Google isn’t just interested in content. They want to know who’s writing it and how they fit in within a given niche. That was one of the original concepts surrounding their alleged Author Rank project, something that few outside of Google truly understand and that nobody within Google is talking about with the public. What… Continue reading #Infographic: The ins and outs of Google authorship
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Visualizing the giant piles of cash the tech giants are sitting on
If you had a quarter for every time someone said, “If I had a quarter for every time…,” how much money would you have? Wouldn’t it be enlightening (and more entertaining) to get an image of the accumulated funds? For example, would you have enough quarters to fill every room in your home? Would you… Continue reading Visualizing the giant piles of cash the tech giants are sitting on
First Tumblr executive leaves after Yahoo buyout
It took longer than most thought and may be a lighter hit than expected, but the exodus of a Yahoo-owned Tumblr has begun with the resignation of Creative Director Jacob Bijani. He was the fifth employee of the startup five years ago and the first designer to join the team. In a blog post, he… Continue reading First Tumblr executive leaves after Yahoo buyout
If you want attention on Google+, go large and horizontal with your images
When Google+ first rolled out their change, we called it “Twitteresque“. After exploring it further for the last couple of weeks, we believe that it’s actually better than Pinterest in many ways… and worse. One of the ways that it’s definitely better than Pinterest is in the display of large photos. The algorithm that drives… Continue reading If you want attention on Google+, go large and horizontal with your images
Should PayPal or anyone else worry about Google Wallet integration with Gmail?
No. Go ahead and mark this one down as one of those nifty features that Google puts out there without telling many people that sits around until they decide that it failed and they shutter it. In this case, it won’t necessarily ever be shuttered, but it will likely sit there as an obscure menu… Continue reading Should PayPal or anyone else worry about Google Wallet integration with Gmail?
The Google+ redesign is Pinterestesque (with a little Facebook sprinkled on top)
Google’s first big change from the Google I/O conference The new responsive design of Google+ has been rolled out to a limited set of users is image focused, multi-column, and loads more quickly than before. Here’s a screenshot of what the feed looks like: It seems to be a limited release. After checking with some… Continue reading The Google+ redesign is Pinterestesque (with a little Facebook sprinkled on top)
26 key points to know prior to building a website
So, you’re considering building a new website. You have an idea for a product, you’re starting a new company, or you’ve been charged with taking your 2002 antiquated website and modernizing it. The challenges you’ll face are many. The list of consolidated resources are few. There are schools dedicated to helping people to develop a… Continue reading 26 key points to know prior to building a website
Google+ dimensions and sizing cheat sheet
Every time a social network makes a change to their layout, design firms around the world groan about how they now have to redo a ton of different artwork. Social media is big business and companies will pay big bucks to look just right on their pages and profiles. Google had a change of their… Continue reading Google+ dimensions and sizing cheat sheet
The Google Glass effect
It’s not a coincidence that Google is the target of numerous attacks from journalists, politicians, and even bar owners. The technology is a true game-changer. It has the potential to push us further into the world of wearable tech. Soon, we may all be accepting of our Borg overlords. One of the effects that this… Continue reading The Google Glass effect
Amazing facts about Wikipedia
Students, teachers, and researchers around the globe have used Wikipedia to extend their understanding on just about every subject of general interest known to humans. It isn’t just the academic types. Most people refer to Wikipedia on a regular basis to answer questions, in large part due to the fact that Google loves the site… Continue reading Amazing facts about Wikipedia