November 2011
How to Create a Google Plus Business Page
As many may already know, Google Plus is now allowing people to create their very own Google Plus business page. Here is how to set up a Google Plus Business page.
Four Tips to Turn Your Brand Advocates into Super Fans
If you re into social media marketing, you realize that it is extremely essential to turn your brand advocates, your brand s ambassadors, into fans. But not just ought to you turn your brand s fans into normal fans, you have the opportunity to convert them into superfans. Those that will really vouch for your brand, and be what we call a super fan
October 2011
The Meta Description Tag is Key for SEO
When it comes to building websites and optimizing your website for the search engines (search engine optimization), the importance of the meta description tag sometimes is not really clear for a lot of people nowadays. The meta description tag plays a key role in search engine optimization, because it is often used in the actual search result listi
Why You Should Get an Internet Marketing Education
Learn compelling reasons why now is the time to pursue an Internet Marketing certificate or degree. Here is a great infographic that shows why you should get an internet marketing education.
September 2011
How to Boost your Website Domain Authority
For Search Engine Optimization, in order to show the search engines (mainly Google), that your website is quot;worthy quot; of ranking well in their search results, you need to boost your domain authority. When you are creating a website and adding links to direct people to your site, you must consider the type of domains directing people there an
Social Media Dance Off Submission
Here is our social media dance off submission, from a bunch of people who are in social media. Comments welcome!
August 2011
Tassie Devil Painting by Adam Cullen Auction for Charity
Archibald award winner Adam Cullen is not content to stand in his studio pumping out works that routinely net him more than $15,000. This Tassie Devil painting of his is being put up for auction. It is a silent auction, all the proceeds go to charity.
Facebook Places Dead or Simply Buried Alive?
Apparently Foursquare is claiming victory over Facebook Places, especially since VentureBeat.com is saying that Facebook Places is now dead. Well, not exactly, folks. Apparently Facebook Places is still alive, so it is a case that Facebook Places was simply buried alive?
New Facebook Features Help Keep Your Dignity Intact
Facebook is making some big changes over the next few days, and approving and rejecting tags before they go public is one of them. That’s not just photo tags, either. The new feature includes location tags and tags in Facebook posts, as well.
Is a Microsoft Word Resume Still Acceptable?
Standing Dog is hiring. And we have been receiving a lot of resumes for various open positions that we have, some in social media, some in Search Engine Optimization, and even in the Creative (web design, etc.) areas. I know that standard resumes in Microsoft Word are acceptable. But to stand out, is it acceptable to submit a resume that is a littl
July 2011
Google Acquires Illegal Google Plus .com IDN Domain Name
In an effort to protect their Google Plus social network, Google recently acquired .com. The problem is that .com, aka xn--dra.com is not allowed. It s an illegal domain name. IDN characters are not allowed or available in the .com TLD. Google, what were you thinking when you purchased this IDN .com domain name? I hope you did not pay too much f
June 2011
Search Engine Marketing and eCommerce - PFSweb
Internet marketing has changed and it’s not looking back. While the term “Search Engine Marketing” (SEM) may be broad, there’s no denying catering to search engines has become one of the key building blocks for retailers in creating successful internet marketing strategies. While the concept of SEM has existed for over a decade now, there is a fun
How Amazon CEO got JeffBezos.com domain for free
Jeff Bezos owns JeffBezos.com. And he has Bob Olea to thank for that. Olea is one of those domainers who buys and sells internet domain names. Olea recently bought the domain name JeffBezos.com at an aftermarket domain auction. But he has decided to give it to the Amazon.com CEO.
How to Have Electricity-Free Family Fun with a Swing Set
It is a great time to unplug and have some good old fashioned fun with your family. What better way to break the electronics habit and get back to having old-fashioned fun than by making a one-time purchase of a long-lasting, quality redwood swing set. It saves money, brings families together, and doesn’t use a single spark of electricity. Here is
Why You Should Not Implement Google 1 Button
Google recently introduced the Google 1 button for websites, which is their way of competing with the Facebook Like button. While the idea is good, Google s implementation of the Google 1 button is unacceptable and not up to par with today s standards.
Wedding Proposals: Photographers Capture the Moment
In today’s world where everything is discussed, texted, posted, etc., it’s a challenge to surprise your perspective bride. Add a photographer (maybe incognito) in the mix to capture your “secret wedding proposal” and, if you pull it off, you are “king” in our books!
May 2011
Wedding Inspirations: Dramatic Color, Simple Design
This wedding under the direction of Kehoe Designs is clean and simplistic, with touches of Indian traditions. Kehoe transformed the room into a sumptuous getaway, using extensive white fabric treatment creating a bright glowing feel throughout the room.
Romantic Italian Wedding Veils by Monvieve
Monvieve is an Italian haute couture heirloom bridal accessory company based in Milan and New York. Innovative, elegant and definitive, Monvieve is a wedding veil collection for sophisticated women of individual style
Weddings Themes: Western Weddings with a Kick
With the recent wedding of Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton in Texas, we wanted to show off some of the wonderful western weddings that we’ve showcased here on our blog. (Lord knows we tried to find decent wedding photos of their wedding…the one below is the best we could find and it’s a scan from Us Weekly – sorry!).
Spring 2012 Bridal Collections: Oscar de la Renta
We know our brides will love, love, love these couture bridal gowns from Oscar de la Renta’s 2012 Spring Collection. This is just a sample of the gorgeous photographs that they sent to us. (Look for two more posts in the next few weeks featuring the remaining collection).
Microsoft Moves Synsup Labs Domain Names
In April 2011 I first reported that Microsoft had acquired 47 domain names related to something (a brand or a company) named Synsup Labs. Those domain names had previously been pointed to the Bing.com search results. Now, the total number of domain names related to Synsup Labs that Microsoft owns is an even 50 domain names, and a name server has be
Marion Grasby Lunch at The Olsen - South Yarra Melbourne Hot
Incredible food cooked with an abundence of love, Innocent Bystander wines and Little Creatures beer. What more could you ask for? The Olsen Hotel, located in Melbourne Australia, is a luxury boutique hotel in South Yarra on prestigious Chapel Street. Accommodations at The Olsen Hotel include 229 hotel suites and residences that are unlike any oth
Mod Dance Company - Suite Synergy Launch - Prahran Australia
The Cullen hosted the launch of Mod Dance s first national tour of Suite Synergy. Choreographed by the Internationally acclaimed Graeme Murphy, Suite Synergy moves with energy, playful subtlety and limitless imagination to the rhythm of celebrated composer/percussionist Michael Askill. The Cullen Hotel is a boutique hotel offering dramatic and dari
Camilla Launches New Range at The Olsen - South Yarra Melbo
The Olsen pool launches into summer with the dazzling new range by kaftan queen, Camilla. The Olsen Hotel, located in Melbourne Australia, is a luxury boutique hotel in South Yarra on prestigious Chapel Street. Accommodations at The Olsen Hotel include 229 hotel suites and residences that are unlike any other in Melbourne. As part of the Art Seri
bertie at the blackman : to perve on basil
Saturday welcomed competition winner Emma Fagan and her guest Alyssa to The Blackman. They entered Bertie s Lair and the rest is depicted here. The Blackman Hotel, on St. Kilda Road in Melbourne Australia, offers luxurious studio suites featuring dreamy Art Series beds, complete kitchenettes and stylish designer furnishings.
