There’s a difference between “accessing the internet” and “accessing a web site”. Lots of buzz is being created around the idea that over the next 5 years we will see more people accessing the internet from their mobile device than from a personal computer. But I think it’s worth diving a little deeper into that notion before we get all worked up about making our corporate web sites mobile-friendly.
It’s probably because I’m just finishing a book (The Stuff of Thought) by famed linguist and cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker, but grammar has been on my mind more than usual lately. And in particular, I was fascinated by how we use Google in our language. Google, of course, has been “genericided” – the fate that falls on brands that lose their status as a protected brand name and become a generic term in our vocabulary. This causes much chagrin with Google’s legal and marketing team. What is more interesting however is the way we’ve taken Google into our lexicon.
Another year has rolled by marked by miracles, political milestones and tragedies alike. 2009 was the year of financial uproar with bailouts and ponzi schemes dominating the news on a regular basis. Chrysler and GM stalwart car giants struggled to survive. Bernie Madoff's financial pyramid came tumbling down, taking average citizen's retirement plans with it, emptying the coffers of trusting non-profits and celebrities alike.
Last month, Google started to display real-time results on the search engine result pages.
The real-time result box is displayed for search terms that are currently discussed on social network sites. To provide real-time results, Google started partnerships with Facebook, MySpace, FriendFeed, Jaiku, Identi.ca and Twitter:
Attend SMX West and you'll learn from internet and search marketing pros how to get more customers to your web site … and make more sales. There are sessions for all skill levels on a range of topics including natural optimization (SEO), paid search advertising (PPC), copywriting for search, link building and more!
Redding, CT – The conference agenda for Search Marketing Expo - SMX West is now available online. SMX West will be held March 2-4, 2010 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
Getting reliable internet marketing assistance and advice just got a whole lot easier, thanks to two new portals launched by Senziant
Boston, MA -- Getting reliable internet marketing assistance and advice just got a whole lot easier, thanks to two new portals launched by Senziant. Senziant is pleased to announce the launch of CheckMate- The Online Marketing Strategies Blog and CounterPlay - The Online Marketing Forum.
Manchester-based digital marketing agency theEword today invites businesses in the local area to take part in a new consultation scheme, aimed at offering honest, plain English advice to key decision-makers and their teams.
Manchester, UK January 1, 2010 -- Coffee, Croissants and Conversions - as the name suggests - invites representatives from local businesses to join theEword for a coffee and find out first hand, in straightforward terms, how digital and online marketing can be used to improve sales and conversions.
Site maps came up a few months ago in a post Jody wrote about SEO reminders for e-commerce sites. But site maps aren’t just for the engines – they can help improve the user experience as well.
Unfortunately, no code that is millions of lines long is perfect, and security holes will always exist. One of the best ways to protect yourself is to make sure your system has the most recent patch levels installed. Rarely does a virus or worm attack a brand new vulnerability; rather, they attack known vulnerabilities for which patches exist. Typically, people who discover vulnerabilities will report them to Microsoft, and a patch is created and released along with the announcement of the vulnerability.
Presentations can be a great way to attract new business, simply by making yourself more well-known. However, nerves can often get in the way of entrepreneurs who want to use speaking opportunities to develop their business. Follow these steps to overcome nerves and make a powerful presentation during your public speaking engagement...