Tumblr Blows Past 1 Billion Posts, Still Can’t Get Google Ranking
Tumblr is growing at a ridiculous pace. Some time last night, they crossed 1 billion posts, breaking the layout of their About page. Looks like their web designer didn’t think they’d reach 1 billion this fast. Even as they grow, there are still issues with Tumblr ranking in the search engines. According to TechCrunch, Tumblr [...]
Read MoreThe 100 Most Powerful Black Women on Twitter
These women have gained a tremendous amount of influence on Twitter by amassing a large number of followers, retweets, and memberships on user lists. We used Klout and Twittergrader, two online reputation measurement tools, to compile a list of the 100 most powerful black women on Twitter. The women marked with a have verified Twitter [...]
Read MoreFCC Commissioner Clyburn Wants Wireless and Wire Networks Treated Equally
Federal Communications Commission member Mignon Clyburn has taken an apparent swipe at a net neutrality position held jointly by Verizon and Google. Verizon and Google are proposing that wireless broadband access be exempted from any rules requiring non-discriminatory treatment of Internet traffic. “[A]ny proposal treating fixed and mobile Internet access to broadband differently would be [...]
Read MoreFacebook Grabs the Hot Potato. Should GetGlue and Miso be Worried?
Facebook announced Places last Thursday and very quickly on Friday also announced that they have officially acquired Hot Potato as well. If you are aware of GetGlue or Miso, this app does the same thing including the awards that are tied into the specific type of check-in you complete. Facebook seems to be strategically positioning themselves for the next level of location check-in which is really “anything check-in”. Find out more details inside.
Read MoreNew App Puts Hip-Hop on the Map
If you’re a fan of Hip-Hop, then you’ve likely heard about Marcy Projects, Sugar Hill, and Cedar Park at least once. Have you ever wondered where these places are actually located and their relevance to Hip-Hop? Thanks to the team at RapGenius, hardcore fans and neophytes have a way to stay connected with their Hip-Hop [...]
Read MorePhilly Tells Bloggers to Pay Up, Whether They Make Money or Not
Many bloggers dream of making some decent money for their online efforts. Only a handful ever actually turn a profit on their blogging. Most don’t even make enough to buy candy, but Philadelphia still wants a cut of these non-existent profits. Marilyn Bess has made about $50 over the past few years as a contributor [...]
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