Last week it was announced that more Google products are being phased out or will be consolidated. Losing some of our favorite tools can be heartbreaking especially if they impact data we’ve come to depend upon to run our businesses. So, what are the highlights that you should know about? Retirement of AdSense for Feeds. …
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Spectrum Snippet: Silicon Valley Code Camp in 2 Weeks
The 7th Annual Silicon Valley Code Camp is about two weeks away. This community event is free, and a great way for coders and developers to network and keep up-to-date on trends going on in the valley. There are sessions designed for a wider audience — like The Art & Science of Managing a Web Presence, Creating …
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Spectrum Snippet: Sociable WordPress Plugin Warning
Website development is gravitating toward social sharing. WordPress plugins like Sociable WordPress have a huge following (1.7 million downloads and growing). Beyond having social media icons listed, this WordPress plugin provides a customizable platform you can create that allows visitors to rate content (pages, posts, and comments). Last week a warning was issued as it relates to …
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The future of technology: How much is too much?
Technology is definitely shaping us, making our lives easier. However, what’s the price? When Grace Pastoor’s parents saw her phone bill, they were stunned. They found an 80 page bill consisting of 34,000 texts. “Amanda Lenhart, Pew Research Center Senior Research Specialist and co-author of the study, said the increase in teen text messaging can be …
Mobile Technology & You
Using Smart Phones Smartly In my role as a strategic marketer, I facilitate a mastermind group meeting for women CEOs and entrepreneurs. Recently a hot topic of conversation was mobile technology, namely smart phones and how to best leverage apps for their business. Beyond playing “Words with Friends” for a bit of stress release, these …