Back when I was a journalist covering sports in the Southeast US, I’d always get a really wide range of assignments. My favorites, however, were the ones that involved a bunch of different sources in one place. All I had to do was show up and my job was suddenly easier. I was going to them, right where they were. …

On Wednesday the 17th of March, the BOSTON (Reuters) reported that Hackers flooded the Internet with virus-tainted spam that targets Facebook’s estimated 400 million users in an effort to steal banking passwords and gather other sensitive information. According to anti-virus software maker McAfee Inc, The emails tell recipients that the passwords on their Facebook accounts have been reset, urging them …

Effective tweets have characteristics that are easy to spot. You’re going to want to take advantage of that and utilize some of the practices that make for popular tweeting if you want to become a reliable tweeter that people can turn to. Here are some Twitter traits that make for effective tweets:

This week, Hitwise broke the news that Facebook topped Google to become the most visited U.S. Web site in the Facebook vs Google battle for the internet, at least for the week ending March 13th. Facebook accounted for 7.07% of U.S. Web traffic that week, while Google received 7.03%. According to media experts, the continuous rise in Facebook popularity emphasizes …

It may not seem like it sometimes, but there are rules to Twitter. They’re largely unwritten, but most people who take Twitter seriously subscribe to them. If you are starting to get unfollowed and don’t know why, chances are you’re committing a Twitter infraction. There are a lot of reasons why you might get unfollowed on Twitter, but here are …

Most companies are not looking for their business challenges to be explained to them; they are looking for a prescription to solve them. Today, numerous online services are all clamoring for consumer attention, all suggesting that solutions are just a click away. Moreover, consumers seem to be increasingly encouraged to use the Internet to meet personal needs: for example, buying products …

So, let’s assume the iPad will survive, but hardly thrives … How will it impact the business world? Well, other than for a Notepad-like capability, there’d be few reasons to buy an iPad for work. However, there is one very functional aspect of the iPad, and that’s the ability to write/type on a decent size QWERTY keyboard. Imagine being in …

Creating a social buzz is important to businesses and entrepreneurs alike these days. There are a vast number of social tools out there to get the job done, but none are more popular than Facebook and Twitter. While the two can boast big numbers of daily users, there are some pretty significant differences in capabilities for each, and knowing which …

The iPad is meant to be the “perfect” device for e-books, movies, email, and photos. As true as that subjective statement may prove, there’s no reason for people who already have a laptop or, better yet, an iPod Touch, to even consider getting the iPad. The iPad is simply a glorified iPod Touch, one with a large screen that can …

With the iPad available for pre-order from today and to start shipping on April 3rd, the tech industry has been all a-whirl since the recent unveiling of the gadget. The iPad is a new device that falls conveniently between an iPhone and a netbook. Many compare the iPad to a gigantic iPhone. What’s most different about it is it’ll directly …

Blogging has become a permanent fixture on the business landscape; the more frequently and consistently you do it is a key factor in your success. Having blog features on your business site that haven’t been updated in ages reflects poorly on your brand. So, it’s best to stay current with your blogging, even if it’s in tiny, 10-minute snatches of …

While it has been reported that Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, was sited during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, Apple chose the Oscar night to air its first iPad commercial. The 30 seconds commercial presented a user breeze through the iPad features in a relaxed mode. The Apple iPad sale will launch on April 3rd but the pre-ordering of the highly …

Believe it or not, Blackberry phones are more popular and pervasive than the Apple iPhone. The Blackberry smartphone is the go-to option for many business users because of its huge offering of business apps. From spreadsheets to memo recording, you can find all types of business applications that’ll make you more efficient. Which apps are useful for your business? Here’s …

Does your blog or website possess the characteristics of a “sleeping giant”? Meaning you’ve poured your all into making it media rich, chocked it full of killer content, and still … you’re just not seeing sufficient signs of a vibrant community? Well, one way you might arouse the ogre in your cyberspace is by programming more interactivity. Create more ways …

Although social media is an important way of connecting with your customers, never underestimate the power of utility. Providing a useful service is what will permanently establish your brand among your consumer base. Today, the easiest and least expensive way to deliver instant service to your clients is through iPhone applications, or apps for short. If you’re not familiar, an …