Have you friended people on Facebook that you would rather not hear from too often? Are you keeping them there not to hurt their feelings, but you really don't care about what their cat ate for breakfast? Facebook announced an "Acquaintenances" list of friends, which they introduced last year, but have not made public until yesterday. Facebook can now auto-deterine the friends that you are … [Read more...] about New Alternative For Unfriending On Facebook
27 Years of .COM Domain Dominance [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you are like me, you've spent a lot of time looking the perfect domain name for a project, only to find out that the .com is already taken. If only it was 1985. 27 years ago, the first .com domain was registered - symbolics.com. Which means EVERY other .com was available. Here is an interesting look at the .com history and dominance. Infographic courtesy of Statista. … [Read more...] about 27 Years of .COM Domain Dominance [INFOGRAPHIC]
Study: Facebook And Twitter Followers Are More Likely To Buy
A new study shows that those who are fans or followers of a brand on Facebook or Twitter, respectively, are significantly more likely to buy products and services or recommend the brand to a friend. Specifically, the study by Chadwick Martin Bailey and iModerate Research Technologies found that consumers are 67% more likely to buy from the brands they follow on Twitter, and 51% more likely to … [Read more...] about Study: Facebook And Twitter Followers Are More Likely To Buy
Handy Google search tricks.
Google is used by millions of people every single day to resolve any query you could possibly imagine. That being said, it seems there’s a hidden trick or two that even the most skilled in “Google Fu” might not know exists. Certain tools are built in to Google’s search mechanics to provide quick, reliable answers. For example, if you need to convert a measurement unit, you’ll receive a quick … [Read more...] about Handy Google search tricks.
What Every Successful Small-Business Website Needs
Having a website is a must, if you want to establish and build a successful business—large or small. Creating the perfect website isn’t an exact science, but a few guiding principles will help you attract and retain an audience of loyal customers and clients. Quality content Content is the most important foundational element of any small-business website. If you're selling a product or … [Read more...] about What Every Successful Small-Business Website Needs
