Fame Foundry

From Cubicles, Cry for Quiet Pierces Office Buzz

The Author — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:25 +0000

According to Valtteri Hongisto, a researcher at Finland’s Institute of Occupational Health, “Noise is the most serious problem in the open-plan office, and speech is the most disturbing type of sound because it is directly understood in the brain’s working memory.”

As Google Tweaks Searches, Some Get Lost in the Web

The Author — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:37 +0000

Some small business owners have seen traffic to their websites decline since Google rolled out a recent update to its search algorithm. To avoid this fate, focus on creating quality content and halting any practices that Google deems to be in violation of its Webmaster Guidelines.

Google+ a Ghost Town as Brands Decamp for Pinterest

The Author — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:56 +0000

Google+ hasn’t lived up to the hype, and newer social network Pinterest has pushed the search giant’s social website to fourth place, brand marketers say. The average Google+ user spends three minutes per month on the platform, compared with 405 minutes on Facebook and 50 minutes on Pinterest, according to data from comScore.

Is There a Problem with Facebook Advertising?

The Author — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:16:51 +0000

According to a May 2012 by the Associated Press and CNBC, 83% of Facebook users say they rarely or never click on Facebook ads or sponsored content.

Telling Stories with Your Designs

The Author — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:17:15 +0000

Your website should take its users on an enjoyable journey as they travel from one page and one step to the next.

Are You (Still) a Technophobe?

The Author — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:42 +0000

In this day and age, reluctance to adopt tech tools can seriously hinder the growth potential of your business. With the explosive growth in consumer adoption of smartphones and tablets, if your business isn’t in step, you could get left in the dust.

How to Track Social Media Traffic With Google Analytics

The Author — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:34 +0000

Using Google Analytics, you can not only determine which social media sites send you the most traffic but also compare how visitors from each source behave on your site and how they convert.

The New Redesign Rules of the Web

The Author — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:32 +0000

No matter the reasons driving the overhaul of your website, make sure you follow the cardinal rule of redesign: let necessity be your guide.

Talking To Yourself May Boost Brainpower

The Author — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

New research shows that talking to yourself might help to boost your performance in certain tasks by improving focus and perception.

Nielsen: Consumer Trust in Traditional Media Ads Fall, While Confidence in Mobile, Social and Online Rise

The Author — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:36 +0000

According to Nielsen’s Global Trust in Advertising report, word-of-mouth recommendations remain the most-trusted source of product information while consumer confidence in conventional advertising has decreased since 2009.