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Great extensions for your Google Chrome browser

I like Good Chrome - I used to love Firefox, but had so many problems with it in the last couple of years that my default is now Chrome.And this PCMag article shows us how to make the most of Chrome with great extension!"Rather than having you stumble blindly through the store to find the best add-ons, we've compiled a list of 90 you should consider. There's a number of them specific to Google and it's own services (such as Gmail), which isn't surprising considering who made Chrome. Most extensions work across operating systems, so you can try them on any desktop platform (and there may be some Read more [...]

Do what Creative People Do!

Start your New Year right: Do what creative people do! Here is a really good article with tips on ways to boost your creativity: Read here: MarcandAngel.com. “Creativity is just connecting things.  When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it; they just saw something and connected the dots.  It seemed obvious to them after a while.”―Steve Jobs"Over the years, through our coaching practice and premium course, Angel and I have spoken with dozens of entrepreneurs, artists, and creative types about their unique rituals Read more [...]

Facebook makes it even harder for small businesses

I have watched, sadly, over the years, as Facebook has withdrawn its impartiality with regard to posts. With each subsequent change, Pages' posts are seen less and less by the people who have "liked" them, and therefore might justifiably wish to see news from those Pages!Summed up perfectly in this Wall Street Journal article.  While it makes sense that businesses might be expected to pay for advertising, tiny businesses trying to get started were greatly aided by the grassroots connection of Facebook, years ago. But no longer.  The free years seem to be behind us!  "New Facebook Rules Read more [...]

14 Recent Social Media Changes: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and more!

Thanks to Courtney Seitner   for this very helpful article: "To paraphrase Ferris Bueller, social media moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.That’s why from time to time we like to offer an overview of all the recent changes to some of the major networks in social media. There’s always something new to learn, study or experiment with in social media, and even the biggest social media networks aren’t exempt from this rule.Here are 14 of some of the most recent changes to Facebook, Twitter,  Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google+ and Instagram Read more [...]

Great SEO Tips!

Very nice article chock full of tips to increase your SEO: thanks to PersistSEO: 101 Small Business SEO TipsOver the past 2 years, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in our traffic due to many of these small business SEO tips I’m going to share with you.  We’ve been able to rank over 100 keywords for our industry on the first page of Google and by following these fundamental SEO tips, you can do the same with your small business website.  If you appreciate the value of this free content, please like and share on your social channels and leave a comment below on how these tips have helped Read more [...]

99 Sites That Every Pro Should Be Aware Of…

Oh what a great article, with all the sites that professionals of all types should know about, try, and use...  From TheMuse.com  "With an endless number of sites, tools, and resources out there, how do you know what’s worth your time? Well, we know just how busy you are, so we did the legwork for you and found 99 websites that’ll add value to your life and your career, guaranteed."From productivity advice to places to go when you need a distraction, these sites will change the way you do things, inspire you, and, well, generally just blow your mind."   READ MORE Enjoy!   Read more [...]

Make Gmail even better!

What great tips, here, from David Neild of http://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/ Apps you add on to gmail can really empower you; there are ways to schedule your emails for another time,  and an app that alerts you when an important message comes in. Wonderful stuff. Check it out: 5 Essential Add-Ons That Will Make Your Gmail Great   "If you could add just one improvement to Gmail, what would it be? Chances are there's an add-on, extension or plug-in that does exactly what you want—a thriving ecosystem of third-party tools has grown up alongside Google's email client over the last ten Read more [...]

Google apologizes and withdraws its REAL NAME rule!

Google apologizes Check this out, after three years of people complaining, Google finally reverses its rule that you can only use your REAL name on google and Youtube. Thanks to Techcrunch.com for this update! 3 Years Later, Google+ Drops Its Dumb Real Name Rule And Apologizes     Read more [...]