How Wi-Fi Could Revolutionize The Way We Use The Web

How Wi-Fi Could Revolutionize The Way We Use The Web

“When people hear ‘Wi-Fi’ they say, ‘That’s that thing that doesn’t work very well at my house,’” says Jaime Fink. His company, Mimosa, works with technology that could turn Wi-Fi from a way to save money on our smartphone data plans to an internet connectivity option on par with fiber and leagues above DSL. Mimosa…

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Ever Wonder Why Consumers Don't Click on Mobile Ads

Ever Wonder Why Consumers Don’t Click on Mobile Ads?

Mobile users see a decent amount of ads: March 2014 polling by Nielsen for xAd and Telmetrics found that 70{69ae0a25d93a3bfb4c7a14c6cb5bc2b4db8e6111ae4c35307d8a6dded8443ab9} of US adults who used smartphones, tablets or both had encountered mobile ads in the past month. Of course, getting an ad in front of a target doesn’t guarantee interaction, and the majority of mobile…

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Saying Goodbye To Windows 8

Saying Goodbye To Windows 8

We’re starting to understand what’s next for Windows. Considering the most recent leaks involving the Charms Bar, desktop improvements, and the like, it’s becoming plain that some of what Windows 8 emphasized and introduced will be scaled back in Microsoft’s next Windows build. Windows 9, often referred to as Threshold, isn’t too far away. There…

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The rise of private social networks

The Rise of Private Social Networks

Do you still use your company intranet? While websites have become more interactive and social media savvy, the company intranet now feels rather old-school, almost prehistoric. If you are looking for more efficient internal communications then developing a Facebook style social network in-house, has many advantages over the old standard intranet. Many high tech organisations,…

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5 Essential Steps To Future Proof Your Website

5 Essential Steps To Future Proof Your Website

In our ever-changing online world, it can seem like an SEO’s life is a never-ending attempt to keep up with algorithm changes. Constant fixes, undoing of old work performed by previous agencies, and trying to predict what the next shift will bring. It can be exhausting and even appear futile. But what if there was…

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The Definitive Guide to Social Media Strategy

The Definitive Guide to Social Media Strategy

By now, almost every business has some forms of social media presence. Social media is about the convergence of communication and information. It can be a very powerful tool if implemented correctly. Social media is a critical component of digital marketing. According to a recent survey below, 46{69ae0a25d93a3bfb4c7a14c6cb5bc2b4db8e6111ae4c35307d8a6dded8443ab9} of respondents plan to increase spend on…

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THE BEACONS FAQ

THE BEACONS FAQ: It’s Time To Set The Story Straight About Beacons And Apple’s IBeacon System

Beacons are a new type of device that could change the way people shop in stores and revolutionise how retailers collect consumer data and interact with shoppers.Retailers can use beacons to trigger location-based features on customers’ smartphone apps, including targetedcoupons, store maps, and hands-free payments. There has been a lot of confusion about how beacons…

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Five ways tablets can transform retail experience

Five Ways Tablets Can Transform Retail Experience

Tablets have been touted as “reinventing” and “revolutionizing” retail. Retailers and consumer-facing businesses have been testing the use of tablets to ­­­­­­­­gain operational and marketing advantages, and they like the results. Here are some ways retailers are getting big impact out of small screens. Brand Collaboration In some cases brands have joined forces with key…

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