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Holiday Tech Stocking Stuffers

For the gadget lovers on your shopping list, here are some of the newest tech products… just in time for the holidays! The Grid It Organizer stores all of your cords, chargers, thumb drives, and storage devices. Easy to pack & unpack, and helps to keep track of everything you bring with you on trips. [...]

#OCCUPYSOCIALMEDIA Anywhere, Anytime!

The Occupy movement has taken both social media and activism to a new level. Social media can be utilized differently by various users, but always has the potential to be a tool of great power. An occupation traditionally involves activists coming together to occupy a specific, symbolic site. However, in our current technological state, anyone can be [...]

4 Basic Steps to Starting a Global Revolution

Protesting and activism have been apparent throughout the world for centuries, but we are now entering an era of new possibilities with the advancement of technology and social media. Causing a global uprising isn’t easy by any means, but with the proper tools and vision, anything is possible. While only four steps may appear insane [...]

The Pros and Cons of Internet Privacy

What laws and protection are currently in place? The Electronic Privacy Communications Act (ECPA) was passed in 1986, which pertained to internet usage then; the internet has rapidly evolved since. Many states have there own laws in place, but there is no universal protection currently. According to the September 18, 2011, New York Times article [...]

Facebook + Journalism

Facebook recognizes it’s immense potential to reach a global audience. Facebook has been rapidly evolving since it launched in 2004 and has been an essential tool to help keep in touch with friends and relatives, connect with businesses, play games and more. This past April, Vadim Lavrusik was hired on at Facebook to be [...]

Facebook Flips ROI into ROF and ROT | The New Facebook Insights

Facebook launched their new Facebook Insights for Facebook pages…. This is a long time coming and could still be improved upon BUT for a free service the new analytics for Facebook pages is great! Facebook has made a lot of changes over the last couple of weeks and most of the changes seem to be [...]

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What The Heck is Facebook Doing Now?

Oh Facebook, you were first to the party in 2004 but now you are that awkward kid standing against the wall who wants to be bustin a move with the cool kids. It’s admirable that you attempt to jump out there but so sad to watch, your off beat dance steps just hurt to behold. [...]

Grow Your Social Network But Not On Facebook

If you are growing your social network with outside networks like Twiends, Twimates, or Increasr getting Facebook page likes just got A LOT harder. Over the last week Facebook has shut down access for these networks, which means that the members of these networks can no longer link their Facebook pages or like another Facebook [...]

Using Click Tracking For Better Blog Content and Design

Google Analytics is a great tool to use to analyze website traffic and visitor behavior, but it can be arduous sifting through and organizing that data. Recently we installed CrazzyEgg on our sites to see what a heatmap would tell us that Google Analytics, StatCounter, Sitemeter, etc. do not. It may be the instant gratification [...]