For the last two years, the field of search engine optimization has been largely fueled by keywords and their rankings. It’s all about getting on the first page. However, last month, Google announced that they will not be providing over 80% of keywords that site traffic come from, making the job of internet marketers such […]
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What social networks are best for my small business?
Social networks are here to stay; there is no doubt about that. Social media is an important part of any marketing strategy and a great way to engage customers, build loyalty and outreach to new leads. As a small business owner, you may be wondering which networks are most appropriate for you. Below we’ve listed […]
The Marriage of Search & Social Marketing is Upon Us
This write-up from Search Engine Land is really something. The marriage of search engine marketing and social media marketing. It makes sense, doesn’t it? Both marketing efforts are dependent upon producing quality content…it’s about time they got together. After reading this article, Ask us about our Search & Social Marketing package. “The search and social […]
Adapting to Exponential Technologies
One of our clients, Peter Diamandis, touches on the advantage small entrepreneurial businesses have over large corporations when it comes to adapting to new technologies. Peter says, “Exponential technologies are causing such a disruptive force, changing at a rate so rapidly, that the large lumbering companies are unable to keep up.” So to all the […]
Is a funny, famous female the formula for viral content? Maybe not, but it sure helps.
Facebook’s most recent “feel good viral story” “Two Girls and a Puppy” has got us thinking about the nature of viral content. If you’re not hip to the story: 2 little girls begged their Dad for a puppy until he jokingly agreed that if they could get 1 million ‘likes’ on Facebook, they could get […]
2013 in terms of Search, Social, Mobile & P
Coca-Cola Content 2020 – A Whiteboard Masterpiece
Coca-Cola explains how they will take advantage of opportunities in the new media landscape where content is king. These 2 videos detail how the company will move forward from creative excellence to content excellence. This content will emphasize a commitment to making the world a better place, at the same time driving business objectives for […]
Link Earning is the New Link Building
Here is a great video post by our friends over at SEOMoz. With Google’s recent algorithm updates it has never been more important to earn links directly with relevant content rather than building them in the more traditional sense. Rand says, “You can earn links very, very directly if you create the kind of content […]
2012 Adobe Design Achievement Awards Winning Work
5,000 entries from 70 countries. 41 finalist narrowed down to 16 winners. Needless to say, the 12th annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA) provided an incredible amount of stunning student work to browse. Judging panel member Fernanda Saboia, creative director at Brazilian creative agency Tatil Design, said, “Students’ accessibility to technology gives them so much […]
17.59 Quadrillion Calculations per Second? The Power of Titan, the Supercomputer.
A new vocab word for you: Petaflop. A Petaflop is one quadrillion calculations per second. Oak Ridge National Lab’s Titan supercomputer is capable of performing 17.59 petaflops per second. As incredible as that sounds, it’s hard to wrap your brain around exactly what these supercomputer’s are calculating at these outrageous speeds. “Titan is part of […]