The Power of Online Reviews for Small Businesses
A Yellow Pages telephone phone book was delivered to my front porch recently, and as I brought it into the house I stared at it in bewilderment. A phone book? I asked myself. Who even uses these...
View ArticleSnapchat Launches Our Story at Electric Daisy Carnival
Recently Snapchat teamed up with a Las Vegas music festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, to present a new feature for Snapchat users: Our Story. Our Story is a spinoff of Snapchat’s My Story, launched...
View ArticleFirst Impressions of the Liquid Image Xtreme Sport Camera
If yellow isn’t your thing, the LI Extreme Sport camera comes in a rainbow of other options (see below). Recently I attended Vita Travel’s grand opening in downtown Santa Barbara. It was a fun party...
View ArticleArt Break: Zimoun’s Wall of Sound
In this new series on the blog, I’ll be taking a break from my daily to-do list to share some pieces of art that have caught my eye. I’ll do my best to pick a variety of artists and creative pieces...
View Article8tracks: New Kid on the Internet Radio Block
Take a second out from your hectic day and just listen to what you hear right …… now. Well? I bet you caught lyrics of that new Taylor Swift song and now it’s playing nonstop in your head (I’m truly...
View ArticleFour Top Sites for Creative Business Cards
Print may be dead, but business cards sure aren’t. In an era that’s seen a decline in traditional marketing materials like flyers, catalogs, and mailers, business cards remain a surefire way to market...
View ArticleInfluencing Trust Online: How We Make Social Recommendations
Trust in relationships is important. You need to be able to trust your significant other, your coworkers, your doctor — and your social media? It sounds crazy, but it’s true. More than ever these days,...
View ArticleHow Reviews and Recommendations Influence Purchases
It’s hard for me to admit to taking advice from other people. But when I need something new these days, the first place I turn is social media to ask for recommendations from friends. And the second...
View ArticleWhat To Do With A Bad Review
We get it – you put your heart, soul, blood, sweat, and tears into your business. That one negative review is a tiny heartbreak that ruins your day. It makes you want to shout to the universe how that...
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