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Fame vs. Fortune in the Digital Age

5/31/2016

by Will Viharo

“In the future, everyone will be world famous for fifteen minutes.” Andy Warhol’s famous quote was more like a prophecy. Thanks to the Internet, anyone with computer access can upload a video that goes viral, or a blog that reaches millions of readers. Both are free to users, of course, increasing their popularity.

Then what? Where’s the money? What’s the practical point of fortune-free fame, besides the ego boost? You got me.

3 Simple Online Errors Killing Your Business

5/30/2016

by Kim Niemi

With all the challenges your business already faces - competitors in your field, changing marketplaces, etc. – the last thing you want is to fail over something simple and solvable.

Here are a few online errors to avoid – or fix, as the case may be:

Insights Into Today’s Technology Trends in Education

5/27/2016

by Kerri Gois, Guest Contributor

Today students of almost all ages seem to have access to an Internet-enabled device. That statement is more than just perception. Technology is now commonplace in education, and it’s not a bad thing. Speak Up is an ongoing survey that was started in 2003. It studies the responses of teachers, students, parents, school administrators and community members in order to provide valuable data on the adoption of technology in education. Here are some recent stats:

5 Ways To Show An Author Your Appreciation

5/26/2016

by Will Viharo

May is - okay, was - Author’s Appreciation Month. (Ironically, it’s also National Masturbation Month). I normally don’t pay attention to this kind of arbitrary designation, but since I keep seeing my fellow writers giving each other shout-outs and high-fives in my Facebook feed, I thought I’d point out a few ways readers can also “celebrate” before it’s too late.

Meaning June.

How Healthcare Companies Are Using Technology to Better Manage Finances

5/25/2016

by James Daniels, Guest Contributor

Healthcare companies have a lot to deal with when it comes to the financial side of things. Dealing with medical bills, customer payments and non-payments, filing, auditing and sending medical claims to insurance companies and keeping track of finances are all hugely important day-to-day tasks involved in the successful running of a healthcare company. When it comes to managing finances, many healthcare companies are increasingly relying on technology in order to ensure that processes run smoothly.

Does Your Writing Require Third Party Validation?

5/24/2016

by Will Viharo

As usual, there are at least two possible answers to this common question: Artistically speaking, you shouldn’t, but probably do anyway. Commercially speaking, you definitely do, but that can be even harder to obtain.

Welcome to yet another conundrum for the modern indie author. The fun never stops!

How To Properly Market Your Business’s Online Courses

5/20/2016

by Ben Allen, Guest Contributor

As different industries become more advanced, the need for highly trained workers is increasing. That demand has inspired businesses and educational organizations to create a variety of courses to teach new skills and bring in additional revenue. But how do these new educators get the word out about their offerings and entice students to enroll?

Short Stories or Novels? The Right Choice For You

5/19/2016

by Will Viharo

When it comes to writing, you can either be a sprinter, or a long distance runner.

Naturally, you can also be both. The challenge is excelling equally in each field, equipped with separate, specific skills.

It can and has been done, many times, by many authors. Just make sure you’re properly trained for both, since each format is judged according to different rules. And remember, you're only racing with yourself...

Resistance Is Futile – The Content Revolution is Here

5/18/2016

by Mary C. Long

According to a recent Searchmetrics survey of US domain winners and losers over the past year, when it comes to site visibility, content sites really pushed through and came out on top above social sites. Does this mean social is dead? No – but it does mean the content revolution is underway.

Here’s how to embrace it.

Why Your Website Matters Most of All

5/18/2016

by Karen Fratti

The news that Facebook might have been filtering certain types of news from their newsfeed and trending topics has many reconsidering the motives of the social network. But for marketers, there’s a lesson to be learned here: you need a home base.