Security Update for Genesis Framework 1.8.1

If your blog currently run on Genesis Framework 1.8.0 or older, I highly recommend that you upgrade to 1.8.1 now. Speaking of framework, it is a robust WordPress theme that can be utilized out of the box - as is - or also easily extended with child themes and hooks (customized code). Not only do they provide a number of enhancements above and beyond a typical WordPress theme, they also serve as a platform on which to build added functionality. The Genesis … [Read more...]

The Evolution of Google Search

It is worth to spend some of your time and read Google Blog. The goal of Google's search is to get us (users) to the answer that we are looking for faster and faster. Below this video is from Google, so as usual, it servers as a Google promotional piece. But they also share with you a short history of the evolution of search, highlighting some of the most important milestones from the past decade — and a taste of what's coming next. It is important to consider and … [Read more...]

A Lot of Sound and Fury about Google+

When the network grew to become a significant distribution platform for news and other content, in just few weeks, Google+ has already become so massive. With 20 million users or so already, Google has gone from zero to being a potential strong contender in the social networking game, that is an awesome achievement! Well, after Google banned (killed) all those business (i.e., non-personal) pages (including Sesame Street and the tech blog Mashable) on its new … [Read more...]

Google News Badges – a Perfect Tool to Get the Data of Social Ranking

If you are a regular users of Google News, now you can get even more out of your news reading experience with Google's new feature called Google News badges. "Keep track of what you're reading, read more of what you like, and share what you love with friends," says the man at the end of the latest video posted on the official Google blog. According to the blog post, "The more you read, the higher level badge you'll receive, starting with Bronze, then moving up the … [Read more...]

WP Bloggers Upgrade to Genesis 1.7

If you are using any pro-designed WP theme from StudioPress Genesis Theme Framework, by now, you should upgrade the Genesis framework to version 1.7. I just did it! This new version refreshes the user interface to better fit the new user interface in WordPress 3.2. It has also undergone an extensive new round of security audits from Mark Jaquith, security expert and lead developer of WordPress. Please note that Genesis 1.7 requires WordPress 3.2 and PHP 5.2.4 (or … [Read more...]

People are Seeking Advice from Knowledgeable Strangers Not Friends

As more discovery solutions are developed, 'everyday experts' will gradually surface within specific interest areas and become important advocates in the future. As Web users increasingly look for content that speaks to their specific tastes, they are placing more value on those with expertise than their existing relationships online. According to a new report from Meebo more than half the people surveyed went to someone they didn’t know when looking for advice on … [Read more...]

These Social Media Statistics Will Shock You

Will you trust below these statistics? The facts are staggering but some of the figures and statements really make me think. It is correct that social media is hot, but it is also a difficult task for marketers to learn how to handle these medias. And it is even more challenge for marketers to implementing social media strategies efficiently. Many individuals who are just getting into the game of social media have heard social media is free or cheap due to the fact … [Read more...]