Is Your Content Management Platform Socially Acceptable?

Today's tech-savvy consumers expect more than an online presence -- they want a full range of Web 2.0 points of contact, and the opportunity to share and interact. Integrating content management with social networking tools -- Twitter, Facebook, RSS feeds, etc. -- is vital if you want to keep the conversation about your brand going.  

Please see: Content Management - Ecommerce Times Article

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The Coming of Age of Local Online Advertising


Technological advancements are creating vigorous activity in the mobile local advertising space. As mobile phones and their applications continually evolve and become more sophisticated, users embrace the enhancements. As a result, consumers and businesses are seeing new ways to benefit from local mobile advertising deals.

Please see: Searching Online for Local Products via Mobile Devices - Ecommerce Times Article

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Taking the Good With the Bad in the New iPad

When Apple dives head-first into a new category, it usually likes to do so on its own terms, and the iPad launch was no exception. It looks like it has Apple's signature design and build quality, its OS is familiar to millions, and the asking price is a pleasant surprise. On the other hand, there also appear to be some unfortunate omissions in the iPad's design.

Please see: iPad - Tech News World Article

Search Engine Optimization Tips

These are examples of the 55 "quick tips" regarding Search Engine Optimization ("SEO") you will find in the article linked below: "6. Fresh content can help improve your rankings. Add new, useful content to your pages on a regular basis. Content freshness adds relevancy to your site in the eyes of the search engines." "30. Links from .edu domains are given nice weight by the search engines. Run a search for possible non-profit .edu sites that are looking for sponsors."  "45. Understand social marketing. It IS part of SEO. The more you understand about sites like Digg, Yelp, del.icio.us, Facebook, etc., the better you will be able to compete in search."  It seems highly likely that you will discover at least one very useful SEO tip here: 

Please see: Search Engine Optimization Tips - Search Engine Journal Article

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Reduce Your Small Business Taxes

From the INC.com article linked below: "In life, it's said that two things are certain – death and taxes. But in business there's only one certainty: taxes. Tax obligations go hand-in-hand with running a business. From the federal government on down to city hall, you need to be aware of which taxes your business needs to pay, how much in taxes you owe, and when you need to file. Make a mistake and your tax bill grows. At the same time, if you plan ahead, take the right available deductions, and prepare your tax returns properly, you can save on the amount of taxes your business must pay...The steps you take before the end of the tax year can help your business save money almost immediately. At the same time, the beginning of the next tax year is a good time to review whether you are maximizing your deductions and maybe even get a second opinion on additional ways you can save on taxes. Knowing how to minimize the amount of taxes you pay means that you get to keep more of the money you earn. Failing to properly manage your taxes means that your business might wind up in trouble...The following pages will detail the different types of business taxes you need to be aware of, how to determine your deductions, and tips for how to save on taxes so your business -- and you -- can ultimately benefit."

Please see: Business Taxes - Inc.com Article

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