Archive for: January 2011

Freshwater clams

date 31 Jan 2011 | category Survival, A world of

Freshwater clams by Winyan Staz (WA) . . . and snagging crayfish

Google Voice Search Adds Personalized Recognition

date 31 Jan 2011 | category SEO Optimized

When the initial version of Google Voice Search was released by the speech recognition team, it was done so with a structure intended to “work fast” and “work right.” The input recognition had very broad settings that allowed the program …

MGM Resorts to Sell Atlantic City Land for $73 Million

date 31 Jan 2011 | category Landmark Hotels

From Reuters: MGM Resorts to Sell Atlantic City Land for $73 Million Casino operator MGM Resorts International plans to sell the land under its joint-venture Borgata resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, for about $73 million. The deal follows MGM’s agreement …

PPC Tips for the Small Business Owner

date 30 Jan 2011 | category SEO Optimized

It can be difficult for the little guy to compete with corporations¾moderate SMB programs are no match for endless marketing budgets and the resulting inflated keyword costs. Working in an agency, I see this first hand every day.

Hilton Owners Test New Technology Apps

date 30 Jan 2011 | category Landmark Hotels

Among other things, Hilton owners could use their iPads to order roomservice while at the meeting.

From The Email Of Todd Mintz

date 29 Jan 2011 | category SEO Optimized

“And you know, he’s the devil…He’s everything that I ain’t… Hiding intentions of evil, Under the smile of a saint”.…  Kris Kristofferson I was going through my email inbox looking for ideas to write about when I came across some …

Early Signs of a Hotel Rebound

date 29 Jan 2011 | category Landmark Hotels

From The New York Times: Early Signs of a Hotel Rebound The hotel industry in the United States appears to be rebounding this summer, mainly because of strengthening business travel. So far the biggest beneficiary is New York, though other …

How Not to Sully Infographics with Drunkenness: Lessons in Link Building

date 28 Jan 2011 | category SEO Optimized

I ignored the opportunity to link build with infographics for far too long. As an engineer turned search engine professional, the idea of creating art scared me. I prefer complicated puzzles and problems over design, but after seeing so many …

Should Facebook Ads Replace Your AdWords Campaign?

date 28 Jan 2011 | category SEO Optimized

Now that Facebook has officially passed Google as the most visited site on the web, their advertising platform becomes more attractive than ever. However, even with their steady climb to the top, many online marketers remain skeptical of the advertising …

SMX Advanced 2010 London: Participant’s Report – Day 1

date 27 Jan 2011 | category SEO Optimized

Note from Ann: SMX Advanced 2010 London was quite some time ago but I found this article an awesome report – especially useful for those who couldn’t make it to the event. Enjoy! Since 2007 London has already hosted three …