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The AdSense +1 Button is a Win-Win for Everyone

by Mike Mansell September 26, 2011
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When Google announced that their AdSense service, the ad platform used by thousands of advertisers and implemented on countless websites throughout the Internet, was going to add the +1 button for social recommendations on advertisements, I was initially very critical of the move.  Sure, Jeff had previously made a very good point when writing about the [...]

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Despite Lackluster Performance RIM Is Still King of the Enterprise Market

by Mike Mansell September 23, 2011
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The other day I came across an article that immediately caught my attention.  The article discussed the fact that RIM’s BlackBerry product line has begun to fall behind in the business mobile sector.  While I’ve been pretty critical of BlackBerry devices in the past, this article has definitely given me a bit of a new perspective on [...]

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AdSense Display Ads Will Now Feature the +1 Button

by Jeff Weisbein September 21, 2011
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It wasn’t too long ago that Google implemented the +1 button for web pages and websites.  It was also indicated at the time that the +1 button would be integrated with ads as well.  Well today is the day.  Google’s AdSense team just announced that the +1 button will appear with some AdSense display ads [...]

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How To Fix Your Site If Google Says It Contains Malware

by Jeff Weisbein September 19, 2011
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Google has your site listed as containing malware? Here’s how to fix it. Our step by step guide will help remove malware from your site and fix your Google results.

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New Facebook Features Further Blur the Lines Between Social Networks

by Jeff Weisbein September 17, 2011
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While Facebook continues to add new features such as subscriptions and smart lists, the lines between social networks are becoming less defined.

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Why Hasn’t Google Shut Down Orkut Yet?

by Mike Mansell September 16, 2011
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During the Google+ hype a few months back it seemed as if everyone was so excited that Google finally had a social network.  And while I agree with the fact that Google+ was a substantial milestone for the Internet giant, I couldn’t help but to chuckle at the fact that next to nobody seemed to recognize the [...]

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Google’s Acquisition of Zagat Should Scare Yelp

by Mike Mansell September 9, 2011
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From the perspective of a tech blogger I can safely tell you that there have been countless times where companies have made decisions that I have had no choice but to question.  Sometimes my crucial outlook on business moves has been proven wrong, and I’m not shameful in the least to admit that I, like [...]

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Will A Google Acquisition of Hulu Provide Worthwhile Synergy?

by Mike Mansell September 7, 2011
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If there’s one aspect of our day-to-day lives that I am sure will change dramatically over the next few years I honestly think that thing would be television.  I mean, think of what TV was like fifty years ago – a bulky little box with bunny-ears and a black-and-white picture that families circled around in [...]

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Twitter and Bing’s Awkward Tweet Conversation Raises Questions

by Jeff Weisbein September 6, 2011
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In a rather odd and clearly scripted conversation on Twitter (screenshot below), it appears that both Twitter and Bing may be working on some kind of new partnership.  It could be further integration of Twitter within Bing or perhaps even other Microsoft services and products.  Whatever it is, we don’t know at this point.  Nonetheless, [...]

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A Pivot Perhaps? Yelp Trims Daily Deals Team.

by Mike Mansell September 1, 2011
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When Google wants to copy or mimic your idea you take it as a sign that your company and venture is taking a step in the right direction.  When Google puts an offer on the table and wants to buy your company and idea, though, you know that you’ve hit a home run.  So imagine [...]

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