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R.I.P Steve Jobs

27 Mar

“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo.

You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.

Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”

~Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs 1955-2011

“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” – Steve Jobs

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Guy Kawasaki Announced as #TCS2013 Keynote Speaker

3 Jan
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Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 03, 2013

Digital Marketer has announced Guy Kawasaki as another keynote speaker for their 2013 Traffic and Conversion Summit in San Francisco, California January 18-20, 2013. With just weeks to go before the event, the news comes just in time for people to take advantage of their last chance to register for the event.

Guy Kawasaki is a former chief evangelist for Apple, and a social media expert with years of advanced experience. Known as one of the most brilliant futurists on the planet, Kawasaki has raised hundreds of millions of dollars in funds, and started dozens of successful companies. He’s highly respected as one of Silicon Valley’s true thought leaders, and co-founder of AllTop.com.

Originally responsible for the marketing of Macintosh in 1984, Kawasaki is a bestselling author of titles like “The Art of the Start,” “The Macintosh Way,” and “How to Drive Your Competition Crazy.” He will bring his experience and knowledge to the forefront of the biggest digital marketing event of the year, and is scheduled along with William Shatner to add to the star-studded lineup of speakers and panelists at the Traffic and Conversion Summit.

Digital Marketer is advising any interested participants to learn as much as they can about the 2013 Traffic and Conversion Summit, and to do it fast. Seats are filling and the event will be capped soon. To find out more, visit the Traffic and Conversion Summit informational website.

Digital Marketer releases informational and educational materials to help businesses and entrepreneurs gain insight and information on the trends, data, and strategies that can take them to the top of their industry. Through their RAW Training courses, strategic plans, blogs, newsletters, site reviews, and Special Reports, Digital Marketer supercharges every single marketing campaign it touches. For more information, visit DigitalMarketer.com.

Final schedules for the event will be determined closer to the January dates, but Digital Marketer’s website, blog, and emails will keep attendees aware of any announcements. The 2013 Traffic and Conversion Summit has limited space left, and will almost certainly sell out, so Digital Marketer suggests reserving spot with them soon.

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Steve Jobs

14 Dec

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Have Smartphones and Social Media Made Your Website Irrelevant?

14 Sep

Buchanan, MI (PRWEB) September 14, 2012

The rapid rise of social media and smartphone adoption has sparked lively debate among executives questioning the relevancy of a company’s website and the importance of its web presence.

Against this backdrop, the Internet consultants at Precept Partners have answered the challenge with the complete redesign and re-launch of its own company website at http://www.PreceptPartners.com. The award winning, Michigan based Internet design and development firm serves clients in multiple industries throughout the Midwest.

“We see the rapid rise in mobile devices as an important long-term trend; companies that ignore smartphones and tablets may be doing so at their peril. With the re-launch our own website, we paid particular attention to a design that would be easy to use on Android tablets and phones, as well as Apple’s popular iPad and iPhone products,” said Stephen Antisdel, manager of Precept Partners.

Commenting on the growth of social media Antisdel added, “Our new site includes links to our blog, LinkedIn, Google+, Facebook and Twitter. Obviously, we use social media; it’s become a vital part of the larger “Internet ecosystem”. But, we don’t see it replacing our website or other online marketing initiatives. Social media certainly has a role in building relationships, but it doesn’t replace the functionality or expanded “story telling” ability of a well-designed and executed website.”

The new Precept Partners website explains the firm’s project development process, its six core service offerings, and highlights websites designed and developed for clients in a various sectors including manufacturing, services, e-commerce, and member supported.

About Precept Partners
Precept Partners provides award winning website design, development and online marketing proven by more than $100MM in online sales revenue. Launched in 2003, the company serves clients in retail, professional services, e-commerce, OEM manufacturing, technology and not-for-profit sectors. Client awards and media recognition includes coverage in The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and NPR. Client awards include the Inc. 500, the Internet Retailer 500, the Hot 100 Best Retail Websites, the Webby Award and many others. More information at http://www.PreceptPartners.com

SOURCE: PRWeb

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Mobile Wine Searching Gets Easy!

