to the Consumer Electronic and Digital Industries is the rise of tablets and how they fit into the device ecosystem. From a publisher and marketers perspective should we treat tablets as smartphones, given they both share an app-centric engagement model? These questions and more are being...
Google Search For Android Gets Updated
January 11, 2012, 4:38 pmGoogle just announced a new version of Google Search for Android 2.2 and higher. Google touts it as faster and easier to use. Go figure. Specifically, Google lists the following as the differences: Faster, smoother performance,
Yahoo, Cox Digital Solutions Partner To Create Political Advertising Goliath
January 11, 2012, 4:38 pmCox Digital Solutions announced today that they are partnering with Yahoo in order to provide exclusive political and advocacy advertising across Yahoo properties. With 2012 being an election year in the U.S.,
E-reading Company Kobo Sold To Rakuten For $315 Million
January 11, 2012, 4:22 pmKobo, makers of e-readers and e-reading apps, announced today that their sale to Rakuten has closed. Rakuten, based in Japan, is a major global marketplace, selling a wide variety of products around the world.
Twitter: Google Should Be Ranking Us Better For @username
January 11, 2012, 4:22 pmTwitter made it clear that it was not thrilled with Google's new "Search Plus Your World" set of personalization features very shortly after it was announced. Twitter General Counsel Alex Macgillivray tweeted: .ditto156811166738427906{background: #9AE4E8 url(http://a2.twimg.com/profile_background_images/10651977/IMG_0922-1.JPG) no-repeat;padding:...
CES 2012: A Cellphone Powered By A Single AA Battery
January 11, 2012, 4:07 pmPhones today use rechargeable batteries, but SpareOne is bringing back the good ol' AA. At CES, XPAL Power revealed the SpareOne cell phone that can run for up to 15 years on standby mode.
David Cross on 'Chip-Wrecked', Official No Pants Subway Video, and GOALOLOLOLOLOL
January 11, 2012, 3:51 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
Yes, Virginia, There are Social Media Sites Other Than Facebook
January 11, 2012, 3:41 pmThe Usual Suspects: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ Yes, Google+, because even though they don't have the user impact of the other three, they get the press. So what about Tumblr? According to numbers from eMarketer , the graphically-oriented blogging site has a few more users than Google+ (15.9 million vs 15.2) so why aren't we talking about...
David Cross on ‘Chip-Wrecked’, Official No Pants Subway Video, and GOALOLOLOLOLOL
January 11, 2012, 3:29 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good ‘ole email. Everyday we highlight some of the best that are currently viral and some that are trending that …
CES 2012: Atlona LinkCast Delivers HD Video To Your TV Wirelessly
January 11, 2012, 3:27 pmAtlona, a company that specializes in digital connectivity technology, announced their new LinkCast system today at CES. The system, which has won an Innovations Design and Engineering Award, transmits HD video signal wirelessly and seamlessly from a variety of devices …
Mobile Shopping Doubled Over 2011 Holiday Season: IBM, Marin Software
January 11, 2012, 3:26 pmHoliday season 2011 online shopping statistics show tremendous growth in mobile shopping activity, with online sessions and sales on retail sites in December double their volume from the same period last year, according to IBM.
CES 2012: eBay, PayPal Investing Heavily In Mobile Transactions
January 11, 2012, 3:21 pmThe mobile payment industry is booming and the eBay company is at the center of it. eBay was involved in two industry panels during CES that discussed the future of digital and mobile payment industries.
Google Search Plus Your World May Draw FTC Complaint
January 11, 2012, 3:21 pmEPIC, the Electronic Privacy Information Center, is reportedly considering filing a complaint with the United States Federal Trade Commission over Google's new "Search Plus Your World" features. In an interview with the LA Times,
comScore Releases December 2011 U.S. Search Engine Rankings
January 11, 2012, 3:16 pmcomScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its monthly comScore qSearch analysis of the U.S. search marketplace. Google Sites led the explicit core search market in December with 65.9 percent of search queries conducted.
Apple Holding Education Event In New York City
January 11, 2012, 3:00 pmEarly last week rumors began flying that Apple would be holding some sort of media event in January. While early reports hinted at a focus on iBooks,
[Exclusive] Skype Isn't Throttling International Call Volume After All
January 11, 2012, 3:00 pmOkay, so let me address that headline: Yesterday I wrote a piece about how Skype was basically penning the obits for phone companies that provide long distance calls to customers. Admittedly,
[Exclusive] Skype Isn’t Throttling International Call Volume After All
January 11, 2012, 2:54 pmOkay, so let me address that headline: Yesterday I wrote a piece about how Skype was basically penning the obits for phone companies that provide long distance calls to customers. Admittedly, I had a few too many Diet Cokes at …
Alba Stuns in Little Black Dress
January 11, 2012, 2:24 pmby Mike Krumboltz Jessica Alba recently rocked a leather (or maybe it was pleather?) dress from Valentino at a Golden Globe Awards event at the Beverly Hills Hotel. And - shocker! - the 30-year-old mother of two looked absolutely stunning on the red carpet. Alba, who gave birth to her second child in August, wore a little black dress that was part...
Halle Berry's New Man Moves the Web
January 11, 2012, 2:24 pmby Claudine Zap Halle Berry , care to amend your statement? The Oscar winner was adamant in 2004 when she told Oprah , and the world, "I will never marry again. I mean it with every bone in my body." But according to many reports, the star has had a change of heart, becoming engaged to the actor Olivier Martinez . The gossip magazine Us Weekly...
Store Locator Makes a Big Splash in the Latest S.M.A.R.T. Report
January 11, 2012, 2:19 pmIt's Millennial Media S.M.A.R.T. report time again. In this round, we're looking at mobile advertising reach and targeting in November 2011. Let's start with the Post-Click Campaign Action Mix. Here we find that Store Locator is up 47% month-over-month. Not surprising, given that November was the big push to get shoppers into stores for holiday...
OnLive Streams Windows 7 To iPads
January 11, 2012, 2:14 pmThe unholy union of Windows and Mac shall be consummated with the appearance of Windows 7 on an iPad. Onlive, the company that made cloud computing cool with their game streaming service, are bringing virtual desktop streaming to the iPad.
New Report Shows Top Holiday Gadget Complaints
January 11, 2012, 2:14 pmFixYa, a website specializing in troubleshooting Q&A for electronic devices, has released a report showing the top problems people had with their gadgets over the 2011 holiday season.
CES 2012: OnLive Coming To Google TVs
January 11, 2012, 1:59 pmOnLive, the company that allows the streaming of full PC titles through a broadband connection, have announced their support for Google TVs.
Google Announces DartBox 2D
January 11, 2012, 1:58 pmGoogle announced the release of DartBox 2D, a Dart port for Box2D, the 2D physics engine for games. Dart, for the uninitiated, is a web programming language Google developed, and revealed last year at the GOTO conference.
GetGlue Hits 2 Million Users, Raises $12 Million
January 11, 2012, 1:28 pmGetGlue announced that it has closed a $12 million round of financing, led by Rho Ventures. Other investors include: TimeWarner Investments, RRE Ventures, and Union Square Ventures. GetGlue says in a blog post: This is a major event for GetGlue,
GetGlue Hits 2 Million Users, Raises $12 Million [Exclusive Interview]
January 11, 2012, 1:22 pmGetGlue announced that it has closed a $12 million round of financing, led by Rho Ventures. Other investors include: TimeWarner Investments, RRE Ventures, and Union Square Ventures. WebProNews interviewed CEO Alex Iskold about the funding and the growth of GetGlue …
Online Petition For Bringing Breast Feeding Segments Back To Sesame Street
January 11, 2012, 12:51 pmIt's hard to believe Sesame Street has been on the air since 1969. Needless to say, our society has grown and evolved since the show originally released. Now,
eBay Targeted By Class Action Suit Over Automatic Bidding
January 11, 2012, 12:36 pmeBay is the target of a new class action lawsuit over its automatic bidding (also referred to as "proxy bidding") feature. The suit, led by a seller from Phoenix, alleges breach of contract on eBay's part,
Microsoft's Bing Now #2 Most-Used Search Engine
January 11, 2012, 12:36 pmAccording to an early report from Search Engine Land via comScore, the latest data about search engine shares are coming out and, 'lo and behold,
There's Power in Selling a Flower: Optimize your adCenter Account for Valentine's Day #ppc #sem #smb
January 11, 2012, 12:30 pmIn 496 AD, Pope Gelasius established Valentines Day, named after one or more Christian martyrs. No romantic elements are known in the original early medieval biographies of either of these martyrs, but Saint Valentine became first associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of...
CES 2012: iPhone Finally Coming to T-Mobile?
January 11, 2012, 12:20 pmWith the launch of the iPhone on Sprint last year, every major carrier in the country offered Apple's flagship device. Except one. T-Mobile has been left to twist in the wind for years now.
Microsoft’s Bing Now #2 Most-Used Search Engine
January 11, 2012, 12:10 pmAccording to an early report from Search Engine Land via comScore, the latest data about search engine shares are coming out and, ‘lo and behold, there’s a new number two in town as Microsoft’s Bing was used more than Yahoo …
Paul Ceglia Ordered To Pay $5,000 For Contempt
January 11, 2012, 12:05 pmEverybody's favorite Facebook troll is back and this time, he's the one paying. The Buffalo News is reporting that Paul Ceglia has been ordered by a judge to pay a $5,000 as he has been found in contempt. U.S.
CES 2012: Fifteen Years Of Microsoft In Two Minutes
January 11, 2012, 11:49 amThough Microsoft's CES keynote may not have contained any earth-shattering product news, there was apparently one little gem thrown in to entertain the crowd. As part of the keynote, which is the company's last,
CES 2012: Fifteen Years Of Microsoft Keynotes In Two Minutes
January 11, 2012, 11:45 amThough Microsoft’s CES keynote may not have contained any earth-shattering product news, there was apparently one little gem thrown in to entertain the crowd. As part of the keynote, which is the company’s last, Microsoft showed a video that recapped …
Interview with the Chris Boggs, President of SEMPO
January 11, 2012, 11:34 amI interviewed the Chris Boggs via telephone and it was a very exciting geek-like conversation. We discussed SEMPO and upcoming conferences where you can see him, but more importantly we talked about the major issues he sees as SEMPO President. We also discussed Panda and what marketers and businesses are going to need to do .
Hello! Is It Me You're Looking for? - The Three Mindsets of #Search
January 11, 2012, 11:29 amIts customary at the start of every New Year for many people to take stock of their life and the year that is slowly fading in your memory. We come up with a list of New Years resolutions , sometimes agonising over them and then spending hours writing them out, putting them into order of preference and for the more organised amongst us, writing a...
How Google Search Plus Your World Will Impact SEO
January 11, 2012, 11:24 amYou've probably heard by now that Google announced the roll out of social search yesterday, dubbed 'Search, Plus Your World'. There has been vast speculation about Google's motives, with the most credible of which suggesting it's to do with' Gaining market share in the social network market. To improve the quality of search results through...
SEO content marketing roundup, week ending January 11th
January 11, 2012, 11:24 amIn this week's latest and greatest web-writing news, there's still much buzz to do with 2012 trends and predictions spliced with backward glances at 2011. But, as you've probably noticed, the New Year is well underway - and Google's " Search, plus Your World " is making a splash. Catch the newest wave of industry news with these picks' Content...
Twitter: Google Search Plus Your World Bad for Web Users
January 11, 2012, 11:24 amTwitter has criticized Google's major search update unveiled on Tuesday, claiming they are "bad" for web users, as they make it harder to find information. Google explained that the "Google, plus Your World" update would now start drawing on inf.
College Campuses Get The Google Street View Treatment
January 11, 2012, 11:19 amGoogle's been stirring the Maps pot with two busy hands lately. First they gave us indoor maps of airports and malls, then they mapped the CES convention center,
CES 2012: Shadow Ebike Plays Nice With Your Phone
January 11, 2012, 11:03 amEverything has to be smart these days. The smart bike just happens to be next on the list. Daymak Inc. announced at CES the Shadow Ebike. Yes,
CES 2012: PriceGrabber Launches DealGrabber To Find Local Deals
January 11, 2012, 11:02 amDaily deal programs like Groupon, LivingSocial, and the like have been gaining significantly in popularity recently. These sorts of services offer amazing deals on a wide variety of products and services. Navigating and sorting through all the deals that these …
Samsung Gaining Leverage Over Google?
January 11, 2012, 10:32 amJean-Louis Gassée raised an interesting point about whether or not Samsung, which if you believe the reports is on pace to sell 30 to 35 million phones from October to December, holds some sway over Google, the steward of the Android handsets Samsung has ascended to stardom with in the mobile realm. Google Executive Eric Schmidt said at the 2012...
Ads Come To The Facebook News Feed
January 11, 2012, 10:17 amLast month, reports came out that Facebook would be launching sponsored stories in the news feed this month. Now, it appears that has happened. According to Inside Facebook, a spokesperson for the company said the feature is now live,
Amazon Set To Republish Old, Out Of Print Books
January 11, 2012, 10:17 amDigital formats have given books a new home and Amazon is using it to give old books a new lease on life. Amazon today announced Nancy Pearl's Book Lust Rediscoveries series.
CES 2012: Polaroid Builds Android-Powered Smart Camera
January 11, 2012, 10:17 amPolaroid has announced a new take on the digital camera at this year's CES. The new SC1630 Smart Camera is a digital camera built on Google's Android operating system. The 16 megapixel camera comes with 3X optical zoom, a 3.
6 Reasons 2012 is the Perfect Time for Social Media
January 11, 2012, 9:51 amby Jennifer Cario As we roll into 2012 companies are looking at ways to either boost their social media campaigns, or in some cases, launch them for the first time. One of the big questions they have is whether or not they're too late to the game. While I'm not going to lie and say it's the easiest it's ever been to get in the game, I can say more...
CES 2012: Dell Entering Tablet Business Later This Year
January 11, 2012, 9:41 amIt's surprising that Dell has not entered into the tablet business, but that will change this year. Reuters spoke to Dell's CCO, Steve Felice, at CES about the company's entry into the tablet business.
Troll Violently Threatens FoxSports.com, Now On The Lam From LAPD
January 11, 2012, 9:25 amWe here at WebProNews don't thank you readers and commenters enough for expressing your opinions in non-threatening and (mostly) civil manners. To my knowledge,
Nicolas Steno Celebrated With Google Doodle
January 11, 2012, 9:25 amGoogle has a doodle up today, celebrating the 374th birthday of geologist Nicolas Steno. Though he is known as one of the founders of both modern stratigraphy and modern geology, his scientific contributions have also lent themselves to paleontology,
CES 2012: CEA President Shapiro Blasts SOPA In Keynote
January 11, 2012, 9:25 amSpeaking yesterday morning at the Qualcomm CES keynote, Gary Shapiro blasted SOPA and its backers and supporters for their efforts to stifle both free speech and innovation. Shapiro is president of the Consumer Electronics Association, the organization responsible for CES.
Google Maps Readies Game for Google+
January 11, 2012, 9:15 amComing in February, Google Maps will be offering a 3D game using WebGL that will come to Google+ Games. Of course, once the release is made official there will be grave concern that Google will be trying to corner the online game market. I have also heard that there is concern that Google is trying to corner the world's toilets supply because they...
Google's Matt Cutts: "Search, Plus Your World" Returns More Than Just Google Content
January 11, 2012, 9:10 amOn Tuesday, Google announced the launch of "Search, Plus Your World," which is a set of new personalized search features. For a longer explanation, you can read here, but basically,
CES 2012: Sony Can Not Stop Making New TVs
January 11, 2012, 9:10 amIn the beginning was the LCD display, then technology brought forth the LED display. Sony is now introducing the Crystal LED display. Sony, never one to leave well enough alone,
Search Plus Your World: Google and Twitter Exchange Blows
January 11, 2012, 9:10 amYesterday, Google announced the new "Search plus Your World" update. The change, which is already live for some users, is gradually being rolled out over the next several days. Google will now make it easier for their users to locate Personal Results (user's own photos and Google+ posts), Profiles in Search (network's photos and Google+ .
CES 2012: The iNuke Boom iPhone Dock & Speaker Is Only $30,000
January 11, 2012, 9:01 amAbout a month ago, WebProNews reported on an iPod dock/speaker announcement which was getting a good amount of buzz on the internet. Due to the ridiculous size and price of the product. The iNuke has been revealed at CES 2012, …
Google’s Matt Cutts: “Search, Plus Your World” Returns More Than Just Google Content
January 11, 2012, 8:44 amOn Tuesday, Google announced the launch of “Search, Plus Your World,” which is a set of new personalized search features. For a longer explanation, you can read here, but basically, it involves Google suggesting Google+ content and profiles based on …
Microsoft, Apple Are Most Visited Computer/Electronic Sites
January 11, 2012, 8:39 amJust as how you go to the grocery store when you want to find food, a new Nielsen report shows that when the people want to find some information about electronics and computers,
iPad 3 To Ship In March (Rumor)
January 11, 2012, 8:39 amJapanese Mac Blog MacOkatara has reported that Chinese manufacturers Foxconn and Pegatron are beginning production of the iPad 3. According to MacOkatara's sources, Foxconn will take 85% of the iPad 3 production, and Pegatron will take the remaining 15%.
CES 2012: Pandora Owns The Digital Airwaves
January 11, 2012, 8:24 amEverybody loves Pandora Radio and 125 million users can't be wrong.
Three Ways a Test Crawl Could Uncover Hidden SEO Dangers
January 11, 2012, 8:24 amIn November I wrote a post explaining how just one line of code could destroy your SEO. It underscored the fact that sometimes hidden dangers can kill your SEO efforts. In addition, it also explained how a thorough audit can reveal those issues and get your site back on track SEO-wise. Well, I'm back with .
Living La Vida Loca! Top Tips For Online Success In The Spanish Speaking World
January 11, 2012, 8:19 amWith 153 million users, Spanish is the 3rd most used language online, trailing only English and Chinese. However, the variations of this language, along with the cultural diversity of those using it are vast, making the job of the search marketer all the more challenging. Ani Lopez, a native Spaniard working as an SEO Manager in Canada,
The Art of Winning on AdWords - Lessons from Moneyball
January 11, 2012, 8:13 amAs described in Michael Lewis' "Moneyball", Oakland A's General Manager Billy Beane fielded the winningest team in baseball while spending half as much on player salaries as their nearest rival, the New York Yankees. Beane .
PicYou launches an iPhone App
January 11, 2012, 8:08 amDespite the buzz that 2012 will be a big year for Instagram (a photo-sharing app), its web-based competitor, PicYou, alerts the Internet with its free iPhone app. Before, iPhone users were required to transfer their files on a computer before using the app's web service. This time, they can do the same with their images .
How to Hire Your Social Media Marketing Partner
January 11, 2012, 8:03 amThis is a guest post by Brad Shorr. Want more? See How to Hire Your SEO Partner from November. After taking the social media plunge, companies quickly discover that it is vastly more complicated and time-consuming than they thought. The normal response is, HELP! But companies must avoid a panicky response, because hiring a social media marketing...
It's the Personalization, Stupid!
January 11, 2012, 7:58 amThere is a bit of storm raging in the Internet world. It's one of those where all the experts jockey for position to get their opinions received by those who will ultimately pay them to do things. As a result, much of the analysis and "examination" of the latest search moves by Google is self-serving. This change is a bit different in that is has...
It’s the Personalization, Stupid!
January 11, 2012, 7:45 amThere is a bit of storm raging in the Internet world. It’s one of those where all the experts jockey for position to get their opinions received by those who will ultimately pay them to do things. As a result, much of the analysis and “examination” of the latest search moves by Google is self-serving.
This change is a bit...
What Google Personalized Search plus Your World Means for Marketing & SEO Tips
January 11, 2012, 7:27 amScreenshot from Google's promo video Google Personalized Search rolled out yesterday revealing a change as significant as Universal Search in 2007. Unlike the major change that brought images, video thumbnails, news and blog posts within search results for all, the Google plus Your World changes are only visibile when logged into Google. There are...
Bridging the Cross-Channel Analytics Divide
January 11, 2012, 7:27 amThe post-holiday season is a great time to reflect on the year that was 2011, both from a personal and professional perspective. For many of us, the first quarter of the year means planning for the year ahead and prioritizing against a variety o.
Groupon's Merchant Center Gets a Revamp
January 11, 2012, 7:01 amGroupon launched its redesigned Merchant Center last January 4th. As posted by their Senior Product Manager Amit Koren in an official blog post, the new Merchant Center is a comprehensive dashboard which shows a merchant's entire Groupon performance, including customer feedback and performance analytics. Groupon's Simplified Merchant Center...
Mozilla Firefox To Provide Extended Support Release
January 11, 2012, 6:58 amOnline life is evolving faster than ever and it's imperative that Mozilla delivers improvements to the Web and to Firefox more quickly to reflect this. Providing updates to Firefox more frequently allows us to secure users against emerging threats and provide the platform for innovation that today's rich and compelling Web experiences demand....
A new option for your home page
January 11, 2012, 6:26 amMany people ask us where to find the information that used to be available in the previous Orkut home page such as testimonials, friends requests and birthdays. To address this, we have created a new home page similar to the one in the previous version of Orkut. The page features the information right above the list of activities. If you wish,
7 Quick Tips to Keep Your SEO On Track in 2012
January 11, 2012, 6:20 amOnce again, we've rounded the corner on a new year and many of us find ourselves re-evaluating our performance throughout many of life's facets, whether it's how much we exercise or how well we eat. Just as we would to continually yearn to b.
PayPal Reports Mobile Payments Reached $4 Billion in 2011
January 11, 2012, 6:12 amHe attributes the massive growth to an overall increase in mobile commerce, more useful mobile payments apps blending online and offline capabilities (PayPal is one of the most popular ways for Starbucks customers to top off their in-store credit via its app), as well as a massive uptick in iPad-based e-commerce.
The Problem with SOPA (And How to Stop It)
January 11, 2012, 5:29 amYou've probably seen the word SOPA (and its equally unattractive sibling, PIPA) around the social web. Maybe you've had a lot going on and you've hoped it would just go away. Maybe you figure it can't be all that bad. Maybe you believe that the internet has always found a way around censorship and always will. But while the internet as a whole may...
How Search Engines Work
January 11, 2012, 5:00 amIt’s been 10 years since I wrote the second edition of a book about search engines called “Search Engine Marketing: The Essential Best Practice Guide”. It was a very big seller and, in fact, it carried on selling through to the b...
Sharing a search story
January 11, 2012, 2:55 amI've been reading a lot of the coverage of the Search plus Your World launch and I wanted to share my story and then clarify something. I love to stay up until early in the morning playing Werewolf . In early December I went to a journalism conference called "News Foo Camp" in Phoenix and played a lot of Werewolf. When I got back, for some reason...
Nicolas Steno, Geology Pioneer, Celebrated by Google Doodle
January 11, 2012, 12:47 amA new Google Doodle today honors the 374th birthday of the Danish anatomist Nicolas Steno, the man widely regarded as the father of modern geology. The new inanimate Doodle features the Google logo with letters sketched out of three to five laye.
Outsmarting Your Competition in High-Stakes PPC Markets
January 11, 2012, 12:11 amPosted by TastyPlacement This post was originally in YouMoz , and was promoted to the main blog because it provides great value and interest to our community. The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of SEOmoz, Inc. Are you competing in a high-stakes PPC market with bids in the $25 to $40 range? If you are,...
Twitter Criticises Google For Google+ In SERPs, a "bad day for the Internet."
January 10, 2012, 10:26 pmTwitter General Counsel Alex Macgillivray, among other thought leaders who criticized Google's Google-centric approach, had already personally called today's launch a "bad day for the Internet."
Reddit Black Out On 01/18 To Protest PIPA / SOPA
January 10, 2012, 9:22 pmReddit announced that it will be blacking out its site for 12 hours on 01-18 from 8AM – 8PM EST. The Reddit Team says in a blog post: Instead of the normal glorious, user-curated chaos of reddit, we will be …
Google Search Plus - Cause and Effect
January 10, 2012, 8:20 pmToday Google announced a dramatic change in the format of search results coming to your browser in a steady roll-out across English results. The change is called Google Search Plus the World which will present users logged in to Google with search results mingled with a myriad of socially derived results from friends on Google Plus. Haven't we...
