Image via CrunchBase At least two people in the Googleverse are underwhelmed with Buzz; me and internet maven Richard Scoble. Scoble bats first... "Together with a lot of web workers, I depend on being able to skim through information sources quickly. Services like Google Reader are well-optimized for doing this, especially in List mode. (To … Continue reading At least 3 reasons why I’m not Buzzing with enthusiasm
Category: Technology
Opportunity of a lifetime!
"So, there's plenty of bad economic news floating around. From the price of oil to Wall Street to bailouts to the death of traditional advertising.Which is great news for anyone hoping to grow or to make an impact.Change (and the fortunes that go with it) is almost always made during the down part of the … Continue reading Opportunity of a lifetime!
What’s Your Killer “Technology”?
The word "technology" is in quotes because I want to expand your view of how it’s used. Businesses that get talked about do something different from other businesses. Being different is such an essential ingredient in marketing a small business. You must also work, however, to bring that difference to the forefront of all marketing … Continue reading What’s Your Killer “Technology”?
Measuring The Total Economic Impact Of Google Apps
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A Tale of Three Websites
Here's a case study -- unscientific as it may be -- about 3 websites. One is 12 years old, one 7 years old, the other was launched a little over two months ago. The first belongs to radio station WORQ, the second belongs to WTAQ, the third also belongs to WORQ -- both stations serve … Continue reading A Tale of Three Websites
Consumers More Likely to Use Businesses Active on Social Media
Image via CrunchBase Seven out of 10 consumers are more likely to use a local business if it has information available on a social media site, says a new study. The annual study, called Local Search Usage Study: Bridging The Caps, From Search to Sales, is a joint effort of comScore and TMP Directional Marketing, … Continue reading Consumers More Likely to Use Businesses Active on Social Media
7+ Tools for Turning the Tide
I had the honor yesterday of team teaching a social media 'bootcamp' with super smart social media guy Dana VanDen Heuvel [I know! Why was I team teaching with him?!]. Apparently Dana finds some value in my 'practical, tactical' approach to social media implementation so he asked me to share it with the class... Me? … Continue reading 7+ Tools for Turning the Tide
How to Make Your PC as Fast as the Day you Bought It
Image via CrunchBase Does your computer suck? It's probably your fault!One of the most frustrating things in life is a slow computer. Every few years, we buy an expensive new PC and love how fast it starts up, runs programs, and loads web sites. Inevitably, though it starts to slow down, until eventually we are … Continue reading How to Make Your PC as Fast as the Day you Bought It
What if the apostles developed an App?
"After more than two years worth of apps for the iPhone, not to mention other handsets like the Android, there are very few applications that come as a complete surprise. But one app I looked at recently definitely fell into that category — if only because it has been installed close to 10 million times, … Continue reading What if the apostles developed an App?
The Future of Local Commerce = Facebook + Foursquare + Yelp + Groupon [+ Outdoor]
Image via CrunchBase Buy local? It's more than just a tagline but if you want more than your fair share of drive by business, you have to consider what these tools can do for you... "There’s been much hype, crazy valuations, and overall market excitement about businesses that promise to unleash the power of the … Continue reading The Future of Local Commerce = Facebook + Foursquare + Yelp + Groupon [+ Outdoor]
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