Google Waves Goodbye to Other Collaboration Tools

On May 28th, 2009, Chris Campbell wrote:

As a small business we are always looking for ways to collaborate with our team, clients and other developers on open source project. Today Google unveiled its newest tool to its growing arsenal of web based tools. Some people are calling this the replacement of Gmail! We are looking forward to testing these new product [...]

E-mail Etiquette in the Time of Social Media

On August 22nd, 2010, Ryan Powszok wrote:

E-mail: it’s one of the earliest and most widely used forms of communication on the Internet, even in the age of Twitter, Facebook, mobile apps, and social media. It can also be one of the most scandalous – and potentially one of the most embarrassing – sources of personal information, or just plain bad manners. [...]

We Got Next: Potential Social Media Darlings after Twitter and Facebook

On April 30th, 2010, Ryan Powszok wrote:

In recent times we’ve seen social media grow exponentially fast. Thanks to quick Internet adoption and the advancement of mobile technologies, hundreds of millions of people are now part of social networks like Facebook and Twitter. These two sites in particular have enjoyed an incredible amount of attention, but we must understand that they form [...]

What Are They Saying About You? Twitter Tools for Tracking Sentiment

On April 10th, 2010, Ryan Powszok wrote:

Small business owners will have heard all the rave and buzz about Twitter, and how this microblogging site can help enhance their respective brands. But if you’re not particularly adept at social media, you might be hesitant to dedicate your time and spend all your efforts on something you’re unsure of. Don’t worry; it’s perfectly [...]

Best Free Keyword Research Tools for Your PPC Campaign

On March 25th, 2010, Chris Campbell wrote:

As we’ve mentioned in an earlier post, keyword selection is one of the most important factors in creating a successful PPC campaign. In the world of pay-per-click advertising where you simply have to get the most of your advertising dollars, it pays to be choosy – and to be smart and savvy, instead of reckless, [...]

Mobile Productivity Tools for Your Small Business

On December 7th, 2009, Chris Campbell wrote:

As a small business owner you may be on a job that is usually reserved for two people or more – and you may be running around more than you ought to. (Doesn’t everyone feel that way?) If only you can split yourself in two! Well, spare yourself with these helpful apps. If you have [...]

Ultimate List of Top 29 Tools for Competitive Intelligence

On December 4th, 2009, Chris Campbell wrote:

Marketing research isn’t what it used to be. It has expanded to include the world of websites, blogs, social media, online advertising, and other web-based media. The great thing about this all is that there are lots of tools you can use conduct market research and gather competitive intelligence. Our top posts on Lakeshore Branding [...]

Tips for Fundraising on Twitter

On July 27th, 2010, Ryan Powszok wrote:

These days it’s not just enterprises, global brands, and small businesses leveraging the power of social media – non-profit organizations are getting involved, too. Social media has indeed sparked new ways of giving: take Twitter, for example. The massively popular microblogging site has been used time and again to raise funds and support charities and [...]