Fake Candidate Beats Real Candidate in Poll
January 10, 2012, 7:19 pmby Claudine Zap There may be times when some of the GOP candidates seem like a bunch of jokers. But what about the joke candidates? They're out there: One of them, Stephen Colbert , is even beating actual candidate Jon Huntsman . With the New Hampshire primary almost out of the way, the focus now turns to the South Carolina primary. One poll,...
The Next Web Is Most Engaged News Group on Google+
January 10, 2012, 5:00 pmAccording to a new study from Adam Sherk, after examining the frequency of posts with comments, +1s and shares, found that The Next Web has the highest level of engagement on Google+ among other news organizations.
Twitter Account Verification To Spread Through Ecosystem
January 10, 2012, 4:45 pmTwitter announced the launch of a new pilot program to distribute verified account handles and public profile metadata to developers, media and content services, and consumer device manufacturers. The initial partners for the program include: The Echo Nest,
BOND 50: Fifty Years Of James Bond In One Gold Box; CES 2012
January 10, 2012, 4:45 pmSpeaking at a Directors' Panel discussion at Panasonic's CES booth today, the directors of ten James Bond films gathered to announce BOND 50, a massive boxed set containing all 22 movies on Blu-ray.
Dolly Parton Stuns at 'Joyful Noise' Premiere
January 10, 2012, 4:40 pmby Mike Krumboltz Dolly Parton dazzled at the Los Angeles premiere of "Joyful Noise" on Monday night. The 66-year-old icon wore a daring white dress that few women half her age could wear so well. Listen to Dolly Parton on Yahoo! Music. The curvaceous Parton is no stranger to surgery, and she's happy to talk all about her past procedures. During...
Is Wikipedia Leaving GoDaddy Or Not?
January 10, 2012, 4:30 pmDid GoDaddy's denouncement of SOPA/PIPA change the online encyclopedia's point of view on the domain registrar or are the folks who run Wikipedia being selective about the next place they register their domain? As of now,
Google "Search, Plus Your World": Twitter Not Happy
January 10, 2012, 4:30 pmAdd Twitter to the growing list of critics of Google's practices of delivering search results. As you may know by now, Google announced some new features for personalized search today. I'm not going to run through all of that again.
Google Flu Trends Helps Hospitals Accurately Predict Influenza Cases
January 10, 2012, 4:14 pmA new study from John Hopkins University shows that Google's influenza oracle, Flu Trends, turns out to be a reliable way for hospitals to anticipate outbreaks or "seasons" of patients sick with the flu,
CES 2012: Razer Has Won The Tablet War
January 10, 2012, 4:14 pmTablets can play games, sure, but this tablet can really play games. Razer announced during CES Project Fiona, a gaming tablet that is more akin to a gaming PC. The device itself looks really weird at first.
Google “Search, Plus Your World”: Twitter Not Happy
January 10, 2012, 4:10 pmAdd Twitter to the growing list of critics of Google’s practices of delivering search results. As you may know by now, Google announced some new features for personalized search today. I’m not going to run through all of that again. …
Google “Search, Plus Your World”: Twitter Not Happy [Updated]
January 10, 2012, 4:10 pmUpdate: Google has responded to Twitter’s comments via Google+: “We are a bit surprised by Twitter’s comments about Search plus Your World, because they chose not to renew their agreement with us last summer (http://goo.gl/chKwi), and since then we have …
CES 2012: THX Media Director Makes Watching Movies Easier
January 10, 2012, 3:54 pmTHX is showing off a new technology at CES today. THX Media Director is a feature that is already integrated into a variety of home entertainment devices - TVs, Blu-ray players, and more.
Mass Suicide At Foxconn Barely Avoided
January 10, 2012, 3:38 pmFoxconn, the Chinese manufacturer of Apple products and game consoles, has had a rough time with worker suicides and reports of bad employee treatment. Well, it just got worse. Kotaku is reporting that on January 2,
Anderson Cooper & The Shakeweight, Hand Dancing, and This Isn't Mario Kart
January 10, 2012, 3:38 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
Ustream Videos Had Over 2 Billion Views In 2011 [Infographic]
January 10, 2012, 3:38 pmOnline streaming video solution Ustream has put out an infographic showcasing some stats on usage of its service, including 2 billion views for 2011. Others of note: 51 million viewers per month globally,
BCS Championship Enjoys Large Online Audience
January 10, 2012, 3:23 pmWhile the early reports of last night's BCS Championship Game ratings were delivered with a certain kind of spin " that is,
Due To Skype, Your International Calls Will Not Be Completed As Dialed
January 10, 2012, 3:23 pmIn the very near future it looks like we'll be adding the international phone call to the List of Inglorious Obsolescence currently populated by Crystal Pepsi, privacy, MC Hammer pants, and crank-start automobiles.
Angelina Jolie's Wild Awards-Season Past
January 10, 2012, 3:18 pmby Claudine Zap The superstar Angelina Jolie will be heading once more to the Golden Globes as a nominee, this time for her directorial debut of her foreign-language film, " In the Land of Blood and Honey ." But before she was a U.N. ambassador and mother of six, the Golden Globes winner caught notice for her wild streak. Back in 1999, the actress...
Anderson Cooper & The Shakeweight, Hand Dancing, and This Isn’t Mario Kart
January 10, 2012, 3:15 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good ‘ole email. Everyday we highlight some of the best that are currently viral and some that are trending that …
Myspace TV: The Next Step in the Comeback
January 10, 2012, 3:13 pmI've always been a fan of the underdog, so maybe that's why I feel obligated to wave the pom-poms for Myspace. They've got a new team, a legitimate celebrity backer in Justin Timberlake and a snazzy new goal, to become the home of what's new in entertainment. Yesterday, Justin Timberlake took the stage at CES 2012 to announce a partnership between...
Comcast Brings TV To Your iPad With AnyPlay
January 10, 2012, 3:08 pmThe array of options for streaming content to tablets like the iPad or its Android competitors is vast and seems to be growing all the time. Services like Netflix, Hulu,
Report Says In-Game Purchases Will Rise to $4.8 Billion in 2016
January 10, 2012, 2:57 pmI swore I would never do it. My friend swore she'd never do it. And still, after months of fighting the urge, we both did it. We both spent money in-game in order to advance play. A mighty eagle, here, an extra life there. The question now is, where will it end? If Juniper Research is right, it may not end until we're both out on the street...
Diablo III Kind Of Announced For Consoles
January 10, 2012, 2:52 pmDiablo III may be, once and for all, coming to consoles. Cue gasps from the PC community. Now, I'm going to file this one under all but confirmed because it's not actually confirmed yet,
Latest Computer Worm Attack is Reminder of Need for Security
January 10, 2012, 2:52 pmIn what could be a sign of things to come for 2012, researchers at an Israeli firm recently reported the discovery of a variant of the computer worm Ramnit, which proceeded to steal more than 45,000 Facebook users' credentials. According to reports, the worm primarily targeted British and French users, infecting some 800,000 machines over .
Trailer for Miley's 'LOL' Hits the Web
January 10, 2012, 2:47 pmby Mike Krumboltz Miley Cyrus 's march toward world domination continues. The singing and acting superstar is starring in "LOL," an upcoming comedy-drama that co-stars Demi Moore as Miley's mom. The film, which just released its first trailer, is a remake of a 2008 French film of the same name. In the American version, Cyrus plays Lola, a high...
Wolfram Proposes .data TLD
January 10, 2012, 2:37 pmStephen Wolfram, the scientist behind Mathematica and Wolfram Alpha, says he's been involved with the worldwide data community in coordinating the creation of a .data top-level Internet domain, which would highlight the exposure of data across the Internet,
Tim Tebow's Fire Burns In Us All
January 10, 2012, 2:21 pmBack in the 1980s, a group known as "the Brat Pack" were right in the middle of some of Hollywood's finer moments, including such gems as The Breakfast Club and St Elmo's Fire.
CES 2012: Mercedes Debuting New Line Of Smart Cars
January 10, 2012, 2:21 pmThe one thing that was not expected at CES this year was the emergence of the smart car. Mercedes-Benz USA is introducing and launching mbrace2 today. The service provides drivers top-of-the-line features related to safety, infotainment,
The Daily Comes To Android, Starting With Samsung Galaxy Tab
January 10, 2012, 2:21 pmThe Daily, the News Corp. publication originally launched as an experimental news app for the iPad, is now moving beyond the iPad and into Android territory.
Tim Tebow’s Fire Burns In Us All
January 10, 2012, 2:16 pmBack in the 1980s, a group known as “the Brat Pack” were right in the middle of some of Hollywood’s finer moments, including such gems as The Breakfast Club and St Elmo’s Fire. The group consisted of a who’s who …
Holmes Dares to Bare in New Ad Campaign
January 10, 2012, 1:40 pmby Mike Krumboltz Katie Holmes is known for having a good-girl image. The actress, mom, and wife of Tom Cruise may be looking to shed that reputation with some help from a new advertising campaign. The 33-year-old Holmes is starring in a new campaign for H. Stern jewelry, and the photos leave little to the imagination. In one shot in particular,...
Play Your World With Google Maps: Coming To Google+
January 10, 2012, 1:29 pmGoogle has uploaded a new video to its YouTube channel that previews a game coming to Google+ called Play Your World with Google Maps. There’s not a whole lot of info about the game that I can see, beyond its …
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Content Season Kick-Off 2012
January 10, 2012, 1:15 pmModern Warfare 3 was the top-selling game of 2011, which could leave the publisher, Activision, and developer, Infinity Ward, with gleaming smiles and a pay out worth resting on.
SEO Efforts Don't Have to be Dead on Arrival
January 10, 2012, 1:15 pmMost of us at one time or another has viewed the television commercial of the older women who has fallen and can't get up. Well, for some business owners, they probably feel that way sometimes about their company's SEO efforts. The intent may be good, but the bottom line is the search engine marketing campaigns .
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 DLC Content Season Kick-Off 2012
January 10, 2012, 1:08 pmModern Warfare 3 was the top-selling game of 2011 which could leave the publisher, Activision, and developer, Infinity Ward, with gleaming smiles and a pay out worth resting on. Or they could put together one of the most ambitious downloadable …
Google Launches Search Plus Your World
January 10, 2012, 1:04 pmGoogle introduced huge new features today that bring some clarity to many of the changes they've made over the past several months, including the creation of their own social media network and the implementation of SSL search. Their latest s.
CES 2012: Google Maps Indoors Of Las Vegas Hotels
January 10, 2012, 12:59 pmIf maps were money then Google would be makin' it rain this year at CES: Vegas Edition. Let's recap: first they rolled out the Google Maps function to provide indoor floor plans for assorted airports and shopping centers.
CES 2012: Victorinox Unveils 1 TB Swiss Army Knife
January 10, 2012, 12:59 pmVictorninox has been including USB thumb drives in certain models of their famed Swiss Army knives for several years now. At this year's CES, though, they've really raised the bar. All the way to 1 terabyte.
Reddit Co-Founder To Testify At Upcoming SOPA Hearing
January 10, 2012, 12:28 pmAlexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, has been asked to speak at the upcoming hearing concerning SOPA and PIPA, everybody's favorite Internet acronyms; for the moment, anyway. Apparently, the U.S.
Scalable Link Outreach with Gmail and Boomerang
January 10, 2012, 12:23 pmSometimes it's the little things in life....Boomerang for Gmail (and Outlook) is an incredibly useful, lightweight, powerful link outreach app. Link building has a special place in the SEO industry. Beyond being one of the harder skill-sets to master and acquire, link building is likely the most important element of an SEO campaign.
Universal Search Results in PRO - Part 1: Local Results
January 10, 2012, 12:13 pmPosted by adamf Now that the holidays have passed, were back in full swing at SEOmoz. Im happy to offer another product announcement for PRO members. Weve just shipped phase one of our support for Universal Search results, which includes data about local (a.k.a. places) results in Google search results. Whether it's a 7-pack or a blended result,...
Tumblr Ups Animated GIF Size Limit
January 10, 2012, 11:58 amIf you use Tumblr, you're probably either accustomed to seeing plenty of animated GIFs cycle through your feed, or are putting them in your own posts. They're pretty popular on the service. That's probably why Tumblr, via its staff blog,
CES 2012: Sensics SmartGoggles Take 3D To A Whole New Level
January 10, 2012, 11:58 amToday at CES Sensics unveiled their new Natalia SmartGoggles. These remarkable goggles offer users a fully immersive 3D gaming experience. They sport dual OLED displays, a sensors to detect head position and acceleration,
The End Of The World Is Now Scheduled On Facebook
January 10, 2012, 11:58 amWe're really going to have to hear about this whole Mayan calendar apocalypse all year, aren't we? Sigh. Well, whether you're of the can't-beat'em-so-join'em group or if you actually expect/hope the world to end this year,
Sony Keeps Video Recorders Relevant At CES
January 10, 2012, 11:38 amSony wants to everybody to get a little bloggie with their new camera. Sony at CES announced the new Wi-Fi enabled Bloggie Live HD Camera. The device is significant because it is integrated with Skype’s Qik Video service. The Bloggie …
Personalized optimization tips explained
January 10, 2012, 11:32 amWe've heard from many of you that the AdSense optimization tips we regularly discuss are helpful but you're still not sure just how these tips apply to your sites. You understand that wide formats perform better, but which of your small formats should you swap out? And which format sizes should you replace them with? Over the last year,
Google Profits From Illegal 2012 Olympics Ads
January 10, 2012, 11:27 amGoogle is profiting from ads posted by illegal London 2012 Olympics ticket resellers, the BBC reported. These ads have since been removed, as have ads for cannabis, fake identification cards, and passports that the BBC found and reported to G.
Lamar Smith Offers Further SOPA Clarification
January 10, 2012, 11:22 amWhat do you do when it seems like the entire world is against something you are trying to accomplish? Do you ignore the criticisms and soldier onward? Do you consider the criticism and its potential validity?
iPhone 5 Is The Most Anticipated Gadget Of 2012
January 10, 2012, 11:22 amA new year tends to make us thoughtful. We reflect on what happened in the year that's ending. We think about what we expect and hope for in the year to come. Now SodaHead,
Sony Announces Xperia Ion at CES
January 10, 2012, 11:22 amThe amazing phones keep rolling in and Sony is ready to tempt you away. Sony announced during CES their first LTE smartphone, the Xperia ion. The phone is significant for more than just its specs.
Duplicate Keywords and Normalization in Microsoft Advertising adCenter
January 10, 2012, 11:16 amHave you loaded a list of keywords into adCenter only to find that your output sheet has a list of errors for duplicate keywords? If you go through your list and see that the keywords are clearly different, adCenter may not have seen it that way. While the queries the row boat and row boat appear different to you and me, adCenter views these...
Google's Introduces New "Search Plus Your World"
January 10, 2012, 11:11 amIf you have been wondering when the latest update to Google's search offering would be then today is your day. Google's "Search Plus Your World" (notice the clever use of plus in the title wink, wink, nod, nod) is starting to be rolled out today to English language searchers who are logged into Google.com. As we like to do here at Marketing...
Google’s Introduces New “Search Plus Your World”
January 10, 2012, 11:09 amIf you have been wondering when the latest update to Google’s search offering would be then today is your day. Google’s “Search Plus Your World” (notice the clever use of plus in the title wink, wink, nod, nod) is starting to be rolled out today to English language searchers who are logged into Google.com.
As we like to do...
Clicky From Groupon Lets You Spin Wheel For Deals
January 10, 2012, 11:06 amGroupon has launched a Wheel of Fortune-esque marketing gimmick that lets users log into Facebook and spin a virtual wheel for the chance to win deals with select Groupon merchants. It's called Clicky the Clickable Value Wheel,
Three Paths to a Top 10 Content Piece
January 10, 2012, 11:06 amOver at the WordStream blog, we typically publish a list of our most popular content at the end of every month and every year. This is more than a way to drum up a few more views for those blog posts - it's an opportunity to learn from our own successes and apply those lessons .
Win a Trip to See Jason Mraz Live at Sundance 2012
January 10, 2012, 11:06 amLast week, we asked you to share your favorite film with us for a chance to win a trip for you and a friend to The Sundance Film Festival 2012. Today, were proud to announce that Jason Mraz will be performing at Sundance. For all of our loyal followers who are also Mraz fans, we are hosting a Twitter sweepstakes for the chance to win a trip to...
Report: LinkedIn Members Ready for CES 2012 Innovations
January 10, 2012, 10:51 amWith CES shaking up the tech world in Las Vegas this week, a new report from LinkedIn reveals that business professionals are more than willing to get their hands on all the new products and services. The network released its 2012 Consumer Electronics Report, in which it surveyed 1,602 U.S. adults, half of which are active LinkedIn members, and...
Google "Search, Plus Your World" Makes Google More Personal Than Ever
January 10, 2012, 10:35 amGoogle just announced some new elements it is bringing to Google Search: personal results, profiles in search, and people and pages. They're billing the changes collectively as "Search, Plus Your World". Should Google be getting more personalized?
Hostess, Maker Of Beloved Twinkies, Going Bankrupt: Twitter Reactions
January 10, 2012, 10:35 amScience - or urban mythology - has constantly told us that Twinkies last forever. They're man's best friend in the event of a toxic nuclear fallout because such mortal concerns as expiration dates do not concern Twinkies.
CES 2012: Panasonic And MySpace Team Up For MySpace TV
January 10, 2012, 10:35 amPanasonic announced during its CES press conference yesterday that it will be teaming up with MySpace to bring a social media dimension to TV. The service, MySpace TV, will be part of the VIERA Connect platform on Panasonic's HDTVs.
Google Fined $65K in France for 'Crook' Autocomplete Suggestion
January 10, 2012, 10:25 amGoogle must pay a $65,000 fine for suggesting the search term for "crook" when users typed in the name of France insurance company Lyonnaise de Garantie. Google must also remove the word "escroc" ("crook" in Fre.
Google “Search, Plus Your World” Makes Google More Personal Than Ever
January 10, 2012, 10:21 amGoogle just announced some new elements it is bringing to Google Search: personal results, profiles in search, and people and pages. They’re billing the changes collectively as “Search, Plus Your World”. Should Google be getting more personalized? Let us know …
Stephen Hawking's PC's Are Personally Delivered By an Intel Engineer
January 10, 2012, 10:20 amThe photo above is of Travis Bonifield, who works directly with Hawking, Rob Weatherly, who provides IT support for Hawking, and Sam Blackburn, Hawking's grad assistant. And of course, Hawking himself.
CES 2012: iPad 3 Spotted In The Wild
January 10, 2012, 10:20 amAs the probable launch date for the iPad 3 nears, rumors have been heating up as to what the device will look like and what new features it will have. Of course, not all reports are reliable,
CES 2012 Already Has A Best In Show Contender
January 10, 2012, 10:17 amDuring CES, Chaotic Moon Labs announced their “Board of Awesomeness,” which may be the best product name of the show. While CES is always a joy to cover, the massive influx of everybody announcing new phones or TVs sometimes gets …
CES 2012: Nvidia Talks Up Tablets, Android As The Future
January 10, 2012, 10:05 amNvidia, makers of fine PC video cards, have found a new future in mobile processing. Nvidia used their CES keynote to push the Tegra 3 quad-core processor and Ice Cream Sandwich operating system as the future of tablets and smartphones.
Lamar Smith Poster Is Funny, Accurate
January 10, 2012, 10:05 amWhen commenting on the state of the SOPA/PIPA bills recently, lead-SOPA sponsor Lamar Smith, the representative from Texas,
Stephen Hawking’s PC’s Are Personally Delivered By an Intel Engineer
January 10, 2012, 10:03 amThe photo above is of Travis Bonifield, who works directly with Hawking, Rob Weatherly, who provides IT support for Hawking, and Sam Blackburn, Hawking’s grad assistant. And of course, Hawking himself. When you’ve defied the medical odds and lived 50 …
Google Fined $65K in France for ‘Crook’ Autocomplete Suggestion
January 10, 2012, 10:00 amGoogle must pay a $65,000 fine for suggesting the search term for “crook” when users typed in the name of France insurance company Lyonnaise de Garantie. Google must also remove the word “escroc” (“crook” in Fre...
How we Identified and Rectified Malicious Linking
January 10, 2012, 9:54 amLast year, during a chat with one of the @seoptimise twitter followers, they mentioned a post on SEJ about how it is a myth that bad links can get your site penalised (a position that the author later changed after feedback) and asked my opinion on it. The strange thing was that a few months earlier I had to sort out the exact issue for one of our...
CES 2012: Panasonic Brings 3D Cameras To The Olympics
January 10, 2012, 9:49 amPanasonic announced at their CES press conference that they were partnering with NBC Sports Group to bring the 2012 Olympics to American viewers in 3D.
Google Politics Show People Are Interested In This Jon Huntsman Fellow
January 10, 2012, 9:24 amThe good citizens of New Hampshire descend upon the voting booths today and, ahead of whatever today’s results may yield (i.e., Mitt Romney wins), Google Elections & Politics has some encouraging news for oft-neglected Republican candidate Jon Huntsman. As you …
Google Accused of Profiting from Illegal Olympic Ticket Sales
January 10, 2012, 9:18 amAccording to a recent BBC report, Google is displaying illegal ads promoting unofficial London 2012 ticket resellers. The unofficial sale of Olympic tickets is prohibited to protect consumers and is a serious offense that carries a maximum fine of £20,000 ($30,900). These ads, which are in addition to ads promoting fake ID card sellers, fake .
The Advantages of Facebook Marketing for Your Business
January 10, 2012, 9:13 amWith more than 800 million users, Facebook is definitely the biggest social media network that the Internet has. That's why online marketers can't ignore the potential that the social networking giant can give to businesses. In fact, more and more brands are creating their Facebook fan page to build an online presence across the Web. .
Is Social Media Overrated Regarding Brand Impact?
January 10, 2012, 9:03 amI think we are starting to head into a very good direction with regard to social media and its impact on business. We are moving away from the irrational exuberance (read: overselling) of its impact by those in the Valley toward a more realistic perspective of just what impact social media can have on brands. That is healthy since it is best to...
The Web Reacts To Alabama Crushing LSU In BCS Championship
January 10, 2012, 8:58 amAs Tim Tebow demonstrated, the sports world is always a great way to get the masses talking on Twitter, and while the LSU/Alabama BCS Championship Game didn't break the records Tim Tebow's overtime pass did,
CES 2012: Gorilla Glass 2 Could Mean Thinner Smartphones
January 10, 2012, 8:58 amIf there has been a theme to this year's CES so far, it has been thinner gadgets and better TVs. And thinner TVs, for that matter. Corning, makers of the Gorilla Glass that you probably have in your smartphone screen,
HTC Announces Titan II Smartphone At CES
January 10, 2012, 8:58 amWindows-based phones get serious with the help of the HTC Titan II. HTC announced at CES their first Windows-based phone to run on a 4G LTE network and it is a beauty. The kicker, however,
Christmas AdWords Activity
January 10, 2012, 8:48 amPeople use the Internet in funny ways. Ever looked over somebody's shoulder when they perform a search? Ninety percent of the time (I made this number up, but it's a lot) you'll think that they're searching in a stupid way. Some people will put .
New year resolutions: link building is just like getting in shape
January 10, 2012, 8:36 amThe backlinks that point to your website are still the most important factor that determine the position of your website on Google. Unfortunately, it's not easy to get good backlinks. Link building can be compared to getting in shape after the holidays.
