Sep 172011
 

Here is some 21st-century tough love: A soybean is a commodity and so is everything you sell. That’s right; virtually everything customers need or want is a commodity–even service. The only thing that differentiates you from competitors today is the way customers feel about the experience they have when they do business with you. That’s it! EVERYTHING else is a commodity. Any questions? Indeed, it’s a new world here in the 21st century. Customers have Read More

Sep 172011
 

By Jim Edwards When I first started writing for The Virginia Gazette in 1998, the Web was a giant mystery. Almost 13 years later, it’s still a mystery for most! With the emergence of Twitter, Facebook, Yelp, Google, Linkedin, and a host of other sites, getting started with online marketing seems more daunting than ever. Yet, as consumers flock to the Web daily to research local products and services, visibility for your business via the Read More

9/11/11 10 years Later

 Posted by Clay at 8:48 AM  Clay Thornton  Comments Off
Aug 152011
 

I will be compiling tributes that I think are considerate and enlightening to the day that the World Changed for Americans! Follow on twitter using the hash tag #911remembered Story / Video 1 Pregnant Flight 93 victim honored by husband’s lasting tribute Profiles of those remembered Profile of those remembered! Memorials Announced: New York City: The 9/11 Memorial will officially open on Sept. 11 with a ceremony for victims’ families at Ground Zero. The Memorial Read More

10 things to do to every PC

 Posted by Clay at 7:56 AM  Clay Thornton, Tech  Comments Off
Aug 032011
 
10 things to do to every PC

By Mark Kaelin Getting a new PC, whether it is at work or at home, is one of those “makes you smile” moments. Just like the “6 Million Dollar Man” we all want better, stronger, and faster. However, every new PC that crosses your path is in need of a few tweaks. This document lists 10 enhancements you should make to every new PC, no matter whether it is a workstation or the family media Read More

Google + Social Marketing

 Posted by Clay at 11:40 AM  Google, Marketing, SEO  Comments Off
Jun 302011
 
Google + Social Marketing

Google is getting more social, and its web analytics tools are no exception; Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools have added new tools for tracking the impact of tweets, likes, +1s & more on your website’s traffic.