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When Google Wins, We All Win

When Google Wins, We All Win

Nov 1, 2012

With Google’s latest project they have used dozens of existing technologies to develop cars that can drive without user input. It seems like science fiction, and it begs the question “what do autonomous cars have to do with search engines?”   We’ve almost become accustomed to seeing the...

Dramatically Improve Marketing Results with Event Processing Analytics

Dramatically Improve Marketing Results with Event Processing Analytics

Aug 30, 2012

Almost everyone that runs a website or blog, or handles online promotion in any way uses some type of analytics software. There are lots of benefits that can be derived from measuring your progress, and it’s so ingrained in online marketing that users give little thought to how it fits in their...

Addressing Unnatural Backlinks as a Proactive SEO Strategy

Addressing Unnatural Backlinks as a Proactive SEO Strategy

Aug 17, 2012

It has been approximately one month since Google sent out warnings to developers using the Google Webmasters Tools notifying users that their back link profiles were tagged as suspicious. In the past, messages sent to developers regarding SEO practices were usually in response to unethical tactics...

How to Find a Blog on Blogspot

How to Find a Blog on Blogspot

Aug 13, 2012

Blogspot is the arguably the most popular blogging application in the world. It allows anyone, even those with little technological expertise, to post their thoughts online and join the blogosphere. Many people have complained about the difficulty of finding blog posts or blogs that are hosted on...

Google Wallet Security Concerns: I’ll Stick With Cash

Google Wallet Security Concerns: I’ll Stick With Cash

Aug 6, 2012

After many concerns were raised regarding the security of Google Play, Google’s version of an app store for Android users, Google took some steps to beef up security. Google went ahead and employed Bouncer which is a security solution that works straight from the cloud. In the end, the deployment...

Improve CTR: Optimize Your Search Listing

Improve CTR: Optimize Your Search Listing

Jul 19, 2012

Almost immediately after the introduction of the +1 button, people began selling +1s with the attached claim that it would help your SEO; specifically, that getting more +1s improve your ranking in search results.   Most SEO professionals will agree that +1s help with SEO, and that concession is...

Instagram for Android vs. Instagram for iOS

Instagram for Android vs. Instagram for iOS

Jun 29, 2012

The launch of Instagram for Android on April 3rd this year has been a significant success, generating over 1 million downloads since its release. Instagram is distinguished by its photo filters, retro shots and large social network community, and has produced over 150 million uploads since 2010. The...

3 SEO Mistakes and How to Fix Them

3 SEO Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Jun 7, 2012

Many common SEO mistakes are perpetuated by the same professionals that are supposed to know better. SEO isn’t as complicated as many people would lead you to believe. These three SEO mistakes are the most prevalent among average bloggers and beginning developers:   Not Finding the...