6 Sep

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/

WineMatch, the leading wine matching web site with integrated social media, has optimized its search tools for use with Apple’s iPad and Android tablets. WheelPlay™ has been enhanced with sliders and helpful tips in making it even easier for consumers to find the right wine easily and quickly. “WineMatch works on the iPad and Android tablets so folks can take advantage of our website while dining or shopping,” says Ed Leard, WineMatch CEO.

By using the sliders, consumers can quickly and easily adjust things like Fruit, Finish, Aroma, Oak, Tannins and others characteristics. For example, if you like a Sterling Vineyards 2006 Merlot, simply click on the center of the wheel. WheelPlay™ then allows you to specify more Fruit and Complexity and easily refresh your results to better tailor wines results to your specific tastes. Also unique to WineMatch, this functionality allows you to find wines that have similar qualities regardless of grape varietal.

WineMatch is the only website that allows consumers to drill down to this level of detail and specify exactly what they like. “It is incredible,” says Jon, owner of Inspiration Vineyards in Santa Rosa. “In a few years every winery will have their wines on WineMatch. It will become the new standard for wine, dramatically decreasing the relevance and dependence of a 100-point system controlled by a handful of wine critics.”

WineMatch launched the new innovative mobile search tools this week to celebrate the Family Winemakers Event in San Francisco at historic Fort Mason on September 9th and 10th. Ed also added “This is the premier California event where family-owned wineries in California debut their new vintages to restaurants, hotel, wine bars and consumers. We partnered with the Family Winemakers and are proud to be exhibiting at this extraordinary event in San Francisco.“

The Family Winemakers event is open to consumers on Sunday September 9th 1PM to 5PM. Visit http://www.familywinemakers.org/ and enter “WineMatch” for a special 20% off discount! Also, you can enter to win a free new iPad3 by signing up as consumer by September 30, 2012 or by visiting us at the WineMatch booth at the event.

WineMatch is a privately held company founded in 2002, based in Laguna Hills, California. Our mission is to simply better serve wineries and consumers. More information is available by contacting ed@winematch.com, visiting http://www.winematch.com/ or calling 949.273.5302.

SOURCE: WineMatch

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YellowPagesGoesGreen.org Announces Launch of New iPhone App

23 Aug

East Northport,NY (PRWEB) August 23, 2012

YellowPagesGoesGreen.org, a massive business directory website at the forefront of the environmentally-conscious “Green” movement, is proud to announce the successful release of their own in-house developed, fully functional Application (“App”), now available for Apple-branded digital devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Joining the previously-released Google Android version, which has already established itself, this new Apple-specific App is now available for free download via Apple’s iTunes Store.

“This new App for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad puts the power of the Yellow Pages in the palms of users’ hands, allowing them to forego wasteful print books and instead conveniently search through over 28.5 million individual business listings throughout both the United States and Canada from the comfort of their preferred digital device. For environmentally-minded consumers, YellowPagesGoesGreen.org and these new innovative applications are clearly the perfect match” said Michael Keegan, CEO of the digital media company Yellow Pages Directory Inc.

“Search and browse through millions of businesses located in both the United States and Canada, with GPS directions to navigate the business of choice; even upload your own business listing. Never before has the public had such a comprehensive solution to their emanding needs” he added.

The Apple App Store first opened in April of 2003, and as of June, 2012, there are over 635,000 third-party applications available for download for users of the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad. The total number of apps downloaded as of March, 2012, is over 25 billion; clearly, the addition of YPGG to such a high-traffic digital destination will only serve to highlight its prestigious profile allowing millions of Apple users to see what the app can being to the table.

Paper-based business directories waste tons of paper every single year, countless trees are cut down and destroyed to create, resulting in phone books rotting in landfills, harmful pollution released into the atmosphere, and overall environmental decimation to our fragile planet.

