The latest post on ‘ReadWrite’ is titled “How Did Private Companies Become The Guardians Of Our Online Privacy?”. Antone Gonsalves says, “U.S. government surveillance of email, search and other online activities is on the rise, while laws protecting people’s privacy remain murky. As a result, private Internet and communications service providers – and even apps makers – have become the gatekeepers of our personal data and our first line of defense against government prying. By The Numbers The unwanted role forced onto private companies was highlighted this week in Google’s... [...]

The latest issue of ‘Search Engine Roundtable’ newsletter has been released. Search Engine Roundtable Newsletter Contents Are Your Google Maps Reviews Showing “A Google User”? Cutts: We Will Penalize Spammy Guest Blogging What Happened To My Custom Google Background Image? Google India Diwali Doodle? The Confidential Google’s Privacy Principles Guide. ‘Search Engine Roundtable’ Newsletter  [...]

Susan Baroncini-Moe’s latest article on ‘MarketingProfs’ is titled “Five Ways to Get Speaking Engagements to Market Your Business”. Susan says, “Speaking is one of the best ways to get the word out about your company. But getting speaking engagements can be tough, and many would-be public speakers struggle to find opportunities. Here are five ways to get speaking engagements that market your business”. Five Ways to Get Speaking Engagements to Market Your Business MarketingProfs  [...]

The latest article on ‘The Future of Ink’ blog is titled “3 Must Have Tools For Teleseminar Hosts”. Bob Jenkins  says, “Hosting teleseminars frequently is a fast way to leverage digital publishing for credibility, visibility, and revenue. Whether you are new to this marketing strategy, or an experienced pro, you’ll want to use these 3 particular tools to systematize the process. Instant Teleseminar Dabblers in teleseminar marketing can get away with using a free conferencing service (my favorite is FreeConferencePro.com). However, if you’re going to be doing... [...]

The latest ‘Econsultancy’ blog post is titled “How to make an infographic online: case study”. Michael Wilkins says, “Many moons ago, in April 2012, I wrote a humorous post about how not to make an infographic, where I enthusiastically chastised a selection of misguided visualisations.  A few people chortled and applauded at the time but many others requested a more positive follow-up post featuring helpful tips on how to actually create and promote an infographic, with personal examples. Fair enough – and since then I’ve been involved in a few projects... [...]

The latest post on ‘ReadWrite’ is titled “Facebook Has A Business Model Problem”. Dan Lyons says, “I spent some time this week trading email with Mark Cuban about Facebook and hearing his frustrations about the way Facebook is treating its corporate customers and brand partners. The deal with Facebook, now and apparently forever, is that if brands want to reach all (or even just a large part) of the people they have rounded up over the years, it’s going to cost them a fortune”. Facebook Has A Business Model Problem ReadWrite  [...]

The latest article on ‘Website Magazine’ is titled “Video Ad Spending Soars”. Pete Prestipino says, “Web marketers are likely putting the finsihing touches on their plans for 2013 right now; here’s to hoping they haven’t left video advertising out of their promotional mix.  A new report from Adap.tv indicates that online video ad spend rose 27 percent in 2012 and is expected to grow another 20 percent in 2013. If spending increases in one channel, it has to go down in another of course and broadcast TV, Cable, Print and Direct response channels all suffered”. Video... [...]

Shawn Collins’ latest blog post is titled “I’ve Been Home for Two Years Now”. Collins Says, “It’s been two years to the day since I arrived in Austin, TX from NJ. I listened to Horace Greeley when he said, “Go West, young man”. As I drove across the country with my dogs and computers, I kept a travel diary with the final installment ending, “Time to head out and start getting things for the new house. Good thing I have my GPS, because I have no idea where I am, but I know it’s home.” It’s funny how a place I’d had limited exposure to in the past would seem so right, and... [...]

The latest article on ‘The Forrester Blog’ is titled “Common Mistakes In The Era Of Digital Disruption”. Kyle McNabb says, ““Yep, we’re doing it wrong.” That’s what one front office development leader who attended our Digital Disruption Summits and Forums in London and Orlando told us after hearing stories of how to survive and thrive in this age of constant consumer-led, software-fueled digital disruption. And this front office development leader—whose scope ran the gamut from CRM and customer service to Web and mobile apps—wasn’t alone. In this age of digital disruption,... [...]

The latest ‘SEOmoz’ blog post is titled “The Blogger Outreach Equation”. Kelsey Libert says, “Along with quality content ideas and relationship building, the Blogger Outreach Equation can help place your content in the hands of top tier publishers to get your company’s message and thought leadership out to the masses. Kelsey Libert lays out the steps to show how the Blogger Outreach Equation can work for you”. The Blogger Outreach Equation SEOmoz  [...]