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Facebook IPO By the Numbers

SEO Chat - Search Engine Optimization Tutorials — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:30:06 +0000

While there will no doubt be tremendous demand for Facebook stock today, as it begins trading at 11 AM Eastern time, there should be plenty of it available. As David Angosti reported for Search Engine Journal, the social network raised its target IPO price range to $34 to $38. The move prompted a number of Facebook's major stakeholders to increase the number of shares they plan to offer - and in some cases, that number went way up. I am not a stock broker; I don't even play one on the Internet. But I think even the people who crunch these kinds of numbers for a living would be amazed by the c...

Mobile Ads Fuel 20% Of mCommerce Activity

NetNewsCheck Category Feed: Mobile — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:14:44 +0000

About one in five mobile consumers pursued some type of m-commerce activity, like comparing prices or buying digital content, based on a mobile ad they saw, according to a new study commissioned by the Interactive Advertising Bureau.

Google takes leaf from Apple playbook, tightens grip on Android

Mobile Marketer Software and technology Sectors Feed — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Google appears to be seeking greater control over the Android mobile operating system by working more closely with handset manufacturers to develop pure Android devices and sell these directly to consumers.

Push notifications keep luxury branded apps top of mind – Luxury Daily

Mobile Marketer Marketing Sectors Feed — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Luxury Daily today - Push notifications keep luxury branded apps top of mind; Magellan Jets, Rue La La partner for complementary private jet charter hours.

Google Launches Knowledge Graph, ‘First Step in Next Generation Search’

Miranda Miller — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Three new Google Search features are part of their “next generation search” project, Knowledge Graph. Info boxes, segmented results based on query context and suggestions based on popular queries negate the need to even click off the SERP for info.

Mobile Sites: Choosing an Implementation Process & Strategies

Kristine Schachinger — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

No matter your approach, the mobile landscape is a tricky, expansive space of uncertainty filled with twists and turns that would give even the most solid minded developer or site owner points to pause. Here’s a guide to help you go mobile.

Mobile, Web Local Spend To Hit $22B By ’16

NetNewsCheck Category Feed: Mobile — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:32:54 +0000

Mobile and online local ad spending are expected to grow at a clip of about 14% per year to hit $21.8 billion by 2016, according to BIA/Kelsey’s new Media Ad View reports.

Why Your SEO & Social Strategy Should Include Pinterest

Steve Beatty — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

You don’t have to be a lifestyle-type site to win on Pinterest, you merely need to make your brand fun and create interesting, shareable images. Pinterest offers other benefits, including social links generated from content shared on Pinterest.

Google NSA Relationship Secrecy Continues Despite Courts Efforts

John Rampton — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Google and the National Security Agency's possibly secret relationship will remain secret. The Federal Appeals Court has upheld the NSA's decision not to release information confirming or denying if they have a relationship with Google.

Does Facebook have the power to deliver in mobile?

Mobile Marketer Software and technology Sectors Feed — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest in a series of moves intended to boost its mobile presence, Facebook has acquired Android photo sharing app Lightbox. The move was announced days before the social media giant’s initial public offering, which is scheduled for tomorrow.