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MAY 27, 2011

Google is developing a new feature called Google Wallet , which will allow users to charge virtually any transaction to a credit card by using a smart phone. Photo courtesy of Google. The next time that someone asks if you would like to pay with cash, credit or check, just pull out your smart phone. So how does it work?

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JULY 15, 2013

Do you frequently have problems viewing websites or updating your own site? There are four major web browsers that are most utilized: Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari. GOOGLE CHROME. In this case, your 6-8 most visited sites. These issues can stem from using an outdated web browser.

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JULY 18, 2013

This phrase is typically used in reference to website content, and you’ll often hear people say that if you want to rank high in Google’s search index, then you need to produce high quality content. More and more, Google is looking at the authority rating of the content producer. But what does that mean? How do you do that?

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APRIL 29, 2013

50 percent of Twitter users access the site using mobile devices. The Google+ button is used 5 billion times per day. times the traffic from Google+ that sites without the button. In every study published regarding social media marketing , more and more people are using each of the social media sites than the last study.

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APRIL 14, 2014

Google – including Gmail, YouTube and Google+. and more…For the full list of sites regarding the bug, read The Heartbleed Hit List on Mashable. Here is a list of places that businesses should change their passwords immediately if they partake online: Facebook.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Google has recently joined forces with Hershey to name their new Android operating system after the KitKat® bar. Google’s new operating system will be called Kit Kat aka Android 4.4. CEL Public Relations Graphic Designer Scott Rogers gave his thoughts on the web design of the new site.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

It’s very easy to use Google to find an image you need. However, when you use Google, you are putting yourself at the greatest risk of violating copyright laws. Many will use search sites that will give you images that are free for use. The catch with some of these sites is they are not 100% guaranteed safe.

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MAY 1, 2013

It also includes claiming your business listings on Google Places , Yelp , Yahoo and Bing Local. Beyond that even, you can obtain reviews of your product or service on sites like and many other sites where you can post content and link back to your site.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

Facebook and Twitter are very different from Google+ and LinkedIn. Before you start posting to any social media site, you should take some time to understand the expectations of its current users. The answer is, it depends. Keep in mind that all social media is different.

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AUGUST 19, 2013

Business branding pages – Most social networking sites that allow you to set up a business branding page allow you to brand your business page consistent with your business website. Event apps – Facebook, Google+, and other social media websites have Events apps where you can promote your events.

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The Social Media Incubator

JANUARY 6, 2012

Others scrutinize sites that allow users to share/upload files, music and videos freely. But who can really define whether these sites are doing right or wrong? Since users can change the content, who’s to say that what you’re reading on those sites is factual? Does SOPA silent free speech?

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APRIL 25, 2012

Because visitors to your site can enter through any page on your site, it is a good idea to put your contact information on all pages of your site. Be sure to avoid putting your e-mail address on your site, as that invites spammers who crawl the web looking for e-mail addresses.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Then there is YouTube, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest, and the list goes on. With each social media site you consider, you should determine how you are going to use it before you decide to use it, and whether the audience you want to reach spends their time there as well. That’s just good business.

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The Social Media Incubator

APRIL 13, 2012

Participate in social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to give your customers another easy way to connect with you. All of these methods are preferable to hearing about a problem via anonymous posting on a site you have no control over. Encourage your satisfied customers to leave a review for you on their favorite review site.

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MARCH 28, 2013

Social media – Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn. Pick the social media sites that will work for you and develop relationships with people in your local area. Submit your website to Google Places and Bing Local. Build a website and get people to opt in to your e-mail list. Make your content worth reading and shareable.

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APRIL 13, 2012

Participate in social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to give your customers another easy way to connect with you. All of these methods are preferable to hearing about a problem via anonymous posting on a site you have no control over. Encourage your satisfied customers to leave a review for you on their favorite review site.

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APRIL 3, 2012

The fact is, there are many businesses who have yet to embrace Facebook and other social media sites in a strategic manner. Facebook today ranks today with the lowest amount of search volume (behind Google, Yahoo, Bing, EBay, Craigslist, Ask, AOL and even Amazon). Yes, we can certainly help him!). It’s terrible.

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APRIL 3, 2012

The fact is, there are many businesses who have yet to embrace Facebook and other social media sites in a strategic manner. Facebook today ranks today with the lowest amount of search volume (behind Google, Yahoo, Bing, EBay, Craigslist, Ask, AOL and even Amazon). Yes, we can certainly help him!). It’s terrible.

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The Social Media Incubator

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

A great new site has been developed to assist the full disclosure of materials. The FTC has a great site designed to better help you in understanding the rules and regulations as they are set forth and revised. Public Relations Small Business Mavericks Loading Quotes. It’s called Cmp.ly

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APRIL 19, 2011

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MAY 10, 2011

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MAY 6, 2011

But even as we are witnessing powerful cultural shifts due to the way people access and share information, shifts are happening within social media sites such as Twitter as well. As more people became aware of the news on Sunday, Twitter was alive with conversation about the event in every part of the world.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

In order to be effective, you need to have a well-designed, user-friendly web site. A Nielsen study revealed social networking sites’ traffic increased at a rate of 47% over the last few years. If you don’t know where to begin, there are three easy steps to follow as you dip your toes into it. Start with your website.

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DECEMBER 31, 2009

There are so many ways to customize your twitter sites that there are endless possibilities. Then click Create my account. You are then able to add your address book or else you can skip those steps and you are DONE! Get your twitter account today, it’s as easy as 1,2,3!

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

One of the main reasons for that is Social Search – that is, where conversations taking place on social media sites become a part of the search engine result listings – otherwise known as “real time search.” ( Learn more about how social media helps your search results ). Let it stand alone and you may be in for a rude awakening. ”

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APRIL 21, 2011

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MAY 4, 2011

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MAY 31, 2013

Results of a study done by Google in 2012 revealed these useful findings: 75 percent of people prefer a mobile-friendly site. 61 percent will turn to another site if they don’t find what they are looking for quickly. 61 percent will turn to another site if they don’t find what they are looking for quickly.

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Have you visited Wikipedia , Google , Craigslist , or one of the many other major websites today that are blacked-out? Google's Protest. No need to restart your system – it’s an organized protest against a major bill going to the Senate that could drastically change the way that we all are allowed to use the Internet.

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The Social Media Incubator

JANUARY 18, 2012

Have you visited Wikipedia , Google , Craigslist , or one of the many other major websites today that are blacked-out? Google's Protest. No need to restart your system – it’s an organized protest against a major bill going to the Senate that could drastically change the way that we all are allowed to use the Internet.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Through social media networking sites like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook or through forums that cater to people of a single interest you can do a lot of your networking online more efficiently and effectively. Or go the pay-per-click route and advertise through Google. See our post on using LinkedIn to grow your business here).

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