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Infectiously Awesome: How to Build Your Content’s DNA

Part I: The Dancing Baby Effect Humans are social creatures. We like to talk, but we also like to listen. We’ve gone from oral history to the printing press, and eventually made our way to worldwide connectivity with the internet. Originally intended exclusively for military use, the guys over at DARPA discovered that it was […]

Kickstarter: Is Democratic Funding a Good Thing?

I’m sure you’ve all heard about and even used websites like Kickstarter to back an awesome idea or something artsy. After seeing the success of the Kickstarter campaign for Veronica Mars, I got to thinking about some of the ups and downs of the crowdsourcing format. Crowdsourcing isn’t a new idea. Renaissance artists like Leonardo […]

Content Diversity is Key to Search Engine Optimisation Success

Most webmasters know by now that if they churn out the same content and build the same type of links again and again, they are likely to be hit by an algorithmic update or a penalty. Google wants its users to be able to search and find high quality sites that offer fresh and original […]

Five Blogging Secrets for SEO, Community, and Visibility

If you haven’t already started a blog about your business, idea, or community then you should probably get started. The trade magazine, like many other printed publications, have taken a turn towards the internet and getting on board is as easy as logging on to WordPress. You’ve built a website for your product, hopefully installed […]

8 Content Marketing Goals Worth Pursuing

No matter what business you’re in, content marketing is integral to keeping your brand relevant in a fast-paced world. If you’re not quite sure what content marketing is, it’s generally defined as any marketing format that involves the creation and sharing of media and publishing content in order to attract, communicate with, and thus acquire […]

YouTube Killed QVC – Five Tips For A New, Shoppable YouTube

QVC is dead. Well, not quite, but Google announced its new plan for organic links to products advertised through YouTube and I can’t wait for it to become mainstream. No longer do we have to see how many necklaces are selling, hear about cool katana craftsmanship, or listen to cue-card pitches. Advertisers no longer have […]

Female Entrepreneurs: Best Free Online & Mentoring Programs to Help Your Business

More than a half a million workers are creating their own jobs every month, according to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity. About one in five of those are started by women, notes Forbes. Female-created businesses could be an important key in creating more jobs and helping equalize the pay threshold in the U.S. Small […]

Google Announces Freemium Victory at I/O. Now What?

Google I/O had its show floor cleanly stolen by Glass, but the real sales figures are in an unintended psychological phenomenon called upon by in-app purchases. Google reported an increase in revenue growth of 7x for in-app purchasing and 2x for subscription models. In-app purchases and subscription models are services that’re a recent invention. So, […]

Six Practical Tips for Building a Successful Blog

Your business is thriving. You’ve managed to stay ahead of the competition. But staying on top requires a strong and consistent connection to your audience (i.e., your current and potential customers). While a blog offers an excellent forum to build this relationship, it seems everyone’s got one––or more. Like stars in the sky, there are […]

Which Ecommerce Platform is Right for Me?

Many SMB owners are often stumped when it comes to choosing an ecommerce platform that is right for their needs. There are several different options available, depending on the type and size of business, the technical ability of your team and your budget. Do you want to be able to modify every last detail, or […]

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