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Gaming with granny

With Zynga targeting senior citizens with their simple and user-friendly games, it’s no wonder why the number of gaming seniors is on the incline. Zynga has released games such as The Ville, Zynga Poker, Bubble Safari, CityVille and the well known FarmVille. Gaming online can help seniors interact with friends, make new ones, keep their… Continue reading Gaming with granny

How images affect eCommerce

Imagine walking into a store where it was difficult to see the products. Your eyes begin to strain from squinting and you try to do everything you possibly can to make the products more visible, but nothing worked; would you still want to buy a product there? Now imagine that instead of walking into a… Continue reading How images affect eCommerce

What people are doing online right now

The internet takes up a huge part of our daily lives. Many of us have integrated real-world activities into our online and mobile experience to the point that everyday items such as checks, calendars, newspapers, and letters have become completely unused by a good chunk of western society. The infographic by Flowtown below breaks down… Continue reading What people are doing online right now

Moms are mobile, web-savvy, and spending money

It’s no secret that many American family purchases are made or influenced by women. The 80/20 rule, which says that women control 80% of the purchases, is a simplification and exaggeration on the facts, but it’s a good rule to follow simply because it emphasizes the power that moms in a household have over purchases.… Continue reading Moms are mobile, web-savvy, and spending money

Why The Bad Guys Win In Social Media

If you were to go by Hollywood’s logic, it is not uncommon to see the bad boy getting the girls, the notoriety, the fame, and everything else that comes with it. Transforming that from fantasy to reality, however, can be tricky, as there are plenty of good guys with great lives and have all of… Continue reading Why The Bad Guys Win In Social Media

Erasing A “Friend”: An Examination of “Friends” On the Internet

I remove people from Twitter, Facebook, and other social networks on a daily basis — not by choice, but because there is too much information — but I never thought of the consequences. I always just assumed that there is an understanding between people in the digital age. But one day changed everything for me:… Continue reading Erasing A “Friend”: An Examination of “Friends” On the Internet

Beating the Game — Ditching Pay TV

If you enjoy adrenaline-filled racing, bone-crushing tackles, mind-blowing saves, and earth-shattering home runs, chances are pretty good that you have a satellite or cable subscription. This is reality: sports lovers can’t ditch their expensive television providers — not if they want to continue to enjoy the sports they love. Or can they? Let’s get the… Continue reading Beating the Game — Ditching Pay TV

Emptying Your Wallets: This Free Ride We Enjoy Might End Early

As the Internet becomes more prominent in people’s lives, they are expecting more things for free, and companies are seemingly happy to oblige. But there is always a price to pay. So does anyone care to take a guess as to who will be paying that massive bill? You will! But let’s take a step… Continue reading Emptying Your Wallets: This Free Ride We Enjoy Might End Early

New Online Game Gives Players a Chance to Be Filmmakers

Has it been your dream to make it in the movie industry? Well, recently SneakOnTheLot.com has released a beta program in the guise of a social networking website, that players compete in for their shot at creating a $20,000 short film in Los Angeles. Think of it as the game version of something akin to… Continue reading New Online Game Gives Players a Chance to Be Filmmakers