Do you find yourself spending a lot of time on the Internet? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Adults in the U.S. spend on average over three hours a day online. According to a new online survey by conducted by GFK and the Interactive Advertising Bureau, we spend an average of 37 minutes a… Continue reading This Is What You Do on the Internet All Day
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LinkedIn Now Evaluates Your Popularity By How You Rank With Profile Views
As if we didn’t already have enough social network sites that highlight our popularity to us, LinkedIn just joined the club. Facebook constantly reminds us of how popular our friends are, Twitter tells you how many followers others have and Instagram uses photos to show you what you are missing out on. Now your LinkedIn… Continue reading LinkedIn Now Evaluates Your Popularity By How You Rank With Profile Views
Is Facebook Building a Snapchat Killer?
If you can’t buy it, build it. This seems to be the mentality behind one of Facebook’s latest developments, an ephemeral messaging app to rival that of Snapchat, according to the Financial Times. The app, labeled internally as “Slingshot,” will allow users to send each other photos and videos. The initiative is being overseen directly… Continue reading Is Facebook Building a Snapchat Killer?
AT&T and DirecTV Merger Could Fall Apart Without NFL Sunday Ticket
Yesterday AT&T and DirecTV agreed to an acquisition worth a whopping $48.5 billion dollars. But before AT&T will sign the merger, it had to make sure on stipulation was met: that NFL Sunday Ticket would come with DirecTV. NFL Sunday Ticket is a DirecTV sports package that broadcasts NFL regular season games that are unavailable… Continue reading AT&T and DirecTV Merger Could Fall Apart Without NFL Sunday Ticket
Adidas’ New App Will Customize Your Shoes With Your Instagram Photos
It’s time to kick off your summer with a brand new pair of running shoes. Not just any running shoes, mind you, but shoes so customized and personal that their pattern comes straight from your Instagram account. Last week Adidas announced the latest iteration of its sneaker customization program mi adidas. Starting in August the… Continue reading Adidas’ New App Will Customize Your Shoes With Your Instagram Photos
Let’s Talk Crowdfunding on Twitter in the First Ever #KickstarterChat
Social media has changed the rules for business, leveling the playing field between big brands and up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Today, to successfully launch a new site or product to the masses, it doesn’t take a huge advertising budget, but rather a great viral idea and solid marketing plan. Entrepreneurs also used to have to rely on… Continue reading Let’s Talk Crowdfunding on Twitter in the First Ever #KickstarterChat
The 5 Best CRM Tools for Freelancers and Small Business Owners
When small businesses are just starting and don’t have a lot of clients, it is pretty easy to keep track of everything with a simple Excel spreadsheet. But, once businesses start to grow, this software just isn’t going to be enough to track things like customers, sales, progress, etc. Luckily, there is something else businesses… Continue reading The 5 Best CRM Tools for Freelancers and Small Business Owners
6 Surprising Ways to Increase Your Google+ Engagement
Since Facebook changed its algorithm and engagement began to drop, many businesses have been looking to other social media sites to increase interaction with potential audiences. Google+ has been a beneficiary of that Facebook drain. People are realizing that it can be easier to get the interaction they want via Google+, which has many opportunities… Continue reading 6 Surprising Ways to Increase Your Google+ Engagement
