Pinterest, an invite-only social platform that lets you ‘pin’ images of your favorite things, has been around since 2010, but recently it has exploded in popularity. So what is the big deal? In a nutshell, Pinterest lets you browse countless images of practically anything that interests you, from scrapbooking ideas to sport cars. You can…
DetailsThese startups generated plenty of buzz last year, but get ready to hear more in the coming months, according a list posted on Inc.com. Pawngo: This business is basically an online pawn shop. You get an offer from Pawngo, and if you accept, you FedEx your item to them in exchange for a (usually pretty…
DetailsGenerational conflicts are a normal part of human interaction. For many of us, our values, tastes, and habits are shaped by the period in which we grew up. For centuries, older folks have been cringing at youthful fashion trends and younger folks have been rolling their eyes at their elders’ reluctance to adapt to evolving…
DetailsMost of us have heard of SEO and know that it’s important if you have a website, but few truly understand how SEO, or “search engine optimization” really works. Let’s de-mystify the elusive process of SEO. The goal of SEO is to promote a website through the use of powerful search engines like Google, Yahoo!,…
DetailsThe desire to show our appreciation spans across all cultures and countries. The phrase “thank you”, in its various forms, is a universal way of showing our gratitude. Yet perhaps because we use this phrase so often in our daily lives, we may forget just how important and powerful of a tool it is, both…
DetailsMany brands come and go, and a few even stand the test of time. An even smaller number are among those that customers truly consider to be trustworthy. Why do we trust certain brands, and distrust others? It boils down to whether we perceive the company acts in our best interest, or in theirs. An…
Details“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou We all know it feels great to know we’re valued, but how often do we remember to tell others that we appreciate them in return? To energize yourself…
DetailsIn an age when we pride ourselves on making rational, well thought-out decisions, maybe we should trust our gut more often. If we dwell too much on issues, we lose the clarity that our emotions offer when presented with a decision. Studies have shown that quick decisions are usually smarter than those given a lot…
DetailsLying is an inextricable part of the human experience. When Grandma gives you a horrendously ugly sweater for Christmas, you can’t possibly say you don’t like it or you risk hurting a nice lady’s feelings. Why do you not just say the truth? Research suggests that many of us lie frequently without even thinking about…
DetailsThere are countless folks posting web copy on the internet these days, and it may seem daunting to create unique, compelling content that’s truly readable. The following tips will help jumpstart your web copy pursuits. These tips will help you create web copy that captures your target audience’s attention and gives them what they want…
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