July 2011 Archives : 3/3 : Bruce Clay Blog
July 6, 2011Google+ and Facebook Face Off in the Battle of the Social Brand

In a survey conducted by Mashable today, respondents are asked to vote for their favored video chat from the past weeks’ major announcements: Google+ Hangouts (Warning: NYT link. Prepare to deduct an article from your monthly allowance or do your own search for more info on the product) or Facebook Video Chat.
Seems straight-forward enough, until you recognize that the Mashable readership participating in the survey are mostly tech-heads who’ve spent the last week testing Hangouts and have spent exactly how much time using video chat on Facebook since it was announced 7 hours ago?
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July 5, 2011
Why the Daily Deals Business isn’t as Simple as it Appears: an SEO Perspective

Coupons have returned, though prudence never goes out of style. With the market for collective buying power becoming more and more competitive, companies that make it possible for bargain hunters to shop and eat to their heart’s delight for bottom dollar, may need to redevelop their revenue stream. Daily deals can benefit businesses by providing a new outlet to reach new customers they otherwise wouldn’t be able to, but can daily deals be a source for continued business?
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July 1, 2011
How high quality topic pages can boost your SEO traffic – New York Times case study
Friday Recap: Plus This Edition

Before you jet out for your holiday weekend, you may enjoy some light reading. Enter Friday Recap. It’s been a busy week. Lots to cover, so let’s get to it.
Okay, so how ’bout that Google+? By now you’ve had your fill of commentary yay, nay and otherwise. I’ll the Internet speak for itself, other than to say…
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Caught in a social media frenzy: The Ben and Jerry’s 60,000 Pint Tub Giveaway

After counting down the days for what seemed like forever, the event was finally upon us. Yes, I’m talking about the Ben and Jerry’s ‘Biggest Pint Tub Grab’ in Sydney. Announced via the Ben and Jerry’s Australia Facebook page on Monday 27th June, the 60,000 pint giveaway involves showing up to Central Station, donating a [...]
