Author: John Norwood

John Norwood is best known as a technology journalist, currently at Ziddu where he focuses on tech startups, companies, and products.

Search engine optimization goes well beyond just making sure you can be found by Google and others. From demonstrating to the world your company’s authority and product offerings to building a broader community locally and globally, SEO is critical for Maryland businesses seeking an edge over the competition and an easy, cost-efficient way to grow their revenue streams. Here are 10 reasons why Maryland businesses need SEO to thrive in the modern economy: 1. Free Marketing Once established, SEO assets provide the owner with consistent, cost-efficient marketing over time that dwindles into the sub-pennies on the dollar. 2. Connecting with…

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The first step in executing a successful online marketing strategy is to master your domain’s SEO. After that, however, things become somewhat more complicated. You see, SEO merely relies upon your own knowledge and ability to implement a strategy; but link building, the other key element to a successful web presence, actually requires partnering and working with others to an extent. If you’re still on the fence about why you need an effective link building strategy for your website, consider these five benefits it gives your online marketing effort: Rocket Boost for Your SEO Strategy If you think SEO is…

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It’s not hard to make the argument that the Internet offers a more cost-effective way of marketing your business than traditional methods, but few people know the exact ways in which one is better than the other. While the superiority from a cost and reach standpoint is hard to argue, some of the other benefits of online marketing over traditional marketing are not as apparent. Here are ten benefits that online marketing has over traditional marketing methods: 1. Global Reach It isn’t that traditional marketing can’t get you a global audience, it’s just that you’re going to have to pay…

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If you’re seeking better candidates, more productivity and less time spent on admin work then you need executive recruitment software. A good executive CRM system helps improve the quality of head-hunting while making the workflow easier and better. Executive recruiting is about finding top tier candidates. Executive candidate sourcing is different to traditional candidate search. These senior and C-suite executives must be approached and kept engaged throughout the recruiting process. Is it feasible without a software system? It could be. But why take the difficult approach when you can achieve the best results with minimal effort on the mundane tasks?…

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Social media powerhouse Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey announced that he intended to sell his first ever tweet on the platform from 2006 as NFT, or a non-fungible token which is essentially cryptoart. The auction began in December 2020, and the highest bid is currently around $2.6 million for the tweet. Whoever eventually wins the auction gets an autographed digital certificate that will be signed using cryptography and include the original tweet’s metadata. Dorsey intends to convert whatever money is raised to bitcoin, which he then intends to donate to an African relief charity. This new development brings up the question…

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Korean smartphone giants, Samsung released its latest batch of flagship devices in January 2021 with much pomp and pageantry. The Galaxy S21, S21 plus and S21 Ultra are the devices in this class. In this article, we take a look at some of the features of the S21 Ultra device, and we would especially focus on its zoom capability. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G was released on January 14th 2021. The phone has a distinctive design which sets it apart from the other S series devices, as it sports an array of 5 cameras slightly elevated on the rear…

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Family businesses can be both a satisfying and frustrating experience. Undertaking with your siblings, uncles or parents can make things easier but also more complicated, especially if they do not have business experience or tools such as professional preparation or business experience. However, this is completely common and any starting point is valid. The first step to clearing your fears and growing your family business is to be well informed. For example, sometimes one of the first impediments is being strapped with money and being afraid to ask for a loan, which can be much easier if you use a…

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Severe and changeable weather – the greatest enemy for both your roof and you as a proud homeowner who is constantly taking care of your roof and giving your best to improve its condition. During one of your regular roof inspections, you have noticed a small roof leak. It’s not a serious issue, just a minor problem, and you are in a dilemma about what to do. The answer is rather simple because there is no roofing issue to be neglected. The sooner you combat the problem, the more money you’ll save in the future since this small roof leak…

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Older homes may still have single-glazed windows. This is something as a homeowner that you might not have realised or paid any attention to when buying the home. However, if you’ve lived through a colder than usual winter or two, then it might be more of an issue now. Upgrading to double glazed windows can be a marked improvement. Here are four reasons why you should consider taking this next step. 1. Better Security While all windows are subject to the potential for an intruder trying to use them as an entry point, double glazed windows are far safer in…

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