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In this article from Marketing Land the many reasons why Google is in a world of its own, one that Facebook will never touch, are explained. Many events at the Google I/O event introduce its new 3.0 Responsive Design interface, its new Hangout options and Hangouts on Air . . . there is so much you can hardly handle the shock as the outrageous inventions swim past you in your home stream where all the posts from people you follow or circle show up.

Wednesday night I…

Are you experiencing some problems hearing your loved ones? Here are some tips for handling that transition to assistance for your ears. Give it a good chance to work for you.

Why face this visit alone?

Bring someone you trust to the doctor to help you make the wisest decision. You…

OK, so we’ve covered what Google Authorship is, and why you should bother with using it. Now let’s discuss how to setup g+ Authorship so you too can benefit from its advantages. Fortunately there’s a few different setup approaches that Google supports. Unfortunately, some of those processes get a little “techy” with needing to know some code. There is good news, however; I…

Many golfers have asked me over the years if golf is bad for their back. This is a difficult question to answer. After all, golf is exercise and exercise is typically good for you right? It all depends on the structures we are utilizing to make the golf swing. Have you ever had an injury that didn’t heal correctly or do you have underlying joint degeneration that could be aggravated by your golf swing? Do you swing the golf club properly? What kind of shape are you in and do you prepare and…

The Triangle real estate market has been very busy since 2012. The number of properties for sale that have received multiple offers continues to be high in areas that have a shortage of what…

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I am the coolest cat. I made the news!

I had this really cute lady reporter come to my house and play with me and talk to me. She was doing a story called "Is My Cat Normal?"

I am not sure what the answer to that was.

She thought it was funny that I like to answer the door when I hear the…

Google Authorship is currently all the rage among writers, publishers, content developers, and the SEO community. Many folks I know have been hesitant to adopt Google Authorship, fearing it’d be a wasted effort, while others are already seeing amazing results. There’s been speculation over whether Google Authorship is…

As you already know, business networking is very important.

In order to be successful with your business, no matter the industry, you must be successful at networking.

After all, how sustainable is a business that does not have a supportive and engaged network?

Business owners may find themselves in need of other professionals from time to time in order to meet certain goals, do certain tasks, and learn new ideas.

So, what is the key to business…

Google Plus Is Changing Everything in Search

Buying a new home is an exciting experience. In all the excitement of figuring out where the furniture goes and what route you’ll take to work, you don’t want to forget to get your new home inspected by a licensed home inspector.

It’s best to have a licensed home inspector inspect a new home during phases of construction when more of the house is visible. But, if the house is almost complete when you decide to buy it, it’s still important to get a home inspection.

Why should…

The goal of any business is to get the word out to your target market. Whether you place ads in publications, distribute flyers door to door, network or use social media, the objective to get your info in front of as many people as possible. Referral is another great way to build a business. Sometimes you get business just by asking.

Whatever service you provide, make sure that your customers and prospects are aware of it. Don't (ass)(u)(me) that they know. If you are…

You may have provided outstanding service to your customer. They are, overall, pleased with the work you provided but there's just one little thing that they though could be better. They know you worked hard and have proven to be a true professional, so they may feel a little uncomfortable complaining about it. Are you making sure that your customer is welcome to say something?

Many people don't like to complain because they don't want to bother you. Well, make sure that they know…

Recently, PPC ads, SEO, social media, blogs and other online tools have been major champions in the online marketing arena. So why aren’t more companies using stronger online marketing strategies?

Many business owners have questions about online marketing that they are too embarrassed to ask. Fishbowl recently published an infographic answering eight of the most popular questions that companies fail to ask.

What it Looks Like in Search

Notice in the image above, the Photo pic entry ranks on top, followed by the other posts on Google+ followed by other posts like Inside919 which mention google plus, as these were my keyword in search. I was not logged in to…

Based on the book, Mind Over Gray Matter, A New Approach to Dementia Care,

by Gontkovsky, Johnson, Johnson, and Sarafan, 2012

If you are helping someone who is declining due to this disease, there are ways to make the time more…

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You've probably received many phone calls and e-mails, soliciting for your business. We'll if you're like me, you dislike this invasive way of doing business. There are many great salesmen that can talk you into spending money you probably shouldn't. These guys can probably sell ice to an eskimo.

We believe in letting our work speak for itself, rather than trying to talk people into something they aren't sure of. We often get asked if we are going to charge more, once we are in the…

Appearance and first impressions are everything in life. A person’s smile, especially a confident smile, is the first thing we notice when we meet someone in a social setting. If your smile is not what you want it to be, or it is one that you are not happy with, cosmetic dentistry might be a consideration and maybe even a necessity. Doctor Mark Andrews, your Cary Family Dentist, will be your first stop in…

Lifestyle changes play more of a significant role in overall health than genetics. We do know this from research. The only question is how to begin to take action on it for yourself and your family.

Get Physical Exercise for Cognitive Benefit

Higher levels of physical activity can lower…