“For consumers who take both environmentalism and fast, practical business solutions seriously, there’s really only one answer- forgo antiquated and wasteful print phone directories and embrace the new technology of the YellowPagesGoesGreen.org, it’s web site, and mobile applications for both Apple or Android devices, keeping the solution to your business needs both cutting-edge and green at the same time,” added Keegan.

About Yellow Pages Directory Inc.,
As owner of both YellowPagesGoesGreen.org and PaperlessPetition.org, offers an environmentally-friendly Web-based alternative to paper telephone directories while providing a simple and convenient mechanism for customers to opt out from the receipt of printed yellow books. Both web sites have been instrumental in promoting opt-out awareness across the United States over the past several years, allowing users to reduce their own environmental footprints in the process. Yellow Pages Directory Inc. has also taken steps to reduce its own impact on the environment through the use of the most up-to-date and energy-efficient web-hosting services available.

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/android-iphone-itunes/mobile-apps/prweb9833430.htm

SOURCE: PRWeb

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Olympic Social Media Usage

18 Aug

Austin, TX (PRWEB) August 18, 2012

Digital Marketer, the industry leading online marketing firm, has published a blog post reviewing the social media impact on the 2012 London Olympic Games. Josh Loposer, Managing Editor and DM blogger, made the connection between the modern games and modern online technology.

“Each Olympics is a global case study for where digital media is at, and how it differs from nation to nation,” said Loposer.

The blog post makes mention of a recent Pew Research poll that said 76% of Americans approve of NBC’s handling of Olympic coverage. According to the poll, “12% of Americans are following the games on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media platforms. Narrow that down to the 18-29 age group, and the number goes up to 31%.”

Other elements of online-based technology playing a role in the Olympic experience have also come to play.

“Streaming video is also breaking Olympic records. While it’s tracking far behind the conventional sources, 17% of those surveyed said they’ve watched the 2012 games on streaming video. The number of live streams is now at 45 million, tripling the total available in Beijing.”

Information like this is available on a daily basis on the Digital Marketer blog, where the best of the best online marketing gurus share their ideas on trends and news flowing through the Internet. It’s part of DM’s continuing efforts to keep marketers across the globe up to date on what’s affecting their business on every landscape.

Digital Marketer’s blog is available to anyone, but becoming a member of DM Pro gains access to information-packed monthly digital newsletters from the brightest minds in the industry, as well as a collection of Special Reports on how to combine marketing with major Internet players like Apple, Amazon, Google, and YouTube. A DM Labs membership takes things a step further, with split test results, website reviews, and bonus trainings available anytime from any online device.

Digital Marketer releases informational and educational materials to help businesses and entrepreneurs gain insight and information on the trends, data, and strategies that can take them to the top of their industry. Through their RAW Training courses, strategic plans, blogs, newsletters, site reviews, and Special Reports, Digital Marketer supercharges every single marketing campaign it touches. For more information, visit DigitalMarketer.com.

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Digital_Marketer/blog_post/prweb9796296.htm

SOURCE: PRWeb Newswire

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Google fined $22.5M over Safari cookie privacy

10 Aug

SAN FRANCISCO – Google is paying a record $22.5 million fine to settle allegations that it broke a privacy promise by secretly tracking millions of Web surfers who use Apple’s Safari browser.  Google has agreed to pay up to 22.5 million to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to dispose of charges that it “misrepresented privacy assurances to users of Apple’s Safari browser.” What this means is that they encrypted code onto their web pages.

The fine is for misrepresenting what it was doing and not for the methods it used to bypass Safari’s tracker cookie settings. Cookies are small text files that are installed onto a computer to allow it to be identified so that a user’s web activity can be monitored. This is the largest fine that the FTC has imposed against a company for violating a previous agreement with the agency.

“No matter how big or small, all companies must abide by FTC orders against them and keep their privacy promises to consumers, or they will end up paying many times what it would have cost to comply in the first place,” FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz said in a statement.

The BBC quotes a Google spokesman saying: ”The FTC is focused on a 2009 help centre page published more than two years before our consent decree, and a year before Apple changed its cookie-handling policy.”

SOURCE: BBC

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