My first book Million Dollar Websites, is published and I couldn’t be more excited! Writing a book is no small undertaking, as those who have done it will tell you. When writing a non-fiction title, having a compelling reason to put it all “out there” makes it all worthwhile. Why did I write Million Dollar Websites? I wrote
60% of Brands Admit Their Website is Average or Below Average
Rebecca Murtagh
Is Your Brand Listening to Customers When Optimizing for Website Conversions? A recent survey reported by WhatUsersDo has revealed what some may view as startling. 60% of brand owners rate their website as average or below average. Despite the stated goal by 78% of those surveyed being “extremely” or “quite” committed to delivering a quality
The Influence of People Through Social Media
Rebecca Murtagh
How We Are Influenced, and Influence Others With What We Post Online We are impacted by persons we have been introduced to through social media every day. They may share valuable information, a fresh perspective, or a better way to do something. Often, a blog or post motivates or inspires professional or personal action, without
Has Social Media Forever Changed the Exchange of Christmas Cards?
Rebecca Murtagh
Has Social Media Forever Changed The Tradition of Sending Christmas Cards? The days before Christmas and my mailbox is filled with Christmas cards. Having moved frequently over the years, I have always looked forward to receiving greetings from loved ones near and far. Yet, in recent years a new trend has emerged. Instead of
No Love For Your RSS Feed? Turn it Into an Email Newsletter
Rebecca Murtagh
Turning Your RSS Feed Into An Email Newsletter Could Increase Readership & Engagement Despite the explosion in creation of RSS content in recent years, RSS feed adoption remains low. Only 10% of users in a recent Pew Internet Study report getting digital news via RSS which comes in third after email only dominated by the web,
LinkedIn Endorsements to be Weighed in Search
Rebecca Murtagh
Endorsements Will Impact Search If you’ve logged into LinkedIn in recent weeks you have noticed that endorsements have been added to profiles. Endorsements will soon be weighed in search results according to Inc. Magazine. Higher visibility in search could translate to more business or hiring for those active on the world’s largest professional network with
Election Day 2012 – Google, Foursquare and Your Vote!
Rebecca Murtagh
The Role of Social Media and Search on 2012 Presidential Election Day Amidst what many have called one of the most important Presidential Elections in United States history, Google and Foursquare are doing their part to get out the vote. Google Doodle Election Day 2012 No Excuses! Don’t know where to cast your vote? The
New LinkedIn Profile ‘Circles’ Display Connections and How You Are Found
Rebecca Murtagh
LinkedIn New Profiles Create “Circles” For You This week LinkedIn announced “New Profiles” to their 175 million professional users worldwide. The new profiles have been designed to encourage engagement. The sample profile posted by LinkedIn reveals much more, including circles that represent how people “find” you. New Profiles Deliver Greater Insight As social platforms race