Digg is giving out invitations to the new Digg. Specifically, it’s giving out handfuls of invitations to publishers to offer to their readers. "We want to see all publishers experience the same success, so we’re providing every publisher, big or small, with a chance to invite their readers to the new Digg, before our GA …
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Murders Organized Using Facebook
From time to time, we get a reminder of the true power of social media, and the fact that sometimes that power is used by evildoers. The latest example comes a CNN report about a Facebook "hit list". According to CNN’s Arthur Brice, three teenagers in Columbia, who were on a 69-name hit list posted …
Google Reportedly Testing Voice Calling from Gmail
Google is reportedly testing a new voice calling service that would reside in Gmail on the desktop. Tom Krazit at CNET says the service is launched from the Google Chat window within Gmail, and allows users to place and receive calls from within their contacts. "Google has been edging in this direction for some time," …
Google Launches Google Finance Android and iPhone Editions
Google has launched a new mobile version of Google Finance for Android and iPhone. This offers nearly all the same features and functionality as the desktop version. "Here on the Google Finance team, we’re always looking for new ways to help you access the finance data, charts, and reports that you need in the blink …
Opera Enters Agreement With Telenor for Co-Branded Browsers
Opera has announced a non-exclusive agreement with the Telenor Group, aimed at stimulating growth of mobile Internet services across Telenor’s business units. As part of the agreement, Opera and any of Telenor’s business units may develop a co-branded version of Opera Mini that is adapted to the local operator. "Telenor has a vision to provide …
How Much Should You Spend On SEO?
It’s a tough question, especially in a bad economy. The question really begs another question – what is your goal for your site? If you are operating it as a real business where you hope to either supplement your current income or rely on it as your sole source of income – then you need …
Yahoo Now Including Bing Results – Tips for Optimizing
Yahoo has begun testing organic and paid search listings from Microsoft. Up to 25% of its search traffic in the U.S. may see organic listings from Microsoft, and up to 3.5% may see paid listings from Microsoft adCenter. I guess you could say that the early stages of the Search Alliance’s transition have begun. Will …
BusinessWire to Give Businesses More Ways to Increase Press Coverage
BusinessWire, the popular newswire service, is set to launch some new services for businesses and organizations next month. These are the NewsHQ online newsroom and the InvestorHQ investor center. BusinessWire says these microsites were developed specifically to help corporate communicators and investor relations officers house and maintain information for journalists, bloggers, investors, consumers, analysts, key …
