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Social Media as a Competitive Advantage for Older Workers

September 7, 2010

Let’s face it, the economic recession is sending many retirees and senior citizens back into the workplace, or better yet, some have decided to launch their own business. It’s tough to compete when you haven’t been working for a while, and it’s even tougher if you don’t have adequate computer skills. You have to go [...]

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Remember Google Adwords? Meet Twitter TweetUp

September 5, 2010
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Would you be willing to pay to get your tweets listed at the top of search results, based on keywords? That’s the idea behind TweetUp, a venture started by Bill Gross. It’s a search service that readers can use to find relevant tweets based on keywords. Business owners and others pay for the privilege of [...]

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You Tube Changes It’s Look And Feel

June 3, 2010

YouTube has revamped it’s look and feel once again to a new user interface. Now the video screen has new buttons and a revamped look.
Apparently, not all the video players have changed their format as some have the previous look and feel of the original YouTube video player. Soon the Google owned company will [...]

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Google Places is Good News for Home Business Owners

May 25, 2010
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When you do a search for a business in Google, the business address and website information will often pop up in the search. It might pop up even if you use keywords related to the business, without knowing the name of a particular business. That was huge opportunity for brick and mortar businesses with a [...]

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Nonprofit Businesses Can use Social Media to Get More Money

May 23, 2010
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Soliciting donations from individuals and other organizations is increasingly more difficult because of the economic downturn. The nonprofit businesses that will do well are those willing to think outside the box. New ways of reaching donors is key to getting the donations you need, and social media is a great tool at your disposal. The [...]

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Facebook takes on FourSquare and Google with Locations features

May 17, 2010
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Facebook is another step closer to world domination. Information has leaked that Facebook is set to roll out location-based features for users and brands as soon as this month. According to Advertising Age, users could see location options any day now.
These features include the ability to check in at various locations, including retail spots and [...]

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Google Updates Search Results Page

May 6, 2010
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In case you have not noticed, today Google has changed the look and feel of its website.  the homepage buttons have a new, sleek feel to them.  The search box has  a shadowing effect now.  Even the top navigation options appear after the page has loaded.  This is to increase site speed, something that will [...]

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Google Admits Page Rank is Inaccurate and Useless

April 30, 2009

It is often debated the accuracy and use of Google little green bar, infamously know as Page Rank. People constantly ask me and others the importance of Page Rank. We often give them the answer they do not want to hear, Page Rank is inaccurate and useless. Why would you judge the importance of a [...]

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