How to Get Good Social Media ROI
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The Website That Gets Almost Everything Right
Every once in a while, a brand comes along that masters the art of selling things online. Here's one you can learn from. Read more
There's No Way Instagram Is Worth $1 Billion
The start-up may have pulled down a billion-dollar payday, but that doesn't mean it was worth it. Read more
9 Ways to Get More Out of Google Analytics
Already know and love Google's data tools? Here are nine cool features you may not be using--but should. Read more
5 Smart Moves to Steal from the Tech Industry
Strategies every start-up and small business can take from Apple, Facebook, Google, and other leaders in high tech. Read more
Why the Best Product Doesn't Always Win
Entrepreneurs often think only the best product will let them succeed. But sometimes 'best' isn't what your customers really want. Read more
Note to Tech Start-ups: Cool Products Aren’t Enough
A hot mobile app that gets attention does not a company make. A better way: Build what people want and find a way to make it pay. Read more
Can This Company Become the New Disney?
Rovio, the maker of the wildly popular Angry Birds game, has stolen a few pages from Disney's playbook. And it just might work. Read more
4 Ways Big Data Can Trick You
Analyzing heaps of data can give you an edge... or make you fall flat on your face. It all depends on how you use the results. Read more
Google’s Search Changes: Should You Care?
Google's adding more semantic features to its search engine. Here's a reality check on what it might mean for your business. Read more
How to Build a Website That Inspires Trust
Seven things you can do to convince potential customers your site isn't a fly-by-night operation. Read more
Why Premature Hype Kills Start-ups
If your beta product isn't ready for prime time, the last thing you need is attention from the media. Read more
5 Ways to Make Your App Take Off
Want your app to be the next Angry Birds or Pinterest? Try these expert strategies for getting it downloaded by the masses. Read more
PayPal Here Takes Aim at Square
Who will win? Doesn't matter--small businesses stand to gain as these mobile payment platforms try to out-innovate each other. Read more
The Unsung Hero Behind Every Great Website
Talented engineers and project managers both play key roles, but much of the success of your website hinges on this key person. Read more
Make Social Commerce Work: 7 Tips
Can you use Facebook and Twitter to sell? Maybe--but it's going to take some experimentation. Here are some ideas to try. Read more
Anticipate Your Customer's Next Click
How to fine-tune your website to give your customers exactly what they're looking for. Read more
Advertising Overload: Are You Guilty?
New research on just how many marketing messages it takes to completely turn off a customer. Read more
How New Orleans Re-Started
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu on the roadblock that keeps cities--and start-up founders--from solving big problems. Read more
Have Tech Start-ups Lost Their Sense of Fun?
Google & Apple innovate to win--fun has little to do with it. But more whimsy is exactly what young start-ups need. Read more
How to Dig Deeper into Your Web Analytics
Get a better handle on what you're tracking and why. Here's a good place to start. Read more
Your Homemade Website Isn't Cutting It Anymore
Americans spent $200 billion online in 2011. The opportunity for retailers is huge--but you're not going to grab it with a DIY website. Read more
Facebook Mobile Ads: Don't Believe the Hype
Why you should think twice about an advertising scheme coming from a company that's about to IPO. Read more
4 Launch Day Survival Tips
Expect zero sleep, testy employees, and tech glitches you never could have anticipated. Here's how GetHired.com made it through. Read more
35 Ways to Make Your Business Look Bigger
If you're going to compete with the big dogs, you've got to dress the part. Look more professional with these essential apps. Read more
