- What Is Yahoo Thinking? Buying Associated Content Opens Up A Whole Can Of Worms
Published: May 18, 2010Source: TechCrunchYahoo will look a little more like AOL and Demand Media with its acquisition today of Associated Content. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but AdAge is reporting that the deal was north of $100 million….
- No credit card, no iPad, underbanked woman discovers
Published: May 18, 2010Source: The InquisitrIf you’re looking to buy an iPad but opt not to carry a credit or debit card, you’re SOL on the whole new toy thing.
That’s what a woman named Diane Campbell found out after “scrimping and saving” to… - Beyond Google: SEO and the Social Web
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Online Marketing Blog88 billion (OK, 87.8, we rounded up). That’s the number of search queries Google web properties are responsible for each month according to comScore.
Core to many search marketing strategies is to “Fish whe… - How Did A Blog Reach 2.6 Million Followers?
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Jeffbullas's BlogThe social media blog Mashable along with the political blog Huffington Post are evidence of the mainstreaming of Blogs into the global niche digital publishing arena with both companies providing a great examp…
- jQuery for Designers
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Daring FireballGreat site by Remy Sharp. (Via Cameron Moll.)
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- Perfect Example of a Good Affiliate Marketing Project
Published: May 18, 2010Source: chrisbrogan.comToday’s the day that Chris Guillebeau re-launches his Empire Building Kit (affiliate link). I’ve known Chris and his work for a few years, have seen many reports of people’s success with his methods for t…
- 5 Things Social Media Can’t Do
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Social Media TodayDespite the numerous benefits that social media can bring to a business or individual, there are many misconceptions about what it can and can’t accomplish. Far too often, unrealistic expectations…
- Which Company Has the Most “Social” Employees? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Mashable!Social profile research and discovery company Flowtown has published some findings about how employees use social media and which companies have the most “social” employees.Each company’s ranking is dete…
- Success for Mobile Coupons Begins at the Register
Published: May 18, 2010Source: ReadWriteWebOne of the more interesting discussions I had with attendees at the ReadWriteWeb Mobile Summit a few weeks ago was about the future of location-based mobile advertising and why it has so far failed to take off….
- Google To Launch Amazon S3 Competitor ‘Google Storage’ At I/O
Published: May 18, 2010Source: TechCrunchAmazon’s cloud storage services are going to be getting another major competitor this week: Google. We hear that this week during its I/O conference, Google will be announcing a new service that is a direct c…
- 5 Tools For Integrating HTML5 Video in Your Website
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Mashable!This series is supported by Rackspace, the better way to do hosting. Learn more about Rackspace’s hosting solutions here.No matter where you sit in the HTML5/Flash debate, the fact is, more and more mobile o…
- 3 Innovation Lessons From Apple’s Continued Success
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Silicon Alley InsiderOne ‘revolutionary’ product alone won’t keep you at the top of the list of the most successful companies in the world.
A major key to Apple’s continued success is its ability to keep pushing the boundaries of i… - The Importance of Inspiration, Drew Olanoff’s Qwotebook Goes Live
Published: May 18, 2010Source: ReadWriteWebWhen doing my research yesterday, I saw a tweet linking to Steve Duplessie’s most recent blog post on startup failures. “Launch now!” was part of the title, and as that seemed eminently quotable, I jotted it do…
- 5 Essential Facebook Privacy Tips
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Mashable!Adam Rosenberg is the Online Community Manager at Salsa Labs. Most recently, he was the New Media Manager at the Center for Democracy Technology where his work focused on Internet privacy, data protection, c…
- Yahoo Buys Online Content Factory for $90 Million
Published: May 18, 2010Source: EpicenterYahoo has joined the race to mass-produce content for the web with its purchase Thursday of Associated Content for a rumored $90 million.
Associated Content, like Demand Media and AOL’s new Seed project, reli… - 3 Steps to Becoming the Industry Expert (Content Strategy, Water Cooler and a Book)
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Junta42 Content Marketing blogThis Ogilvy post reminded me that content without true innovation doesnt do much for your business.
A few months ago at the Online Marketing Summit national conference (where, by the way, Ill be doin…
- Tools For Businesses On Foursquare
Published: May 18, 2010Source: WebGuild RSS for Social MediaBusinesses or consultants who work in the social media space know that one of the difficulties is keeping up with all of the new tools and websites and deciding whether it’s worth investing time and energy i…
- 25 ways of encouraging and rewarding customer engagement
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Posts from the Econsultancy blogCustomer engagement is worth going after in a big way, according to
Econsultancy’s research. Engaged customers tend to stick around for
longer, buy more often and refer your brand to their friends. What’s… - How to Get Your Marketing Un-Stuck
Published: May 18, 2010Source: The Wealthy FreelancerImage by Clevergrrl via Flickr
“I’m so frustrated,” a freelancer complained to me a few weeks ago. “I just can’t seem to get any new clients.”
To drum up some business, she was… - Apple declares open season on Google search
Published: May 18, 2010Source: MacDailyNewsApple, the biggest mobile application operator, has issued a challenge to Google…
- iPhone users regret their Facebook posts, survey says
Published: May 18, 2010Source: 9 to 5 Mac – Apple IntelligenceThe latest Retrevo survey’s pretty amusing: it claims iPhone users are twice as likely to regret making a Facebook post as anyone else.The latest survey from the shopping website claimed 59 percent of iPhone…
- MobileMe Mail Beta: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Apple – Support – Most RecentThis FAQ applies to anyone using the MobileMe Mail Beta that began on May 12, 2010. The information in this article is only intended for participants of the beta version of MobileMe Mail.
- When Steve says “No” we hear “Maybe.” Here’s why.
Published: May 18, 2010Filed under: Steve JobsIn a recent TUAW post, I wondered whether a closed Mac system might be in Apple’s future in addition to the standard Mac offerings. Despite the existence of Apple TV, some are dubious. Af…
- Hey, New York Times: You Can Change The Game In Online Advertising
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Silicon Alley InsiderThe most meaningful equation in business is that sales minus costs equals profits. And it’s the one that sums up why so many old media outlets have such difficulty switching to the internet: their costs are too…
- Illustrated Guide Explains Your Mind’s Decision Biases [Mind Hacks]
Published: May 18, 2010Source: LifehackerYou make decisions every day based on false assumptions about other people, immediate pay-offs, your memory versus imagination, and familiarity versus fondness…
- Two New Plugins Worth Checking Out from Linkshare and EzineArticles
Published: May 18, 2010As I mentioned before, I’m a big fan of plugins. They help me manage and run WordPress more efficiently and GTD. I’ve got a list of SEO Plugins for WordPress, which is on living URL (hmm… 2008. Guess I…
- What Motivates Volunteers To Build Wikipedia For Free
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Silicon Alley InsiderWikipedia has the ultimate business model – its content is built and maintained by volunteers, and the company spends no money on the product it provides.
What is it that motivates volunteers to contribute to… - 4 Things Your Social Media Policy Needs
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Social Media TodayIt may sound like a tedious task, but taking the time to write out a social media policy for your company can be beneficial. A good social media policy is a roadmap that protects your business and y…
- Affiliate Marketing And Its Bad Reputation
Published: May 18, 2010Source: chrisbrogan.comAffiliate marketing had a bad reputation, the history of which seems to echo forward. A lot of the blogging crowd, especially those with a PR background strongly dislike the use of affiliate marketing as a mark…
- 21 Rules for Social Media Engagement
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Mashable!Brian Solis is the author of Engage and a leading authority in digital branding and marketing. Connect with him on Twitter or Facebook. What follows is a modified excerpt from Engage, the complete guide for b…
- Twitter Profiles and the Three Second Rule
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Social Media TodayWhat do you think makes a good Twitter profile? What makes you want to follow back? And what has you reaching for the bucket? Most mornings, sometime between about 10am – 11am, I’ll start cli…
- Get Used To Being Ignored
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Altitude BrandingWe tweet, we check in, we post status updates.
We send emails. Text messages.
We create content upon content, share content, comment on content, rage against content.
All because at our core, we don’t want to… - John Doerr Is Coming To Disrupt. Are You? Here’s The Full Agenda.
Published: May 18, 2010Source: TechCrunchWe are now less than a week away from TechCrunch Disrupt in New York City, May 24-26. The speaker lineup is complete, the Disrupt Agenda is now posted (see below), and the Battlefield Startups have been select…
- What makes a movie good?
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Scripting NewsOver the last few days I’ve seen two movies, Harry Brown and Robin Hood.
I thought Harry Brown was good, but didn’t care for Robin Hood.
That got me thinking — what is it about a movie that makes me like it,… - Should You Buy the EVO? Pros and Cons of the Next Big Android Phone
Published: May 18, 2010Source: ReadWriteWebForget the Nexus One, Google’s failed attempt at marketing its own “iPhone killer” via the web – the next big “Google Phone” is definitely going to be HTC’s EVO, the first 4G Android smartphone to hit the U.S….
- Walk Dogs for $105,000 a Year (Or Make a Living Doing What *You* Love)
Published: May 18, 2010Source: CopybloggerI recently put out the word that I wanted to interview small business owners for an upcoming project, the Empire Building Kit.
These were the criteria: you had to net at least $50,000 a year with two or fewer… - Talk Is Cheap: What Does The Facebook Backlash Really Mean?
Published: May 18, 2010Source: ReadWriteWebThere’s a website working to organize a coordinated dumping of Facebook and there’s a search suggestion on Google prompting users to find out how to delete their Facebook account. There are even droves of the t…
- Why Traditional PR Should be Part of Your SEO Strategy
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Search Engine JournalYou can get links by producing great content which people social bookmark or mention on their sites. But you only get those links from your followers and a few others that happen to stumble upon your content…
- 5 Innovative Websites That Could Reshape the News
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Mashable!This series is supported by The Poynter Institute’s Mobile Media blog – your guide to the intersection of mobile and media. Sign up to receive the blog in newsletter format and be entered into a drawing to…
- Three Ways to Capitalize on Creative Tension
Published: May 18, 2010Source: The ConversationClashing management styles do not always lead to management clashes. Recently, weve noticed a trend with clients asking for help in coaching and consulting around issues of differing styles — issues that weve…
- Business Financing and Structure
Published: May 18, 2010Source: StartupNation BlogOne of the most important, and yet the least understood part of your business financing is how your business will be structured.
You can choose one of six options: Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Limi… - Read/write APIs redefine content
Published: May 18, 2010Source: CNET News.comNPR has tweaked its application programming interface to allow content to flow in as well as out. The future of cloud-based content is in such read-write APIs.
- ShopSocially: Another(!) Site to Foster Conversations About Buying Products
Published: May 18, 2010Source: GigaOMWere you thinking to yourself, “What I really need is another way to share what I’ve bought with my friends?” You’re not alone! At least I hope you’re not alone, given a useful social web service requ…
- Opinion: Why the iPad is the first real computer
Published: May 18, 2010Source: MacworldJoel Johnson says that, when we look back in a few years, we will consider the iPad the first “real” computer, with everything that has come before being just a prelude.
- "Start Drawing Your Ideas" [Quotables]
Published: May 18, 2010Source: LifehackerTwitter co-founder Jack Dorsey recently described how working as an emergency dispatcher in New York City inspired Twitter’s model, citing paper sketching as t…
- Creating a Content-Driven Community
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Conversation AgentFor many B2B companies — that is companies that sell products, services, or information to other businesses vs. consumers — building a sustainable community means providing access to content that…
- ShopSocially Taps Into Your Social Graph For Product Recommendations
Published: May 18, 2010Source: TechCrunchAs e-commerce and social networking continue to intersect, consumers are increasingly turning towards Facebook or Twitter for product recommendations. ShopSocially is a product recommendation portal launching t…
- Just Say “No” To Stupid Meetings
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Silicon Alley InsiderAs a startup entrepreneur you’ll have many demands for your time. Especially if you start to have a degree of success or build a high public profile. Everyone will want you to speak at conferences. Serv…
- US Prepares To Tax The Bejesus Out Of VCs
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Silicon Alley InsiderVenture capitalists, who pay themselves by taking a cut of the investment gains they’ve earned for their investors, typically pay about 15% in federal taxes though the capital gains tax.