8 Alternative Ways To Use Screaming Frog for SEO
January 10, 2012, 8:33 amIf you don’t know what Screaming Frog is, (then where have you been!?) It’s a tool that let’s you crawl an entire site on demand. But that’s not all it’s good for…I was recently working on a clients site and I found myself turning to the tool more and more for tasks other than the standard crawl feature. I thought it might be...
iPad 3 Set For March/April Launch (Rumor)
January 10, 2012, 8:27 amIndustry analysts are starting to weigh in on the release date for Apple's next iPad. International Business Times cites two analysts with differing opinions on the matter. One expects a late March/early April release for the tablet.
Curious How Much Money An Apple CEO Made Last Year? Here You Go
January 10, 2012, 8:27 amApple, a company you have heard of around these parts, released its 2012 Proxy Report yesterday, revealing how much executives at Apple Inc. made in the past year. So in the post-Jobs era, how much more might the new CEO,
CES 2012: Microsoft Announces Kinect For Windows
January 10, 2012, 8:27 amKinect is finally making the official move from Xbox 360 to Windows-based PCs. Last night at Microsoft's final CES keynote, they announced that the Kinect hardware would be coming to Windows-based PCs on February 1 in 12 countries.
Using Twitter and Facebook Trends to Write PPC Ads
January 10, 2012, 8:27 amTwitter and Facebook aren't just for wasting time chatting with your friends anymore - they can also be vital sources of information to be mined when writing your PPC ads! Here's how these social sites can help you create compelling ad copy: Technique #1 - Use Social Sites to Conduct Market Research One of the best .
Are You Making This Common Mistake With Your Marketing?
January 10, 2012, 8:14 amTwitter, Google+, Facebook and Linkedin are full to bursting with stressed out business owners, making unremarkable offers to uninterested people.
These business owners work hard sharing links to their special offers and webinars and wonder why they get nowhere, even though they have the whole process backwards!
Twitter, Google+, Facebook and...
Major Marketing Mission: Figuring Out Generation Y
January 10, 2012, 7:46 amIf there was ever a group of people that are coming up through the ranks that have been more mystery around how they should be defined its Generation Y. We have early Boomers, late Boomers, Generation X and now Generation Y. They are different for sure and a recent study conducted by Millenial Branding and Identified.
Technology Marketing: Is Your B2B Social Media Strategy Sending Mixed Signals?
January 10, 2012, 5:53 amIs your social media strategy sending your customers mixed signals? As a B2B organization with a focus on technology, you may believe that you are facing additional obstacles that your B2C counterparts are not. Many of you have tried to implement social media in the past without much success. However, you may still believe that B2C companies have...
The 2nd Most Important Element in Copywriting
January 10, 2012, 5:17 amThis simple word of advice makes good copywriters legendary. With it, you're going to increase sales. Without it, you're finished. It's deceptively plain, and easily ignored. We already know if nobody reads your headline, nobody reads your ad. This makes the headline the most important element of your persuasive copy . What's the 2nd most...
Is it Time to Ditch Your SEO Partner?
January 10, 2012, 5:07 amChoosing which SEO firm, consultant or expert to outsource your website's SEO campaign to is a big decision. You might look at a dozen potential SEO partners before you decide which one is right for you. But working with an SEO company is not like getting married; you don't have to tough it out for better or for worse. If six months into the...
How do readers consume your content?
January 10, 2012, 4:16 amGuest Author, Lyena Solomon You are an SEO copywriter. As a matter of fact, you are a pro who makes a living doing just that - writing for the websites. You write great content that aims to convert visitors. You know all about keyword research and call to action. You figured out who your audience is and did persona modeling. You know your way...
Testing the Accuracy of Visitor Data from Alexa, Compete, Google Trends, Doubleclick & Quantcast
January 10, 2012, 2:38 amPosted by randfish SEOmoz.org had 13.8mm visits from 6.25mm unique visitors last year (2011). Those numbers are pretty exciting, but what's not exciting is the external perception created by third-parties like Compete, Alexa, Quantcast, Doubleclick and Google Trends for Websites. These sites report massively lower and wrongly trending data - and...
Steve Ballmer's Microsoft Speech at CES 2012
January 10, 2012, 1:11 amAs my post explained on Friday , although this was Microsofts last keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show, we wanted to re-affirm Microsoft Advertising s commitment to continue partnering with advertisers and agencies at the event, and keep demonstrating that the consumer is absolutely placed front and center of the ad solutions and campaigns we...
Google, Apple Making Augmented Reality Cool Amid CES
January 9, 2012, 11:28 pmEvery year for CES (the Consumer Electronics Show, for the uninitiated), I receive scores of pitches about glasses, wristwatches and other gadgets that aim to augment reality or at least pop it out in a lively way via 3D. When I stop by these booths, I'm regaled with tales from these gadget and gee gaw makers about how their products are the wave...
2011, A Game Changer for Xbox
January 9, 2012, 10:01 pmThe timing of the Consumer Electronics Show in early January always makes it a perfect place to reflect on the past year and consider whats to come. As I read and listen to all the news from this years show , it reminds me just how much the Xbox platform and audience have grown. When we launched Xbox LIVE in 2001, it was about making history in...
Adding Universal Search Results to PRO - Part 1: Local Results
January 9, 2012, 8:49 pmPosted by adamf Now that the holidays have passed, were back in full swing at SEOmoz. Im happy to offer another product announcement for PRO members. Weve just shipped phase one of our support for Universal Search results, which includes data about local (a.k.a. places) results in Google search results. Whether it's a 7-pack or a blended result,...
Web Goes 'Haywire' for Gina Carano
January 9, 2012, 5:50 pmby Claudine Zap Meet the next big action star: Gina Carano . The " American Gladiators " champ was plucked from the fighting ring to star on the big screen in the upcoming thriller " Haywire ." The Steven Soderbergh-directed movie is built around the budding actress, who kicks, jumps, and shoots her way through the thriller as a black ops agent...
A Website is Like a Company, and Vice-Versa. Post-Revolution,There Really is No 'Revert'
January 9, 2012, 5:02 pmYou've been through it. Everyone you know has probably been through it, at some point. Your website and the platform is built on are now five (or, aaaghh! seven or eight!) years old, and your website redesign and relaunch are long overdue. But what pain are you going to endure, and how much money will you spend (lose?) before you come out the...
Is the Affiliate Dream Real?
January 9, 2012, 4:52 pmA friend of mine recently said she was disheartened by the promotion of the affiliate lifestyle as an easy way for anyone to make serious cash. She pointed out that most affiliates fall flat on their face making little to no money. This got me thinking'. is the affiliate dream real? To answer this question, I decided to pick up the phone and fire...
Somali Insurgents on Twitter
January 9, 2012, 4:47 pmAl-Shabaab, a Somali terrorist group, is using a Twitter account as a war strategy in their battle against the Kenyan Army. Below is the latest tweet from the HSM Press, the name the group uses in media accounts. .
CES 2012: Belkin's Thunderbolt Express Dock Coming in September
January 9, 2012, 4:32 pmBelkin, a company that specializes in connectivity accessories, unveiled the new Thunderbolt Express dock at CES today. The dock is designed to allow users to take fuller advantage of the new Thunderbolt technology found on an increasing number of computers,
Comparing Apples to Apples
January 9, 2012, 4:27 pmWhen someone says the word apple, what’s the very first thing that comes to mind? Is it the fruit or the tech company? I bet plenty of people see an iPhone or Steve Jobs’ face in their mind’s eye when …
CES 2012: Belkin’s Thunderbolt Express Dock Coming in September
January 9, 2012, 4:23 pmBelkin, a company that specializes in connectivity accessories, unveiled the new Thunderbolt Express dock at CES today. The dock is designed to allow users to take fuller advantage of the new Thunderbolt technology found on an increasing number of computers, …
CES 2012: DISH announces new Broadband and DVR services
January 9, 2012, 4:16 pmSomebody is finally taking on the righteous task of bringing faster internet to those in rural areas and that somebody is DISH Network. DISH Network announced a partnership with ViaSat Inc.
Saudi Women Post Scandalous Pictures on Facebook
January 9, 2012, 4:16 pmThe following is an image that may be seen on the Facebook profile of your everyday, modern Saudi woman: Arab women are following a new trend - posting pictures of random body parts on Facebook.
Tebow, 90â²s Problems, and The Serial Comma
January 9, 2012, 4:16 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
ICANN Has U.N Concerned Over Possibility Of Cybersquatters
January 9, 2012, 4:14 pmDespite nobody really thinking that the decision by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers to expand the variety of top-level domain addresses is a good idea, the plan seems to be chugging right along. Joining the chorus of …
CES 2012: Lifeproof Wants You To Take Your Phone Anywhere
January 9, 2012, 4:01 pmLifeproof first made news with their iPhone cases several months ago. These cases are designed to be, well, life proof. An iPhone in a Lifeproof case is supposed to be able to withstand almost any amount of water, dirt, snow,
Tebow, 90′s Problems, and The Serial Comma
January 9, 2012, 3:54 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you’ve got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You’ve only got 140 characters to make an impression. And what better way to wind-down the work …
Holiday Shoppers Hooked on Deals in 2011 [Infographic]
January 9, 2012, 3:35 pmTIPPR, a daily deals website, has compiled an infographic which summarizes consumer activity in the daily deal space for the 2011 holiday season. This past holiday season I made it a goal not to go to the store once. I purchased everything online,.
Papa John's Employee Prints Racial Slur, Hands It To Customer
January 9, 2012, 3:30 pmFamed drag racer Tom McEwen once said, "It doesn't matter what they say about you as long as they spell your name right." I'm not sure Papa John Schnatter agrees. He doesn't want bad press.
CES 2012: Fitbit Scale Shares Your Weight With Your Friends
January 9, 2012, 3:30 pmFitness technology company Fitbit has announced a new product in their lineup. Announced at CES today, the new Aria Smart Scale is a wi-fi enabled bathroom scale that can track the weights of eight separate family members,
Tim Tebow, Denver Bronco Hero, Sets New Tweets Per Second Record
January 9, 2012, 3:30 pmAs Tim Tebow and the Denver Tebows were vanquishing the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday evening with an 80-yard Touchdown reception on the first play of overtime, Timmy Tebow was vanquishing another foe. Today,
Scheduled Maintenance on Microsoft Advertising adCenter API on January 14th
January 9, 2012, 3:25 pmIf you didn't see the post on the adCenter Blog, please be aware that on Saturday, January 14, 2012, adCenter, pubCenter, the adCenter API and the adCenter Desktop will be unavailable from approximately 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Pacific Time for routine system maintenance. Additionally, please be aware that reporting will be delayed through 9:00...
Papa John’s Employee Prints Racial Slur, Hands It To Customer
January 9, 2012, 3:12 pmFamed drag racer Tom McEwen once said, “It doesn’t matter what they say about you as long as they spell your name right.” I’m not sure Papa John Schnatter agrees. He doesn’t want bad press. And he doesn’t want his …
Schticky Icky, LOL: The Movie, and Darth Vader Stealing Seats
January 9, 2012, 3:09 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular though the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
YouTube Announces January's On The Rise Nominees
January 9, 2012, 3:09 pmYouTube's been doing their part to help their partners (which, as far as I can tell, are business entrepreneurs who've posted videos to YouTube in order to showcase their wares) get more exposure through their On The Rise program.
YouTube Announces January’s On The Rise Nominees
January 9, 2012, 3:02 pmYouTube’s been doing their part to help their partners (which, as far as I can tell, are business entrepreneurs who’ve posted videos to YouTube in order to showcase their wares) get more exposure through their On The Rise program. YouTube …
CES 2012: Samsung Galaxy Note Coming To America
January 9, 2012, 2:54 pmAt their CES conference today, AT&T announced that Samsung's Galaxy Note, which has been available overseas for some time, is coming to the US. For the time being, at least, the phone will be exclusively on AT&T's 4G LTE network.
ROCCAT Brings Their "A" Game To CES
January 9, 2012, 2:54 pmOne of the best PC peripheral makers is finally bringing their products to the US market. ROCCAT Studios, a German manufacturer of professional PC gaming devices and equipment,
Google, YouTube Events At CES 2012 Announced
January 9, 2012, 2:54 pmIn case you have trouble finding your way around the busy CES business this week, Google's posted in their blog today about where convention goers will be able to find Google and YouTube events.
ROCCAT Brings Their “A” Game To CES
January 9, 2012, 2:40 pmOne of the best PC peripheral makers is finally bringing their products to the US market. ROCCAT Studios, a German manufacturer of professional PC gaming devices and equipment, revealed at CES today the full details of their entrance into the …
Google Pays Fine Over AutoComplete Suggestion In France
January 9, 2012, 2:30 pmA Paris court found in favor of a local insurance company against Google last month regarding a dispute offer the search engine’s AutoComplete search results. Apparently, when users typed in the name of the firm, “Lyonnaise de Garantie”, into Google, …
Free Nook With Purchase of NYT Offer Runs Through March 9th
January 9, 2012, 2:28 pmBarnes & Noble has just announced a new promotion that offers big savings on their Nook line of e-readers, but also requires a pretty big commitment to a certain digital publication. If you were looking to purchase a year’s subscription …
Apple Shares Reached All-Time High Today (Twice)
January 9, 2012, 2:23 pmOn the heels of news that Apple's iPhone interest among consumers is sustaining unprecedentedly high levels, Apple can enjoy one more round on the house of good news today: shares of the company briefly surpassed the $427 mark twice today,
CES 2012: Huawei Announces World's Thinnest Smartphone
January 9, 2012, 2:08 pmThe trinity of ridiculously thin mobile devices is complete with the Huawei P1 S. Huawei, an ICT solutions provider, unveiled the world's slimmest smartphone today at CES.
CES 2012: Kia Electric Car at CES, Not Auto Show
January 9, 2012, 2:08 pmMost auto manufacturers unveil their latest at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which started today. Kia is giving that a skip and spinning some new stuff at CES. The Kia Ray EV,
Paul Ryan Officially Opposes SOPA, Reddit Takes Some Credit
January 9, 2012, 2:08 pmChairman of the House Budget Committee and much-talked-about young member of the Republican party Paul Ryan has officially come out against the Stop Online Piracy Act. This afternoon,
Dungeons & Dragons Plans a Comeback
January 9, 2012, 2:03 pmby Mike Krumboltz Gamers have long memories. Take Dungeons & Dragons, for example. Since it debuted in 1974, the granddaddy of all role-playing games has been around for decades, drawing legions of loyal fans from around the world. But, despite the board game's name recognition, it isn't a mainstream powerhouse. The makers of D&D want to change...
Alec Baldwin Is 'Back on Twitter'
January 9, 2012, 1:52 pmLast Saturday, Alec Baldwin let fans know that he has resumed his account on Twitter. .ditto155792115111170049{background: #C0DEED url(http://a0.twimg.com/images/themes/theme1/bg.png) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto155792115111170049 a { color: #0084B4;} p.dittoTweet{background: #fff;padding: 10px 12px 10px 50px;margin: 0;min-height: 48px;color:...
CES 2012: Huawei Announces World’s Thinnest Smartphone
January 9, 2012, 1:52 pmThe trinity of ridiculously thin mobile devices is complete with the Huawei P1 S. Huawei, an ICT solutions provider, unveiled the world’s slimmest smartphone today at CES. The phone is an amazing amalgamation of physical features bringing together the sleek …
Alec Baldwin Is ‘Back on Twitter’
January 9, 2012, 1:42 pmLast Saturday, Alec Baldwin let fans know that he has resumed his account on Twitter. .ditto155792115111170049{background: #C0DEED url(http://a0.twimg.com/images/themes/theme1/bg.png) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto155792115111170049 a { color: #0084B4;} p.dittoTweet{background: #fff;padding: 10px 12px 10px 50px;margin: 0;min-height: 48px;color:...
CES 2012: Sharp Aquos 80â³ Touchscreen Set To Retire Whiteboards
January 9, 2012, 1:37 pmSharp's Aquos line of TVs are well-known. But the Aquos Board is now set to take over the boardroom. No more whiteboards and huffable markers.
CES 2012: Sharp Aquos 80″ Touchscreen Set To Retire Whiteboards
January 9, 2012, 1:26 pmSharp’s Aquos line of TVs are well-known. But the Aquos Board is now set to take over the boardroom. No more whiteboards and huffable markers. The up-to-80″ (available in 60″-70″-80″) Aquos Boards have the same display technology as their at-home …
The iPhone Was Unveiled Exactly Five Years Ago Today
January 9, 2012, 1:21 pmI guess you could debate what date to call the birthday of the iPhone. Maybe you could call is June 29th, as that's the day it was released.
Search Engine Market Share Report, December 2011
January 9, 2012, 1:21 pm10 Extraordinary Examples of Effective Link Bait
January 9, 2012, 1:21 pmPosted by jrcooper This post was originally in YouMoz , and was promoted to the main blog because it provides great value and interest to our community. The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of SEOmoz, Inc. Despite what most SEOs will tell you, its not easy to create outstanding content that people will want...
Marvel: Avengers Alliance Coming Soon To Facebook
January 9, 2012, 1:06 pmThis year we will see an Avengers movie release, and with that we'll also see tie-ins from all forms of media. Video games, action figures, comic books, television shows and so on. One such tie-in is a Facebook game,
CES 2012: LG Smart Upgrader Challenges Roku Streaming Stick
January 9, 2012, 1:06 pmLast week I wrote about Roku's new Streaming Stick that aims to transform any TV into a Smart TV. But, there was a hitch, the device only worked on the new MHL-enabled HDMI ports. Today at CES,
CES 2012: LG OLED TV Is 4mm Thick
January 9, 2012, 1:06 pmUSA Today reported from CES 2012 that LG Electronics has unveiled a new skinny 55-inch Organic LED TV. The set is thin. That's an understatement. The set is 4mm thick. It weighs 16.5 pounds.
Heads Up: Scheduled Maintenance for Microsoft Advertising adCenter on January 14th, 2012
January 9, 2012, 1:01 pmOn Saturday, January 14, 2012, adCenter, pubCenter, the adCenter API and the adCenter Desktop will be unavailable from approximately 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Pacific Time for routine system maintenance. Additionally, please be aware that reporting will be delayed through 9:00 P.M., but you shouldn't notice any staleness in data beyond that point....
CES 2012: RIM Shows Off New BlackBerry Phone And Tablet OS
January 9, 2012, 12:23 pmRIM has announced new versions of the operating systems for their BlackBerry phones and BlackBerry PlayBook today at CES. The company described the new software in dual press releases issued this morning. BlackBerry OS 7.1, which begins rolling out to …
iPhone, Samsung Smartphone Demand Remains High After Holidays
January 9, 2012, 12:15 pmIt looks like a lack of Christmas isn't slowing down anybody's desire to buy smartphones. ChangeWave Research, an independent research firm that examines consumer behavior,
GinzaMetrics Aim to Improve Lagging E-Commerce Campaigns in Real-time
January 9, 2012, 12:05 pmGlobal SEO software company GinzaMetrics recently announced conversion tracking improvements that track organic search and e-commerce transactions through their life cycle, offering real-time recommendations for underperforming product segments. T...
CES 2012: Vizio Gets Into The Computer Business
January 9, 2012, 11:59 amVizio, maker of LCD TVs, has announced that they are breaking into the computer business. In a press release issued at CES today,
Bangladesh Seeks Punishment for Facebook Comment
January 9, 2012, 11:44 amAn Australian professor, who is a native of Bangladesh, posted this message on Facebook: "Many die, why should not Sheikh Hasina Die?". Sheikh Hasina pictured above with Wen Jiabao This move by Khandaker may cost him his life.
LG Unveils New Line Of Smart Home Appliances At CES
January 9, 2012, 11:44 amIf you thought that there was no more room for smart devices, LG has just the thing. Today at CES, LG unveiled their smart home appliance line that uses their smart technology called LG THINQ.
Dungeons & Dragons Reboot Will Be Shaped By Fans
January 9, 2012, 11:13 amD&D players: Are you ready for a reboot? Although fantasy role-playing might owe it all to Dungeons & Dragons, the game itself is struggling to stay relevant in a world full of RPG options.
CES 2012: Google TV Coming To A Lot More TVs
January 9, 2012, 11:13 amGoogle has announced new partnerships with a variety of TV manufacturers. As CES gets underway, several of those companies are starting to unveil their new products. The LG Smart TV is being unveiled at LG's press conference right now,
Google's Sponsor Review Campaign Shocks the SEO World
January 9, 2012, 11:13 amDavid Angotti wrote a great post on this on Jan 4th detailing that Google paid bloggers to post reviews; it's a great post that describes the situation in detail. This news shocked my world a little bit and we had some clients raise some concerns. As an agency we execute sponsored post reviews for many .
CES 2012: Dragon TV Changes The Way You Watch TV
January 9, 2012, 10:58 amVoice recognition has moved beyond a fad and is becoming more mainstream. Next stop is your TV. Naunce, developers of the Dragon voice recognition software for the PC, are debuting at CES their new Dragon TV service.
CES 2012: Cobra Tag G5 Could Save Babies' Lives
January 9, 2012, 10:58 am"Each year about 37 babies and toddlers die when they are accidentally left strapped in car safety seats or become trapped in vehicles that rapidly heat up." - from Parenting.com Those are the fatality numbers.
CES 2012: Cobra Tag G5 Could Save Babies’ Lives
January 9, 2012, 10:50 am“Each year about 37 babies and toddlers die when they are accidentally left strapped in car safety seats or become trapped in vehicles that rapidly heat up.” – from Parenting.com Those are the fatality numbers. The number of close calls …
Google Maps Indoors Of CES 2012, Makes Sure You Cannot Get Lost
January 9, 2012, 10:42 amIt's official: you cannot get lost anymore. Even if you throw yourself into the tidal foot traffic of a convention such as CES this week, where you should be easily swept away by the frenzied tech fiends,
Boycott SOPA Supporting Companies With The No More SOPA App
January 9, 2012, 10:27 amSince the majority of those in power seem to be hell-bent on ending the free internet as we know it,
Vimeo Android and Windows Phone Apps Announced
January 9, 2012, 10:27 amVimeo is the trendy video service on the internet, which focuses primarily on artist developed content. We've featured a few interesting, and amazing videos from Vimeo on WebProNews. While the site is nowhere near the size of YouTube,
CES 2012: Ubuntu TV Coming Soon
January 9, 2012, 10:27 amUbuntu, usually known for being the most popular implementation of the open-source Linux operating system, is getting into the TV business. Canonical, the group behind Ubuntu's continued development, is showing off a prototype Ubuntu TV at this year's CES.
CES 2012: Cobra Tag G5 App & Device Means No More Lost Keys & Phones
January 9, 2012, 10:06 amCES 2012: Cobra Tag G5 App & Device Means No More Lost Keys & Phones My family just moved recently. In the move,
Convergence & Integration of Content Marketing with Social Media & SEO
January 9, 2012, 9:56 amThis post is about Congratulations, Convergence and Content. First off, congrats to Aaron Kahlow on his great news , I'm sure UBM TechWeb will be pleased with OMS, it's an impressive event with a great following. Speaking of OMS, despite the wimpiest Minnesota Winter in years, February is a fine time to go somewhere warm and luckily, OMS and SES...
Papa John's Gets Backlash from Idiot Employee but Is It REALLY Their Fault?
January 9, 2012, 9:56 amLast week Andy Beal blogged about the latest stupid human trick performed by a food chain employee which has caused an online reputation issue . This time it was Papa John's. It appears as if pizza chains (remember the Domino's incident?) have trouble hiring minimum wage workers with any scruples. The long and short of the story is that a Papa...
CES 2012: OpenMobile Makes Android Apps Run On Everything
January 9, 2012, 9:54 amThere are more than just Android and iOS powering smart devices today and one company is making apps easier to get on those other platforms. OpenMobile announced today at CES their Application Compatibility Layer (ACL) which allows for perfect porting …
Nest Learning Thermostat Brings The Cool At CES 2012
January 9, 2012, 9:51 amAmid the barrage of technological wonders sure to stream out of CES this week, one device that deserves your attention (especially if winter ever belatedly arrives) is the Nest Learning Thermostat, the thermostat that learns from your dwelling habits.
CES 2012: USB 3.0 Coming to Tablets And Smartphone This Year
January 9, 2012, 9:51 amThe USB 3.0 standard has been around for several years now, but most smartphone and tablet devices have remained stuck with the older, slower USB 2.0. According to Rahman Ismail, chief technology officer for the USB Implementers Forum,
Papa John’s Gets Backlash from Idiot Employee but Is It REALLY Their Fault?
January 9, 2012, 9:48 amLast week Andy Beal blogged about the latest stupid human trick performed by a food chain employee which has caused an online reputation issue. This time it was Papa John’s. It appears as if pizza chains (remember the Domino’s incident?) have trouble hiring minimum wage workers with any scruples.
The long and short of the story is that...
CES 2012: USB 3.0 Coming to Tablets And Smartphones This Year
January 9, 2012, 9:38 amThe USB 3.0 standard has been around for several years now, but most smartphone and tablet devices have remained stuck with the older, slower USB 2.0. According to Rahman Ismail, chief technology officer for the USB Implementers Forum, that is …
Google Chrome: New Version Faster and More Secure
January 9, 2012, 9:35 amGoogle Chrome, which recently released version 17 to beta, now has the ability to prerender webpages on the basis of what site a user is likely to visit. When a user begins to type a URL or search query in the address bar, Chrome predicts what page the user wants and begins to load that .
Chrome Beta Release, Now Prefetching Faster
January 9, 2012, 9:30 amChrome will now start loading some web pages in the background, even before you've finished typing the URL in the omnibox. If the URL auto-completes to a site you're very likely to visit, Chrome will begin to prerender the page.
Is Your Facebook Ad Image Worth A Thousand Words?
January 9, 2012, 9:25 amThey say a picture is worth a thousand words. So when you're stuck with a 160 character limit in a Facebook ad, use a great image to grab attention and tell the rest of your story. Finding a good image is hard. Finding a great one is even .
Acer announces world's thinnest Ultrabook at CES
January 9, 2012, 9:20 amUltrabooks are the new norm for consumers looking for powerful yet sleek laptops and Acer just upped the game. Acer unveiled the world's thinnest Ultrabook at CES with the Aspire S5.
Tom Hanks' "Electric City" Set To Debut This Spring On Yahoo
January 9, 2012, 9:20 amAs Yahoo takes the plunge into original scripted content, they probably couldn't have picked a better person to hold their hand. That's because the first series the company will distribute comes from Hollywood favorite Tom Hanks. According to the AP,
SolarKindle: Solar-Powered Kindle Cover, CES 2012
January 9, 2012, 9:20 amWhen the first iPad debuted in 2010 it caught the fledgling e-reader market off guard. The iPad was a device that allowed users to do everything they could do on their Kindles or NOOKs, and a whole lot more.
Acer announces world’s thinnest Ultrabook at CES
January 9, 2012, 9:12 amUltrabooks are the new norm for consumers looking for powerful yet sleek laptops and Acer just upped the game. Acer unveiled the world’s thinnest Ultrabook at CES with the Aspire S5. The device measures only 15 mm at its largest …
Google's December Search Quality Highlights
January 9, 2012, 8:59 amCodenames make changes easier to talk about and remember, and they can also be a lot of fun. You might remember 'Panda' and 'Caffeine,' but you probably don't remember last month's 'Top result selection code rewrite.'
Tom Hanks’ “Electric City” Set To Debut This Spring On Yahoo
January 9, 2012, 8:56 amAs Yahoo takes the plunge into original scripted content, they probably couldn’t have picked a better person to hold their hand. That’s because the first series the company will distribute comes from Hollywood favorite Tom Hanks. According to the AP, …
Typo Means Romney Lost Iowa?
January 9, 2012, 8:28 amFor all the advances in technology that grace our lives in the 21st century, we still are susceptible to that age-old nuisance: the typo. We’ve thrown our greatest minds at the problem over the years. We have had spelling and …
Facebook Launches In-App Currency
January 9, 2012, 8:22 amJust as everybody was likely leaning toward the weekend a little early this past Friday afternoon, Facebook snuck in a pretty significant announcement before the start of the weekend. Around 4PM that day, a post in their developer blog went …
3 business blogging tips for beginners
January 9, 2012, 8:18 amWelcome back! Today's video offers three actionable business blogging tips for beginners, as well as for those of you who may be a bit "rusty."' Heather thought business blogging would be a timely topic, as many business owners resolved to either start blogging or do more of it this New Year. They've seen the stat's showing how blogging can...
Yahoo To Announce Original Series Deal with Tom Hanks
January 9, 2012, 8:18 amSo what's this have to do with Internet marketing you ask? Everything is the correct answer. Yahoo is announcing a deal to bring its first original scripted "series" to the online content producer and they are using a pretty big name, Tom Hanks, to make the splash. Fresh off a new CEO hire , Scott Thompson, that everyone is at least curious about...
Acer announces new cloud storage service
January 9, 2012, 8:18 amCloud storage is everywhere, and one of the biggest PC manufacturers just threw their name in the ring. Acer announced at CES the AcerCloud service which will connect personal smart devices and PCs across their network. The service’s main feature …
Toshiba Excite X10: The Thinnest Tablet Ever
January 9, 2012, 8:15 amThe Consumer Electronics Show is upon us, and the world’s top tech companies are unveiling their newest and best products. One of the early entries is Toshiba’s new Excite X10 tablet. The tablet is set to go on sale in …
The Value of Site Search Data
January 9, 2012, 8:13 amI challenge you to think of creative ways to start to use your data to make better SEO decisions. Data for search can come from a number of sources, webmaster tools, web analytics, auditing tools, and more. One of the most powerful sources of insight I find is site search. Think of it as an .
Can Your SEO Clients Recognize Success When They See It?
January 9, 2012, 8:13 amWe've all worked with a skittish SEO client before"the one that has been burned by a black hat firm in the past or doesn't really believe in the value of SEO"and they are often the most challenging client an SEO provider can work with. How do you prove your value to someone who doesn't really .
Netflix Now Available in the UK, Ireland
January 9, 2012, 8:13 amAfter announcing the expansion last October, Netflix has finally pulled the trigger and launched its service in the U.K. and Ireland today. According to a blog post, the service will work just like the North American service – a once-a-month …
AdSense Management API and Chart Tools week: Monday
January 9, 2012, 5:45 amIt's Monday morning, and you're sitting in front of your computer, ready for a relaxed start of the week. But wait! You've received an email from your CEO. He wants you to add AdSense reporting to his dashboard, and he wants to see the following: a line chart showing the number of ad requests for the current year, broken down by month a column...
A Tested Social Media Success Formula: Talk as Yourself, Not about Yourself
January 9, 2012, 5:34 amOver the past few years, I've conducted a number of focus groups on subjects ranging from email marketing to blogging. When I ask participants why they've chosen to receive emails from a particular source, read a specific blogger, or follow a certain Twitter user, they give me a variation on the same answer: "Because I like their unique point of...
The Power of Using Lists for Link Building
January 9, 2012, 12:06 amPosted by Paddy_Moogan I used to spend a lot of my time plowing through Google to find potential link targets for client websites. I still do this a lot but I've changed my approach a lot of the last 12-18 months to try and become a bit more efficient. I've changed my approach so that the first point of call when looking for link targets is lists....
Google, Apple Lead Internet Big Five
January 8, 2012, 11:30 pmJohn Battelle offered this great chart above summarizing by strengths and weaknesses the areas where Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook and Amazon compete, He calls these the Internet Big Five. "For me, these product lines, taken together, are the basis of what we might call "the operating system of our lives," Battelle wrote . Indeed. It's hard...
CES: A Historical Timeline [Infographic]
January 8, 2012, 7:00 amThe Consumer Electronics Show is getting ready to start (January 10). Get ready for a whole lot of news about gadgets. Some will probably blow our minds (at least some of the concept presentations), and some will be lackluster. That’s …
Poor Email Management Could Put Companies at Legal Risk, Report Says
January 8, 2012, 5:48 amA study from Oasys Software found that many businesses are lacking in their email management systems, which could potentially put them in legal trouble. Through a survey of its customers, Oasys found that 96 percent of employees believe their companies are already in legal hot water. What's more is those surveyed consisted of lawyers, accountants,...
Google Updates and SERP Changes - Jan 2012
January 7, 2012, 9:42 pmWebmasterWorld's monthly look at Google's SERPs changes.
Transparency vs Asymmetrical Information
January 7, 2012, 8:24 pm"All things are subject to interpretation. Whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth." - Friedrich Nietzsche Everyone Except Me Should be Open Being labeled as open or transparent is a great public relations strategy. Executed effectively it gets ditto heads to feel like they are part of a movement and...
Google Doodlers Pay A Call On Charles Addams' 100th Birthday
January 7, 2012, 12:42 pmIf you thought today's Google Doodle looked a little creepy or kooky or even mysterious and spooky, you would be right. The cartoonist who created The Addams Family has been honored with a Google Doodle on what would have been his 100th birthday. .
AfterShokz Headphones Rocks Your Bones
January 7, 2012, 11:15 amI frequently talk about events or products that seem to herald this long-awaited concept appropriately called The Future. In The Future,
AfterShokz Headphones Rock Your Bones
January 7, 2012, 11:00 amI frequently talk about events or products that seem to herald this long-awaited concept appropriately called The Future. In The Future, exceptional yet everyday people may colonize space or we may all be trained to fortify our minds against the …
Facebok And Depression: A Closer Look [Infographic]
January 7, 2012, 7:16 amFacebook can tell us a lot about people thanks to status updates, comments, photos, videos, and everything else people share. It's been used more than once to look at the genaral mood of society. Now,
Cup of Joe: A Story Of Fear And Failure
January 7, 2012, 7:11 amOnce upon a time there was a commercial printing company. Of course this wasn't just any company. This particular company was once regarded as a leader in its region, often winning awards for excellence. However, as time passed technology evolved and changed not only the process of printing but also the consumer demands. Needing to respond to...
Themes for a new year
January 7, 2012, 5:08 amThe new year is here and the Orkut team expects 2012 healthy year for you all, and a little rest too, right? On the vacations rhythm we created a special theme for those who want to get up early in a healthy way , but also another one for those who are always late ;) So come on, try and have a healthy new year and enjoy your vacations. Posted by...
Righthaven Domain Sold In Auction
January 7, 2012, 1:17 amWe recently reported that Righthaven.com was up for auction on Snapnames, and it has now sold. And not for much. It ended up going for $3,300. That's unfortunate for Righthaven, seeing as how they've been ordered to pay about $60,
Charles Addams And Addams Family Celebrated With Google Doodle
January 7, 2012, 12:04 amThere's a new Google doodle up today, and you may recognize the characters in it as Gomez, Morticia, Cousin It, Lurch, Wednesday, Pugsley and Uncle Fester, collectively known as The Addams Family. It's the hundred birthday of creator Charles Addams,
Google’s Latest Algorithm Changes (They Don’t Include Panda)
January 6, 2012, 11:45 pmAs you may know, Google has been putting out a monthly list of algorithm changes it has been making, as part of the company’s initiative to be “more transparent”. Google will never put out the entire secret sauce of its …
January 2012 AdSense Earnings and Observations
January 6, 2012, 9:36 pmWebmasterWorld's AdSense barometer - a monthly look at Google AdSense earnings and observations.
NewsRight: Newspapers Band Together To Seek Money From Aggregators
January 6, 2012, 4:43 pm29 news organizations have teamed up to change the face of online news - or at least to attempt to get paid more for their work. Basically,
Microsoft Patents Crime-Stats GPS
January 6, 2012, 4:28 pmby Mike Krumboltz GPS devices have come a long way. They speak with different accents, tell you where the nearest coffee shop is, and even warn you when your commute is bogged down with traffic. Now, Microsoft has been awarded a patent for a new GPS feature that helps the user avoid dangerous neighborhoods. An article from CBS Seattle explains...
No More World Wide Web in Iran?
January 6, 2012, 4:27 pmIran may be in the process of switching off the Internet as we know it and switching over to an nationwide “intranet” that is controlled and approved by their cleric-run government. Farnaz Fassihi reported in the WallStreet Journal today that …
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon: The Saga on Twitter
January 6, 2012, 4:14 pmNick Cannon, husband of Mariah Carey and host of Fox’s America’s Got Talent has just released the latest tweet in the ongoing Mariah-Nick drama that began earlier this winter: .ditto155381382686846976{background: #000000 url(http://a0.twimg.com/profile_background_images/353706339/Black_White.jpg) no-repeat;padding: 20px;}...
Mac App Store Turns One
January 6, 2012, 4:05 pmOne year ago today, on January 6th, 2011, Apple release version an update to their then-current Snow Leopard Mac operating system. The update was in many ways unremarkable, except that users who upgraded got access to Apple’s newest marketplace: the …
SOPA Necessary To Protect Our Safety, According To RIAA VP
January 6, 2012, 4:02 pmAs staunch supporters of the Stop Online Piracy Act, it comes as no surprise that the RIAA would scoff at the OPEN Act, a measure proposed by Congressman Darrell Issa and Senator Ron Wyden. It’s just the argument that is …
B&N CEO Walks Back Nook Sale Rumor' Sorta
January 6, 2012, 3:57 pmAs Chris Crum reported yesterday, the 'verse was all a-twitter with the news that Barnes and Noble was throwing in the e-reader towel and selling off its Nook business while the selling was good. Today,
Mobile Video Not Doing So Hot
January 6, 2012, 3:55 pmMobile video communication was once the hot ticket item among mobile providers, but now it’s just doing okay. ABI Research’s Mobile Services Research Center ran a study that showed mobile video services were used by a little less than 47 …
Time to Take Out the Social Media Trash
January 6, 2012, 3:53 pmThe average, large company in the US has 178 corporate-owned social media accounts.
I’ll let that sink in for a moment.
Twitter has the highest number with an average of 39.2 accounts per company and Facebook is right in there with 29.9. Here’s the full layout from Altimeter’s new report: “A Strategy for Managing Social...
U.S. Gov’t Wants To Censor Twitter
January 6, 2012, 3:49 pmEFF published an article earlier today detailing the U.S. government’s growing demand that Twitter shut down accounts that are affiliated with alleged terrorists. Citing several recent incidences in which government officials have pressured Twitter to censor tweets and accounts, EFF …
B&N CEO Walks Back Nook Sale Rumor… Sorta
January 6, 2012, 3:48 pmAs Chris Crum reported yesterday, the ‘verse was all a-twitter with the news that Barnes and Noble was throwing in the e-reader towel and selling off its Nook business while the selling was good. Today, B&N CEO William Lynch may …
Under Armor's Unfortunate Cam Newton T-Shirt
January 6, 2012, 3:42 pmInternet memes, even the bad/mean/disgusting ones often die hard, if at all. As an example, just mention "2 Girls, 1 Cup" to anyone that's been on the Internet longer than five years,
Under Armor’s Unfortunate Cam Newton T-Shirt
January 6, 2012, 3:29 pmInternet memes, even the bad/mean/disgusting ones often die hard, if at all. As an example, just mention “2 Girls, 1 Cup” to anyone that’s been on the Internet longer than five years, and watch their face melt into a mix …
Axl Rose, Santorum Headlines, and Wikipedia
January 6, 2012, 3:22 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
Social Networks Reach 1.2 Billion Users Worldwide
January 6, 2012, 3:22 pmInterweb temperature-taker comScore have published a white paper that outlines ten points that businesses should be aware of when crafting their marketing and customer relations plans for the coming years. Unless your business is aimed exclusively toward an Amish community,
Around The World Time Lapse, Invisible Racist, and Baby Interrogation
January 6, 2012, 3:22 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular though the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
PayPal Responds To Violin Incident
January 6, 2012, 3:11 pmOn Wednesday we ran a story about PayPal's latest PR problem. It seems a woman sold an antique violin worth $2500. When the buyer received it, however,
Gamers Embark on Sonic the Hedghog Marathon For Charity
January 6, 2012, 3:11 pmFor those of you who think playing video games is mindless fun and has the potential to offer tons of time-wasting opportunities, well, you're right; but, there's also a lot of good that can come from it,
Mobile Commerce Dollars Nearly Double But Not Everyone is Buying
January 6, 2012, 3:01 pmStatistics are a funny thing. 118% growth and 6.7 billion sound like great numbers. But let's take a look at how things really add up. This chart from eMarketer shows some amazing growth in the mobile commerce market. Look at that 118.8% increase in 2010. Sounds great, until you realize that prior to 2010, mobile commerce didn't really exist. It...
Gorilla Glass 2 Coming To A TV New You
January 6, 2012, 2:56 pmCorning has announced that they will be unveiling the next generation of their famed Gorilla Glass at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, which takes place at the end of January.
Ford Opening New Research Lab
January 6, 2012, 2:56 pmFord Motor Company is opening a research lab in Silicon Valley that will be about emerging technologies just as much as it is about cars.
Zooey Deschanel Saves Her Pennies
January 6, 2012, 2:56 pmby Mike Krumboltz Hollywood stars are known for their spendthrift ways. Tinseltown is littered with celebrities who spent first and saved later (or not at all). Occasionally, though, somebody bucks the trend - somebody like Zooey Deschanel . Listen to Zooey's indie-rock group, She & Him. The actress/singer recently split from her husband , Death...
Twitter In Swedish Now A Reality
January 6, 2012, 2:48 pmTwitter announced today that it has launched in Swedish. The microblogging service or social network – whatever you want to call it – is now available in 21 languages. Twitter says over 400,000 volunteers have contributed to its translation center. …
Facebook Timeline Violates FTC Settlement, Says One Privacy Group
January 6, 2012, 2:35 pmDoes Facebook have some more FTC trouble on the horizon? If one privacy organization gets its way, Facebook's shift the the Timeline will be anything other than frictionless. The Electronic Privacy Information Center, or EPIC (yeah, EPIC),
NOAA Adopts Google Apps
January 6, 2012, 2:20 pmIn what is a pretty significant endorsement of Google's wares, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has switched over to Google Apps for Government and thus become the largest government agency in the United States to adopt cloud-based email service.
NOAA To Start Using Google Apps For Government
January 6, 2012, 2:02 pmIn what is a pretty significant endorsement of Google’s wares, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has switched over to Google Apps for Government and thus become the largest government agency in the United States to adopt cloud-based email service. …
This Bud's For You: Adventures in USB Flash Drives
January 6, 2012, 1:44 pmThis folks, is what's known as "The Genuine Article." Yes, what you are looking at is, in fact, a Budweiser beer-themed USB drive capable of holding a six-pack's worth 4 gigabytes worth of data. As pointed out by Geek Alerts,
This Bud’s For You: Adventures in USB Flash Drives
January 6, 2012, 1:36 pmThis folks, is what’s known as “The Genuine Article.” Yes, what you are looking at is, in fact, a Budweiser beer-themed USB drive capable of holding a six-pack’s worth 4 gigabytes worth of data. As pointed out by Geek Alerts, …
Scientific Breakthrough: Mixed-Embryo Monkeys
January 6, 2012, 1:29 pmThe first mixed-embryo monkeys were born yesterday, and this is a major stepping stone in medical research. The monkeys were born in a lab in Western Oregon by the combining cells from six different embryos, BBC reports.
ISO: Professional PPC Rockstars with Secret Squirrel Tendencies
January 6, 2012, 1:23 pmSo theres this thing. We cant tell you what it is just yet, but its coming soon and were going to need the help of three Find a Pro members (i.e. those who have passed the Accredited Professional exam and have opted in to the Find a Pro directory) to get it off the ground. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to dedicate a few hours...
Giant-Headed Supersoldier Ants Protect The Colony, Haunt My Nightmares
January 6, 2012, 1:13 pmI usually live by the 8-leg rule. If an animal has less than 8 legs, it's fine - it doesn't freak me out. Starting with spiders, my fear exponentially increases based on the number of legs.
Watch Steve Ballmer LIVE at CES 2012 & Meet Us at Digital Hollywood
January 6, 2012, 1:08 pmIts that time of year again, when thousands of technology aficionados descend on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics show which starts on Monday. 2012 maybe the last year Microsoft has a booth and delivers a keynote speech, but as Frank Shaw said in December , this wont be the last time you see any of us on the ground meeting customers,...
Steve Jobs Doll Can Be Sold After All
January 6, 2012, 12:58 pmApple fanatics can still buy that Steve Jobs doll if they have the fortune of living in a state that lacks image rights.
Hi-Def, Smartphones, et al Rule Our Lives!
January 6, 2012, 12:42 pmLorraine Baines: Our first television set. Dad just picked it up today. Do you have a television? Marty McFly: Well, yeah! You know we have' two of them. Milton Baines: Wow! You must be rich! Stella Baines: Oh, honey,
AT&T 4G Network Available In 11 More Markets
January 6, 2012, 12:42 pmWireless carrier AT&T has announced their new 4G LTE data network is now available in 11 new markets, bringing the total to 26. Cities now with 4G access include New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Raleigh, and Orlando.
iPhone 4S Users Consume Twice The Data of iPhone 4 Users
January 6, 2012, 12:12 pmThe next time your wireless provider tries to up the cost of your data plan so that they can pay for more wireless spectrum, you literally have very few people you can blame for this. As it turns out,
SOPA Saga Continues: Tech Giants Consider Internet Blackout and Support OPEN Act
January 6, 2012, 12:12 pmWhen Congress reconvenes later this month, they will consider passing the highly controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Currently, the Senate is scheduled to debate the matter on January 24th and vote shortly thereafter. Harry Reid, the Senate Majority Leader from Nevada, recently said: "This is a bipartisan piece of legislation which is...
iPad Survives 100,000 Foot Fall
January 6, 2012, 11:41 amG-Form makes a wide variety of impact protection gear. Though they mainly focus on sports - biking and skateboarding, particularly - they also make a variety of gadget cases, including cases for the Kindle Fire, the iPad, and laptops.
Spotify's Six-Month Anniversary Means Streaming Restrictions
January 6, 2012, 11:41 amIf you have been hooked on streaming music service Spotify for the past six months and have now backed yourself into a corner where you can't envision your day-to-day life without it,
Would SOPA Be Better Without The RIAA's Influence?
January 6, 2012, 11:25 amWhile much of the focus concerning the SOPA/PIPA bills points towards the government officials who are sponsoring these acts, are there other potential, perhaps obvious contributors that have escaped scrutiny?
Do Social Media Marketers Need to Fear Social Saturation?
January 6, 2012, 11:25 amWhile we often hear about mainstream sites like Facebook and Twitter, there are literally hundreds of social networks out there. You might figure this to be a good thing for marketers, but according to some new research and expert opinions, it could actually be the opposite. The root of the problem appears to be the .
Spotify’s Six-Month Anniversary Means Streaming Restrictions
January 6, 2012, 11:17 amIf you have been hooked on streaming music service Spotify for the past six months and have now backed yourself into a corner where you can’t envision your day-to-day life without it, you better get ready to add a $5 …
Search Marketers Value Social, Global; Plan to Increase SEM Tech Spend in 2012
January 6, 2012, 11:15 amBrands recognize that search marketing has a strong ROI, with 72 percent of recently surveyed search marketers indicating they plan to increase their SEM technology spend this year over 2011. 26 percent foresee spending at the same level, while ju.
Win a "Trip to Sundance" Compliments of Bing
January 6, 2012, 11:15 amEach year, The Sundance Film Festival draws thousands of film buffs to Park City, Utah and serves as the premier showcase for independent films. For the third year, Bing is the official search engine for Sundance and the Bing team will be traveling to Sundance to set up the Bing Bar, last years hottest destination at Sundance. The Bing Bar will...
Google Panda Update: Not In 2012 To Date [Exclusive]
January 6, 2012, 11:14 amGoogle was nice enough to let the world know in early December that there would be no Panda updates for the rest of 2011. Having faced backlash from webmasters over previous pre-holiday algorithm changes, namely the Florida update, Google has …
Would SOPA Be Better Without The RIAA’s Influence?
