Google+ Members Get New Search Options

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On January 10, Google rolled out new search features for Google+ members. Now you can search your Google+ circles, photos, posts and more in addition to Google’s regular search features. The update, called “Search plus Your World” allows members to search through information that is private and not accessible to everyone on the Web, making [...]

The Latest Interest Network

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UberMedia has a fresh take on Social Networks with it’s latest project Chime.In.  Chime combines Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit to create what UberMedia CEO Bill Gross calls an “interest network”. Like other social networks, Chime.in lets users share content with others. It has a newsfeed, profile pages and a system for following other users. The social [...]

If This, Then That

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Have you heard of the awkwardly named but handy site called Ifttt.com (short for “if this then that”)? It’s a service that syncs other web services so that you can automate common tasks like sharing links, saving Instagram photos or responding to Twitter posts. At the most basic level, users can connect any two services [...]

Mobile Apps Aiming at Transforming the Consumer/Brand Relationship

The presence of social networking and mobile apps has transformed the way companies and brands are able to reach out and communicate with consumers. Here are three mobile apps which are aiming at transforming the consumer/brand relationship, all of which aim at improving customer service: Kiip – is an advertising platform transforming the relationship and [...]

Foursquare for Small Businesses

Foursquare is a location-based social networking site used on mobile devices.  The idea is that users “check in” at various venues using their mobile device and are awarded points, badges, or given exclusive offers and discounts. On Tuesday, Foursquare announced that its business pages are now self-serve. Previously, in order to get a business page, [...]

The Latest Social Network

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In another attempt to rival social media giant Facebook, Google has finally unveiled Google+.  The main function of Google+ is that it will turn the search engine into one giant social network. On Tuesday Google will begin rolling out a very limited field test after numerous delays. This new project will appear on everything related to [...]

Are Class Action Suits Against Groupon A Growing Trend?

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Groupon, an online provider of daily deals, has grown in popularity over the last year. Advertisements, referrals, and commercials are seen everywhere. It’s hard to imagine that individuals haven’t heard of this popular social buying site. Over the last couple of months, Groupon Inc. has been sued, as there are allegations that the expiration dates [...]

Personalized Internet Searching

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The Google +1 button has now gone public and users can “+1″ directly in Google search results. It’s similar to the Facebook “like” button and is a vote in Google for specific content which could alter the way you see search results in Google. This means that when browsing through search results you can see [...]

Using Social Media Effectively

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Social Media seems to be used for almost everything in today’s society, and it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to distinguish between time well spent and time wasted.  Any business that uses social media to enhance their brand knows that it takes time and dedication to maintain a solid web presence. The main components of a successful [...]

Social Media’s Trend on the Advertising World

Social media has already consumed the way society spends their time and it has changed how we interact and receive our news. There is a new trend in advertising and marketing, utilizing the social gaming population, which is believed to reach close to 70 million by next year. This includes branding virtual goods, integrated ads [...]