August 2012
Facekini craze hits China beach as swimmers try to avoid a t
In the West, getting a tan is one of the main reasons for going to the beach. But in China, some are going to extraordinary lengths to avoid getting a bit of sun with a new item of beachwear – dubbed the Facekini – causing something of a stir in the coastal tourist city of Qingdao, Shandong Province.
July 2012
Comair Shutting Down
Interesting to note that regional air carrier Comair is being shut down by Delta Airlines. There are about 290 flights a day that still, but that soon is going to be stopped.
Thomson Reuters to Acquire MarkMonitor
Thomson Reuters has signed an agreement to purchase MarkMonitor. This acquisition of MarkMonitor, based in San Francisco, California, is said to “strengthen the broad portfolio of intellectual property solutions from Thomson Reuters”. The completion of the acquisition is, of course, subject to standard regulatory approvals, and the actual terms of
FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Get An quot;F quot
FedEx is running a new campaign with big displays in their formerly Kinko s shops with the tagline quot;EarthSmart quot; as the program name.
June 2012
Top Five Lawn Ornaments for Father’s Day
Fathers Day is here and the time has come to choose a lovely gift that will show your Dad how much you love him. Listed below are the most popular Fathers Day gifts for 2012. Here are the top five lawn ornaments for Father’s Day.
Aussie hotel to give away $20,000 Andy Warhol painting
AN Australian hotel group is giving away a $20,000 Andy Warhol painting to a guest who can pick the real one from a fake.
Google Plus Local Is Replacing Google Places
The days of Google Places are a thing of the past with the recent announcement of Google Local. The new service will integrate Places listings with Zagat s Reviews and Google s social layer.
May 2012
Search Secrets: How a prominent SEO company is covertly purc
An initial email led to the discovery of a sophisticated but largely anonymous network of sites purchasing links on behalf of Dun amp; Bradstreet.
The Battle of Social Search Engines: The New Bing vs. Google
Bing is set to release a heavily social integrated version of their search engine in the near future that might just give Google a run for its money. The New Bing will introduce a three-column design with new information architecture that will help users interact with their social networks.
April 2012
How to Find Buyers for Your Domain Name
For those who like to do affiliate marketing, buying domains is a familiar subject. You never know what set of keywords will be the next big thing, so you buy several domains with several different combinations of keywords. Many affiliate marketers buy tons, and tons of these types of domains, and work to get those domains ranked in the search engi
Home Depot To Correct Misleading Link Request
It read like one of those bad link requests you get. Link to me, and you’ll rank better. It even suggested hiding the link. But the request was from Home Depot, to its network of nearly 2,000 service providers. Now that it’s come to light, the home improvement store chain says it is correcting the mistake.
Seniors and Chocolate
As I sat and pondered what to blog about, I nibbled a piece of chocolate hoping for some divine inspiration (after all chocolate is heavenly, right)? It made me wonder if anyone has done a study on chocolate and seniors.
Why Exact Match Domain Names are Good (or Bad) for SEO
Is an Exact Match Domain Name good or bad for your search engine optimization strategy? Bill Hartzer, Director of Search Engine Optimization at Standing Dog, considers whether or not acquiring an Exact Match Domain Name is right for you and your business.
March 2012
Eddie Van Halen: Your Dog Needs DogWalker.com | DogWalker.co
Don’t get mad at your “dirty water dog,” after all, the poor guy had a “fire in the hole.” You understand how it is and you “don’t wanna be no uptown fool.” So why not give a dog walker at DogWalker.com a try.
February 2012
How To: Remove Paid Links Without Hurting Rankings
When it comes to search engine rankings, we all know that one of the major search engine ranking factors is how many links you have to your website. Especially text links that include the keywords your trying to rank for in the anchor text. So, if you want to rank well for “red widgetsâ€, then having lots of links with “red widgets†in the a
Free Mobile Broadband Service Coming in Second Half of 2012
There is a new free mobile broadband service coming in the 2nd half of 2012. FreedomPop, backed by Skype’s co-founder Niklas Zennstrom, has formed a partnership with Clearwire to provide an innovative and disruptive 4G mobile broadband service in the United States.
Google Displaying Drug Rehab Ads on Whitney Houston Blog Pos
Google is displaying Drug Rehab ads on blog posts about Whitney Houston.
January 2012
The Art of Writing Effective Title Tags
One of the most basic SEO practices that can go a very long way in helping your site gain in Search Engine Rankings and add validity is the Title Tags. Here is how to write an effective title tag.
The Frager Factor: Seller Schilling, Meet Buyer Whiteley: Ta
“I hadn’t dealt with Frank before and didn’t know who I was dealing with. The prices were high – but they are good domain names and I should get good returns by using them. I think the fascinating thing at the moment is that there still isn’t really a fixed way of valuing a domain yet.”
Why You Should Consider Hiring a Dog Walker
One of the most basic but important responsibilities of owning a dog is making sure it gets enough exercise, including time outdoors. For dog owners who work during the day, it can be a challenge to provide the amount of walking time that dogs need. Being walked, with or without a leash, provides a dog with both exercise and the discipline to respe
The Seven-Step Recipe for Marketing Success
Owen Frager, the Chief Innovation Officer of the Frager Creative Group, one of the nation’s first virtual marketing communications agencies serving Fortune 500 brands, has recently written an interesting article about the seven step recipe for marketing success. In it, he describes how there is a lot more to interactive digital marketing than eye-c
What is a destination wedding?
A destination wedding combines the excitement of travel with the romance of a wedding. Generally, a destination wedding lasts for a few days and takes place away from your hometown. While these weddings may involve more planning, many people find them more memorable, particularly when held in an exciting location like New Orleans. The bride and groom also enjoy the added benefit of a honeymoon that begins as soon as the ceremony ends!
What Google Search Plus Your World Means to Your SEO Strageg
On January 10th, 2012, Google s search results underwent what some are calling a radical transformation. Google has begun integrating content that has been shared privately and combined it with public content in the search results. Here is what Google Search Plus Your World means for search engine optimization.
How to Upgrade to Facebook Timeline
Here is how to upgrade your Facebook Timeline if you have not done so already.
December 2011
Most Popular Baby Names of 2011 Domain Names Available
BabyCenter has revealed the most popular baby names of 2011. I am not surprised by the names–and even had a relative with a new baby this year name her baby Chloe, which made the list this year. Here is the list of the most popular baby names of 2011:
