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Google SEO Strategy for 2011
If you are looking for answers why traffic avoided your website this month or you didn't get any sales, perhaps this article below might help. There is a Google video there as well. Feel free to let us know how you doing and whether these tips helped you with your online business.
New Media Valuations:  TweetDeck Price Tag $50 Million
Twitter has made an offer to acquire TweetDeck, a popular third-party software application for using Internet social networking services, for up to $50 million, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The cash and stock deal could close in less than ten days, the source said, and would represent one of five-year-old Twitter's largest acquisitions to date.
Bin Laden Dead: 3 Things to Know as Social Media Swings into Gear
Northern WI 5/2/2011 (VestaDigital.com) -- As soon as New Media got hold of Osama Bin Ladens death (about 30 seconds after President Obama speech) the Social Media wires go into full speed mode. The backstory revolded around 1.) The Operation itself and the details 2.) The cheering crowds outside the White House and Ground Zero 3.) White House security and how they kept details quiet for 6 weeks. Below is a 60 Minutes Video on Delta Force.
Social Media Marketing: How Many CEOs Will Miss The Boat?
SmallCap stocks have yet to utilize Social Media Tools; it may be too early in the cycle for a distracted CEO to understand how these platforms work, and many view growing Social Media sites like FaceBook and Twitter as a trend. LargeCap Companies are hiring full departments to man these platforms; in fact, it has been one of the few bright spots in a weak employment cycle. I guess the logical question is why? Why would a CEO pass on an inexpensive new marketing tool?
1970- 2011: Keypunch Cards to Zero Latency

When I started trading commodities in 1979 from the Chicago trading floors we had data key punch girls who would walk around the different hexagon pits and collect 4 x 6 inch cards. They would then run upstairs to the data entry office and spend hours deciphering the traders scribbling on the cards. In the morning there would be a pre-opening session called "out-trades" where clerks would attempt to settle trades which did not match because of key punch errors or the inability to read the chicken scratch writing.

The True Impact of Social Media
Even though social media has great potential, many organizations do not properly integrate social media in their marketing and communication efforts. The underlining point is that social media is not a one-way communication channel, but instead a medium for listening, analyzing, and driving those conversations.
Why You Need QR Codes for Your Business Website
As a small business owner, you need to be able to adjust as rapidly as the changing market. More and more people are becoming absorbed in their smartphones, so much so that an entire segment of marketing and advertising has developed to specifically target this audience.
Does Social Bookmarking Really Work?
Social bookmarking is the process of storing, organizing, searching, and managing bookmarks of web pages that you want to remember or share with your social network. Effective social bookmarking sites include StumbleUpon, Reddit, and Delicious.
Why You Need to Have Videos on Your Website
Adding videos to your blog and your business website can be a great way to share new information with your consumers. It’s a quick and easy way to make your business website more personal, valuable, and interesting to your consumers.
Why You Need to Connect Your Blog and Your Website
One creative way to drive more traffic to your website and encourage interaction with your customers is by integrating your blog into your business website. Rather than solely using a blog or website respectively, using both together can improve the interactivity with your customers.