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Drive More Traffic to Your Content with Facebook Plugins

October 9, 2012 If you’re looking for ways to drive more traffic to your blog content using social media, Facebook offers two new solutions.  The recently introduced Facebook Recommendations Bar, and the Facebook Recommendations Box. If you’re wondering what the differences are and which one may be best suited for your site, here is a…

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Teens and Smartphones: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

June 5, 2021 Teenagers and smartphones are unstoppable. You would find it difficult to find a single middle school where the hallways aren’t crowded with teenagers texting and chatting away. Maybe even elementary school! Is all that time spent texting, listening to music, playing games, and fiddling with apps really good for kids? Some of…

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Facebook Introduces Pinterest-Style ‘Collections’ Feature

October 30, 2012 Facebook recently began testing a new feature called “Collections” which allows retailers to add “Collect” or “Want” buttons to their news feed posts about products.  Facebook is currently testing this feature with only seven retailers who are allowed to create Collections posts – Neiman Marcus (example here), Pottery Barn, Smith Optics, Victoria’s…

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Top 5 Ways to Become a Top Mom Blog in Your Industry

November 27, 2012 For many mommy bloggers, a blog is an ideal way to create an online presence. And serious mom bloggers aim to become a well-known blog in their industry. Unfortunately, while there are many mom-authored blogs that attract loads of traffic, there are even more that seem to struggle. If you’ve ever wondered…

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5 Keys to Creating a Website that Earns You Money

December 4, 2012 As a mompreneur, your business website is essentially your storefront, business card and most significant marketing material all rolled into one.  How your website engages your visitors and customers is essential to your success.  If you provide a memorable experience, customers are sure to return time and time again.  If you’re ready…

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Protecting that Prized Holiday Gadget with Cell Phone Insurance #AsurionHolidays

December 12, 2012 Your holiday list is sure to include at least one gadget – possibly even a new mobile phone for a family member or child. That expensive gift is going to be the hit of the season, and get a ton of use, but what if it gets lost or damaged? With more…

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Twitter Not for Teens or Moms: New Study Reveals

January 8, 2013 Co-founder of the tech startup Branch, Josh Miller, recently reviewed social media trends through his 15-year-old sister’s eyes. She shared that among her peers, Instagram and Snapchat were the tools of choice. Though Facebook was used, it was visited very infrequently because of its addictive nature and the possibility of “getting lost…

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Facebook’s New Graph Search: Connecting What Matters Most

January 29, 2013 Facebook’s new social search feature is based on the company’s mission of making the world more open and connected. They are fulfilling this mission by giving users the “tools to map out their relationships with the people and things they care about.”  Facebook calls this map the graph. What It Is: Graph…

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Pinteresting News: Pinterest Tests New Look

February 5, 2013 As if they’re trying to keep up with Facebook’s recent changes, Pinterest recently announced that it will be testing a new look over the coming weeks. Using feedback from current members in planning the update, Pinterest states the changes will make this social platform even more visual. Bigger Images After Facebook changed…

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Spring Into Action – 5 Tips For Growing Your Direct Sales Business

March 29, 2013 It’s the season of re-birth and new growth and it’s the perfect time to re-commit to your direct sales business and take actions to build it bigger. There are many ways to grow a business, both online and offline in your local town. To start, here are 5 creative tips to get…

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Too Many Face-lifts? Exploring Facebook’s News Feed Change

March 19, 2013 On March 7, 2013, Facebook announced the biggest redesign of its News Feed since the company got its start.  Coming just on the heels of the new Graph Search announcement, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, emphasized that Facebook wants, “to give everyone in the world the best personalized newspaper in the world.” …

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Organize Your Workspace Before the Holiday Rush

October 27, 2020 When the holiday season rolls around, it can be difficult to stay on top of things. Between keeping track of wish lists, baking, and watching the never-ending stream of seasonal movies on the Hallmark channel, you might find yourself struggling to stay focused on anything, nevermind some boring work projects.  It’s still…

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Do You Need a Social Media Spring Clean Up?

February 28, 2019 Sometimes it’s hard to remember a time before Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We all jumped on board, excited to share and connect. Then as the years went by, some of us realized we over-share with people we don’t even know, we accepted friend requests from someone two-degrees removed, or we’ve liked hundreds of…