Tech
When Will Siri Be Able to Make That Romantic Dinner Reservation for You?
Here are five ways personal-assistant apps can actually become the personal assistants they claim to be.
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Building a Business
More People Opt to Use Cellular Data in Lieu of Broadband
In 2013, 70 percent of Americans had home broadband, according to a Pew study of more than 6,000 American adults. This year, only 67 percent did.
By Kif Leswing
Tech
10 Ways to Get Free Wi-Fi Wherever You Go
Someday Internet access will be ubiquitous. Until then, you have to know the angles you can work.
By John Rampton
Building a Business
4 Mobile-Marketing Trends to Watch in 2016
As devices and technologies change, so will our marketing methods.
Tech
For Cybersecurity Companies, It’s Time to Shine
A growing crop of businesses is set on helping consumers and companies navigate the maze of threats.
By Jason Daley
Tech
Does Ending a Text with a Period Make You a Cold, Unfeeling Garbage Person?
According to a new study, the punctuation mark is considered to be insincere.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
If You Aren’t Thinking Mobile First, You’re Doing It Wrong
To be truly mobile-friendly, you need to think mobile first from the ground up. Use these five tips.
By Alex Iskold
Tech
Los Angeles Techweek 2015 Features Mobile, Health Care and Fashion Innovations
Some inspired new apps and platforms and a healthy group of startup finalists hit this year's famous tech fest.
Building a Business
The 3 Biggest Ecommerce Trends to Keep Your Eye On
If you want to stay ahead of the game, make sure your company is considering implementing these strategies.
By Steve Fusco
Building a Business
4 Marketing Tips for Making Your Social Media Presence Stand Out on Mobile
Here are a few ways businesses can incorporate mobile marketing into a social-media strategy to reach new customers and deepen engagement with existing ones.
Building a Business
4 Types of Mobile Monsters and What We Can Learn From Their Horror Stories
System bugs wreaked havoc on mobile devices in 2015, but they could have been prevented.
Online Presence
Facebook Is Officially Testing a Craigslist-Like Buying and Selling Feature
The rumors are true. The social-media giant is indeed toying with ways for people to buy and sell items on its iOS app.
Marketing
How Shrewd Mobile Referral Programs Accelerate Customer Acquisition
The best time to offer customers an incentive for referring your product is when they have their phone in their hands.
Building a Business
4 Ways to Mobilize Your Business
Each and every business needs to be mobile ready, especially small businesses as they stay relevant in 'iWorld.'
By Mike Carnow
Marketing
The Secret to the Perfect Holiday Email Campaign
Christmas is coming, and now is the time to start preparing your email marketing efforts.
Thought Leaders
Whether You Take a Vacation or Not, You Need to Unplug
Even a short tech sabbatical can change the way you approach your business.
Building a Business
‘Tis the Season: It’s Time to Get Mobile Ready for Christmas
A solid mobile strategy could turn this holiday season to a sales launchpad for your brand and is the single most important thing your marketing team should be doing right now.
By Gilad Bechar
Marketing
Amending Your Marketing Strategy to More Effectively Reach a Changing America
Are you familiar with the 3 Ms? They should be the centerpiece of your marketing efforts.
By James Briggs
Tech
Apple’s New 6-Digit Passcodes: What Do They Mean for Your BYOD Policy?
Are you even thinking about mobile security for your workers? Three best practices to start with.
By Caleb Barlow
Business News
Facebook Is Trying to Get Mobile Users to Shop Directly Through Its App
The social giant is testing out a few ecommerce features that make it easier to purchase on the go.
By Reuters
Buying a Franchise
These Entrepreneurs Braved New Frontiers in Franchising and Found Success
Starting a concept from square one isn't easy. But being first to market can put you one step closer to becoming the next big thing.
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
In With the Old: Mobile Marketing for Seniors
With more seniors owning mobile devices and using social media, brands need to step up their mobile-marketing game.
By Gilad Bechar
Buying a Franchise
11 Chains That Now Deliver (If You Live in a Certain Area)
Your favorite restaurants are making it all too easy to get your fast-food (and fast-casual) fix.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
How to Shake a Negative Brand Image Using Mobile Marketing
Mobile can do far more than just bring your brand's image to new audiences -- it can help build it and even save it from the occasional PR crisis.
By Gilad Bechar
Tech
The 3 Letters That Could Help Your Business Grow Like Uber
APIs: These programming interfaces live wherever digital experiences are being created. Are they part of your growth strategy?
Online Presence
Facebook Just Gave Small Businesses a Bunch of New Tools
Pages is getting a mobile overhaul in an effort to better tailor how users interact with the companies on the site. It also potentially means more ad sales for the social giant.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Google Is Starting to Penalize Mobile Sites That Do This
It's no longer considered mobile-friendly to have pop-up ads before you reach content, which can impact advertisers and publishers.