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Archive for February, 2012
QR Codes – The reason they’re still around
QR codes have lingered on the edge of the marketing spectrum for a long time. Making some cool appearances along the way, but never really nailing Europe in the same way they did Asia. There have been a number of reports of the little block barcode’s demise. However, we look at the alternatives and debunk the myths of these app based phone codes.
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Biggest Security Breaches Ever
Security breaches seem to be becoming increasingly common, or maybe just more publicised? However, with the notable breach of YouPorn during this week, we’ve decided to look at the biggest security breaches of all time. So, what are they?
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Getting Followed on Pinterest
Still social media’s prodigal child, the recent swell in numbers of Pinners seems to be only the beginning. We’re seeing the start of Pinterest shift from being a niche-interest site to something broader and with more potential for monetization. Just as Facebook went from a repository for teenagers’ and uni students’ photos of their nights out to a global magnet for everyone from your cat to your grandmother, Pinterest is set to move from being an interactive women’s lifestyle magazine to something far more sticky for the population in general. So how to catch the crest of this wave of Polaroids and our guide to getting followed on Pinterest.
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Our Tips for Blogging with Social Media
Building an audience and driving up traffic through blogs can be really aided through some savvy use of social media. Bloggers who know how to develop a following on these mediums ultimately get more clicks. So, what are the tips that will get you ahead of the rest of the blogging pack and getting the full benefits of blogging with social media?
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The Best Apps for Social Media Fan Engagement
Looking to increase fan engagement on your social media pages? Well fortunately there are some great Facebook apps for the purpose. We take a look at our very favorite apps for social media fan engagement.
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Google Apps for Business
Google Apps for Business is a cloud storage service, along with a “stable” of business apps, many of which you will already be familiar with. Billed as “web applications that increase productivity”, it’s also part of a growing trend of services offering small and micro businesses the potential to appear more established – company addressGmail is a relatively new addition by Google that offers this kind of potential. Google Apps for Business is tailored towards a modern, mobile way of working, and Google cites the Telegraph Media group:
“Employees are 2.8x more productive while mobile”
Bringing Together Email and Social Media
You’re more than likely still using email, but how do you add social media into the mix? Email is a less popular format than it was a few years ago, due to the advent of instant messaging, however it still matters for a number of reasons – newsletters being one. So, how do you make the most of it?
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Successful Social Media Policy Tips
The increasingly common use of social media in the work place means a policy for its use is often necessary. With social media there is often no way to know how problems may come about, whether personal, or legal. So, what’s the best way to sort out your social media policy? We lend a helping hand by providing our top 5 social media policy tips.
Social Media Television
I surely can’t be the only person who avoids Twitter if I can’t see a favourite television programme at the appointed time to avoid spoilers. Although watch-again services like iPlayer and 4OD allow the television schedule to be determined largely by the viewer rather than the station, there are still times when “event” television means that spoiler avoidance is much more difficult. Certain services are now moving to be integrated with your set top to start a brand new social media television revolution.
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