You can already buy a smartphone directly from Google. I’m on my third Google-direct, unlocked smartphone. Yesterday news sites reported that Google wireless plans are on the horizon. Let’s imagine a world where everything about your mobile phone is linked to the Mountain View giant.
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2015 Smartphone Statistics
We’re nearly halfway through the first quarter and news reports are coming out regarding the 2015 smartphone statistics and predictions. Let’s look at where we’ve been, what’s on the horizon for this year and its implications for marketing your brand on the small(er) screen.
Brute Force Attack Measured
The WordPress Brute Force Attack has been breaking records recently. And not in a good way. Securi posted some alarming statistics on April 12, citing that the attack scans were triple from old averages — increasing from 30,000 to 100,000 per day. Now they’ve revised those figures to a million, measuring the attacks at 30x …
Google Apps: Free No More
Last week the Mountain View giant notified their Google Apps users and resellers that the free version of Google Apps was eliminated. If you’re already on the free bandwagon, don’t worry you’re golden. The change affects only those who sign up after December 7. As a Google Apps reseller, we think it’s still a very affordable …
2022 Marketing Trends
2022 is a few days old. Many marketers are putting the finishing touches on this year’s marketing plans. Yet, if the last several years have taught us anything, marketers need to be flexible and nimble. To help you anticipate 2022’s marketing trends and changing buyer behaviors, we’ve summarized data from multiple research sources to help you plan, strategize, and thrive in the new year.
Google Fiber Expansion News
Have you heard about Google Fiber? It’s been making headline news lately. Cities across the U.S. are eagerly awaiting invitations to this new service. I’ll explain what it is and when we can expect to see it here in the Bay Area. What is Google Fiber? Imagine a super-fast Internet connection in your home. Rather …
Unusual Google Products Sightings
You expect Google Products to be available most anywhere, especially online. But they are starting to infiltrate our offline world. As I was returning home from a weekend getaway I saw something very unusual… a Google self-driving car. I had heard of it but had never actually seen one in the wild. You can’t miss …
Online Security & 2-Step Verification
Simple Setting for Improved Online Security Online security is under attack everywhere you turn. But did you know that there is a simple setting within many online applications to make it more secure without costing you a penny? In this post I’ll explain the two-step verification process and the online applications and accounts where this …
Net Neutrality Implication to Business
Update: The FCC is considering deregulation of ISPs, putting Net Neutrality into question. Preserving Freedoms on the Web Conspiracy theories aside, the issue of Net Neutrality has sparked a loud debate. What is Net Neutrality and what are its implications for businesses who utilize online marketing. The Net Neutrality Issue There are a handful of …
#GivingTuesday Celebrates Generosity
A Different Start for the Holiday Season No doubt you’ve heard about Black Friday. #GivingTuesday, founded in 2012 by the United Nations Foundation and NY’s 92nd Street Y, is a global movement to celebrate generosity and to give. Let’s explore how this idea sprouted around the holiday shopping frenzy. Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Slides Into …