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2013

Why We Love to Give

Here s scientific proof that it is better to give than to receive It really is better to give than to receive. How giving gifts can save your life Having more material possessions does not make you happier, but giving them away does. What type of giver are you? How Christmas shopping can make you happy. How Christmas shopping can make you happier

In SEO, It s Not What You Do, It s How You Do It

For years (perhaps as long as I ve been in this industry), I ve read comments all over the web about how anyone can do SEO and/or the obligatory don t waste your money on an SEO expert.

Google Local Carousel and Impact on Local Business

All about the new Google Local Carousel feature, and what it means for local businesses like hotels.

FTC Sends Letter to Search Engines Regarding Disclosure

The FTC has sent an updated letter to the search engines about disclosure of paid ads versus natural search results. I ve analyzed the letter, and here is what you need to know.

Paying Off A Semi Truck Lease

Your leased onto a company and you want to move to another company. Problem is you still owe money on the truck. To make matters worse your credit isn’t so great. What do you do. In this video we go over some of the ways you can increase your chances of a smooth transition. Check out “Paying Off A Semi Truck Lease”.

2012

SEO Results: What To Expect Now and Later

Search Engine Optimization has become a necessity for all kinds of websites. The results of SEO projects depend on many factors, and every website should expect different outcomes. However, in most cases, there are some results that can be expected after a couple of months after implementing SEO.

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

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.

Home Depot Caught Promoting Questionable Linking Tactics

Home Depot, the home improvement “big box” retailer, has been caught promoting what I call “questionable” link tactics and providing false information to their vendors. In an email to their vendors (specifically those who provide installation services), a representative from Home Depot encourages their vendors to link to specific pages on Home Depo

What We ve Learned from Facebook s IPO

Facebook has finally filed for their IPO. The S-1 documentation offered a little more insight into how the company has generated their revenue.

Sh*t Social Media Pros Say [VIDEO]

There are some videos making their way around the internet right now that are pretty hilarious. So funny, in fact, that they are being shared around, even by social media pros. Well, these videos are funny because they are very real. The whole idea behind the videos are that they details the reality, and what someone says that you have in common.

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.

2011

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

What Justin Bieber has in Common with Lauren s Dad

So, what does Justin Bieber have in common with Lauren s dad? I mean really, if you read this headline you would probably not think that they have much in common. But take a look at what really these two, Justin Bieber and Lauren s dad, have in common.

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

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

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

Google Places Listings in Search Results

If you search at Google for a keyword phrase that includes a city name, most likely Google will show Google Places listings as part of the Google search results. But optimizing for this has become increasingly difficult, since what Google shows and when they show it is so inconsistent. Here is how Google Places is different than the Google web resu

More Android Users Looking for Jobs than iPhone Users

According to data released by LinkUp, 20 percent of job seekers use their mobile devices to look for jobs. What is interesting is that 79.7% of visitors to the LinkUp web site used an Android device to find jobs. Surprisingly, however, Apple iPhone usage fell from dominating last year’s first quarter numbers at 62.1%, down to 12.3% in Q1 2011. Blac

What Everybody Ought to Know About Australias Credit Card

Here is what you should Know About Australias Credit Card Debt.

2010

Problems with Google Places Uncovered

Google’s recent search update where they have pulled places listings into the organic results is generating some errors in accuracy. Rob over at Standing Dog has uncovered some pretty interesting issues regarding Google Places and their integrated search results. Read the Google Places blog post to earn exactly what the problems that have been unco

How To Download And Use Your Facebook Information

Facebook has recently been under fire (a lot, I might add) for privacy issues and privacy concerns. I have even written about Facebook email privacy that has gone awry. Many people (not me) are concerned about what they share amongst their friends on Facebook. Some of my family members are concerned about other people (mainly the public) learning a

Search Engine Optimization - How you can Identify Search Engine Ranking Problems with Your Website

I often speak to individuals who declare that they are struggling from poor search engine rankings. Regardless of what you do, you simply can t discover your web site in Google–and sometimes it’s not just the keywords the websites is targeting, the website can t be discovered for the company’s name. In any situation, the website is definitely suffe