January 6, 2012, 11:11 amWhile much of the focus concerning the SOPA/PIPA bills points towards the government officials who are sponsoring these acts, are there other potential, perhaps obvious contributors that have escaped scrutiny? Or is everyone resigned to the fact the entertainment industry …
Apple TV, Google TV - Is 2012 the Year They Take Off?
January 6, 2012, 11:05 amWe've heard it before and nothing happened, but that doesn't necessarily mean it won't, right? I'm referring to the idea of Internet TV that has, up to this point, failed to really take off. But, is 2012 the year that this trend could change? There is a lot of speculation and rumors that indicate that it could.
Apple TV, Google TV – Is 2012 the Year They Take Off?
January 6, 2012, 11:01 amWe've heard it before and nothing happened, but that doesn't necessarily mean it won't, right? I'm referring to the idea of Internet TV that has, up to this point, failed to really take off. But, is 2012 the year that this trend could change? There is a lot of speculation and rumors that indicate that it could.
Amazon's LoveFilm Strikes Streaming Deals With BBC And ITV
January 6, 2012, 10:50 amAmazon announced some new TV streaming deals for its LoveFilm product. After owning 42% of the company, Amazon acquired the remaining shares of LoveFilm, a European Netflix-like company, last year. Since then,
iCloud Helps Man Find Stolen iPad
January 6, 2012, 10:50 amThe iCloud detective agency is back for another round of solving thefts. The Times-Tribune is reporting that a New York man had left his briefcase containing an iPad under his seat on a plane in Dallas, Texas.
iOS 5.1 Reveals Details About iPad 3, iPhone 6
January 6, 2012, 10:50 amThe latest beta release of iOS 5.1, the forthcoming update to the iOS operating system, has been found to contain some hints about what to expect from the next generation of iPhones and iPads.
Amazing Map Causes a Stir
January 6, 2012, 10:50 amby Mike Krumboltz In today's GPS world, paper maps may seem outgunned and outdated. But don't tell David Imus. The talented cartographer recently won the "Best of Show" award at the Cartography and Geographic Information Society . So, he's a mapmaker. And he made a cool map. Yawn. What makes Imus's story interesting? Unlike the big mapmakers who...
Amazon’s LoveFilm Strikes Streaming Deals With BBC And ITV
January 6, 2012, 10:41 amAmazon announced some new TV streaming deals for its LoveFilm product. After owning 42% of the company, Amazon acquired the remaining shares of LoveFilm, a European Netflix-like company, last year. Since then, the company has been making deals to expand …
Data: People Don't Actually Care That GoDaddy Supports SOPA
January 6, 2012, 10:34 amAs if the news that the failure of MoveYourDomain Day wasn't discouraging enough, here's more terribleness: GoDaddy actually made gained market shares last month while all the bad anti-SOPA sentiment was swarming them. According to WebHostingInfo,
WordPress Storage Limits Increase For No Additional Cost
January 6, 2012, 10:34 amWordPress announced that it is giving people more space for storing media - at no additional cost. The additional space can be used to store photos, documents, audio files etc.
Can Facebook Predict Election Outcomes?
January 6, 2012, 10:34 amIt's a fun game to try to predict the outcome of a future event - football games, NCAA tournaments, coin tosses. I can predict the judges' scores on "Dancing With the Stars" with 90%+ accuracy.
Data: People Don’t Actually Care That GoDaddy Supports SOPA
January 6, 2012, 10:30 amAs if the news that the failure of MoveYourDomain Day wasn’t discouraging enough, here’s more terribleness: GoDaddy actually gained market shares last month while all the bad anti-SOPA sentiment was swarming them. According to WebHostingInfo, GoDaddy did see a very …
Miso 'SideShows' Companion App Satisfy Science Channel Fans' Thirst for Knowledge
January 6, 2012, 10:29 amSocial TV start-up Miso has launched SideShows, or interactive content experiences that play on users' iPhones while they watch TV to deepen engagement with the second screen. Its first partners are Showtime, Fox, Food Network, DirecTV's Audience .
SOPA Supporter/Opponent Database Demonstrates A Lack Of Patterns
January 6, 2012, 10:19 amIn the fight against SOPA (or any ridiculous action taken by those in power), knowledge is key. There have been various attempts to build lists or databases to categorize both individuals and companies into SOPA supporters or SOPA opponents,
TV News Turns Blind Eye Towards SOPA Coverage
January 6, 2012, 10:19 amHere's an interesting query: If you were a general manager of local CBS affiliate and you noticed a great deal of Internet traction concerning steps the US government is trying to take in its efforts to eliminate online piracy,
Warner Brothers Doubles Netflix DVD Window
January 6, 2012, 10:19 amWhen it rains it pours for Netflix, apparently. Yesterday we brought you news that HBO would stop selling bulk DVDs of its programming to Netflix at a discount. Now, apparently, Warner Brothers has reached a new agreement with Netflix, Redbox,
Google v MSFT Market Cap Comparison Tells Story
January 6, 2012, 10:13 amI am not a stock guy. Never have been. I also find discussions about who has the larger market capitalization number equivalent to the "My dad can beat up your dad" playground stuff kids engage in. The following chart, though, is interesting because it tells the story of two companies and gives insight into the larger picture of where we are today...
WordPress.com Storage Limits Increase For No Additional Cost
January 6, 2012, 10:13 amWordPress announced that it is giving people with WordPress.com blogs more space for storing media – at no additional cost. The additional space can be used to store photos, documents, audio files etc. Here’s how the plans are changing: 5GB …
Sony First To Release New Memory Card Format
January 6, 2012, 9:19 amSony once again sits at the cusp of new formats that may or may not succeed by being the first to launch the newest flash memory card format. The new format called the XQD is a high-speed memory card aimed …
Grooveshark sued by EMI Music
January 6, 2012, 9:10 amWell, this will probably going to be detrimental to my future work productivity. Due to what it claims is a failure to receive any royalty kickbacks, EMI Music Publishing has filed a lawsuit against Grooveshark’s parent company, Escape Media Group. …
Facebook Actions Expanding Any Day. Advertisers Get Ready.
January 6, 2012, 9:08 amIn September, Facebook announced the Timeline, the new open graph, and social actions (verbs, essentially), which would let people go well beyond the “like” when sharing Facebook content. “[We're] going to make it so you can connect to anything you …
London Summer Olympics Social Media Policy Covers 70,000 Volunteers
January 6, 2012, 8:57 amIt looks like the organizing committee for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London is concerned about the Twitter use of everyone involved, not just the athletes and other official participants. The Olympics are a big production to pull off,
Al Gore Doesn't Like SOPA, Either
January 6, 2012, 8:41 amDid you really expect the "inventor" of the Internet to agree with a bill that's so potentially damaging to the foundation on which the web resides, even if he himself doesn't know anything about DNS? Truth be told,
Nintendo: No Sales Data For You
January 6, 2012, 8:41 amSales figures are the most important asset for any small company to prove their mettle, but what happens when those sales figures can't be shown? That's exactly what happened to Icon Games, a London-based developer,
iPad 3 Coming In March, iPad 4 In October?
January 6, 2012, 8:41 amAnother day, another iPad 3 rumor. As rumors surrounding Apple's next tablet have heated up, Taiwanese news site DigiTimes has consistently argued that Apple would be launching not one, but two iPads in 2012.
Al Gore Doesn’t Like SOPA, Either
January 6, 2012, 8:36 amDid you really expect the “inventor” of the Internet to agree with a bill that’s so potentially damaging to the foundation on which the web resides, even if he himself doesn’t know anything about DNS? Truth be told, considering the …
Google Maps Accidentally Closes Down Australian Highway
January 6, 2012, 8:26 amMore than likely you've turned to Google Maps in order to find your way to destinations unfamiliar. While typically reliable,
Instagram Photos On Facebook Get Bigger, Sharing Functionality
January 6, 2012, 8:26 amInstagram is great. It's not only an incredibly simple photo filtering service, but it's on its way to becoming a full-fledged social network. Users can follow each other,
Bing Starts New Maps Routing Engine But Points to Bigger Issue
January 6, 2012, 8:21 amI have to give Bing credit. They are still plugging away at the whole "We're really going to compete with Google in search etc etc" task they have in front of them. The latest push to show that they are are the Avis of the search world (We're #2 so we try harder!) comes with their announcement of the latest change made to their maps routing...
5 Things That Should Happen in Digital in 2012 - But Probably Won't
January 6, 2012, 8:21 amPredictions are popping up everywhere as the New Year begins. Instead of producing another list of things that are likely to happen, here are the five things I'd like to see happen in 2012 but in reality probably won't. Bing Takes 15.
Chrome Releases Beta Claiming Faster and Safer Experience
January 6, 2012, 8:05 amFor the next 60 days or so Google is going to need to create some new buzz around Chrome since it can't rank for certain searches anymore . The first step is the release of a beta version that is claiming to be faster and safer than its predecessors. From the Chrome blog regarding speed Today's Beta release improves on two of Chrome's core...
5 Things That Should Happen in Digital in 2012 – But Probably Won’t
January 6, 2012, 8:00 amPredictions are popping up everywhere as the New Year begins. Instead of producing another list of things that are likely to happen, here are the five things I’d like to see happen in 2012 but in reality probably won’t.
Bing Takes 15...
Online Marketing News: Google+, Knowing Thy Customer, Social Media Law, TopRank Team News
January 6, 2012, 6:58 amWho's Using Google+? The launch of Google+ in 2011 has put Google in the social networking boxing ring. When it comes to user statistics some of them may surprise you. This infographic by Flowtown shares some interesting information about the increasingly popular social media site. 63% of users are male Only 17% of users are considered active 61%...
7 Marketing Links You Can Use
January 6, 2012, 5:16 amWhat's the best time of day to publish a tweet or send an email? A simple way to generate endless ideas for blog posts. How to get good at making money. Follow @copyblogger on Twitter to grab these links (and more) every week. This is The Lede ' // Tweet Late, Email Early, and Don't Forget About Saturday The opinions about what works best on what...
UK Search Conference Calendar - 2012
January 6, 2012, 4:50 amIt's that time of year again, where everyone is starting to think about which UK search conferences and events to attend. So for 2012, I've put together a conference calendar of search events - let me know if there's any I've missed! February: SES London - London, 21-23 February 2012 March: Think Visibility - Leeds, 3rd March 2012 UK Search Awards...
How Google's Panda is Creating an Era of New Domain Spam
January 6, 2012, 3:44 amWebmasterWorld Members discuss how getting hit by Panda may result in even more domain spam.
All About Anchor Text - Whiteboard Friday
January 6, 2012, 12:34 amPosted by randfish Welcome to our first Whiteboard Friday of the new year. It's 2012 and we're going to kick it off by examining the intricacies that revolve around anchor text. Although, this may seem like a very basic topic, we are going to cover some lesser known aspects of anchor text that is sure to satisfy even our more advanced SEOs. Enjoy...
Google Tablet Would Have to Be Dirt Cheap And Great
January 5, 2012, 11:43 pmThe Google Nexus tablet rumor I wrote about here two weeks ago after Google Executive Chairman made some comments received new life from this brief DigiTimes report , which noted: Sources believe that Google will launch the own-brand tablet PC in March-April, featuring a 7-inch panel and Android 4.0 with a price less than US$199 to compete against...
Now Showing! Check out our new Video Gallery
January 5, 2012, 11:12 pmMicrosoft Advertising's Video Gallery has arrived! Launched last month on the Asia Advertising site under the Inspiration section, this extensive video library contains cutting edge examples of how to tell relevant and creative brand stories in today's ever-changing digital advertising world. We've also included video interviews with Microsoft...
ICANN To Press Ahead Expanding TLDs, Despite Criticism
January 5, 2012, 9:50 pmEach top level domain would cost $185,000. Applications will be accepted beginning on January 12, although it is not known when the first new registries will be up and running."Of course, we're going to go slow," said a source close to ICANN.
Interim Linkscape Update for January
January 5, 2012, 7:31 pmPosted by randfish If you've been following my posts on Linkscape's index, you know that we've been trying to aim for fresher, better and larger indices over the past few months, but have been finding some very tough challenges. It turns out that indexing the web, canonicalizing millions of pages and calculating a link graph with quality metrics...
Five Questions on Five Candidates
January 5, 2012, 5:59 pmby Mike Krumboltz There are five candidates still competing for the GOP's presidential nomination. Curious voters have been looking for all the information they can get on Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, Rick Perry, Newt Gingrich, and Rick Santorum. Below, the top searched question surrounding each candidate. What is Mitt Romney's real name? The former...
Reddit Topped Two Billion Pageviews In December
January 5, 2012, 4:53 pmReddit had one hell of a December. In fact, they had a December that was more than twice as good as last December.
Google TV To Storm CES
January 5, 2012, 4:53 pmThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES) begins next week, and you can expect a bunch of new Google TV-related offerings to be showcased. Google just announced new offerings to be unveiled by a handful of partners. For one,
iPad 3 Getting Major Camera Upgrade
January 5, 2012, 4:22 pmJeremy Horwitz, editor-in-chief of iLounge, took to Twitter this afternoon to discuss the details of Apple's upcoming iPad 3. Citing an unnamed source, he listed a whole host of juicy details on the tablet's design, upgrades,
Thinking Of Canceling Your Cable In 2012? You're Not Alone
January 5, 2012, 4:22 pmWere you one of the cable subscribers that "cut the cord" last year? Despite the disturbing umbilical metaphor, it's actually a growing trend in the United States as more people are canceling their subscription to cable because, as everybody knows,
Facebook Co-Sponsors Next GOP Debate
January 5, 2012, 4:22 pmWith the Iowa Republican Caucus in the record books - and Michelle Bachmann's campaign in the history books - the nation sets its sights on the New Hampshire Republican Primary on January 10.
How State Senator Deb Fischer Should Fix Hacked Website
January 5, 2012, 4:17 pmMost people are aware of Rick Santorum's issues with Google, but he's not the only politician having issues. Deb Fischer is a Republican State Senator running for a U.S. Senate seat in Nebraska. Like every other candidate in 2012 she h.
Thinking Of Canceling Your Cable In 2012? You’re Not Alone
January 5, 2012, 4:10 pmWere you one of the cable subscribers that “cut the cord” last year? Despite the disturbing umbilical metaphor, it’s actually a growing trend in the United States as more people are canceling their subscription to cable because, as everybody knows, …
Bing Maps Getting Deep Into Route Planning
January 5, 2012, 4:06 pmBing has implemented a whole new routing engine on Bing Maps with a new route calculation algorithm. The new algorithm changes how driving directions queries are computed.
Apple Retailers Siding With eBizcuss In Legal Dispute
January 5, 2012, 3:51 pmLate last week we brought you news of a lawsuit brought against Apple by French retailer eBizcuss, the largest Apple Premium Retailer (APR) in France. The suit accuses Apple of anti-competitive behavior. Specifically,
Jersey Shore, Casey Anthony, and Organized Religion
January 5, 2012, 3:51 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
Chrome Gets Instant Pages, Better Malware Detection
January 5, 2012, 3:51 pmGoogle announced the latest Beta release of its Chrome browser today. And no, this post was not paid for by Google. The release, Google said improves security and speed. Speed has always been one of the big draws to Chrome,
HBO To Netflix: No More Cheap DVDs
January 5, 2012, 3:36 pmHBO has produced some of the most popular television series of all time like True Blood, Sex and the City and Game of Thrones.
Twitter Attitude In the GOP Primary
January 5, 2012, 3:36 pmAs the Gop primary has worn on one candidate after another has worn the Flavor o' the Week hat in an attempt to dethrone Mr. 25%, Mitt Romney. Each candidate has tweeted, either personally or through proxy, about other candidates,
Rick Scott To Facebook Users: Help Me Sell The Idea That Florida's Awesome
January 5, 2012, 3:20 pmIn order to aid in a new "project," Florida Governor Rick Scott has waded into the murky water that is Facebook feedback. On Thursday,
Reddit Ensures Rick Santorum's Google Rankings Remain
January 5, 2012, 3:20 pmBy now, you've probably heard about Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum and his dealings with Google. The issue had to with a particularly unsavory definition that was applied to the candiate's last name when an Internet search was conducted,
Half Life 2 Gravity Gun, Angelina Jolie Clone, and Subway Jamming
January 5, 2012, 3:20 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular though the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
Timberlake and Biel Engaged
January 5, 2012, 3:20 pmby Mike Krumboltz Superstar A-listers Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are engaged. The news first broke yesterday via Us Weekly . People.com has now confirmed the report. Yahoo! searches on the engagement soared following the initial report. Lookups for "justin timberlake engaged" spiked 4,877%. Related searches for "justin timberlake jessica...
Reddit Ensures Rick Santorum’s Google Rankings Remain
January 5, 2012, 3:05 pmBy now, you’ve probably heard about Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum and his dealings with Google. The issue had to with a particularly unsavory definition that was applied to the candiate’s last name when an Internet search was conducted, something …
Rick Scott To Facebook Users: Help Me Sell The Idea That Florida’s Awesome
January 5, 2012, 3:02 pmIn order to aid in a new “project,” Florida Governor Rick Scott has waded into the murky water that is Facebook feedback. On Thursday, Scott posted a contest of sorts to his Facebook page that asked people to share their …
Facebook Daily Deals Marketplaces Incorporates Google Maps To Find Local Deals
January 5, 2012, 3:01 pmThe Daily Deals Agency announced today that they’ve launched a pretty handy tool on Facebook that allows you to search for local deals via interactive Google maps. It’s a handy integration of Facebook’s network of businesses with Google’s expansive and …
Verizon Sells 4.2 Million iPhones During The Holidays
January 5, 2012, 3:00 pmThe iPhone did incredibly well for Verizon during the holiday season with the sale of 4.2 million units of the device. Those impressive sales, however, bring a shrinking profit margin for the company. Bloomberg reports that Fran Shammo,
Google Algorithm Changes Announced
January 5, 2012, 3:00 pmAs you may know, Google has been putting out a monthly list of algorithm changes it has been making, as part of the company's initiative to be "more transparent".
Rooney Mara: The Girl With the Edgy Style
January 5, 2012, 3:00 pmby Claudine Zap The " Girl With the Dragon Tattoo " star has been the girl who rules the red carpet. In keeping with Rooney Mara 's role as the punk hacker Lisbeth Salander, the actress has favored an edgy look as she trots the globe with co-star Daniel Craig to promote the movie. The star rocked the Berlin premiere in a two-piece Miu Miu outfit...
Tweet #AskState To Ask Questions Directly to U.S. State Department
January 5, 2012, 2:44 pmAs we bore into the year that is 2012, the U.S.
U.S. Army To Release Officially Licensed Game Controllers
January 5, 2012, 2:44 pmIn a partnership designed to let "[v]irtual soldiers on the videogame battlefield' take pride in Being Army Strong(TM)," the United States Army has partnered with gaming accessories company CTA Digital to bring gamers a line of officially licenses U.S.
Kanye's Epic Twitter Binge
January 5, 2012, 2:29 pmby Mike Krumboltz Kanye West is up to something big. The outspoken rapper, who is known as much for his swagger as he is for his musical talents, went on a Twitter spree Wednesday night. He posted a slew of messages about an apparently ambitious business project. The details are a bit vague, but from what we can gather from his 90+ tweets, he is...
A Facebook Shower Curtain?
January 5, 2012, 1:58 pmAre you so addicted to Facebook to the point you want to decorate your dwelling with a look and feel that matches the Facebook layout? What about your shower curtain? If so, you're in luck. Introducing the Social Shower Curtain,
Kanye West Ends Twitter Drought With Rant On Design, Education, And Steve Jobs
January 5, 2012, 1:43 pmWhen I first joined Twitter, one of the first people that I followed was humble rapper Kanye West. I'd been told of his amazing Twitter presence by a trustworthy friend,
Amazon Kindle Fire Lawsuit Flickers and Fades
January 5, 2012, 1:25 pmBack in October of last year, Amazon was hit with a lawsuit. Seemed an odd claim and it was made by a company that trolled for trouble. Smartphone Technologies, the plaintiff in the suit, accused Amazon of violating patents that …
Consumers Still Don't Know What to Do with QR Codes
January 5, 2012, 1:22 pmQR codes are popping up everywhere. Not long ago, these mysterious patterned squares could be found in an occasional magazine or on a mailer. Now you can find them on grocery displays, packaging, even on bus shelters. More QR codes must mean more people are using them! Right? Sort of. A new study from Chadwick Martin Bailey shows that people are...
Traffic for Google+ Goes Positive Along with User Count
January 5, 2012, 1:12 pmChitika Insights has covered the heavily publicized launch of Google+ amidst a variety of reported statistics, some which stated that Google+ hosted a user base comprised of over 40 Million people, others which described the fledgling social network as nothing more than a ghost town. Initially, traffic on Google+ saw a rapid rate of growth, .
Consumers Still Don’t Know What to Do with QR Codes
January 5, 2012, 1:03 pmQR codes are popping up everywhere. Not long ago, these mysterious patterned squares could be found in an occasional magazine or on a mailer. Now you can find them on grocery displays, packaging, even on bus shelters.
More QR codes must mean more people are using them! Right? Sort of. A new study from Chadwick Martin Bailey shows that people are...
U.S. Pressured Spain To Pass Site Blocking Law
January 5, 2012, 12:41 pmAccording to a letter obtained by El Pais, a Spanish newspaper, the United States was most displeased to learn that Spanish President Luis Rodriguez Zapatero would not pass the Sinde law, a bill that bears a striking resemblance to SOPA.
[Exclusive] Get Free Business Cards Based On Your Facebook Timeline
January 5, 2012, 12:41 pmBy now most of you have either adopted the new Facebook Timeline to your account or have at least seen the layout on your friends' pages.
Online Influences Almost Two-Thirds of Toy Purchases
January 5, 2012, 12:36 pmWhen I was a kid, holiday toy shopping for my mom meant cracking open the Sears Wish Book. She'd chose the items from our lists, call in the order and everything would arrive on the doorstep a few days later. No need to step inside a toy store at all. Times haven't changed all that much. Today, parents are still avoiding the aisles by doing a...
5 Ways a Client Can Sabotage SEO
January 5, 2012, 12:31 pmRunning an SEO project smoothly and effectively requires juggling many skills: creativity, proactivity, effective time management and organisation, to name just a few. But I would argue that one of the most important attributes of a successful SEO campaign is communication of knowledge - within an agency, of course, but also (perhaps less...
The Importance Of Social Search
January 5, 2012, 12:21 pmSocial Search can be approached from two angles; both equally important for businesses. There's micro-searching " this includes using social media to connect and engage with people based on keyword, location, and niche. And then there's macro social search' essentially, how it's affecting search engines like Google. In this article I will give you...
Aaron Wall Interview: Google Paid Link Story Wrap-Up
January 5, 2012, 12:05 pmThe topic of paid links is in the headlines once again, and ironically, Google is the accused. As WebProNews previously reported, Google was recently caught up in a controversy after it violated its own Webmaster Guidelines as part of a marketing campaign for Google Chrome.
[POLL] Have you ever unfriended a family member on Facebook? Have advice?
January 5, 2012, 12:05 pmI know many people have at least one family member they would like to unfriend, but how does one do this without causing problems? Have you done it? Do you have any advice for those of us that are too chicken to do it? If so you can use the "other" section in the poll .
Blend of Online & Offline Tactics Inspire Toy Shopping [STUDY]
January 5, 2012, 12:00 pmDigital media continued to grow in importance for shoppers researching toys this holiday season, but advertisers could do much more to help them out, according to a study from Google. Google's Toy Shopper's Journey Study was conducted by Compete.
2011 Was A Dangerous Year For Journalists
January 5, 2012, 11:50 amJournalists being killed for reporting the truth is nothing new, but it's still shocking when the numbers are actually released.
Zynga's Scramble With Friends Launched For iPhone
January 5, 2012, 11:50 amFans of Zynga's Words With Friends (or Boggle) may be interested to know that the company just launched Scramble With Friends. Even the icon for the game looks like Words With Friends,
Obama "Clock" Redistributes Wealth To Developer
January 5, 2012, 11:50 amWhen I first thought of an "Obama clock", I imagined that thing that hung on my aunt's wall: a cat with swinging pendulum tail and eyes that swung back and forth, frightening 5 year-old boys. But, with an Obama face.
