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How Content Marketing Is the Game Changer for SEO

Marketing has many kingdoms and even more being dethroned, but the one that is King now is having a reign that is starting to look stoppable. We are, of course, taking about content. Your SEO needs content more than ever and the reasons behind it are very simple. But, how do you capitalize on content […]

Wells Fargo Has Got the Case of the Fines

Remember Wells Fargo’s uh-oh moment? Think Wells Fargo employees opening millions of fraudulent accounts and issuing credit cards without customer consent. Well, turns out these credit cards started adding up fees and those noncomplying customers started noticing. So on Thursday Wells Fargo received $185 million in fines and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau slapped an […]

How Does Social Proof Strengthen Your SEO Campaign?

Social proof is the endeavor that builds trust and credibility for your brand. It directly reveals what kind of image people have in their mind about your business, and you showcase it to promote your products or services. Usually, promotion is done through celebrities, experts or regular customers in the new markets to expand customer […]

5 Tips for Business Owners Who Want To Change Industries

It’s never too late to change careers — after the big industry collapses of the past decade, increasing numbers of people are trying just that. If you’ve ever thought that you can’t change industries no matter your age, it’s time to think again. 1. Go for It Image via Flickr by david drexler This might […]

Samsung Washing Machines Exploding

Samsung Keeps Exploding We all know that the Samsung Note phones were exploding all over the place. Well it seems like phones might not be the only Samsung product exploding. On Wednesday, owners of Samsung washing machines were warned that some machines are exploding. Here we go again. Samsung was just hit with a lawsuit […]

5 Best Influencer Marketing Tools To Use In 2017

Influencer Marketing Tools are rising at a great speed. The urge of knowing the followers and the customers has grown over the years. This need has caused brands to have tools that can help them identify their clients well and amplify their message to mass in a systematic order. Influencer marketing tools helps to connect […]

3 Ways to Make Passive Income Through Blogging and Social Media

Anyone can make extra money if they’re willing to put in more hours at work, but not everyone has the time to do it. That’s where passive income comes in handy. Making money while you sleep (literally) not only feels great, but it’s also smart. If you can earn a paycheck without a lot of […]

Cyber Attacks in Light of Presidential Election

With the upcoming election, sketchy cyber hacks are bound to happen. Recently, the FBI started investigating suspected hacks to phones used by Democratic Party officials. U.S. officials believe that the offenses were orchestrated by hackers backed by the Russian government. Why? The Russian government possibly wants “to disrupt the Nov. 8 election in which Clinton […]

The Rise of Mobile Payments: Is this the Demise of Credit Cards?

The way we pay for everyday goods and services is always changing. Early on, the world mostly relied on the barter system, until currency was introduced. Then, most people stopped carrying cash regularly, in favor of the credit or debit card. Sure, we still use cards and cash frequently, but there’s a new way many […]

Bootstrap Your Startup with these 10 Handy Tips

For a startup to grow and flourish, funding is important. However, most small businesses are hardly seen relying on venture capitalists for the cash inflow. Challenges are in plenty but it seems that startups are actually finding a way around these difficulties— involving hard-to-get financial support. Recent reports suggest that only 3 percent of investor […]