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How many keywords should you assign to each page on your website--and how should you pick them? An Inc. 500 CEO offers his advice on SEO. Read more
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An Animated Salesperson
Why your website needs an avatar, an animated online character used to represent a person or brand. Read more
Death of the Elevator Pitch
Is the elevator pitch extinct? New York City VC Mark Peter Davis says it is. Writing on the Read more
Are Facebook's Days Numbered?
The NY Times has reported that four 'nerds' in New York City have d... Read more
The Best 5 iPad Apps for Business
Apple's just-launched iPad might be the must-have gadget of the season -- or perhaps the entire year -- but it's more than just a tech toy. Hundreds of dedic... Read more
How to Write a Social Media Policy
Whether your company is active on social media, your employees probably are. Here are some things to consider when creating a social media policy. Read more
From Twitter to Bestseller – and TV, Too
Wondering if Twitter is worth your time? Consider the case of 29-year-old Justin Halpern. Read more
Social Media Branding Exercises
Using networks like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to brand yourself or your company is becoming very popular these days. Tons of consultancies have... Read more
Would You Fire an Employee Over a Negative Facebook Post?
A pizza restaurant raises hackles – and consciousness – about corporate social media policies by letting a waitress go for ranting about a customer. Read more
Facebook's New Pledge On Privacy
It took awhile, but Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is finally using water instead of kerosene to put down the firestorm over recent changes in privacy setti... Read more
How to Build Your Personal Brand
With traditional publicity vehicles and the Web’s resources at hand, making a name for yourself is easier than ever. Read more
Mark Zuckerberg Rethinks Privacy
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How to Use Kickstarter to Launch a Business
Have a little idea that needs a boost? If you have a robust social network, this crowdfunding site could be just the thing to help. Read more
Mark Zuckerberg's Privacy Settings
Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, offers this quote on his Facebook page right under his profile picture: "I'm trying to make the world... Read more
How to Use Twitter as a Recruiting Tool
The social media site is emerging as a tool to identify and engage potential job candidates. Here's how to use Twitter to help you find your next hire. Read more
Rules of Conduct on Internal Social Networks
Is it okay to take quizzes and challenge your co-workers on your company’s social network? Or post pictures of the wild office holiday party? Now that busi... Read more
How to Perform A Facebook-ectomy
Wanting to quit and extract yourself from Facebook is no easy task. Here is how to do it. Read more
Facebook Unveils New Security Features
Social networking site boosts security features in the face of mounting criticism over its efforts to protect privacy. Read more
Twitter Users Campaign for a National Entrepreneurs' Day
If one million sign a petition addressed to Pres. Barack Obama, March 20, 2011 could become the first annual day dedicated to entrepreneurs. Read more
12 Tips for Stepping Up Your Social Media Presence
Building customer interest and loyalty online isn't just about Twitter and Facebook anymore. Read more
Facebook Quitters Create an Opportunity
If search results are any indication, more people are looking for ways to shut down their Facebook profiles. A start-up called Diaspora aims to take advantag... Read more
How to Improve Your E-Mail Marketing
Your customers and clients are overloaded with e-mail every day. We asked experts for their tips and tricks for more effective e-mail marketing. Read more
Twitter Business Center to Launch
Twitter is beta testing what is tentatively being called "Twitter Business Center". No word on when it may actually launch publicly. But, this is somethin... Read more
How to Open a (Successful) Food Truck
Want to break into sidewalk entrepreneurship? Here's your guide. Read more
Facebook Juggernaut Rolls On
The social networking site has topped Yahoo to become the web's biggest ad publisher. Read more
8 Ways to Optimize Video Content for Search
Optimizing video for search is easy to overlook and incredibly important. An Inc. 500 CEO tells you how to do it right. Read more
The Truth About Who's Using Twitter
A new report reveals some surprises about who's using the microblogging service, why they love it, and how Twitter can affect your brand. Read more
How to Build a Loyal Blog Following
A blog can be an effective tool to grow your business, but not if no one’s reading it. Find out how to cultivate a tribe of dedicated readers. Read more
Have You Checked Your Facebook Privacy Settings Recently?
A Facebook glitch points up more security problems on the social networking site, while a new survey shows some people (your employees, perhaps?) don't take ... Read more
Constant Contact Gets In Touch
Oh my! Who knew Constant Contact would stir up such emotions? Yesterday I wrote a ... Read more
Reid Hoffman Likes Facebook's Like Button
Reid Hoffman says the social networking site's move to spread across the Web will be good for almost all online start-ups. Read more
Constant Contact Out Of Touch
Who uses Constant Contact anymore? Someone does. Would you believe they actually still have about 350,000 accounts. What a sad statement for a company tha... Read more
Surprised Employer Fires Sex Blogger
A St. Louis blogger thought she went to great lengths to keep her office life and her personal life separate -- but then it all went wrong. A cautionary tale... Read more
How to Use WordPress for Business
If you're looking to expand your brand online with a blog, a website, or both, here's what you need to know about WordPress. Read more
Could You Market Chocolate Filled With Air?
John Scharffenberger and other entrepreneurs offer advice to Bubble Chocolate. Read more