Facebook Chronicles Recovery Of Boy Hit By New Year's Eve Bullet
January 5, 2012, 11:35 amPeople often seem to assume that a bullet fired into the air simply disappears. Yet from time immemorial - long before Newton's theory of gravitation - every human child has learned the same truth: what goes up must come down.
Obama “Clock” Redistributes Wealth To Developer
January 5, 2012, 11:34 amWhen I first thought of an “Obama clock”, I imagined that thing that hung on my aunt’s wall: a cat with swinging pendulum tail and eyes that swung back and forth, frightening 5 year-old boys. But, with an Obama face. …
Zynga’s Scramble With Friends Launched For iPhone
January 5, 2012, 11:33 amFans of Zynga’s Words With Friends (or Boggle) may be interested to know that the company just launched Scramble With Friends. Even the icon for the game looks like Words With Friends, as to present a familiar experience for users …
Facebook Chronicles Recovery Of Boy Hit By New Year’s Eve Bullet
January 5, 2012, 11:29 amPeople often seem to assume that a bullet fired into the air simply disappears. Yet from time immemorial – long before Newton’s theory of gravitation – every human child has learned the same truth: what goes up must come down. …
Casey Anthony: Video Blogger?
January 5, 2012, 11:20 amEarlier this year, the Casey Anthony trial captivated America, and then, it went into overdrive mode when she was acquitted for being responsible of her daughter’s death. Once news of her non-not guilty verdict hit the wires, it effectively burnt …
Idiot Admits To Winter Classic Assault On Facebook
January 5, 2012, 11:19 amOn Monday evening, after the Winter Classic hockey game in Philadelphia, several men wearing Philly Flyers jerseys beat up a couple of guys wearing New York Rangers jerseys.
Google Translate Gets Handwriting Input On Android Devices
January 5, 2012, 11:19 amI love Google Translate for Android. It's already made my 3-year-old more fluent in Russian than myself (admittedly, I'm not fluent in Russian at all). But it just got better, and I can't wait to show her.
Poll Results - Do you like the new version of Google Analytics?
January 5, 2012, 11:19 amWell, the results of our poll, "Do you like the new version of Google Analytics?", are pretty interesting. I think it is clear that the majority are not happy, but I guess some of our readers like it. 83 people voted that they "love it" and "can find everything". 91 voted "it is ok", which .
Hidden Chronicles: Zynga's New Hidden Objects Game Available Today
January 5, 2012, 10:48 amPopular game maker Zynga has just launched their newest Facebook addiction. The company has announced on their blog that Hidden Chronicles is now available on Facebook in 15 languages.
Reddit Responds To Lamar Smith
January 5, 2012, 10:48 amEarlier this week, Representative Lamar Smith, one of they key sponsors of the oft-discussed SOPA legislation, issued something of a challenge to Reddit users, calling them a vocal minority who's fears concerning SOPA were unfounded.
IBM Assigns Over 200 Patents to Google
January 5, 2012, 10:43 amIBM has agreed to a deal that will see the company assign more than 200 patents to Google. According to a blog post by Bill Slawski at SEO By the Sea that references US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) filings, IBM has agreed to give Google 1.
Barnes & Noble Looks To Spin-Off Nook Amid Record Sales
January 5, 2012, 10:33 amBarnes & Noble announced today that it is pursuing "strategic exploratory work to separate its Nook business". In other words, the company is looking to spin Nook off.
Hidden Chronicles: Zynga’s New Hidden Objects Game Available Today
January 5, 2012, 10:19 amPopular game maker Zynga has just launched their newest Facebook addiction. The company has announced on their blog that Hidden Chronicles is now available on Facebook in 15 languages. Hidden Chronicles is a hidden objects game that tests players’ observation …
SWTOR: The Old Republic Is Being Won By The Empire
January 5, 2012, 10:18 amThe original Star Wars trilogy featured the defeat of the Empire, but in The Old Republic the Empire is dominating. In the first week after launch of The Old Republic, a million Warzone matches have been played.
Deactivate Facebook Timeline Scams Prey On Unhappy Users
January 5, 2012, 10:18 amFacebook's new Timeline feature isn't going away (I mean, did you see Mark Zuckerberg talk about it at f8 - he was absolutely giddy). And once you opt in to it, you can't go back to the old profile format.
Creating a Simple Yet Powerful Social Media Marketing Plan
January 5, 2012, 10:12 amAlthough originally designed for online socialization, social media has definitely become a part of many companies' online marketing platform. However, setting up a Facebook page or a Twitter account does not necessarily mean your business will have an increase in revenue. If you want to promote your business using social media, you should create...
ICANN Has Started Taking Applications For New Top-Level Domains
January 5, 2012, 10:02 amBeginning January 12, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers will be accepting applications for newly available top-level domain names beyond the typical .com and .net variety. Some of the new domain offerings you might see are .
SOPA Ignores One Simple Truth About Piracy
January 5, 2012, 9:22 amIt’s true that SOPA has been denounced by many industry giants that make their living in on the Internet. Normally, when such rejections are voiced, the wording of SOPA is normally attacked, along with the potential threat to the structural …
Video Marketing Trends in 2012
January 5, 2012, 9:21 amI've been asked to make a few predictions about the future of video. As Yogi Berra might have said, "It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." Nevertheless, I've learned a thing or two from the author .
Rumor: Google Tablet To Aim For Kindle Fire Rather Than iPad
January 5, 2012, 9:17 amAs Shaylin Clark reported here in mid-December, Google is headed into the tablet market again after its less-than-stellar Motorola Xoom attempt. Other companies have released tablets with the Android system and have done well, but the Xoom was considered overpriced …
Google Antitrust Regulation Still Up In The Air In Europe
January 5, 2012, 9:15 amGoogle may or may not face a “statement of objections” from the EU’s antitrust department. Apparently it could go either way, as the regulators have so far been unable to decide whether or not to go this route. I guess …
Facebook Hosting 2012 Hacker Cup
January 5, 2012, 9:11 amHackathons give birth to potential new products such as Facebook's Timeline. Now it's time for Facebook's second annual Hacker Cup to put a new wave of hackers to the test.
Google News Adds Election Section To Homepage
January 5, 2012, 9:11 amJust a couple days after announcing their new Politics & Elections hub, Google is making another attempt to keep you apprised of all the breaking news surrounding the 2012 campaign.
Apple Settles Patent Lawsuit For $5 Million
January 5, 2012, 9:07 amTaiwanese news agencies are reporting that Apple has agreed to pay Elan Microelectronics $5 million as part of an out of court settlement of the two companies’ ongoing patent infringement case. The companies also agreed to exchange access to one …
WebmasterWorld Weekly Roundup January 5
January 5, 2012, 9:04 amWebmasterWorld's weekly roundup of hot topics and discussions you may have missed in the last few days. (-Subscription required)
Malaysian Police Monitor Protesters Via Social Media
January 5, 2012, 8:40 amSocial media taketh and now social media taketh away. Sorta. While social media sites like Twitter and Facebook have become integral for protesters to organize events,
SOPA Loses Steam With Hollywood Union Members
January 5, 2012, 8:40 amObviously, some of the most voracious supporters of the oft-maligned protection acts working their way through the houses of government are members of the entertainment industry.
Apple Threatens Lawsuit Over Jobs Action Figure
January 5, 2012, 8:40 amIn a move that should surprise no one, Apple has threatened legal action against Chinese manufacturer In Icons, makers of the 12-inch Steve Jobs action figure.
UK Bing Search Advertising Webinar #PPC #SMB #Smallbiz
January 5, 2012, 8:35 amDate: January 31, 2012 Time: 11:00 A.M. GMT Duration: One hour Cost: Free Register for free Ever thought about Pay Per Click Advertising but not sure how to get started? You have a search campaign but would like to know more about bidding & budgeting or some help finding keywords? Then this webinar is for you!
Screw resolutions. Take action instead!
January 5, 2012, 8:35 amLately, I've been seeing quite a few posts discussing how SEO content marketing should be on the top of every businesses' resolution list. For instance, there's this post . And this one . And this one . These are all great posts. But here's the thing' 'I've read these "write more quality content" resolutions before. For about 14 years now. And you...
Vizify Raises $1.2 Million in Seed Funding
January 5, 2012, 8:35 amSocial profile aggregator website, Vizify, announced last January 3 that it raised $1.2 million in seed funding. Other than being a TechStars and Portland Seed Fund alum, the new website was able to collect a sizeable amount of investment from various entrepreneurs and investors, which includes Matt Shobe of FeedBurner, Bill McAleer of Voyager...
iPhone 4S Launching In China January 13th
January 5, 2012, 8:25 amJust a few weeks after the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology gave the iPhone 4S their approval early last month, the newest Apple handset is set to arrive in China late next week.
iPad Downloads Top Three Billion
January 5, 2012, 8:25 amIf there was any doubt about the popularity of Apple's iPad, doubt no more. ABI Research estimates that iPad users have cumulatively downloaded three billion applications since the launch of the iPad in 2010.
Panasonic’s New Bluetooth Hearing Aid
January 5, 2012, 8:23 amPanasonic launches a new Bluetooth hearing aid, making life easier than ever on the hearing impaired. Panasonic’s Healthcare Group introduces the R1-W available to the public today. What makes the R1-W so unique is that it appeals to the image-conscious …
Interview with Scott Cowley on SEO, Company Support and More
January 5, 2012, 8:09 amScott Cowley is the in-house, SEO ninja at ZAGG. He is very smart, very funny and a real genuine person. I asked on Twitter what Internet marketing wishes people had for 2012 and his response was: "My wish for 2012 is for SEO world peace. Stop publicly bashing other SEOs. Stop optimizing sites purely to .
New Year, New Job?
January 5, 2012, 8:04 amThe jobs report yesterday was pretty good according to the pundits. If you work in the Internet and social media marketing space (and you are worth your salt as opposed to a guru, maven or ninja ) the jobs report is going to be bright for quite some time to come. So if you are looking for a new job in the Internet and social media marketing...
Walmart Labs Buys Small Society
January 5, 2012, 7:54 amWalmart Labs, the wing of the consumerist Goliath responsible for capturing more market share via social media and mobile applications, acquired iOS app developers Small Society this week. Small Society has worked with other big names in the past,
Best Internet Marketing Posts of 2011
January 5, 2012, 7:38 amIt's my birthday and I have some great news! In January of 2011, I said that I'd make our Internet Marketing Posts of 2011 subscriber only . And I did . Many loyal readers have checked in on the newsletter throughout 2011 to get both evergreen content , the content that typically embraces these monthly updates, in addition to something completely...
Social Media Marketing's Purchasing Influence Greater in Emerging Markets
January 5, 2012, 7:18 amIt looks like out of the gate 2012 may very well be the year of global social media awareness. Yesterday we looked at a Forrester study that told of how the use of social media varies from country to country . Today the conversation is about the impact on ecommerce that social media has in various parts of the world. Our conversation around social...
Klout's Mobile Component is in the Works
January 5, 2012, 7:18 amAfter announcing its C round of funding last January 3, Klout revealed that the raised amount will be a resource for its future initiative. As CEO Joe Fernandez told Mashable, "The money is going to be used to really drive accuracy, transparency and utility. We want to measure influence every place it exists and make .
Vint Cerf: Internet Access is Not a Human Right
January 5, 2012, 7:05 amImproving the Internet is just one means, albeit an important one, by which to improve the human condition. It must be done with an appreciation for the civil and human rights that deserve protection, without pretending that access itself is such a right.
Social Media Marketing’s Purchasing Influence Greater in Emerging Markets
January 5, 2012, 7:02 amIt looks like out of the gate 2012 may very well be the year of global social media awareness. Yesterday we looked at a Forrester study that told of how the use of social media varies from country to country. Today the conversation is about the impact on ecommerce that social media has in various parts of the world.
Our conversation around social...
3 Ways to Optimize Images: Search, Social Media & User Experience
January 5, 2012, 6:37 amOptimize Your Images for Better Digital Asset Optimization From Marketing to PR, digital assets are an essential part of the content used to tell stories and communicate brand messages. For publishers and public relations professionals, optimizing the images used in news stories and press releases can have an important impact on visibility in...
15 Copywriting and Content Marketing Blogs that Will Make You More Money
January 5, 2012, 5:15 amAs you may have seen on Tuesday, we were disappointed to see that there were no copywriting blogs in last year's Top 10 Blogs for Writers . We think persuasive writers " content marketers and copywriters " are as worthy of cheers and accolades as our fiction-writing brothers and sisters. So today I put together a list of 15 writing blogs I think...
Why Should You Conduct a Full Link Audit?
January 5, 2012, 5:04 amOnce I year, I have to prepare myself for the arduous process of running a full link audit on my site. Is it fun? Not by any stretch of the imagination, but it is very important nonetheless and helps shape my link building campaign for the coming year. Conducting a full link audit on all of my sites (including my company site and external blogs)...
Microsoft Declares IE6 Dead
January 5, 2012, 3:10 amMicrosoft is celebrating the news that Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) use in the US has officially dropped below one per cent of internet visits.
Rules for Outsourcing in Search
January 5, 2012, 12:20 amWe work with in-house search marketers all the time at Distilled. Many of us have been one at some point, so we understand there is so much to be done and so little time. The first thing many companies want to do is outsource everything possible (read:delegate!), but then why have an in-house search marketer? Put simply: there are things that need...
6 SEO Jedi Tactics to Try Before Turning to the Dark Side
January 5, 2012, 12:07 amIf you're an SEO Jedi, black hat tactics undoubtedly tempt you on a regular basis. Before giving in to the dark side, check out these SEO tips to renew your faith in the [white hat] light side of the Force! In an earlier post, SEO Wars: Forget B.
How Google+ Uses SEO to Steal Search from Facebook and Twitter
January 4, 2012, 11:57 pmPosted by Cyrus Shepard Google's Superior SEO Strategy Notice anything odd about your Google+ profile? Does it rank incredibly well in Googles search results for your own name? Colleagues grumble that their G+ profile now outranks other online identities that theyve worked for years on. My own Google+ profile, just 5 months old, ranks #2 for my...
Facebook Launching Google AdSense Rival in 2012
January 4, 2012, 11:42 pmOn the heels of my post about Google and Facebook locked in a user engagement death match (or more appropriately, Google chasing Facebook here), John Battelle sallied forth with the prediction that Facebook would launch a third-party ad platform. As in, the one Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, his lieutenant COO Sheryl Sandberg, and numerous others...
Your Local SEO Checklist For 2012!
January 4, 2012, 5:43 pmby Miriam Ellis Whether 2012 is the year you start marketing a local business from scratch or the year you get serious about learning how to use Local SEO to best advantage for a company that's been drifting in Local limbo for years, here is my must-do checklist for your success in Local! Some of these tips may sound like no-brainers to you,
What's the DASH Diet?
January 4, 2012, 5:02 pmby Mike Krumboltz U.S. News and World Report isn't just about ranking colleges. The magazine also ranks diets. And the little-known DASH diet is numero uno for 2012. Not surprisingly, news of the diet's top spot sent searches on the program soaring. Web lookups for "dash diet concepts" and "what is the dash diet" both went on binges in the Search...
[Exclusive] Can Hackers Create A SOPA-Proof Internet?
January 4, 2012, 4:47 pmWhat's the shortest distance between two points? If you said a straight line, then you just earned a self-high five. We here at WebProNews we have already given you a guide on how to navigate the post-SOPA Internet,
iTV Aimed At A Market Ripe For Revolution
January 4, 2012, 4:27 pmOnline gadget retailer Retrovo have released the results of a study into the HDTV market in advance of the Consumer Electronics Show later this month. Though the newest, fanciest HDTVs are expected to feature prominently at the show, Retrovo’s data …
11th Annual No Pants Subway Ride Poised To Go Viral January 8th
January 4, 2012, 4:24 pmIt’s almost that time of the year, folks. The time when people take to subways across the globe in the middle of winter sans trousers. But why? According to the stagers of the annual No Pants Subway Ride event, long-time …
What Steve Jobs Tribute Would You Like To See Next?
January 4, 2012, 4:24 pmIn the shadow of his death, more and more it’s looking like this is a Steve Jobs world – we just live in it. If you don’t believe me, just be alive and conscious in the past year (or even …
The Republican Candidates, Hootie, and the iTunes User Agreement
January 4, 2012, 4:16 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
Quantum Levitation WipeOut, Emotion Mimicking Robot, and Turtle High Five
January 4, 2012, 4:16 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular though the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
Apple and Google Come Out On Top In 2012 Predictions
January 4, 2012, 4:16 pmWith every new year comes predictions for what will come with it. Some may predict global politics or trends,
Todd Tweedy, CEO Of Audience Machine, Missing After Suicidal Facebook Post
January 4, 2012, 4:10 pmTodd Tweedy, CEO of Audience Machine and author of an upcoming Wiley book Facebook Marketing Secrets is missing. The last known communication from him is a status update on Facebook on Tuesday, which said: One illness I’ve never been able …
New Facebook Mobile Features Discovered
January 4, 2012, 4:01 pmFacebook has over 800 million users, so they say. 300 million of them are using Facebook on mobile devices, and that number will only continue to grow, as long as Facebook remains the kind of social networks.
iPad Gets Canadian Man Through U.S. Customs
January 4, 2012, 3:45 pmThe iPad has been used for all sorts of interesting and crazy things, but this one stretches credulity. According to the Winnipeg Free Press, Martin Reisch was driving into the US from Canada. About half an hour from the border,
Gatewood Galbraith: Kentucky Legend Death Sparks Twitter Remembrance
January 4, 2012, 3:45 pmIf importance were measured by victories, one could say Gatewood Galbraith was simply a footnote in the history of the state of Kentucky. However,
Web Searches Surge on Santorum
January 4, 2012, 3:45 pmby Mike Krumboltz Rick Santorum's almost-win against front-runner Mitt Romney at the Iowa caucuses inspired an avalanche of interest. Almost overnight, web lookups on the underdog spiked on Yahoo!. Below, a quick primer on the family man who came within eight votes of winning in Iowa. Santorum, a social and fiscal conservative, served as a United...
This Cat-Brushing Robot Won't Make Your Fear The Robot Apocalypse
January 4, 2012, 3:30 pmGuys, they've done it. Somebody has created a robot that I don't want to smash with a bat. The only thing this cute little guy has the chance to enslave is the cat he's been trained to brush.
Roku Shrinks the World To a Keychain
January 4, 2012, 3:30 pmRoku announced today that they are packing everything they have done heretofore into a device the size of a pack of gum. Well, almost. The Roku Streaming Stick is about the size of a regular thumb drive.
Online Sales Were Record-Breaking Throughout The Holidays
January 4, 2012, 3:09 pmcomScore has a new report out indicating that retail e-commerce spending for November/December reached $37.2 billion. That's a whopping 15% higher than the same period last year, and an all-time record.
iPad To The Face: How Apple Revolutionizes Sibling Rivalry
January 4, 2012, 3:09 pmThe iPad has revolutionized the way we do a lot of things: watch movies, read books, shop online, and more. Now it looks like we can add sibling rivalry to that list. In the video below,
Brian Monahan on Media Evolution - #AdVision
January 4, 2012, 3:09 pmWhat does science fiction have to do with the evolution of media consumption? In this week's AdVision, we discuss how our hunger for multi-screen media consumption is transforming the way we digest our world. Brian Monahan EVP, Managing Partner, IPG Emerging Media Lab sat down with us during Advertising Week 2011 to discuss the media evolution and...
YouTube and Netflix Share Top Honors in November 2011
January 4, 2012, 3:04 pmToday we ponder the question, if people stopped loading videos on the internet right now, how long would it take to watch everything that's already been submitted? These are the kinds of things that keep me up at night. It's like calculating how long it would take me to watch every minute of every DVD I own. I don't know that either feat could be...
This Cat-Brushing Robot Won’t Make You Fear The Robot Apocalypse
January 4, 2012, 3:00 pmGuys, they’ve done it. Somebody has created a robot that I don’t want to smash with a bat. The only thing this cute little guy has the chance to enslave is the cat he’s been trained to brush. Let’s back …
Torrent Files Traced Back to Canadian Parliament
January 4, 2012, 2:28 pmSo, it’s simple to catch Internet pirates, eh? You just grab their IP address when they download stuff from Torrent sites, trace it back to the source and click the cuffs on those thieves. Except when the breadcrumb trail leads …
Exclusive: Microsoft Discusses Comet Lawsuit
January 4, 2012, 2:23 pmThis morning we reported that Microsoft had filed suit against British retailer Comet for illegally reproducing Windows software. Customers who purchase Windows-based computers at Comet are offered the opportunity to purchase recovery discs as well.
New 'Jersey Shore' Season, New Slimmed-Down Snooki
January 4, 2012, 2:23 pmby Claudine Zap Just in time for the new season of " Jersey Shore ," Snooki is showing off a new slender physique. These days, Nicole Polizzi, also known as Snooki, the pint-sized "guidette" with the supersize personality, sends more Twitter updates about her gym workouts than about her bar hopping. A typical post to her nearly 4 million...
Everything Old is New Again: the Comeback Kids of 2012
January 4, 2012, 2:18 pmPeople say they want something new and different, but the truth is, we gravitate toward old, familiar images and brands. Sometimes these brands return with a clever, modern update (Can you say, "Old Spice.") Other times, it's just the mere reminder of why we loved them in the first place that makes us a fan all over again. Forbes has just released...
NFL Blitz Is Back
January 4, 2012, 2:08 pmAfter a successful relaunch of the much loved NBA Jam franchise, EA Sports is back with another Midway arcade sports franchise that hasn't seen a game with its NFL branding since 2003. That's right, NFL Blitz is back!
Apple Store Robbed in Scottsdale: Three Arrested
January 4, 2012, 2:08 pmIn Scottsdale, Arizona, an Apple store was broken into by a group of six suspects, all in their teens. A security officer called 911 at 2 AM on the 3rd of January, alarming authorities after discovering the smashed glass,
Unruly (Of Google's Chrome Marketing Debacle Fame) Raises $25 Million
January 4, 2012, 2:08 pmUnruly is the marketing firm behind Google's Chrome paid link fiasco - the campaign by which Googlers are saying they are embarrassed. Still,
Unruly (Of Google’s Chrome Marketing Debacle Fame) Raises $25 Million
January 4, 2012, 1:59 pmUnruly is the marketing firm behind Google’s Chrome paid link fiasco – the campaign by which Googlers are saying they are embarrassed. Still, Unruly announced today that it is has just raised $25 million in funding in a Series A …
No SOPA Chrome Extension Notifies You When You Visit Sites That Hate The Internet
January 4, 2012, 1:52 pmWorried that your average, everyday interweb browsing could be inadvertently supporting the Stop Online Piracy Act? Well, you're in luck.
The Global Social Takeover
January 4, 2012, 1:47 pmby Josh Bernoff I recently pointed out that Social 2012 is Web 2000 - in the hype that surrounds it, and the reality that social interactivity, like the Web, is becoming embedded in everything people do. Forrester Research just published its annual global review (for clients) of participation in social interactivity, and it bears this theme out...
Mass Effect 3 Pre-Order Bonus Guns and Gear
January 4, 2012, 1:46 pmFor those who have been wrapped up in the Mass Effect saga, dating all the way back to 2007, the day for the “final” installment in the trilogy is nearly upon us. On March 6th, Commander Shepard will be going …
U.S. Online Holiday Shopping Season Reaches Record $37.2 Billion for November-December Period, Up 15 Percent vs. Year Ago
January 4, 2012, 1:42 pmcomScore (NASDAQ : SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today reported that retail e-commerce spending for the entire November - December 2011 holiday season reached $37.2 billion, marking a 15-percent increase versus last year and an all-time record for the season. Ten individual shopping days this season surpassed $1 billion in...
