Ex-Google Lawyer Says New Google Search “Bad For Internet”
By John Joyce on January 12, 2012 | Comments (0)
Oh, and did I mention that he currently works for Twitter?
“We’re concerned that as a result of Google’s changes, finding this information will be much harder for everyone,” the company said in a statement. “We think that’s bad for people, publishers, news organizations and Twitter users.”
If you haven’t heard about the new Google+ Your World, check out this article over at Venturebeat.com. I’m not really sure this is a big deal at the moment, as Google+ adoption as slowed considerably, but, if it continues to gain mindshare, we could see another antitrust suit levied against the search giant.
What are your thoughts?
Remembering Danny Lewin on 9/11
By John Joyce on September 11, 2011 | Comments (0)
Ten years ago today, I was getting ready to board a plane from Vancouver to Calgary when the first plane hit the world trade center in NYC. After all flights in North America had been grounded, and I left the airport with my colleague, Matt McSweeney, we called Akamai headquarters to make sure all our co-workers were safe. That’s when we learned that Akamai’s brilliant founder, Danny Lewin, was on flight 11.
Ironically, Danny’s theory of solving speed and reliability issues on the internet was proven by an event that also took his life. News outlets and government agencies scrambled to get their websites “Akamaized” to ensure they could handle the unprecedented amount traffic that was being driven by the events of 9/11.
Danny Lewin’s spirit and amazing energy live on at the billion dollar company he founded and there isn’t a terrorist anywhere in the world that can ever take that away.
Order Business Cards and Get A FREE Domain Name
By John Joyce on August 23, 2011 | Comments (0)
MOO and Network Solutions have teamed up to bring a great offer to small business owners here in the US. If you purchase MOO Business Cards or MiniCards between now and September 4th, you’ll get a free domain name from Network Solutions.
It doesn’t get much easier than that. MOO alllows you to create high-quality, unique Business Cards or MiniCards where you can showcase yourself or business with a unique image on the back of each card. Take advantage of this offer now.
Want Some Cool Free Stickers to Promote Your Business?
By John Joyce on June 29, 2011 | Comments (0)
I have been a bit lax in writing here at The Small BizNest since joining the MOOCrew but figured I could make up for it by offering some freebies to you all. MOO has developed some great new sticker products that allow businesses of all types to add some creativity to their offline marketing efforts. MOO round stickers and labels are printed on thick, durable vinyl with a glossy finish. There are four stickers/labels printed on a perforated sheet, so you can tear and share one or more at a time, or use an entire sheet to show off 4 of your different designs at once. The sticker sheets come in a protective box that you can easily re-brand and sell or give as a gift to clients.
If you’re one of the first 75 people to follow this link, you’ll be able to order a set of round or rectangular stickers completely free!
3 Things To Consider Before Launching A Groupon Campaign
By John Joyce on May 14, 2011 | Comments (0)
Today’s hot Internet property is Groupon, the social media coupon marketer many small businesses are adding to their marketing mix. Many small businesses have benefited from the Groupon’s ability to generate foot traffic and introduce them to new customers. But be forewarned: a Groupon campaign can be a monster that quickly sends you thousands of customers regardless of your inventory levels or readiness to process them. So, before you make the decision to augment your marketing efforts with a Groupon campaign, you have to do your homework. [read more..]
