Video Games Do Cause Aggression… If They Suck Out Loud (via Techdirt)
I think I’ve come to the realization that the debate over whether violent video games cause real-life violence is probably never going to end. Centuries from now, some new race of alien beings will be picking over humanity’s remains like some kind of…
Pet microchipping is becoming one of the most widespread pet technologies in use today. Pet owners who are dedicated to making sure their animals receive the best possible care, it’s easy to see just how useful it can be to microchip the dog or cat they have adopted.
Microchipping an animal is a great way to use a recent advance in technology to raise the safety and security of your beloved housemate. It makes it easy to locate and retrieve a lost pet if he or she happens to wander off. [Read more…] about Why Pet Parents Microchip Their Furry Companions
Editor’s Note: This post was written by Ilan Nass, Chief Marketing Strategist at Fueled, an award winning mobile app design and development firm in New York City. He is also the founder of SEOWholesalers and Social Signifier, companies that provide white label services to marketing and advertising agencies looking to offer digital marketing to their clients.
Do you consider yourself an introvert? Have you often rationalized your decision to stay at home as nothing more than you needing some respite from your day-to-day hectic schedule? Maybe you’re just shy in certain circumstances. As such, you may see nothing wrong with needing to withdraw every now and then.
Regardless of your personal situation, there are a couple of apps that are not only ideal for you as an individual, but also useful tools to help you better understand your personality type. Because apps are Fueled’s area of expertise, you can definitely trust us. [Read more…] about 6 Best Apps for Loners
Success with inbound marketing is putting marketing automation tools in the spotlight. Of all the actions that the tools can complete, lead nurturing remains at the top of the list when it comes to what business owners expect from marketing automation tools. Lead nurturing considers the fact that it generally takes several efforts before potential customers purchase a company’s products or services. Between an initial introduction and actual purchase date, business leaders and members of their sales teams have to maintain regular communications with prospects.
Marketing automation tools saving business sales
If they don’t, they could not only lose a single sale; they could lose a customer forever. Because one prospect generally knows 10 or more people, the loss could prove costly, especially if prospects tell their contacts (think social media) about a negative experience they had with the company. Marketing automation tools are eliminating the need for sales teams to pick up the telephone and call prospects several times a month, giving sales teams the chance to diversify how they maintain communications with prospects. Yet, lead nurturing isn’t the only reason businesses are using marketing automation tools.
It’s looking like 2014 will be a great year for Android. The newest HTC One phone is scheduled to launch before the spring; according to PocketLint, the HTC One M8 model will include “a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, a 5-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution display and Android 4.4 KitKat with Sense 6.0.” Samsung will also be introducing a few new Galaxy phones, including the appropriately-named Samsung Galaxy Round, a curved phone designed to fit the contours of the hand.
If you’re planning to pick up one of these new Android smartphones, or simply to kit out the HTC or Samsung phone you already have, here are five of the top must-have Android accessories: [Read more…] about 5 Must-Have Android Accessories
The impact of the freelance economy cannot be ignored. I think that’s not even a point of discussion at this point. Freelancers, and not only in the United States, are growing exponentially. The question is, do all online freelancers treat their activities as a real business, or are they just hopping from one gig to another without really thinking about “real” business concerns?
In countries where earnings and taxation are heavily monitored, this is perhaps not too much of a deal. In some other countries, though, freelancers get away with “playing business” without really making sure they have got the business aspects down pat. But did you know you can avail of special benefits like Dealstruck loans for small business if you register your activities as such?
So if you’re thinking if it really matters if you treat your online gigs as a real business, you might want to take some time to consider it. Here are some reasons you should. [Read more…] about Why You Should Treat Your Online Gigs as a Real Business