Work in Bursts to Get More Done – Productivity. A solution that works every time: break the job into smaller bits, and do those bits in bursts. That may sound obvious, but not many people put this to optimal use. Too often they procrastinate because they’re stuck with a daunting task on their to-do list. 10 productive tips If that’s you, try these 10 productive tips: Granularise: Got a project? Granularise further: If that’s still too big, just do 10 minutes of the task. Set a timer: OK, you’re going to do this in a 10-minute burst — now set a timer and do it. Clear distractions: Turn off email notifications, clear your desk, turn off the phone. Really focus: You’re doing your burst, and you cleared away distractions … and yet you still feel the pull of email, or other distractions. How to Copyright a Phrase. There is No ROI in Social Media Marketing. Becoming a Better Human, Blogging. Do you realize the amount of information you are exposed to while you are blogging?
It’s immense, something you would probably never be able to reach if it wasn’t for the all this connection. It is incredible how, for the first time, we have a private teacher for each one of us. For the first time, one can learn whatever he wants; when he wants; at the speed he wants. Santa and the mob. A recent study by UBS and ARG found that one third of the American parents surveyed said it was hard to find toys and gifts because nothing was new.
Nothing new? What they're actually saying is that there's no mad rush for the "it" gift, the safe, coveted gift that demonstrates the giver was able to finagle a favor or brave a crush of shoppers. The notion of the one, the it, the winner, the safe choice--this is about buying without taking responsibility. Clearly, there are as many new and wonderful things this season as there are each year, all that's missing is an anointed toy of the year. The masses want to buy what the masses have chosen as the winner, because then the purchase isn't their fault. And that's what happens every day in just about every market, business or consumer. The lack of a clear winner in the toy biz is a symptom of a move to weird (without mass TV, etc., selecting the one clear winner gets more difficult). Every Day is Someone’s First Day. I took my first ever yoga class the other day, thanks in part to having a yoga instructor girlfriend.
It was at a really nice studio in northern Massachusetts called Roots to Wings. My instructor, Beth, was very aware that I was new. A Guide to Google Analytics and Useful Tools - Smashing Magazine. Advertisement Google Analytics is undoubtedly the most widely used web analytics application.
Emerged from and based upon the analytics-package developed by Urchin Software Corporation (which was bought by Google in April 2005), the tool has become publicly available for free under the new flagship of Google Analytics. In May 2007 the application was heavily edited, developed and released; the design was simplified and more advanced featured were added. Over years Google Analytics managed to gain on popularity because of its simplicity and many advanced features for curious site owners and professional marketers. You probably use Google Analytics on a regular basis, for basic stats tracking the performance of your site.
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And with that comes the opportunity for us to focus in on the hottest trends of the upcoming New Year, and maybe even those that eluded us in years prior. While you’re putting the finishing touches on your action plan for 2012, let’s dig into some of the hot Internet trends for SMBs to watch over the next 12 months. After all, you want to kick off the New Year on the right foot, don’t you? Of course you do. SoLoMo It was during November’s PubCon Vegas show that distinguished Google engineer Matt Cutts stood in front of a packed room and encouraged search marketers to focus on three areas over the next year: SocialLocalMobile While these areas were certainly hot in 2011, the data shows they’re only going to heat up from here.
The year 2011 saw a 400 percent increase in the number of mobile searches, with 74 percent of people using their mobile phones to search while running errands. 8 Small Business Social Media Tips From the Pros. Are you looking for some social media tips to grow your small business? We asked eight small business pros for their hottest social media tips.
Here’s their advice for you to . #1: Show Them the “Real You” Ed Gandia Use Facebook to show prospects, clients and customers the “real you.” I love to cook, so I’ve been known to post pictures of my grilled masterpieces. Oh, and I know I’m going to ruffle a lot of feathers by saying this, I get more engagement by updating five times per week than five times per day. Ed occasionally shares personal stories on Facebook. Ed Gandia , founding partner, International Freelancers Academy. #2: Pick One Thing and Do It Really Well. 5 Reasons Your Business Should Be Blogging. Does your business blog?
Small Biz Success Summit 2012: Online Social Media Mega Conference. How Small Businesses Should Adapt to Social Media.