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Social Media Success: 6 Red Flags and 6 Golden Rules

To be effective with integrated digital marketing today, you need more than a website. Social media has evolved from a powerful communication medium to a key marketing channel. It offers a platform for customers to find you when they’re seeking reviews,…
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german chocolate pie [happy pi day]

Math. It’s never been my favorite (in fact, I’m pretty sure I suffer from math anxiety ). However, there is one mathematically-related holiday that has never disappointed me: pi day. (If you are a normal person who celebrates normal non-math-related-holidays,…
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Block ‘Em Out, They Are Spammers.

The joy of every blogger is to see his or her articles being commented on, that makes you know that you really have people reading your posts and are interested in what you’ve written. But not every comment you see is real, some are automatically generated…
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Design Basics Every Blogger Should Know

How friendly a blog is to its readers has direct influence over the level of success it achieves. This includes fast page-load , valuable information , simple navigation, but also good web design with all essential elements and complete respect for its…
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5 tips for making your college transition a piece of cake

One remarkable yet frightening experience is one which we encounter when we move from school to college. Getting admission in your dream college is like a dream come true. In college, you get to live on your own and make new friends. The transition isn’t as steep academically as it is emotionally. After all, students […]
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Things to do in Budapest- The Fabulous Times goes to Hungary!

We’re off to Hungary! The Fabulous Times will be travelling to Hungary this weekend to share with you the ideal European city break in Budapest. We’ll be kicking off our trip in the rural village of Tata before driving to Budapest to sample all the city…
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Backpacking Tents For Your Overseas Adventure

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Featured Destination: The Lighthouses of Lake Michigan

The state of Michigan features more lighthouses than any other state in the US.  An exceptional family-friendly vacation incorporates many of these into a wonderful road tour.  Many local tour companies offer guided bus tours of the best Great…
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