But the tax rate for VC… - Go To Barnes & Noble, Get A Free E-book
Published: May 18, 2010Source: TechCrunchDo you have a nook or the less elegantly named iRex DR800SG? If so, get thee to a Barnes Noble store to participate in the new Fun and Free e-books promotion. Its a pretty simple concept: you waltz into a Barn…
- How Steve Jobs Blew $10.3 Billion On “The Dumbest Trade Ever” (AAPL)
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Silicon Alley InsiderApple CEO Steve Jobs owns about $2.5 billion worth of Apple stock. But he would own about $13 billion worth of Apple stock if it weren’t for a huge mistake he made back in 2003, MarketWatch’s Brett Arends repor…
- New Google Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads Directly Into Users’ Ears (GOOG)
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Silicon Alley InsiderHere’s a good one from the Onion about a new ad technology from Google that will lower your phone bill.
New Google Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads Directly Into Users’ EarsJoin the conversation about…
- Who is easily manipulated?
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Seth's BlogSometimes (and too often) marketers work to manipulate people. I define manipulation as working to spread an idea or generate an action that is not in a person’s long-term best interest. The easiest people to…
- Google Will Push Real-Time Feeds to Browser (Updated)
Published: May 17, 2010Source: ReadWriteWebUpdated at 9:30 PM PST with comment from Google. Google posted an unlisted video to YouTube tonight showing details of a 2.0 version of its Feed API, a simple tool for displaying recent headlines from a syndica…
- Foursquare mayors get marginally less expensive Frappucinos at Starbucks!
Published: May 17, 2010Source: The InquisitrThe partnership between location aware social networking game Foursquare and ubiquitous coffee purveyor Starbucks has finally yielded a benefit for frequent customers.
If you’re the mayor of any Starbucks on… - The Empire Strikes Back
Published: May 17, 2010Source: MetaFilterHow Karl Rove, a few corporate millionaires, and the Citizens United Supreme Court case will overwhelm American elections and rule the Republican party from the shadows: Rove Rides Again
- Forcing Ourselves to Work
Published: May 17, 2010Source: Mystery Writing is MurderYesterday I couldn’t seem to get anything done. My focus was completely shot. And…naturally…I’m under a deadline. A couple of them, actually. I’d start working on my synopsis and the phone would ri…
- How to Fascinate People
Published: May 17, 2010Source: How to Change the WorldIf you ask me, the key to attracting more followers, fans, and “likes” is to post interesting stuff—that is, to fascinate people with the information you find. Over at the American Express Open Forum, I e…
- Watching the Corners: On Future-Proofing Your Passion
Published: May 17, 2010Source: 43 FoldersThis poor kid emailed me to ask a really simple question. And I went and saddled him with the world’s most circuitously long-winded answer. Surprise, surprise.
Hey, Xx,
Thanks for the note, man. No I…
- Developers: Foursquare Wants to Show Off Your Apps
Published: May 17, 2010Source: ProgrammableWebOne of the most important–and too often forgotten–pieces of a successful API is promoting what developers have built. Doing so should be a win-win, as both platform and developer should benefit from third-p…
- No no no! It’s not about geeky sh*t. It’s about the future of commerce!!!!
Published: May 17, 2010Source: John Battelle's SearchblogWe trigger happy blogging geeks often get in our own way. Witness this Mashable article about an important patent granted to Apple. First, thank you Mashable, for pointing out this patent.
But you miss the poin… - Is Google Under Siege?
