Structured data (sometimes called “Schema” or “microdata”) has emerged as an important part of SEO strategy. Search engines are making use of this information to enhance listings and provide users with more immediate answers. Even if you’re not 100% sure what structured data is, you’ve undoubtedly run across it in …
It is often said that competition brings out the best in all of us. Whether we’re running in a race or building software, knowing that others are out there doing the same thing pushes us to do more. It’s the place where progress and innovation come from. However, a quick …
Fishing can be an exceptionally relaxing way to spend a sunny autumn afternoon. That is, unless you’re the fish. The more contemporary concept of phishing scams thrusts everyone, from ordinary web surfers to marketers to high-level eCommerce executives, on the opposite end of the fishing pole. What are phishing scams? Put …
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Moving can be an exciting time, but it can also turn into a disastrous time. According to studies, the process of moving as been ranked as among the most stressful tasks in life. This is when put alongside other incidences such as death, illness and a job loss. How can one …
Nationwide Draws Parallel Between Number of Business Owners with No Plans to Retire and Lack of Succession Plan Over 70 percent of business owners polled in a recent Nationwide survey noted that they are not planning to retire, don’t know when they’ll retire or do not plan to retire for …
Flexbox Case Studies – Tutorials to help you achieve common Flexbox layouts. Set Your Text in Motion with These Dazzling Effects – Snippets that prove text doesn’t have be stationary. Terminal CSS – Attention terminal lovers, there’s now a CSS framework for you. Complete Guide to Using WebP Image Format …
The Journey, a Social Media Examiner production, is an episodic video documentary that shows you what really happens inside a growing business. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsuostD12rs Watch The Journey: Episode 16 Episode 16 of The Journey follows Michael Stelzner, founder of Social Media Examiner, as he continues to pursue what many will see …
This post was originally published on Nov. 23, 2015, and was updated on Nov. 12, 2018. Maybe you’ve been here: You’ve got an amazing-with-a-capital-A business idea and you want to buy a domain name to go with it and start a new web empire. Or something like that. Go ahead …
This one is going to be a little darker than usual. I’m an upbeat guy and I tend to write positive uplifting blog posts. For example, I recently asked Can You Become A Millionaire? The answer is, of course you can. You just need to have a positive mindset and …
Against my better judgement and repeat warnings from those who knew better, I went ahead and installed Mojave on my work computer the first chance I got. Sure, there were certain standard beta bugs and capability issues that made me regret the decision on occasion, but the only way to …
A new report from the World Bank has call for more investment in people to prepare them for the economies of the future. The 2019 World Development report (WDR) “The Changing Nature of Work” claims that digital technologies are driving the demand for advanced cognitive skills, socio-behavioral skills, and adaptability in labour …
Although many people use debit and credit cards to make payments, a lot of businesses still prefer business checks over plastic. That’s because there are tons of benefits of using checks for business purposes. A lot of retailers still accept checks to give their customers an extra payment method to …
In an ideal situation, every customer who buys a product through your online store would be happy with their purchase, and you wouldn’t have to worry about arranging for returns. Unfortunately, it doesn’t matter how good your products or customer service are. Eventually, someone will be dissatisfied, and you’ll need …
Fact of life: Everybody loves Costco. The free samples around every corner are reason enough to go; throw in the $1.50 hot dog-and-drink combo, and it’s a veritable wonderland. Loyalists of the wholesale retailer know what to shop for (bacon, maple syrup, those 14-pack razors you can’t find anywhere else) …
Social Media Strategy How to Create Your Social Media Strategy Matthew Burley, Copywriter @ Article-Writing.co. Social media is still a relatively new tool that can be difficult to understand in the early stages. There are multiple platforms, formats and other nuances that need to be utilized for optimal engagement. However, …
SVG is a lightweight vector image format that’s used to display a variety of graphics on the Web and other environments with support for interactivity and animation. In this article, we’ll explore the various ways to use CSS with SVG, and ways to include SVGs in a web page and …
Hey Everyone, RB40Jr and I are heading off to Thailand for 5 weeks! We’ll spend Christmas and New Year there. It’s been very cold in Portland and I’m so ready for warmer weather. The temperature is just in the 40s here, but I’m a wimp when it comes to cold …
Building a successful and viral campaign for your business is not as simple as offering a great deal for current customers. Instead, a bit of creativity is required in order to truly stand out in a highly competitive social media era, and learning new ways to promote your company in …
This article was originally published on March 9, 2016, and was updated on Feb. 22, 2019. Health insurance continues to be in the news, and shows no signs of going away. Everyone needs it — even if you are self-employed. So you end up paying for health insurance, just like …
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Nov. 18, 2016. It was updated on Oct. 30, 2018. We’re approaching that time of year when buyers and sellers give small businesses some love in the media. If your business is based locally in a community where you live, play and work, …
What do you think about work after retirement? Lots of people hate that idea. After 6+ years of early retirement, I still get emails and comments saying you’re not retired. These people say, “You’re blogging and your wife is working, therefore you’re not retired.” Sure, they’re entitled to their opinion. …
Effective teamwork is the number one rule of an organization’s success. It has many benefits such as increased productivity, improved work quality, increased employee morale and etc. Putting together a great team may seem like a simple task. Hire the best individuals and there you go! Unfortunately, it doesn’t work …
Despite political and economic uncertainly and the aftermath of the global monetary crisis in 2008, London remains a leading global financial centre, with nearly a quarter (24 percent) of the capital’s office take-up attributed to banking and finance occupiers over the last ten years. London is by far the most active …
What is this “gig economy” I keep hearing about? Is it just Uber and Upwork, or does it apply to all freelance jobs? What about all of the temp and contract workers out there? Even if they are hired offline, are they now considered giggers? The answer is “Yes!” to …
The ability to influence the web design community generally comes via two very different paths. One is to create compelling content that helps others level up their skills by introducing and reinforcing concepts. The other is through creating tools that allow people to utilize and further hone those skills. Chris …
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If you have a computer, chances are you’ve used Microsoft Office before. You know what we’re talking about: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook— the list goes on. After all, what else would you use to write up a cover letter, track your finances, create a killer presentation for work, or …
Canadian wearables company Thalmic Labs has announced that its ceasing sales of its gesture- and motion-guided Myo armband, as it looks to put all its efforts into an as-yet-undisclosed new product. Founded in 2012, Ontario-based Thalmic Labs has raised north of $135 million in funding, the majority of which arrived via a series …
Digital storage is perhaps the most annoying part of our uber-connected age. When you run out of space on your device, your hands are literally tied. This is why we love micro SD cards so much (and why every time we write about them, y’all scoop them up super fast.) …
Stripe, the fast-growing payments startup that is now worth over $9 billion, is working on a new product to help it fill out some of the gaps in its product suite as it bids to become the go-to financial services partner to startups and other businesses. It has been testing …
A study conducted by The Oxford Group (registration) claims that companies are struggling to adapt to a digital workplace as leaders lack the critical digital skills they need to transform the organisation. Whilst 96 percent of respondents said the onus is on leaders to drive the adoption of new technologies …
Local authorities, which are on the front line of implementation when it comes to smart, place-based digital initiatives could be helped to deliver positive, sustainable citizen outcomes for their locality with the formation of a Digital Board – a new report claims. Launched at techUK’s Local Gov Transformation: Creating smart places …
In order to speak to your target market your personal brand needs to be active on social media in all places where they are engaging. Mobile marketing is increasingly the main vehicle behind search, watching videos, and making purchases. By expanding into this arena your brand can tap into a …
