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The Future Of SEO And Online Visibility

YoungUpstarts

Many people are not using search results they are using social networks to see what topics are trending and information about what they are looking for. Social media has taken over how people search. Google, YouTube and Facebook are the social networks most people use to see search results.

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Small Businesses A Great Fit For The New Nimble Marketplace

YoungUpstarts

Mobile Commerce (m-commerce). Advancements in device technologies and mobile networks are sparking the use of mobile devices by shoppers at every point on the path to purchase. Social Commerce. More than 2 billion people use social networks(8), such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Simplify Checkout.

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The Changing Structure of the VC Industry

Both Sides of the Table

Always-on connectivity of mobile (164m US smartphone users). We’re all socially connected (so great businesses spread faster). Because this is all VCs do and if we intend to work with all of our fellow VCs and entrepreneurs when the rain ends and the sun shines again our reputations matter greatly. Where are we today?

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6 Reasons Starting Another Dating Site May Be Tough

Startup Professionals Musings

So sites have to invest heavily in viral marketing to achieve critical mass, which competes with current social networks, while users expect to join both for free. Social networks. Social networking” is really the new term for dating, with mega-sites like Facebook , and the hyperlocal site Foursquare.

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Scaling-up: Turning the corner from starving startup to growing company

The Next Web

Noam Fine, co-Founder and CEO of Widdit , providing app developers engagement solutions over the mobile and Web platforms. This is completely understandable; many recent mobile apps are the product of a few people – perhaps just one person – with an idea. In this world, all great ideas need a bit of cash to make them a reality.

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7 Lessons On How Startups Use Social Media To Succeed

Startup Professionals Musings

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly always require an investment, sometimes large, in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. If you are selling to consumers, especially younger ones, your business won’t survive without an effective social media presence.

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7 Simple Ways to Increase Brand Visibility for Your Local Business

The Startup Magazine

You should also consider creating a mobile-friendly website , as this is a more convenient option for most users to access the internet. Build brand awareness while staying mobile. It’s not a secret that shoppers these days use their mobile devices to find local businesses. Manage your reputation.