Businesses have been made well aware of The Heartbleed Bug, and they should have taken measures to protect you by now. If not then your privacy door is open and your information could be harvested. How can you tell if your favorite site, merchant, or software is protecting you? Most have notified their users and asked them to change their passwords, however some big names are still slacking on protection. If you have not been notified then it is possible the site has not made changes to their SSL, so it is very important that you follow these three steps.
3 Steps to Protect Your Information from Heartbleed Leak [for Users]
April 11, 2014 / by Natasha Hawkins
posted in Internet marketing, News
Social Media Update: Facebook Makes Changes to Business Pages
March 29, 2014 / by Natasha Hawkins
posted in Social Media, News
With Facebook's last overhaul of Facebook pages over 2 years ago, the social media giant has once again decided to make a big change. This change was announced on March 10th. Why are social media changes so important to watch for? These changes will directly affect business pages on Facebook. If you are a business owner or an Admin of a business page then it is important that you understand these changes and prepare for them.
Internet Marketing Tips: What You Should Know About Google’s Newest Panda Update
March 18, 2014 / by Paige Gilbert
posted in Internet marketing, SEO, News
You have an internet marketing strategy in place for one simple reason: you want your ideal customers to find you online. More specifically, you want your customers to find you on Google, because, well, Google has the largest market share – like most of it actually. So when Google releases information about a new update, we want to make sure you know about it, which is what it recently did. We’re here to tell you what you need to know and understand about how it could affect your overall internet marketing strategy.
Facebook Announces New Look for Business Pages
March 10, 2014 / by Raquel Royers
posted in Social Media, News
Facebook says they are rolling out this new look in order to make it easier for people to view and find information on a business page but also to make it easier for the admins. In my opinion, I think this is merely only the beginning for a series of changes for business pages on Facebook.
What Is Instagram's Mystery Announcement Going To Be?
December 11, 2013 / by Raquel Royers
posted in Our Thought Bubbles, News
So what’s all the fuss about Instagram’s secret that they are supposedly unveiling to the world in New York on Thursday?
Well, with the word of the year being “selfie” Instagram is kind of a big deal. Didn’t you know? Not impressed yet? How about this—Instagram’s 130 million users share roughly 55 million photos each day. (Mashable) Also, it’s owned by Facebook.
Instagram is a more user oriented photo sharing social media site, but it's also becoming popular with businesses, especially clothing brands and companies that have a lot of visual products or services to offer.
Holocaust Survivor Gives Thanks to Man Who Rescued Him
November 27, 2013 / by Raquel Royers
posted in Our Thought Bubbles, News
What a wonderful story, especially right before a day of giving thanks. After almost 70 years, a Holocaust survivor has been reunited with the man who secretly sheltered him and his family during World War II—saving their lives. This shows that one decision can make a huge impact.
[Breaking News] Batkid Hashtags His Way to America's Hearts in San Francisco!
November 15, 2013 / by Natasha Hawkins
posted in Social Media, News
Batkid is dominating feeds, blogs, and the news! How far has his hashtag gone, and where will it be at the end of the day? No one knows, but what we do know is we had to blog about this amazing heartwarming story, about a little boy who got his wish.
Google Is Using Your Mug, Free of Charge - New Terms of Service Surprise
November 15, 2013 / by Natasha Hawkins
posted in Social Media, News
Have you heard you may be working for the online giant Google? Sounds pretty amazing, until you realize your name and picture is being used in Google ads, and you're not seeing a dime for it. Is doesn’t sound so good now does it? Don’t worry we have you covered, there is an opt-out procedure you can complete to protect that sexy face of yours.
Guilty by Association? The Painful Reputation of Advertising Agencies
October 28, 2013 / by Kathryn Redman
posted in Internet marketing, Inbound Marketing, News
Not infrequently I am reminded of how lawyers must feel. Jokes about their sleazy tactics and money grubbing ways degrade the entire profession. That lawyer who truly cares about his client and what is right and wrong must feel pretty discouraged and alone in the world.
The Walking Dead is Killing it at Social Media
October 26, 2013 / by Raquel Royers
posted in Internet marketing, Social Media, News
The hit TV show The Walking Dead definitely knows a thing or two about why social media is an important aspect in your internet marketing strategy. They have created a revolution in television; engaging their viewers so that the show becomes more than a TV show – it’s a social activity. How have they done this, you ask?