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
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.
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!
2011
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
2010
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
What is Next for Rod Blagojevich?
After 14 days of deliberations the jurors were unable to reach a verdict on all but one count in Governor Blagojevich’s trial. So the question on everyone’s mind who is following this case is what is likely to happen next. Before I attempt to answer that questions I want to recap a little history.
Top 10 People Who Influence What We Buy
Here is a list of ten public figures who embrace qualities of the mindful consumer, such as a commitment to sustainability efforts, a focus on giving, and a more thoughtful approach to consumption.
Do Product Videos Help with Search Engine Optimization?
Having videos of your products will help your ecommerce sales. Visitors to your site will watch the videos, and it will presumably help their buying decisions. But what about the search engines? How will posting a product video on your website help with search engine optimization?
Monitoring Your Brand Online with MutualMind
Have you ever wondered what people are REALLY saying about your brand? Some people think they can just send out a couple of surveys, or do a few focus groups, and gather all the information they need about the publics opinion about their products.
Search Engine Optimization Tip: Add a Breadcrumb Trail
A breadcrumb trail, put simply, is a set of links on your page that lets users get back to where they came from or go to pages that are higher in the architecture of your site. For more information about what exactly breadcrumb trail navigation is, take a look here or here. Let us look at an example.
Search Engine Optimization in 2010: What You Need to Know
If you want to use search engine optimization best practices or want to get updated on the latest search engine optimization techniques, then there are a lot of good SEO resources to keep you up to date. Here is what you really need to know.
Tiger Woods Press Conference Video: Does Anyone Care?
Frankly, at this point in time, I’m pretty sick and tired of hearing about Tiger Woods. But yet again, on the day of his first real public appearance in the golf arena, there are a lot of people interested in what Mr. Woods has to say.
AMA Handbook of Public Relations Published
If you are a Public Relations Specialist, how can you exploit what is new and exciting on the technology front without overlooking traditional media that still matter?
PCI-DSS: What the Chief Compliance Officer Needs to Know
PCI-DSS is comprised of 12 discrete requirements, dictating how card processors handle everything from network security standards to data encryption.
Power Pearls and Diamond Neckwear
So what is it about pearl necklaces that have such an appeal for these women of power? It’s most likely because of their simple elegance, a sense of timeless beauty and authority that they give off.
How to Insulate Yourself Against High Energy Bills
In this day and age, we are all searching for ways to save money and protect the environment without sacrificing quality of life. Like many friends and neighbors, we have all made a conscience effort to replace incandescent bulbs, lower our thermostats and draw the blinds. Every little bit helps. But what could help even more is making sure that yo
Offerpal to Host Forum on Future of Social and Mobile Gaming
Offerpal will be posing hard questions about the state of the industry and what it will take take to reach the lofty projections that many experts have estimated. As proof that Offerpal is serious, Offerpal is bringing in hardnosed blogger, Michael Arrington as one of the key moderators.