Published: May 17, 2010Source: SeekingAlpha.com: Home PageHao Jin submits:Global advertising spending is expected to rise 2.2% this year, driven by online paid search ads. Advertising revenues made up 96% of Google’s revenues. Not only does Google face competition f…
- American Debt: Public Sector Employment
Published: May 18, 2010Source: SeekingAlpha.com: Home PageChartFacts submits:Federal, state and local governments in the US currently employ approximately 22.6 million people. That is just over 17% of the total nonfarm payroll. In the recent Great Recession, the gover…
- Why Call it Affiliate Marketing
Published: May 18, 2010Source: chrisbrogan.comI was talking with my new friend, Sara Santiago at the famous AJ Bombers burger place in Milwaukee, and she had a great point about affiliate marketing: why call it that at all? Watch this video for more:
Wha…
- Microsoft Reinvents Hotmail with an Onslaught of New Features
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Mashable!Microsoft has announced a huge slew of upgrades to Hotmail to make it more competitive with Gmail, and we have to admit the list is impressive.With 343 million users, Hotmail is still the top e-mail service pr…
- How to Be a More Energetic Leader
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Michael Hyatt’s BlogOn a recent Catalyst Podcast, Andy Stanley said, “The best thing a leader can bring to his team is his energy” (quoting Bill Hybels). I agree. This has certainly been my experience.
As a leader, everything…
- The power of passive consent – the real lessons from the Nestle KitKat, palm oil and Greenpeace saga
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Richard Stacy @ Stacy ConsultingHere is a good summary of the recent spat between Nestle and Greenpeace over palm oil. However, the lesson is not really that Nestle reacted clumsily to the initial salvo from Greenpeace and thus had to back-…
- Re-inventing Windows Live Hotmail – the next generation of personal email (Dick Craddock/The Windows Blog)
Published: May 18, 2010Source: TechmemeDick Craddock / The Windows Blog:
Re-inventing Windows Live Hotmail – the next generation of personal email — If youve been following this blog, you know that weve spent a lot of time talking about how… - Dreaming of the Superkindle
Published: May 17, 2010Source: TechnologizerI’m pleased by the news–inevitable though it was –that Amazon is working on a Kindle app for Android phones. But I’m more intrigued by this Nick Bilton post at NYTimes.com on Amazon’s current hiring s…
- Google buys online video communications company Global IP Solutions for $68 million in cash. The product powers Yahoo…
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Silicon Alley InsiderGoogle buys online video communications company Global IP Solutions for $68 million in cash. The product powers Yahoo Messenger, Webex, et al. Google will presumably use it to upgrade its own video-messenger…
- Groupon Makes a Deal for Citydeal
Published: May 18, 2010Source: DealBookGroupon, the online coupon provider, said Monday that is acquiring Citydeal in a move to expand its reach beyond North America into Europe, The Associated Press reported.
- Can social media replace SMS?
Published: May 17, 2010Source: WebGuild RSS for Social MediaHowever, with the rise of social media sites like MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter, alongside instant messaging services offered by Skype, MSN and ICQ, …
- Facebook: Reclaim Privacy Security and Safety
Published: May 17, 2010Source: Laurel PapworthFacebook keeps changing around what is private and what is public in the default settings. But the crowd is smarter than the individual company so ReclaimPrivacy have tools for you. Also a diag…
- “World’s Largest Social Network – The Open Web” via NYTimes.com
Published: May 17, 2010Source: Quick Tech & PR“World’s Largest Social Network – The Open Web” via NYTimes.com: Facebook’s hybrid of public and private access runs contrary to the Web’s openness and connectedness.
- You’re not blogging for YOU, you’re blogging for THEM!
Published: May 17, 2010Source: Internet Marketing Tips & HelpIts a common mistake, and a common question:
Nikki, I find it really hard to blog – Im running out of things to say about my business!
When you start a blog youre usually all gung-ho – yo…
- When White People Run Wild
Published: May 17, 2010Source: The Ad Contrarian
- 11 things to do at the start of a new (business) relationship
Published: May 17, 2010Source: Bad LanguageThe last week has seen the beginning of a coalition government in the UK. For me personally, it has seen the start of two new client relationships and the renewal of an older one. It seems like a good time to t…
- Mobile checkouts: ten best practice tips
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Posts from the Econsultancy blogOn any desktop e-commerce website, the checkout process needs to be as smooth as possible to maximise conversions. This is even more vital on so mobile sites.
