Despite Requests, Google’s Keeping Free Speech Alive
For all the things Google does that seem to catch the ire of its users, it’s Transparency Report is not one of them. The Transparency Report is where Google documents and publishes all government...
View ArticleIs Microsoft’s Surface Just a Brilliant Ruse?
In true Apple-esque fashion, Microsoft held a big event that was shrouded in secrecy on Tuesday. That event was the launch of Microsoft’s new Surface tablet, but was the product launch just an exercise...
View ArticleWere the SOPA & PIPA Protests a Result of Misinformation?
If there’s one thing the US government probably should have learned this year, it’s that internet users are not to be trifled with. Once users became aware of the dangers of the Stop Online Piracy Act,...
View ArticleYou Were Going to Book that Room Already, Weren’t You?
Are you using the travel site Orbitz to plan your next vacation? If you’re a Mac user, you might want to ask a friend if you can use his or her Windows PC. If you don’t, you’ll be charged more. The...
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Our Favorite Announcements from Google I/O
These past few weeks have been glorious for technology nerds. We’ve seen the release of iOS and all its fancy new features, as well as Microsoft giving us it’s long-awaited tablet — Surface. But Google...
View ArticleIs SECURE IT a CISPA 2.0 or a Step in the Right Direction?
Don’t look now, the US Congress, specifically Senate Republicans, are trying to sneak another Web security bill by us. The bill, known as SECURE IT (SB 3342), is the Senate’s version of the Cyber...
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Twitter Nails Personalized Search with Search Overhaul
Have you ever used Twitter’s search function and been frustrated by the lack of relevant results? Yeah, me too; you’re not alone. But the microblogging service has upped its search game and made...
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New eCommerce Trends to Keep an Eye On
Every few years or so, the Internet seems to be reinvented by new trends, and the eCommerce arm of the Web isn’t any different. While online shopping has technically been around for decades, it wasn’t...
View ArticleTips to Properly Optimize Your Website for the Mobile Web
More and more people than ever before are accessing the internet via mobile devices like smart phones and tablet computers. In fact, 10 percent of all web traffic comes from a mobile device. With that...
View ArticleA Brief Introduction to Typography in Web Design
Typography is one of the most basic, but also essential aspects of design. It’s integral to how your audience perceives your message, whether it be in print or online, and the beauty of typography in...
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Twitter Flutters, Goes Down Again
Since about 11:15 a.m., Twitter users have been incessantly Facebooking about how they can’t send any tweets. Through rigorous (not really) testing, we have confirmed that Twitter is indeed down after...
View ArticleHow to Write a Facebook Post with a Great Call to Action
There are a lot of companies and brands that use Facebook as a vehicle to communicate with their fan base, but not everyone does it well. Crafting the perfect Facebook status is anything but a science....
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Could App.net Woo Users Away from Twitter?
Twitter doesn’t really have a whole lot of legitimate competition. Sure, there’s Facebook and Google+, but those social networks are fundamentally different in how they function. And it seemed like...
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Evernote Gets Physical with Moleskine
As Michael Scott of “The Office” said, we live in an “increasingly paperless world.” And in such a world, many people have moved from the traditional form of writing down thoughts, ideas, and musings...
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Google Keeps Webmasters Guessing & Pres. Obama’s AMA
This summer’s been great, but as with every year, fall is back, and so is our weekly podcast! This week Dwight and I discuss Google’s latest Panda update, President Obama and Google+. The dust is just...
View ArticleMeta Keywords are Back & Panda’s Feeling Refreshed
As usual, it’s been a busy few weeks in the world of search engine optimization. Google’s doing what it always does and is not only staying one step ahead of webmasters, but keeping all of us on our...
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Google Panda Turns 20 & Facebook Hits the Magic Number
It seems that we can barely go a week without big search engine optimization or social media news. This week, like every other, was a reminder that in the web industry everything can change at the drop...
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Google+, Social Signals are the Stars at PubCon Vegas
Two times per year, the leading search, SEO and social professionals converge at PubCon to discuss the latest trends in our industry. As with any major biannual conference, there are always a few...
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Are Facebook Promoted Posts Hurting Small Businesses?
When it comes to social marketing, Facebook is often seen as the best place to start, and for years it was. This might not be the case anymore, though, and that’s the topic of this week’s TM SEO Web...
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Google Launches Authorship Analytics in Google+
Google Authorship Analytics on Amanda Blain’s Google+ Anyone involved with SEO will tell you how important numbers of all kinds are, which is why many of us are buried neck-deep in Google Analytics for...
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