Putting the Internet to Work For You

by Jacob on October 7, 2011. Posted under: Blog, Social Causes, Tech Tips.

Sometimes how you frame the situation makes all the difference.  For instance, I've often tried to explain our service and expertise that helps businesses and nonprofits 'harness' the power of the internet.  That sense of control is comforting, especially with ...

My Unscientific Poll at College – What Social Media Are They Using?

by Rick on October 4, 2011. Posted under: Blog, New Media, Social Media.

I admit this poll is small in nature and certainly lacks any credibility with anything resembling scientific research - however I believe it validates a few things about social media that I have felt are fast truths.  The Background The first survey ...

Facebook Friends Forever

by Regina on September 9, 2011. Posted under: Blog, Facebook Marketing, Social Media.

By now you know that WHYY and NPR are a couple of my favorite ways to keep up with the world.  One of the reasons for this is that they cover cool stuff. They also drive traffic to their websites ...

Social Media’s Dark Side

by Regina on August 16, 2011. Posted under: Blog, Social Media.

In the Sunday edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer, John Timpane wrote about the recent flash mobs in Philadelphia, organized through various social media.  They are an ugly reminder that tools that can be used for good, such as the uprisings ...

6 Months to Sales Success

by Rick on June 29, 2011. Posted under: Blog, Internet Marketing, Sales, Search Engine Optimization.

Someone walks into your store and you ask if they need help. 'I'm just browsing', they respond. After a bit of a look around, they leave empty handed. Is this what's happening with your website? Do plenty of people visit ...

Interview with Founder and President of Benari Ltd.

by Rick on June 28, 2011. Posted under: Blog, Social Media, Video SEO.

Recently, our own Rick Simmons interviewed Founder and President of Benari, LTD, Steve Smolinksy. Steve is a popular speaker, Professional Faculty and Region Manager Africa  for the  Wharton Global Consulting Practicum of the Wharton School, Consulting Professor Singapore University, and ...

Social Media and its SEO Influence

by Paul on March 18, 2011. Posted under: Blog, Social Media.

We've suspected it for a while now but it was recently confirmed by extremely reliable sources (Matt Cutts from Google actually) that social media is having a greater influence on search rankings. A web page stacked up against another web ...

Recommendations Are Always Welcome

by Kelly on March 8, 2011. Posted under: Blog.

A few months ago I decided that it was time to update my family room, kitchen and office. I liked my decor but since it has been 12 years, it needed a little pick me up. So I ...

Social Media in the World

by Regina on February 8, 2011. Posted under: Blog, Social Media.

Unless you shun news of any kind, you know about the unrest in Tunisia and in Egypt. Protests and demonstrations in the streets are occurring as people reach their breaking point with the poverty, oppression and inequality rampant in ...

Reach out and touch Facebook, Twitter…

by Rick on June 21, 2010. Posted under: Social Media.

I attended 2 graduations in the past month. My daughter Ally graduated from James Madison University. My daughter Jill graduated from Springfield High School and will be attending Penn State main campus in the fall. Ally and Jill in graduation gowns At ...