When users are buying from a small screen device w… - Q&A: Sccope Founder Douglas Orr on mobile commerce
Published: May 18, 2010Source: Posts from the Econsultancy blogSccope is one of the best mobile price comparison services I have seen so far, and has a mobile site, an iPhone app, as well as services on the Vodafone and T-Mobile mobile platforms.
I’ve been talking to Doug… - Leaving your fingerprints all over the Web
Published: May 17, 2010Source: The InquisitrBet you think you are pretty smart when it comes to making sure that you don’t leave any trace of your information lying around the web when you are finished surfing. After all the first thing you do is inst…
- With a Kindle Hiring Spree, Amazon Gears Up for Battle With Apple (Nick Bilton/Bits)
Published: May 17, 2010Source: TechmemeNick Bilton / Bits:
With a Kindle Hiring Spree, Amazon Gears Up for Battle With Apple — Since Apple announced its plans for the iPad, Amazon has shared few details about how it would respond to the comp… - How To Save Newspapers
Published: May 17, 2010Source: in over your headJust a quick thought.
Bloggers receive commission via affiliate links if they choose to. They are influencing a sale. They are salespeople. Companies see value in that, so they gladly pay that percentage.
News… - Personal Branding Interview: Chris Garrett
Published: May 17, 2010Today, I spoke to Chris Garrett, who is a professional blogger, Internet Marketing Consultant, new media industry commentator, writer, coach, speaker, trainer, web geek, and co-author of Pr…
- Adobe® eSignatures™ Launched to Labs
Published: May 14, 2010Source: Adobe LabsAdobe® eSignatures™ is a new online service that allows you to electronically sign contracts, NDAs – any PDF document that requires a signature. Electronic signatures allow you to get your documents signed f…
- 7 Brand Messages on Facebook: The Devil is in the Details
Published: May 17, 2010Source: Social Media TodayWe do a thing we call ‘Conversation Management.’ We train clients in the art and we have folks who are the next gen community managers or “conversation managers.” At its heart, this always-on servic…
- Is there any point to doing Sentiment Analysis?
Published: May 15, 2010Source: Social Media TodayNoticed a blog post by Content Analytics on Why analytics companies should stop focusing on “accuracy” in automated sentiment analysis saying we can’t really measure sentiment in text – we can only …
- 5 Creative Ways for Local Biz to Leverage Social with Google Maps
Published: May 16, 2010Source: Social Media TodayThere are so many creative ways for local businesses to get creative about marketing for dirt cheap, even free. Google Maps is one resource forgotten to many local businesses. Here are 5 ways loca…
- How you sold me at triple price
Published: May 17, 2010How you sold me at triple price
I’ve been in the market for an arborist – a tree professional that can take care of some dead wood and pruning in my yard on some very old trees. I’m far more capable when…
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Seeing Adobe enter the eSign market validates what we’ve known for years—this is a huge market, and our SaaS-based product delivers tremendous value very quickly. Seeing Adobe abandon software-based electronic signature software in favor of this new service-based approach illustrates the rapid decline of software-based PKI digital signature solutions, which are too complex and costly to administer and manage. As the trusted leader in SaaS-based electronic signatures with over four million users, and the established standard in important markets like Financial Services and Real Estate (where the National Association for Realtors (NAR) has named DocuSign as the exclusive provider to the entire REALTOR market), we have a sizeable market lead over Adobe.
If you compare our service to the new Adobe service, it is immediately obvious that we have a sizable product lead also. DocuSign provides much more than just a signature. We also provide authentication, workflow, data collection and collaboration—all critical components of a business-class e-signature platform. The Adobe service has none of this. So we see this announcement as the best of both worlds. A large company just validated the market we created more than six years ago is huge, and it offers a solution that is not competitive. The awareness created by Adobe will accelerate DocuSign’s business even more.
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