The Yahoo! Tumblr acquisition rumors appear to have come to fruition, as the Wall Street Journal has reported that the Yahoo board has approved the colossal $1.1 billion deal to buy out Tumblr. Sources close to the deal also indicate that the vote was a foregone conclusion and was approved unanimously by Yahoo’s executive board.… Continue reading Yahoo Board Approves a $1.1 Billion Deal for Tumblr
Month: May 2013
7 Simple Ways to Improve Popular Social Network Websites
1. Twitter — Tweet Timeout 2. Facebook — Snopes Filter 3. Yelp — Review Filters 4. Tumblr — Allow Responses to Comments, Like a Normal Website 5. Reddit — Reality Check 6. Instagram — Add Dragons Filter 7. CNN — All Comments Written How I Read Them Anyway … Continue reading 7 Simple Ways to Improve Popular Social Network Websites
10 Amazing Pictures of the World at Night
The World at Night’s “Earth and Sky” photo contest highlights some of the most beautiful pictures of the night sky and its epic battle with light pollution. The best images for 2013 were hand-selected out of submissions by photographers from 45 different countries. The top image this year shown above, by Stephane Vetter of France,… Continue reading 10 Amazing Pictures of the World at Night
Could Facebook and Yahoo Stage a Bidding War for the Rights to Ruin Tumblr?
Reports indicate that Yahoo is in serious talks to buy Tumblr, but fears Facebook may crash the party. The new chief executive of Yahoo, Marissa Meyer, believes that purchasing Tumblr could provide the same benefit the Blogger acquisition did for Google – making it relevant again with the youth crowd. And to do so Yahoo… Continue reading Could Facebook and Yahoo Stage a Bidding War for the Rights to Ruin Tumblr?
The 4 Most Effective Calls to Action on Twitter
Have you ever wondered what you should be tweeting on Twitter to increase your engagement? Depending on your unique goals and target audience, certain types of tweets have proven to be extremely effective. According to Twitter: You are what you tweet. The quality of your content – how interesting, conversational and useful it is –… Continue reading The 4 Most Effective Calls to Action on Twitter
Demo the New Google Maps and Explore the World Like Never Before
While you wait for your invite to the Google Maps you can preview the new features on this handy More Than a Map demo site. Google has updated Maps inside and out, from new colors to integrated Street View. Here’s what to expect: New Colors New colors give Maps a lighter, more inviting feel. Satellite… Continue reading Demo the New Google Maps and Explore the World Like Never Before
Facebook Quietly Removes Page Updates From the Streaming Ticker
Facebook appears to have removed Page updates from the streaming ticker on the right portion of the screen. No official announcement has been made yet, however, its been days since I’ve seen any updates from any pages I follow. This means that even if a user is subscribed to receive notifications from a page and… Continue reading Facebook Quietly Removes Page Updates From the Streaming Ticker
Google I/O in 10 Sentences, Day 1
Here comes the only summary of Google I/O, Day 1 you’ll ever need. In 10 sentences. 1. Maps: Google Maps gets a sleeker look with an interactive map that recommends locations, compares travel modes (even flights), and seamlessly integrates Street View and Google Earth. More >> 2. YouTube: All channels in good standing with over… Continue reading Google I/O in 10 Sentences, Day 1
