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According to a new announcement made by Google’s SEO guru, Matt Cutts, there will be a regulation on sites that are considered ‘over-optimized.’ This latest algorithm update is designed to penalize sites that are potentially using black hat SEO tactics to stay ahead of their competition. Read More
Technology has been streamlining store processes for over a decade now, from cell phones to self-checkout machines to tablets. Each device is created with the goal of making purchases quicker and easier in order to provide excellent customer service. Tello and Pay by Name by Square are two tools th Read More
Most of us know social media is important to stay ahead in the competitive world of online marketing but were not always sure how important. No matter what type of business you have the chances are you have a Facebook and Twitter account set up for your business. Return on investment has been for t Read More
It can be daunting to book hotels in a city you’re unfamiliar with: how can you be sure you’re getting the best deal? Luckily, new tools are coming out every week to help out travelers. In the past, we’ve covered newcomers Flip.to, Backbid and HotelTonight. of the best in finding hotel deals are Ti Read More
There’s a new trend in social networking, coined ambient social networking by this year’s South by Southwest conference. It’s been in the works with new technology, gadgets and social networks coming out every day. Read More
Finally, Facebook Timeline is coming for Pages. By March 30, all businesses on Facebook will have to switch their pages over to Facebook Timeline. Many brands have started to do so this week, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks and Red Bull. Timeline is a huge change for Facebook, so as a small business Read More
Yesterday’s travelers were limited to travel agencies, books, brochures and traditional word of mouth for travel advice. Now the entire world is available at your fingertips through websites, online travel agencies and social networks. New social travel sites are popping up every day with different Read More
Review sites and social media are tools that all travelers use when looking for hotels to stay in. They are becoming extremely important in today’s travel industry, especially now that OTAs like Kayak are starting to integrate TripAdvisor reviews directly into their searches. In this high-tech worl Read More
Google+ gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “hanging out” with its video Hangout feature. It takes chatting online to a whole new level by allowing for spontaneous face-to-face online gatherings. Any Google+ user can start a Hangout with up to 10 other users for any length of time for free. Read More
Very soon Facebook users (which, let’s face it, is just about everyone) will no longer be able to ignore Facebook Timeline. The new format will be rolling out by February 1 to all users. And with it, comes around 60 new lifestyle applications, with three familiar names in the travel world: TripAdvi Read More
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