Netflix Streamed Two Billion Hours Of Content in Q4
January 4, 2012, 1:22 pmAlthough Netflix continues to bleed subscribers (and projected back a couple of months ago that they would continue to do so), a bright spot appears for the company. Today,
Roku To Carry Free Showtime Episodes
January 4, 2012, 1:22 pmMedia streaming mammoth Roku will be featuring some free episodes of Showtime programs "Shameless" and "House of Lies". In a cooperative venture between Roku, media cloud content provider Brightcove, and Showtime, select full episodes will be available as samples.
Sarah Palin Debuts New 'Do
January 4, 2012, 1:22 pmby Claudine Zap The GOP Iowa caucuses caused plenty of talk. But when Sarah Palin appeared on Fox to give her take on the race, it was her new wavy 'do that caught viewers' eyes. The former governor of Alaska gave her rundown of the candidates while debuting a look that had the signature Palin pouf (the Huffington Post , noting Palin's new 'do,...
SWTOR: Dancing Is A Crime
January 4, 2012, 12:51 pmThere's a new exploit in Star Wars: The Old Republic, but that's not the news. The news is just how ridiculous it is. As you are likely aware, users can dance in The Old Republic by typing in '/getdown.
Social Media Helps Small Business Boost Sales, Keep Customers
January 4, 2012, 12:40 pmThe business press is full of stories about how small companies are using social channels to attract and engage customers. But while there are plenty of individual success stories, the confidence in what to do specifically is not always clear for small business owners that are strapped for time and online marketing resources.
Michele Bachmann Tastes Defeat, Declares She's Full Now
January 4, 2012, 12:35 pmThe Republican presidential candidates brought their appetites to Iowa last night and the people's diner served up some heaping morsels of democracy. While Rick Perry liked the taste of defeat and is going back for a Texas-sized scoop of seconds,
Angry Birds Gets 6.5 Million Christmas Day Downloads
January 4, 2012, 12:35 pmRovio has announced that their spectacularly popular Angry Birds franchise was downloaded an amazing 6.5 million times on Christmas Day. In an interview with All Things D Ville Heijari, an executive with Rovio,
Michele Bachmann Tastes Defeat, Declares She’s Full Now
January 4, 2012, 12:14 pmThe Republican presidential candidates brought their appetites to Iowa last night and the people’s diner served up some heaping morsels of democracy. While Rick Perry liked the taste of defeat and is going back for a Texas-sized scoop of seconds, …
Google Demotes Chrome Browser in Search Results After "Unintentional" Paid Link Campaign
January 4, 2012, 12:10 pmThis post comes from our Search News Channel sponsor WebiMax. It appears Google does, in fact, hold themselves accountable (to some degree) for their own policies and guidelines. News broke late on Monday by Aaron Wall (an internet marketer who founded SeoBook.com), when his community discovered a "This post is sponsored by Google" sponsored post.
Google Demotes Chrome Browser in Search Results After “Unintentional” Paid Link Campaign
January 4, 2012, 12:06 pmThis post comes from our Search News Channel sponsor WebiMax.
It appears Google does, in fact, hold themselves accountable (to some degree) for their own policies and guidelines. News broke late on Monday by Aaron Wall (an internet marketer who founded SeoBook.com), when his community discovered a “This post is sponsored by Google” sponsored...
Apple iTV May Come In 42", 50" Models
January 4, 2012, 11:59 amThe last few weeks have seen a significant increase in the number of rumors surrounding Apple's long-fabled iTV. USA Today stirred the pot late last night with reports that the iTV may be larger than some previous rumors had reported.
Apple iTV May Come In 42”, 50” Models
January 4, 2012, 11:57 amThe last few weeks have seen a significant increase in the number of rumors surrounding Apple’s long-fabled iTV. USA Today stirred the pot late last night with reports that the iTV may be larger than some previous rumors had reported. …
Why The Murdoch's Should Let That Wendi Deng Twitter Fake-Out Go Away
January 4, 2012, 11:44 amTurns out that fun-but-not-funny fake Twitter account of Rupert Murdoch's wife Wendi Deng wasn't so carefree after all.
Scott Thompson Gone to Yahoo, What's Next For PayPal?
January 4, 2012, 11:44 amAs you may know, Yahoo announced that PayPal President Scott Thompson is its new CEO. That means he's no longer going to be President of PayPal. This isn't going to be a Jack Dorsey-like situation,
Scott Thompson Gone to Yahoo, What’s Next For PayPal?
January 4, 2012, 11:35 amAs you may know, Yahoo announced that PayPal President Scott Thompson is its new CEO. That means he’s no longer going to be President of PayPal. This isn’t going to be a Jack Dorsey-like situation, where he has prominent roles …
Rick Perry Tweets He's Continuing His Campaign
January 4, 2012, 11:29 amAfter telling supporters at the Iowa Caucus last night that he was going home to Texas to "reassess" his campaign, Texas Governor Rick Perry is apparently going to stay in the race after all. This morning,
Barnes and Noble's "No Name-Calling Month"
January 4, 2012, 11:29 amBarnes and Noble joined with GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, to organize what was formerly referred to as "No Name - Calling Week" (which has been held for one week in January in past years),
Why The Murdoch’s Should Let That Wendi Deng Twitter Fake-Out Go Away
January 4, 2012, 11:26 amTurns out that fun-but-not-funny fake Twitter account of Rupert Murdoch’s wife Wendi Deng wasn’t so carefree after all. First there was the question over whether the Murdochs should sue Twitter because the fake account actually managed to be verified albeit …
Why The Murdochs Should Let That Wendi Deng Twitter Fake-Out Go Away
January 4, 2012, 11:26 amTurns out that fun-but-not-funny fake Twitter account of Rupert Murdoch’s wife Wendi Deng wasn’t so carefree after all. First there was the question over whether the Murdochs should sue Twitter because the fake account actually managed to be verified albeit …
Barnes and Noble’s “No Name-Calling Month”
January 4, 2012, 11:21 amBarnes and Noble joined with GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, to organize what was formerly referred to as “No Name – Calling Week” (which has been held for one week in January in past years), and upgrading …
Rick Perry Tweets He’s Continuing His Campaign
January 4, 2012, 11:16 amAfter telling supporters at the Iowa Caucus last night that he was going home to Texas to “reassess” his campaign, Texas Governor Rick Perry is apparently going to stay in the race after all. This morning, he tweeted the following …
Google Engineer Exposes Interview Myths
January 4, 2012, 11:13 amWe all know someone who would stab a family member to get a job at Google. Working for the Mountain View, CA company is the Holy Grail of tech jobs.
Facebook And Twitter Spam On The Rise
January 4, 2012, 11:13 amSpam has always been a constant annoyance and maybe even a threat, but it's now moving from email to social networks.
Not All Spam Deserves The Death Penalty
January 4, 2012, 11:13 amBy now you've most assuredly read about the Google Chrome fiasco. You know that Google threw Essence, their video ad agency, under the proverbial bus. You've probably even read that Google gave themselves a penalty and reduced the PageRank of the chrome page. They also removed all of the sponsored posts and admitted responsibility. In .
Interview with Annie Cushing on Google Analytics
January 4, 2012, 11:13 amDo you think anyone can learn how to effectively use Google Analytics or should businesses look into SEO companies or consultants to help them? I absolutely think that people can learn analytics on their own, if they have the time and dedication. There are books (make sure the book uses version 5 of GA), online .
Use Our Promo Code for a 15% Discount on Your Online Marketing Summit Registration #OMS12 #sem #ppc
January 4, 2012, 11:08 amIts that time of year again. Your holiday vacation is over, but youre already looking forward to the next one if you live in the colder climates, no doubt youre daydreaming of someplace warm and sunny. Although it might be.
Bing Casting Call: Startups in their Own Words
January 4, 2012, 11:08 amThe Bing Casting Call series is a startup video experiment. With the help of Bings Ted Roduner (a colleague with a camera) and master promoter Marcelo Calbucci , originator of the Seattle 2.0 Web site, we set out to capture the startup experience from the horses mouth. Our aim was to create a platform where startups could share, convene and learn...
Rick Santorum's Google Problem Is Not Simply A Google Problem
January 4, 2012, 10:58 amFormer Pennsylvania Senator and current Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has become a hot topic of conversation in the last week or so. The long-time bottom dweller in the Republican Primary field has surged in the past few days,
[Exclusive] Reload The Love! App Assesses Facebook's Emotional Utility
January 4, 2012, 10:58 amEver get caught in one of those moments when you log onto Facebook and felt yourself, maybe surprisingly, disappointed that you have zero notifications, zero friend requests, and zero messages? It's like being the permanent resident of Lonely Town,
PayPal Orders Antique Violin Worth $2500 Destroyed
January 4, 2012, 10:58 amFresh off news that President Scott Thompson is heading off to be Yahoo's new CEO, PayPal again finds itself with a bit of a PR problem today.
Who is Scott Thompson (Besides Yahoo's New CEO)?
January 4, 2012, 10:43 amWho is Scott Thompson? Well, there are a few Scott Thompson's out there.
Rick Santorum’s Google Problem Is Not Simply A Google Problem
January 4, 2012, 10:40 amFormer Pennsylvania Senator and current Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has become a hot topic of conversation in the last week or so. The long-time bottom dweller in the Republican Primary field has surged in the past few days, thanks to …
Yahoo Hires New CEO
January 4, 2012, 10:37 amAfter a four-month search, Yahoo has finally filled the corner office. Its choice, former PayPal president Scott Thompson, brings a pedigree of senior executive roles in the financial and technology industries. Yahoo credits Thompson with doubling.
[Exclusive] Reload The Love! App Assesses Facebook’s Emotional Utility
January 4, 2012, 10:35 amEver get caught in one of those moments when you log onto Facebook and felt yourself, maybe surprisingly, disappointed that you have zero notifications, zero friend requests, and zero messages? It’s like being the permanent resident of Lonely Town, Population: …
Who is Scott Thompson (Besides Yahoo’s New CEO)?
January 4, 2012, 10:30 amWho is Scott Thompson? Well, there are a few Scott Thompson’s out there. One of them is Yahoo’s new CEO – Not to be confused with Scott Thompson from Kids In The Hall: This Scott Thompson was the president of …
Google Releases Its Elections Hub
January 4, 2012, 10:06 amJust in time for the New Year, Google launched its Elections Hub to keep up with the 2012 U.S. presidential election. According to the search engine giant's official blog, its new hub will be a place "where citizens can study, watch, discuss, learn about, participate in and perhaps even make an impact on the digital .
Apple Q1 Earnings Report Date: January 24
January 4, 2012, 9:56 amApple announced today that it will release its Q1 FY12 earnings report on January 24, and will hold its conference call at 2:00 PM PT on that date. This will be available to listeners via a webcast.
Yahoo Taps PayPal President As New CEO
January 4, 2012, 9:56 amYahoo's search for a new CEO appears to be over this morning, as the company has announced that they have tapped PayPal president Scott Thompson for the job. The appointment, which was first rumored late yesterday,
Report Shows Global Social Media Differences
January 4, 2012, 9:51 amForrester has released its report " Global Social Media Adoption in 2011 ". The full report is available to Forrester clients only but we can help hit a few of the high points for those who aren't there yet . In a nutshell, there is no clean definition of a social media user that crosses geographical boundaries. It would actually be shocking if it...
SEO content marketing roundup, week ending January 4th
January 4, 2012, 9:35 amHappy New Year! Time to make use of that bookmarks feature, as the best of 2011 and trends for 2012 flood the web in this first Web-writing roundup of 2012. From content to social media marketing, SEO and search, here's a content curator's dream of links - and fine fresh stuff to kick off the year well prepared! Enjoy, bookmark, and curate on'...
Google Chrome Penalized for Violating Quality Guidelines
January 4, 2012, 9:25 amWhen Google recently hired two top marketing agencies to promote the Chrome web browser using video content, Google assumed that the promotion would be conducted in a manner that was consistent with its own quality guidelines. However, the marketing campaign violated Google's own rules when it paid bloggers to post "reviews" of the web browser .
Microsoft Flight Free This Spring
January 4, 2012, 9:10 amToday, Microsoft announced the Spring launch of Microsoft Flight, the continuation of the Flight Simulator franchise, or as they put it, "bringing a new perspective" to the long-standing series. Microsoft Flight Simulator,
Microsoft Sues British Retailer Comet Over Recovery Discs
January 4, 2012, 9:10 amMicrosoft announced this morning that they have filed suit against Comet, a British retailer that specializes in electronics and appliances. The suit accuses Comet of "creating and selling more than 94,
Facebook Responsible For 33 Percent of Divorces In The UK
January 4, 2012, 9:10 amFacebook can be a helpful tool in creating lasting relationships, but its use in divorce filings is becoming more prominent as well.
Microsoft Flight, The Next-Gen Flight Simulator, Free This Spring
January 4, 2012, 9:04 amToday, Microsoft announced the Spring launch of Microsoft Flight, the continuation of the Flight Simulator franchise, or as they put it, “bringing a new perspective” to the long-standing series. Microsoft Flight Simulator, whether you call it a game or a …
Android Marketplace Hits 400,00K Download Mark
January 4, 2012, 8:49 amFollowing yesterday's Flurry report that the last week of 2011 was the first time that the total amount of apps for iOS and Android devices crossed the 1 billion downloads milestone,
Google Demotes Chrome PageRank Following Paid Link Fiasco
January 4, 2012, 8:49 amFollowing the previously reported upon controversy surrounding a marketing campaign for Google’s Chrome browser, Google has apparently decided to devalue its Chrome landing page (in terms of PageRank). At least temporarily. Danny Sullivan at Search Engine Land acquired a statement …
4 Key Trends That Will Drive Financial Services PPC in 2012
January 4, 2012, 8:44 amIn the Financial Services category, 2011 will be remembered as a year of volatile swings. The stock market has seen massive daily swings, and has been teetering on a global crisis. What does all this, as well as the continued evolution of search.
Facebook Releases Marketing Bible for January 2012
January 4, 2012, 8:44 amYear 2012 definitely brings new opportunities for businesses to expand and engage their audience: Inside Facebook releases its Facebook Marketing Bible for January 2012. Sporting as the advertiser and brand marketers' top resource for making the most out of their Facebook campaign, the guidebook will enable businesses to reach its millions of...
President Obama Joins Instagram, Brings Photo Filtering To The 2012 Campaign Trail
January 4, 2012, 8:19 amAs the campaign season heats up, President Obama is taking one more step to connect with the iOS culture - by joining Instagram. The wildly popular photo filtering app is already on its way to becoming a consummate social network,
Did Vizio Flash New Product?
January 4, 2012, 8:19 amHas Vizio snuck one in again? Last year, during the Rose Bowl half-time break, Vizio ran what appeared to be a run-of-the-mill commercial for their products. Then, at the 16-second mark in a 30-second spot,
Online Giant Expected to Give One Bank Financial Facelift in 2012
January 4, 2012, 8:18 amAs if the brand needed more exposure (aside from its 800-million-plus users), this coming season, we'll hear a lot of on and offline chirping regarding Facebook, the leading social media site (actually, an online destination sought more often than Google). This winter, a number of leading banks will vie to get friendly with Facebook, "besties" .
Why Google Apps Need to Get Better
January 4, 2012, 8:03 amUsing his Business Insider blog operations as an example, Henry Blodget made a compelling argument as to why Google should pump more money into improving Google Apps. Blodget's predicament goes like this: Of course, because we are occasionally e-mailed Microsoft Office files and need to be able to open them, and because we occasionally need to do...
What You Need to Know About Social Media Optimization
January 4, 2012, 7:27 amNowadays, companies are using various Search Engine Optimization (SEO) methods to stay on top of search engine result pages (SERPs). From being a simple trick to boost online traffic, SEO is now an essential tool to establish a business' web presence. In line with the growth of the Internet, search engines are no longer just .
2011 in Review: Top Searched for Items on UK Bing and MSN #Trends #PPC #SEO
January 4, 2012, 6:56 amChanges are that by now youve read one or more end of year lists. Our MSN team polled their readers and Bing looked at its search statistics to offer you an insight at what our audience has been looking for in 2011. Is there anything advertisers can learn from these trends and how do you predict future trends specifically relevant to your...
What is Neuromarketing and how does it relate to SEO?
January 4, 2012, 6:53 amWhy did you choose to come to this page?Short answer is I don’t know, and you’d probably have a hard time explaining it too. I could probably make educated assumptions, but like many of you, I like to see solid proof of concept - less talk, more action.Hopefully I’ve got your attention for the next 10 minutes, so grab a coffee or...
Verified Account Mistake By Twitter
January 4, 2012, 6:30 amFor an entire day, the account purporting to be Rupert Murdoch's wife was verified, even though it was fake.
Android Market Passes 400,000 Apps. Should We Care?
January 4, 2012, 6:25 amI am torn on passing along information like this. It seems to be important for a split second to me but the data is quickly followed by a "So what?" moment that is just as strong. Maybe hearing your comments on this kind of "news" would be helpful but let's get back to the original intent. According to Distimo, a Netherlands company who claims...
31 Pro Tips for a Successful, Satisfying, and Insanely Profitable 2012
January 4, 2012, 5:39 amObviously, everywhere you look this week, people are offering advice about what to do differently in 2012. What to focus on. What habits to cultivate. What to stop doing. What to do more of. Productivity, health, getting enough sleep, flossing your teeth. Copyblogger spoiler alert: You can trust that in 2012 we'll continue to push you toward...
Optimizing Your Website for Local Search
January 4, 2012, 5:14 amMany businesses and websites aren't looking to dominate the national search results; they just care about doing well in their own neighborhood. For instance, a plumbing company in Phoenix, Arizona doesn't want to get visitors to their site from Normal, Illinois, so ranking well for national keywords isn't the primary objective.
WordPress 3.3.1 Security and Maintenance Release
January 4, 2012, 3:31 amThis maintenance release fixes 15 issues with WordPress 3.3, as well as a fix for a cross-site scripting vulnerability that affected version 3.3.
Organize Your Blog Commenting Activities - SEO Video Tip
January 4, 2012, 3:11 amIt's incredibly important to organize your monthly blog commenting activities for multiple reasons. First and foremost, you don't want to have multiple people from your company commenting on the same posts each month, especially if they have differing opinions! Secondly, you want to create a schedule of quality, related blogs that you know are...
Yahoo Names New CEO, Scott Thompson
January 4, 2012, 2:42 amPayPal President, Scott Thompson, names as Yahoo's new CEO.
SEO Pricing: 600+ Agencies Share Costs of Services & Pricing Models
January 4, 2012, 12:27 amPosted by randfish Near the end of December 2011, we ran a survey on this blog asking consultants and agencies of all sizes and geographies to contribute their pricing models and cost structures. I'm pleased to share the results of that survey in the hopes that it will give everyone in the search industry a better idea of the range of fees and the...
Google Affiliate Marketing Infographic
January 3, 2012, 9:43 pmSharing is caring! Please share :) Embed code is here. You can embed the above graphic on your website here . Have feedback? Please contribute in the comments.
Up Late? Look Up!
January 3, 2012, 6:54 pmby Mike Krumboltz Want to see the Quadrantid Meteor Shower? Don't forget to set your alarm for 3:00 a.m., Eastern time. The shower, the first of 2012, should put on an impressive show, provided the skies are clear. According to " Good Morning America ," the Quadrantid Meteor Shower is one of the best, but also one of the shortest. The show is over...
A Steve Jobs Action Figure
January 3, 2012, 6:08 pmby Mike Krumboltz Action figures have come a long way from green army men. The figures (don't you dare call them "dolls") have become a lot more realistic and, in some cases, a lot more expensive. Take a look at the (unauthorized) Steve Jobs action figure. It's so realistic, it's downright creepy. Follow Apple on Yahoo! Finance . The 12-inch...
Jailbreak For iPhone 4S Coming Soon
January 3, 2012, 4:46 pmApple's iOS 5 mobile operating system has proven to be something of a tough nut to crack for the iOS Jailbreak community, especially on the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S, which run on Apple's A5 processor.
Facebook: Abortion Instructions "Removed In Error"
January 3, 2012, 4:46 pmFacebook found itself in a controversy last week over the deletion of an image on the page of the Dutch group Women on Waves that contained instructions on how to terminate a pregnancy.
Facebook: Abortion Instructions “Removed In Error”
January 3, 2012, 4:28 pmFacebook found itself in a controversy last week over the deletion of an image on the page of the Dutch group Women on Waves that contained instructions on how to terminate a pregnancy. The image contained detailed instructions on how …
Obama, Romney, Paul Winning The Facebook Campaign
January 3, 2012, 4:15 pmWhat can we learn about the 2012 Presidential Candidates from their Facebook presence? Although it's probably not the most scientific way to predict an election, Facebook can give us some insight into how the candidates are reaching out to fans,
Snoop Dogg Knows Prices, Legos Awesomeness, and Iowa Greatness
January 3, 2012, 4:15 pmA viral video is one that becomes popular though the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good 'ole email.
SoundCloud and Kleiner Perkins: A Big Deal
January 3, 2012, 4:15 pmSoundCloud is officially a big deal. A really big deal. And the big deal that took place cements their placement in the world of big deals. Perhaps you are asking, "What's the big deal?". If you are,
iPhone 4S Audio Problem Angers Users
January 3, 2012, 4:00 pmOn October 14, 2011 Apple released the iPhone 4S to, if not fanfare, at least to generally positive reviews. Critics and users alike praised the phone's speed, its much improved camera, and several other features, including the remarkable Siri. All,
Kindle Fire Now To Feature USA Today
January 3, 2012, 4:00 pmUSA Today has launched its app for the Kindle Fire. The tablet sold like mad over the Christmas holiday and will now seamlessly feature media-rich content provided by USA Today. With the launch of its Kindle Fire app,
Ryan Seacrest Owns The (NYE) Night
January 3, 2012, 4:00 pmGetGlue is a service that lets you micromanage your activities with mind-numbing detail as you can "check in" to what shows your watching, what you're reading, or even what song your listening to.
New Year's Resolutions Heavy Among Search Trends, According to Yahoo
January 3, 2012, 3:44 pmNew Year's has come and gone, and it's got to be close to time to stop talking about it, but Yahoo has put out some info about search trends related to the ever-popular resolution of losing weight,
The Iowa Caucus, Rupert Murdoch, and PCP
January 3, 2012, 3:44 pmTwitter is a wonderful place for one-liners. To be funny on the site, you've got to be sharp and practice economy of language. You've only got 140 characters to make an impression.
New Year’s Resolutions Heavy Among Search Trends, According to Yahoo
January 3, 2012, 3:37 pmNew Year’s has come and gone, and it’s got to be close to time to stop talking about it, but Yahoo has put out some info about search trends related to the ever-popular resolution of losing weight, so allow me …
Canadian Man Enters U.S. With Scanned Passport on iPad
January 3, 2012, 3:24 pmThis certainly isn't going to sit well with the border hawks who want to fence off the borders of the United States: a man successfully crossed the Canadian/U.S. border without presenting his passport.
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Looks Awfully Familiar
January 3, 2012, 3:09 pmSamsung announced this morning that they were launching a new smartphone, the Galaxy Ace Plus. The phone, which runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, will release initially in Russia this month, and roll out to other countries in Europe, Latin America, Asia,
Google Correlate Expands to 50 Countries
January 3, 2012, 3:09 pmBack in May, Google launched Google Correlate, which is sort of like Google Trends in reverse. It looks at search trends, and attempts to apply them to real-world situations.
Visa uses your Facebook friends for new ad
January 3, 2012, 2:38 pmVisa not only wants to send one lucky winner and 10 friends to Super Bowl XLVI, they want to tell that winner the 10 people they should take with them.
Apple's January Event To Deal With Textbooks, Self-Publishing
January 3, 2012, 2:38 pmWe're getting more information about Apple's rumored media event, set to take place later this month. Various sources are saying that the company's January event will focus on publishing, like previously speculated. But what exactly in the world of publishing?
