In the wake of recent terror attacks, Facebook has issued a statement through their newsroom on countering radicalization. The social media platform is immensely popular, with worldwide users reaching 1.94 billion each month. It also can’t be denied that even terrorist groups have easy access to their website. As a result, Facebook has been faced […]
NOW UPDATED! This post was expanded for 2017 with new information, examples, and stats on website competitive analysis. Enjoy! Julian Castro once said: “We know that in our free market economy some will prosper more than others.” Like anything worth having, the unfortunate reality of running a business is that you are going to face a lot
There may be a couple exceptions which prove the rule, but new TLDs are generally an awful investment for everyone except the registry operator. Here is the short version… Imagine registering a domain for $10, building a business on it, and then learning the renewal fee will increase to hundreds of $ a year.— Elliot
SEO is by far the most talked about, searched for and read about topic for web entrepreneurs. And so it should be, considering how vital it is to get SEO right for your business! What’s puzzling, however, is that there are so many myths and misconceptions about SEO floating about. I mean, we all want to get
Many bloggers are unaware of how analyzing basic reports can give you a better understanding of what’s working and what’s not. Next, analyzing some reports are essential in making sure you are following Google’s guidelines, making sure you rank higher within the SERP’s. For example, natural link building patterns, site speed, knowledge on algorithm updates,
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Last August I wrote a blog post about how attention merchants were sucking the value out of online publishing. In it I noted how the Yahoo! Directory disappeared & how even DMOZ saw a sharp drop in traffic & rankings over the past few years. The concept of a neutral web is dead. In its
We’ve made the case for controversial marketing in the past. Campaigns that rise above monotony, trigger a strong emotional response, and drive widespread engagement can experience unprecedented returns on investment. The name of the game—in advertising, as in most aspects of life—is balance. When does the incendiary become scandalous? When does gender targeting become sexist?
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TED talks are a great way to develop yourself and relax at the same time. All you have to do is sit back, relax and watch a video that will teach you something awesome. I’ve watched nearly every TED talk over the years, so I wanted to share what I consider to be the very
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On a strategic angle this week, members discuss to what degree you can trust proprietary link metrics in SEO tools. Also, members talk about how the SEO game has changed from the 1990s to present. In the tactical realm, members react to changes in Adsense, Facebook Algo, and consider a of if a site should
(updated May 23, 2017)One of the never-ending link building myths is the impact that inbound links originating from .edu domains can have on your search rankings. Lost in the discussion is that the quality of IBL’s from within the .edu domain varies significantly. I’m writing my dissertation on the stupidity of manipulating .edu links [Note: If
