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Why Google+ Now Allows Pseudonyms, But Still Requires Real Names

Google’s announcement that they will allow pseudonyms still requires identity verification. Q. Why is anyone surprised that a certified identity provider needs…

By Miranda Miller · 24 Jan 2012

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Twitter to Acquire News Aggregator Summify

To boost its news management capabilities, Twitter will acquire Summify, a site which allows users to collect and summarize news items into…

By Shaun Nichols · 21 Jan 2012

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Facebook Would Like to Launch IPO in May

Facebook is reportedly planning to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in the third week of May of this year. Facebook's IPO…

By Shaun Nichols · 21 Jan 2012

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7 Creative Ways Your Brand Can Use Pinterest

Looking for a way to spark interest and engage with customers? Pinterest may be your solution. With a bit of creativity and…

By Kaila Strong · 19 Jan 2012

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Facebook Launches 60 New Timeline Apps

Facebook has just announced the launch of 60 new Open Graph apps, or apps with expanded capabilities. It’s the next step in…

By Miranda Miller · 19 Jan 2012

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Twitter Enhanced Profile Pages: Brands Share Wins & Tips

A recent eye tracking study offered a look at user reactions to elements of brand pages on Twitter, including Promoted Tweets, embedded…

By Miranda Miller · 17 Jan 2012

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Social Networks Show Deeper Penetration, More Trust in Emerging Markets

A compilation of studies from eMarketer, PEW, and region-specific groups has examined social network use and trust for regions around the world.…

By Rob D Young · 16 Jan 2012

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Google ‘Search Plus’ and Our Ever Decreasing Circles

Is Google’s latest move bad for users? Is it leading us to a future search experience that replaces pure information retrieval with…

By Nichola Stott · 13 Jan 2012

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7 Social Media & SEO Tactics Businesses Will Adopt in 2012

With social and search so closely intertwined, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the rapidly evolving landscape. From social listening, to Google+,…

By Bob Tripathi · 13 Jan 2012

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Twitter: Google Search Plus Your World Bad for Web Users

Twitter has criticized Google for the huge search feature changes unveiled on Tuesday, claiming they are "bad" for people, publishers, news organizations,…

By Dan Worth · 11 Jan 2012