Apple’s January Event To Deal With Textbooks, Self-Publishing
January 3, 2012, 2:35 pmWe’re getting more information about Apple’s rumored media event, set to take place later this month. Various sources are saying that the company’s January event will focus on publishing, like previously speculated. But what exactly in the world of publishing? …
Twitter Killed Fidel Castro Last Night
January 3, 2012, 2:22 pmThis year is shaping up to be a stellar year for Twitter hoaxes. The latest addition happened last night when Fidel Castro became a trending topic on Twitter as reports of his death reverberated across the social media site.
Toolbox.com Acquired By Ziff Davis
January 3, 2012, 2:22 pmTech media publishing company Ziff Davis announced today that it has acquired Toolbox.com, a popular IT online community network. "We've added a critical piece to our puzzle with the acquisition of Toolbox.com," said Ziff Davis CEO Vivek Shah.
New York Times Price Rises 25%
January 3, 2012, 2:07 pmThe New York Times newsstand price for its Monday-Saturday paper just went from $2.00 a copy to $2.50. The news giant has steadily increased cover prices over the past few years as consumers have shifted to online sources for news.
Online Retail Clubs Push Quality Over Quantity
January 3, 2012, 2:02 pmI spent my New Year's weekend watching a Project Runway marathon. At least once per episode, I saw a commercial for a website called JustFab.com. In it, a group of women are the office, they're all looking at the same computer monitor as they "ooh" and "wow" and their eyes are dilating and they're getting all excited. Obviously, you're supposed to...
Microsoft Says Sayonara To Internet Explorer 6
January 3, 2012, 1:52 pmIn news that is sure to excite some, possibly upset others, and leave everyone else feeling an emotion that is somewhere between nostalgia and relief, Microsoft is officially saying goodbye to Internet Explorer 6. According to data from Net Applications,
Google's Larry Page Has Noteworthy First Year Back in CEO Chair
January 3, 2012, 1:52 pmLarry Page has been busy the past 8 months. Since he stepped in as Google's CEO in April of last year, the co-founder has scrapped the dead weight in the product line, killing off about 20 less-than-stellar performers.
Search Engines Are Winning the War on Content Farms [STUDY]
January 3, 2012, 1:46 pmThis time last year, search industry eyes focussed on the general quality of search results eventually causing a storm of protest from all parts of the web regarding over optimized websites that offered little of value to the user - and too many a.
Google’s Larry Page Has Noteworthy First Year Back in CEO Chair
January 3, 2012, 1:22 pmLarry Page has been busy the past 8 months. Since he stepped in as Google’s CEO in April of last year, the co-founder has scrapped the dead weight in the product line, killing off about 20 less-than-stellar performers. And he …
Urban Meyer Bans Twitter For Ohio State Football Players
January 3, 2012, 1:21 pmApparently in an effort to snip anymore Terrelle Pryor/tattoo-gate debacle that sank the career of Jim Tressel, incoming Ohio State football coach, Urban Meyer, has decided to implement a Twitter ban for his players. Again,
Grand Theft Auto Mods May Be Coming to iOS, Android
January 3, 2012, 1:21 pmLast month we reported that the 2001's controversial Grand Theft Auto III had come to iOS and Android phones and tablets. When the game launched in 2001 it generated a significant amount of controversy for ordinary gameplay. The game's sequel,
Why Great Content Doesn't Guarantee You Links
January 3, 2012, 1:21 pmAs a modern, 'White Hat SEO' the whole world tells you that content is king. Creating something that is engaging, relevant and link worthy takes time, skill and therefore money. Whether that's in opportunity cost for your time or actually hiring someone to go off and do the work for you it doesn't really matter .
iPad 2: How Low Will Apple Go?
January 3, 2012, 1:16 pmThere are lots of rumors flying this morning about a potential, hefty price drop in iPad 2 when the iPad 3 comes to market. On the surface, this doesn't seem like news at all. It makes sense to discount older versions of technology in order to make way for the new, but how low will Apple go? That's the big question. It all stems from a report that...
The Apple / Samsung Girl
January 3, 2012, 12:42 pmThe little girl is referred to as "Little Miss Tablet", and although I can't find her name, I am certain that she has made a significant mark in advertising history. I can't recall anything like this having happened before.
100 Years Of Horrible Things Via YouTube
January 3, 2012, 12:27 pmA lot can happen in one hundred years. Lots of bad, lots of good, but lots of change nevertheless. A couple of days ago a YouTube user, derDon1234,
Yahoo! Search Trends: Happy New Year - now on to the resolutions!
January 3, 2012, 12:27 pmTop searched diets on Yahoo! in the past 7 days: 1. Atkins diet 2. HCG diet 3. Paleo diet 4. Low Carb diet 5. Pink Method diet 6. 17 day diet 7. Dukan diet 8. Cabbage Soup diet 9. Vegan diet 10. Dr. Oz diet Interesting diet trends on Yahoo!: · Searches on Yahoo! for "weight loss plans" are up 12749% this week o 73% of searches come from females...
A Self-Sanitizing Keyboard?
January 3, 2012, 12:12 pmDo dirty keyboards make your skin crawl? Does the idea of using a keyboard after someone else has touched it leave you clammy? If so, Vioguard may have something you'd be interested,
Vendalism.com is the new free alternative to eBay
January 3, 2012, 12:12 pmWhen one wants to buy or sell something online, the choices are usually limited to eBay or Craigslist. Out of those two,
Windows Phone Gets Siri Clone
January 3, 2012, 12:12 pmIt seems that Android users are not alone in wanting to bring Siri to their devices.
Google Promotes Chrome At Cost Of Search Quality
January 3, 2012, 11:56 amGoogle is the subject of some controversy related to sponsored links. They involve posts promoting Google Chrome for small businesses. Are you OK with Google's Chrome promotion strategy? Let us know in the comments. As you may know,
Fake Wendi Deng Twitter Account Not That Funny
January 3, 2012, 11:41 amOn New Year's Day (a couple of days ago for those of you still shaking off the residual effects of too much grape and grain), Wendi Deng, wife of News Corporation CEO Rupert Murdoch,
SmokefreeTXT Helps You Quit Smoking With Encouraging Texts
January 3, 2012, 11:25 amIf there is one simple truth that everyone who has ever picked up a cigarette knows, it's this: quitting is a huge pain in the ass. Anyone who has ever attempted and failed can attest to that,
Guinness World Record 2012 Gamer's Edition Goes Mobile and Casual
January 3, 2012, 11:10 amGuinness World Records don't have the gravitas they once did; anyone reading this could theoretically go achieve a world record today and have it featured by Guinness. Nothing proves this more than the Guinness World Record 2012 Gamer's Edition.
Father uses Facebook to sell his son for $20 million
January 3, 2012, 11:10 amWhen a man loses everything, at least he still has family. One Saudi man decided to sell even that to make ends meet.
What the SEF is Your SEO Doing?
January 3, 2012, 11:10 amI've worked with a number of website designers and developers over the years, many of them good people with a plethora of skills I couldn't even dream of having. But one thing gets under my skin: when developers claim to know SEO when they clearly don't. Many developers do have a solid grasp and understanding .
Guinness World Record 2012 Gamer’s Edition Goes Mobile and Casual
January 3, 2012, 10:59 amGuinness World Records don’t have the gravitas they once did; anyone reading this could theoretically go achieve a world record today and have it featured by Guinness. Nothing proves this more than the Guinness World Record 2012 Gamer’s Edition. The …
"Siri For Android" Pulled From Android Market
January 3, 2012, 10:55 amLast week we brought you news that a Siri clone, Speerit, had appeared in the Android App Market. Speerit is actually one of several apps promising users the same functionality as the iPhone 4S's Siri on their Android devices.
The Browser Trends Continue
January 3, 2012, 10:55 amWhich browser is the most popular in terms of users? Well, that title remains in the Internet Explorer camp, but, continuing a trend that began when Firefox introduced tabbed browsing to the world, IE is continuing to fall,
“Siri For Android” Pulled From Android Market
January 3, 2012, 10:42 amLast week we brought you news that a Siri clone, Speerit, had appeared in the Android App Market. Speerit is actually one of several apps promising users the same functionality as the iPhone 4S’s Siri on their Android devices. While …
Google Hypocrisy: This Post NOT Sponsored by Google
January 3, 2012, 10:39 amOver the holidays, Google Chrome "sponsored" a campaign that paid hundreds of bloggers to write glowing reviews about how Chrome can help small businesses. The sponsored posts, which were primarily posted by somewhat influential "mommy bloggers," included a promotional video of Chrome and neglected to mention factual details on how Chrome can...
Are iPhones Becoming Uncool?
January 3, 2012, 10:26 amIs the iPhone really becoming uncool? Or is it just incredibly popular these days to say that the iPhone is uncool? Investors Business Daily has become another member in a growing group of people predicting the imminent demise of the …
Record 1 Billion iOS, Android Apps Downloaded Last Week
January 3, 2012, 10:24 amPeople didn’t waste any time getting acquainted with their new iOS and Android devices that they received Christmas last month: following the largest amount of device activations for a single day on Christmas Day, people spent the following week filling …
Preparedness In a Post-SOPA World
January 3, 2012, 10:03 amHopefully, the Louis Pasteur quote subtitling this article motivates you enough to prepare yourself for a post-SOPA world, one where the Internet, as we know it, is rendered into a smoldering ruin that's overtly governed by the copyright gatekeepers. Hyperbole?
Nintendo 3DS Outsells Wii In Its First Nine Months
January 3, 2012, 9:48 amNintendo's glasses-free-3D entry into the world of handheld gaming is off to a pretty fast start, according to figures just released by the company. According to Nintendo,
Apple To Revamp iPad Pricing (Rumor)
January 3, 2012, 9:48 amRumors have been flying for several weeks about Apple's next generation iPad. Most expect Apple to follow a similar pattern as with previous iPad launches, both in terms of device lineup and pricing. DigiTimes, however,
Google+ Traffic Booms But No One Can Agree On How Much
January 3, 2012, 9:48 amI'm pretty sure that nobody knows exactly how much Google+ has. Last month GlobalWebIndex said there were over 150 million users. Other reports indicate a more modest estimate of 62 million users. Statistician and founder of Ancestry.
Lilyhammer, New Netflix-Exclusive Show, To Debut In February
January 3, 2012, 9:22 amNetflix announced the premiere of a new original series called Lilyhammer, set for February 6 of this year. The company describes it as “a gripping fish-out-of-water story” set in Norway. It stars Steven Van Zandt, of Sopranos (and Bruce Springsteen …
HP Spectre Ultrabook Teaser Video Reveals Great Video Production
January 3, 2012, 9:17 amEventually, laptops won't even be seen. They'll be thinner than air, at least that's where were headed in the battle for the world's thinnest Ultrabook.
Howard Stern Drunk Dials Twitter Fans On New Year's Eve
January 3, 2012, 9:02 amIn the "celebrities are real people, just like us" file, it looks like Howard Stern and his wife Beth spent New Year's Eve 2011 the same way plenty of folks spent the evening: Drunk dialing.
Lamar Smith Responds To Critics, Reddit
January 3, 2012, 8:47 amUnless you reside in the state he represents " Texas " probably the only reason you've heard the name of Lamar Smith in the past month or so is because of SOPA,
Steve Jobs Action Figure Bypasses Cool, Goes Straight To Creepy
January 3, 2012, 8:47 amSteve Jobs' death a few months ago was greeted with a huge outpouring of emotion. Displays of grief were many and varied, and lots of people looked for ways to commemorate the man they saw as another Thomas Edison. Now,
Google Election & Politics Helps Informed Voters Stay Informed
January 3, 2012, 8:47 amThe U.S. presidential election cycle used to be like a regulated yet exhilarating amusement park ride that you could count on starting and stopping at certain times.
Howard Stern Drunk Dials Twitter Fans On New Year’s Eve
January 3, 2012, 8:44 amIn the “celebrities are real people, just like us” file, it looks like Howard Stern and his wife Beth spent New Year’s Eve 2011 the same way plenty of folks spent the evening: Drunk dialing. But while most cases of …
The new year starts with shady ads on Google AdWords
January 3, 2012, 8:36 amA company has started the new year with shady Google AdWords ads. Fortunately, Google has pulled the ad in the meantime. Is this ad a sign of the shady advertising methods that we have to expect in 2012?
Apple's January Media Event Will Focus On iBooks
January 3, 2012, 8:31 amThe first Apple media event of 2012 will focus on publishing, according to multiple reports.
Wikimedia Foundation Breaks Record With Fundraising Campaign
January 3, 2012, 8:27 amThe Wikimedia Foundation, which runs Wikipedia, has wrapped up its annual fund raising campaign, breaking a record with $20 million raised from over a million donors in “nearly every country in the world”. It appears those big banners at the …
Google+ Traffic Up According to Experian Hitwise
January 3, 2012, 8:26 amGoogle+ is making its big push, there is no denying it. You see ads all over and Google is apparently even willing to toy with its own terms of service to get this service to where they want it to be. Experian Hitwise reports that traffic is up for sure as of December of 2011. Lots of new Android devices being given as gifts will likely help that...
7 PPC Resolutions to Keep You Focused and Inspired
January 3, 2012, 8:26 amMany of the resolution-focused articles that touch on PPC this time of year are geared toward specific account tactics. You may expect to see goals such as, "build out long-tail keywords," or "conduct more/better landing page tes.
Interview #1 with Joanna Lord for PPC Beginners
January 3, 2012, 8:16 amJoanna Lord is the Director of Customer Acquisition at SEOmoz.org, a leading SEO software company out of Seattle, WA. While she currently heads up SEOmoz's paid search, affiliate, and acquisition marketing efforts, she is also a well-known social media enthusiast and frequent conference speaker. Her diverse experience in data analysis, paid search...
Apple’s January Media Event Will Focus On iBooks
January 3, 2012, 8:12 amThe first Apple media event of 2012 will focus on publishing, according to multiple reports. Both All Things D and Tech Crunch have confirmed with Apple sources that Apple will be holding an event sometime later this month – in …
All Jacked Up Aims To Rival Shake Weight With 99 Cent iPhone App
January 3, 2012, 8:00 amApp developer ArchSquare has released an app called All Jacked Up, aimed at replacing the shake weight in your exercise routine. You know you use it: Just because it's funny, here's the entire press release: Yes, ladies and gentlemen,
Tool Review: Wordstream's PPC Grader
January 3, 2012, 8:00 amPosted by JoannaLord In paid search there are a lot of rough Adwords accounts out there. You've seen them I'm sure. I know I've worked on them. We get brought in to assess the situation and make some big decisions around whether an account has potential or whether it would be better just to start fresh. This is one of the most common questions we...
Internet Marketing Creates Big Data and Big Headaches for Business
January 3, 2012, 7:40 amIn the Internet and social media marketing space content is king but the data that is generated by that content in the next in line to the throne and many would contend is the "real" king. In fact, unless you can truly monitor the impact of all the great content your company has produced then you can only really say that you have produced great...
Google Testing New Homepage Design
January 3, 2012, 7:16 amGoogle is testing a new homepage design to selected users.
Google Gets Mixed Up In Sponsored Post Campaign For Chrome
January 3, 2012, 6:48 amIt looks like Google's been caught up in a sponsored post campaign for Google Chrome.
Banks on Facebook: Any Hope to Build Trust?
January 3, 2012, 6:18 amSonia Tracy is the content editor for PsPrint and editor of PsPrint Design Blog. PsPrint is an online commercial printing company specializing in brochure printing. You can follow PsPrint on Twitter @PsPrint. The banking industry has taken a major hit in the public eye during the past decade. But it has not exactly been popular for some .
4 B2C Examples of How Companies are Using Twitter to Attract & Engage Customers
January 3, 2012, 6:13 amIf you are a B2C company, interaction on a social platform like Twitter can increase engagement if executed properly. Social interaction via platforms like Twitter allow companies to gain a true understanding of their prospect base and serve as real-time market research for brands. Customer engagement is a key benefit of executing a B2C Twitter...
10 Terrific Creative Writing Blogs
January 3, 2012, 5:37 amIf you know Copyblogger, you know that we believe in writers . Which is why we always look forward to the results from the "Ten Best Blogs for Writers" each year " a contest currently being produced by the blog Write to Done . If you want to become a better writer yourself, it's smart to study writers with strong voices, to learn about the craft...
Social Media and Inbound Marketing
January 3, 2012, 5:11 amInbound marketing is comprised of three main online marketing tactics"SEO, content marketing and social media marketing. While each of these three campaigns can be very successful on its own, when the three are properly integrated the results for your website and brand can be remarkable. Internet marketing is not a one-or-the-other kind of battle....
Balancing SEO and copywriting best practices: a true story
January 3, 2012, 5:01 amGuest Author, Nick Stamoulis I was working with one of my social SEO clients on their blog. My SEO company , Brick Marketing, was responsible for writing two blog posts each week, which we would then promote through the client's various social networks as they went live. We were specifically instructed to make sure the blog posts were "SEO...
What's New in SEO for January 3, 2012
January 3, 2012, 3:03 amWe have compiled the latest news and updates from the big three, Google, Bing and Yahoo as it relates to SEO and the search engines overall. WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK WITH GOOGLE: What were we watching this year? Let's rewind 2011. Google takes a look back at the most popular videos and channels of 2011. On your mark, get set, GOMC! Registration for...
8 Predictions for SEO in 2012
January 3, 2012, 1:25 amPosted by randfish It's 2012, and that means we get to revisit our expectations for 2011 and prognosticate for the year ahead. In keeping with tradition, I'm first going to evaluate my predictions from last December before determining if I've got the cred to make some for 2012. Here's the rules: For each prediction,
Google, Facebook Death Match Over User Engagement
January 2, 2012, 11:48 pmFacebook is killing Google, enjoying over 800 million users, half of whom log on to connect with family, friends and colleagues daily. This is the meme that's been boiling over from the tech press in the wake of Nielsen's latest top Web brands list. Certainly, when it comes to user engagement, or time spent online, Facebook wins in a walk, where...
This Post is Sponsored by Google
January 2, 2012, 12:57 pmThat is what they say , typically at the bottom of the posts, in blog posts that equate Google Chrome to being the Internet & spread misinformation about how Chrome is good for small business. some of those sites are paid posts and have live links in them to Google Chrome without using nofollow & talk about SEO in the same post as well!
Video Engagement: Desktop vs. Mobile
January 2, 2012, 11:24 amVideo engagement generally varies among different types of advices - such as from the desktop to phones to tablets.
Data to Help Your Clients Strategize for 2012
January 2, 2012, 11:09 amI know that there are clients that do not really understand why SEO's and Internet Marketers are recommending different online marketing strategies. I also know what it is like to explain the whys and hows (and dealing with the one difficult person that doesn't like change). I think the infographic below, called What Happens on .
Was 2011 The Year Facebook Killed Google?
January 2, 2012, 10:43 amA recently post on PC World, "2011: The Year Facebook Killed Google" reflects a common mis-perception about the emerging role of search and social media for consumer information discovery. In the post, the author Dan Tynan shares that he's finding and consuming more information on social networks vs. Google during "moments of leisure". Citing...
Google Politics: Google Launches New Election Center
January 2, 2012, 10:38 amWith the Iowa Caucuses only one day away, Google is promoting a new website that is exclusively dedicated to elections. The election site, which allows Google users to easily locate stories and information on the basis of candidates or issues, is an updated version of the site that Google launched in late November related to .
Rethinking Your Link Building Strategies
January 2, 2012, 9:47 amThink about this: You have a website with an effective link building strategy, and it's doing great until now " when it slows down and produces no value at all. Don't worry. This form of fluctuation really happens. What you have to do is to rethink your link building strategies. Continue reading this to find .
Internet Marketers: Meet the New Year, It's the Same As the Old Year
January 2, 2012, 9:31 amI know it's the in thing to put together a wish list of things to do and accomplish in the new year. We are all full of hope and ideas. That's fine but it's also a distraction. It's a distraction that can make us sound full of something else as well. Just because the calendar has changed the year has anything really changed for you as an Internet...
Internet Marketers: Meet the New Year, It’s the Same As the Old Year
January 2, 2012, 8:58 amI know it’s the in thing to put together a wish list of things to do and accomplish in the new year. We are all full of hope and ideas. That’s fine but it’s also a distraction. It’s a distraction that can make us sound full of something else as well.
Just because the calendar has changed the year has anything really changed...
Resolving Your Conversion Funnel Dilemma
January 2, 2012, 8:40 amImagine this scenario: You have a well-thought and well-designed website, you have an effective Search Engine Marketing (SEM) campaign, and your website generates huge traffic. However, your conversion funnel is flunking. Don't fuss! Here are five tips on how you can resolve your conversion funnel dilemma. Use Funnel Visualization Setting up...
Top 5 Trends for Search & Social Media Marketing in 2012
January 2, 2012, 8:25 amThe past year saw many new developments in online marketing, including evolving organic and paid search landscapes, convergence of social media and search marketing, growth of mobile and local searches and a rapid rise in spending on social media .
Is HTML5 a New Battleground for Browsers?
January 2, 2012, 8:14 amWhile HTML5 on mobile phones is becoming more and more important, the reality of the day is that HTML5 features can be most useful on PCs. Chitika Insights latest report investigates the current market penetration of HTML5 across all PC-specific browser platforms. The number of PC users was determined from a sample of hundreds of .
Greplin Search Now Indexes Google Chat
January 2, 2012, 7:59 amGreplin, the personalized search tool that lets you add data from your personal sources, has a new feature. Now, Greplin indexes Google chats.
Testing Your PPC Ads without Ruining Your Stats
January 2, 2012, 7:23 amOftentimes, advertisers only run one ad per Ad Group. But what they don't know is that they're missing an opportunity to increase their AdWord's performance. Therefore, they're losing revenue and their return-of-investment (ROI). To prevent that, advertisers can do ad testing. Why do you need ad testing? Because it can help you discover which...
5 Lessons You Can Learn from a Breathtaking Customer Service Fail
January 2, 2012, 5:20 amOh Paul Christoforo, what would we have done last week without you? Twas the week between Christmas and New Year's. There wasn't much to read, not much going on other than the whole annoying "real life" thing. Just when we were nearly reduced to checking out our weird cousin Lenny's 120-part Facebook timeline of meringue sculpture, we were blessed...
3 Common B2B SEO Mistakes
January 2, 2012, 5:10 amIt's very easy to make small mistakes with your company's B2B SEO campaign that can have lingering effects on its long term success. Many B2B companies don't even realize they are making these simple mistakes and can't understand why their SEO campaign is under-delivering on their expectations. If your B2B SEO campaign seems to be suffering,...
Search Industry Surprises of 2011
January 2, 2012, 12:38 amPosted by PhilNottingham Its the 1 st of January 2012. You've been inundated with well-wishing SMS messages from numbers you don't have saved. You got up late and have only just showered. More than likely, youre unbearably hungover. Like many others you have just begrudgingly thought about remedying the sour taste in your mouth... worked out how...
Samsung Galaxy S III Phones Going Quad-core in 2012
January 1, 2012, 11:52 pmI've been off for the past week, but this report from The Next Web caught my eye. It's nothing special - just the annual post about what Samsung is doing at Mobile World Congress in February. For this year, that includes the Galaxy S III smartphones. Recall last year that Samsung unveiled its popular Galaxy S II handset, which has gone on to sell...
reddit helps with your New Year's Resolutions
January 1, 2012, 12:30 pmHappy New Year! For Auld Lang Syne ! Have you thought of a New Year's Resolution? Do you have big plans and need the tools to help you accomplish your goals? With more than 8,000 very active subreddits, reddit can help you get and stay on the right track. For those of you who have created goals (and for those of you looking for resolutions), below...
Top Tech Trends of 2011 [Infographic]
January 1, 2012, 8:14 amNow that 2011 is officially behind us, here's a look at the top tech trends of the year, courtesy of G+ (not Google+). What are your predictions for the top trends of 2012? Let us know in the comments.
Top Tech Trends of 2011 [Infographic]
January 1, 2012, 8:00 amNow that 2011 is officially behind us, here’s a look at the top tech trends of the year, courtesy of G+ (not Google+). What are your predictions for the top trends of 2012? Let us know in the comments.
