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Build Trust and Authority in Google Search

Here's what you need to know about Google's Hilltop algorithm and how to use it to your advantage.  Read more

All Signs Point to 2014 Twitter IPO

With 2014 revenue projects nearing $1 billion, analysts expect a public offering. Turns out, Twitter is putting all the right wheels in motion to IPO in a year.  Read more

Why You Shouldn't Trust Hootsuite's Auto-Scheduler

Marketers can't trust predictive algorithms unless they understand exactly how they are built.  Read more

Dislike: How Not to Treat Your Customers on Facebook

The two owners of Amy's Baking Company Boutique & Bistro clearly need some training in social media. Here's what they got wrong.  Read more

6 Myths About Social Media Marketing

Here's why your company's Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social media campaigns aren't performing as well as they could be.  Read more

YouTube Subscriptions: New Revenue Stream for Your Brand?

The world's biggest video site will start charging viewers to watch some premium content. Here's what it could mean for your business.  Read more

New Start-ups: Here's Your Digital To-Do List

You already know you need a robust Web presence for your business. What other tech steps do you need to take to get established? Read this handy list.  Read more

Company to Watch: Joor

Joor lets retailers order wholesale fashions with a click. Check out more about this start-up's stellar growth.  Read more

If You Can Only Do One Thing With Social Media, Make It This 

Here's how Dave Kerpen, the CEO of Likeable Local, recommends you get started with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.  Watch video

3 Tricks to Get in Your Customer's Head

When it comes to launching a digital product, knowing your customer is key. Here are three strategies.  Read more

7 Ways to Create an Awesome LinkedIn Group

If this guy can build a thriving group on industrial water treatment (no, really), you can be master of your own niche on LinkedIn.  Read more

For $160 per Minute, You Can Call Mark Cuban for Advice

Inc.'s John Brandon tries out two online services that let you pay to chat with top business experts.  Read more

Should Facebook Pay You for That Status Update?

A Skimmer's Guide to Who Owns the Future? , by Jaron Lanier.  Read more

Evan Williams's Start-up Secret: Just Hang On

The co-founder of Twitter and Medium, perhaps best known as @Ev, explains the power of conviction when starting a company through tales of his ups and downs ...  Read more

Why Real-Life Relationships are Key to Social Media Success

Don't stop at 140 characters and thumb-ups. Your online relationships should impact your real-world business--for the better.  Read more