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Like Facebook, now Google+ offers a way to connect with--and presumably market to--like-minded people. Read more
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When Yelp launched in 2004, Jeremy Stoppelman and his co-founder thought they were super geniuses. But the site flopped. Watch video
4 Business-Friendly Tools From Pinterest
From best practices to marketing buttons and widgets, here are some Pinterest resources to help you get more out of the platform. Read more
Windows 8: The Next Frontier for App Developers
Pundits are skeptical about the future of Microsoft's operating system, but there are three reasons why it's a big deal for software entrepreneurs. Read more
Say Hello to the One-Size-Fits-All Website
You could drive yourself crazy trying to build different versions of your website to fit every screen. Or you could try this strategy. Read more
6 Tips for a Perfectly Timed Facebook Post
To ensure your Facebook posts reach the most people, timing is everything. Here are some tips for getting it right. Read more
Atavist Almost Pulled the Plug Before It Raised Money From Eric Schmidt & IAC
Atavist CEO and editor Evan Ratliff explains how Atavist navigated the early years. Watch video
5 Apps That Make QuickBooks Better
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Here are some simple and effective ways to identify the kind of keywords that keep the traffic coming. Read more
4 Ways to Win the Holiday Shopping Wars
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How to Bring Real-World Experiences Into Your Social Media
Jen Rubio talks about how Warby Parker, where she's head of social media, enlists customers to post pictures of themselves wearing Warby Parker glasses. Watch video
5 Tips for Highly Effective Pinterest Boards
Pretty pictures help, but if you want to make the most of Pinterest, you need a more thoughtful strategy. Read more
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Check out some tools that will help you price your app--and sell it to the highest bidder. Read more
8 Tips to Improve Your SEO Now
Stop languishing in a dark corner of the World Wide Web. Grab your developer and go through this checklist to start getting more traffic. Read more
Want to Spy on Rivals? There's an App for That
Social media can offer lots of clues into your competitors' strategies. The trouble is capturing all that data. A new app promises to do it for you. Read more
Start-up DNA? Signs Facebook Hasn't Lost It
The social media company recently stopped testing its own Pinterest-like feature. It was a smart move--and one any company can learn from. Read more
It's Coming: Tech Industry to Slow Down
Read between the lines of the leading tech companies' earnings and you'll find grim takeaways for any business in the industry. Read more
Are Online Ads Getting Too Expensive?
A recent report suggests the days of cheap online advertising are dwindling. But a look at the numbers reveals a more complicated picture. Read more
Kayak.com Co-Founder: 'I Wanted to Transfer Empathy Directly to the Engineers'
How Paul English motivates the programmers at his Kayak.com travel site to respond to customer complaints. Watch video
Google's Earnings: Good News for Advertisers
Buried in the search giant's third-quarter earnings is a stat every e-commerce company should know. Read more
OMGPOP CEO Dan Porter: 'We Agonized & Overthought It'
In 2010, OMGPOP had a million loyal users playing games on its website. But it had to go after Facebook to make a huge hit. Watch video
How to Scale a Start-up Using Social Media
Online food ordering service Eat24 gets about a million visits a month and will reach $150 million in sales this year. Here's how it happened. Read more
Why Speed (Not Perfection) Is Everything Online
We all want our products to be perfect, but the market doesn't reward us for that. Read more
Going Mobile? Make It More Than a Marketing Strategy
Smartphones and tablets are becoming an important tool for satisfying your customers' needs, not just for trying to sell to them. Are you ready? Read more
Business Plans Are a Waste of Time. Here's What to Do Instead
Throw your business plan in the recycling bin. Instead, focus on your team and on getting to market as quickly as you can. Read more
How to Dramatically Improve SEO
Here's an easy way to determine what your customers want--and how to best meet their needs. Read more
Can Spotify Stem Its Losses?
Leaked financials suggest the start-up is unsustainable. Here are a few ideas on how Spotify can get in the black. Read more
How to Choose the Best Platform for Your App
Do you develop on Apple iOS, Google Android, or Windows? Or all of the above? Check out the pros and cons for the major platforms. Read more
Do One Thing & Do It Better Than Anyone Else
Become the best darn whatever-you-are that you can be. Set aside your other good ideas. The rest will follow. Read more
Simple Tips to Make Your Website Look More Credible
Credibility makes--and breaks--online businesses. Here's how a newcomer in a competitive industry can build trust with customers. Read more
The New Rules of Viral Videos
They're getting longer and funnier--and they're barely recognizable as advertisements. Read more
8 Ways to Improve Your 'About Us' Page
Chances are, it's one of the most-visited pages on your site. It's probably also the weakest. Here's how to fix it. Read more
7 Web Tools Every Start-Up Needs
Whether you're just starting up or need a way to manage existing operations, these tools have you covered. Read more
4 Secrets to Building an Online Community for Your Business
You don't need a storefront on Main Street to create a cozy community for your start-up; you can do it online. HootSuite's community manager explains. Read more
