One of the most exciting and interesting things about social media is that it is always changing. Here’s a roundup of the latest news about the major social media networks.
Google Gives Some Tips on Picking an SEO company
In an article written by Google in their Webmaster Tools section, Google offered some advice on choosing an SEO company and offered this short checklist below. One of the very important things they recommend is this: Consider hiring a SEO company early in the site development process, like when you’re planning a redesign. This gives the SEO company the opportunity to help build the site SEO friendly. Continue reading »
Is your business on Google Places (maps) yet? In this post, learn why your business should be on Google Places and then how to claim and optimize your Google Places listing.
-Why Be On The Map And How To Do It-
You’ve probably heard but if you haven’t Google Plus opened it’s doors for brands & businesses a few days ago. Along awaited it finally came. You can now create a business page on Google+ for your business, organization, brand, product, or rock band. What does this mean in short? Jump on the band wagon now while it’s fresh, hot, and while people/pages are eager to fill their circles.
Supercharging Android: Google to Acquire Motorola Mobility
by Larry Page, Google CEO
Since its launch in November 2007, Android has not only dramatically increased consumer choice but also improved the entire mobile experience for users. Today, more than 150 million Android devices have been activated worldwide—with over 550,000 devices now lit up every day—through a network of about 39 manufacturers and 231 carriers in 123 countries. Given Android’s phenomenal success, we are always looking for new ways to supercharge the Android ecosystem. That is why I am so excited today to announce that we have agreed to acquire Motorola. Continue reading »
The June numbers have been crunched, and LinkedIn officially passed MySpace to become the number two social networking site in the U.S.
According to ComScore,Facebook was the number one social networking site with 160.9 million visitors in June. LinkedIn followed with 33.9 million visitors.
By now most of you are very aware of Google Plus and at least have a general idea of what it is about. For those of you who do not here is a run down of what the hype is all about. Continue reading »
When Google talks, SEO marketers listen. When Google, Bing and Yahoo all talk at the same time and talk the same message, the world listens.
Yesterday, the big three announced a joint venture that has everyone’s attention. The launch of a new website- schema.org and the new markup standard that’s going to make web developers and SEO freaks very happy. Continue reading »
Social Search: Designed to help you find more relative and credible information from your friends in your search.
Social search, if you haven’t heard, it is changing the game of SEO and search engines as we know it. Turning social media non-believers into believers by the invisible mega-ton truck loads over night. If your a business owner and before you were thinking social media was a load of Berry Sticks there is no denying now that it is becoming an absolute must to jump in. Not only to please the trend by throwing up a Twitter account and Facebook page and not really use it but now it is more essential than ever to interact and promote, because now, the “likes” count.
I will give a brief over view of how Google and Bing are currently incorporating social search.
Flashback to December. Google throws $6 billion in Groupon’s lap.. Groupon with out hesitation throws the green right back.
Next four months leading up to today. Google develops Google Offers, Groupon’s direct competition, Groupon suffers extreme controversy for their politically incorrect riskay Super Bowl ads. Watch out Groupon, Google is coming for you..
Google Offers is starts in 6 different locations East Bay Area/Oakland, CA, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, and NYC’s uptown, midtown, and downtown. Google Offers is promising 50% off or more to places you love in the cities/areas you subscribe to. Continue reading »