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8 personal branding hacks to help increase your online visibility

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by on June 13, 2014 at 4:20 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, Entrepreneur, Social Media

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Becoming interesting isn’t just about learning how to become a good conversationalist. You need stories to tell. And the way you communicate those stories on the Internet is through content. Personal branding online is not about you, it’s about your content. I realized it early in my career. In every job and at every stage of my life, I had unique content that gave me an edge and propelled me ahead of the pack, from the scaffolds of Manhattan to the c-suites of Madison Avenue. You need to offer your network or your company something of value to differentiate yourself. That’s your…

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Xbox One July update to add Snap Mode for Achievements, spoken language option, digital bundles, and more

Jun13
by on June 13, 2014 at 3:57 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets

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Microsoft today detailed what gamers can expect in the next Xbox One update, which is slated to arrive in July. There are five new features on tap: Snap Mode for Achievements, double-tap to Snap, choice of spoken language, future digital bundles and compilation discs, as well as being able to ‘Like’ Game DVR clips. The first feature lets you track and view your achievements in real time without ever leaving the game. The new mode also offers a “Get Help” option for any achievements you might be struggling with by scanning the Web for relevant tips to show you right…

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Google links up with ESPN to deliver in-line stats and highlights to World Cup searchers in the US

Jun13
by on June 13, 2014 at 3:50 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Product Updates

Google has worked a little World Cup magic for people looking for highlights from the competition by signing a deal with ESPN which will see visitors automatically sent across to the sports media company’s site. Confirmed in a tweet from the official Google account and in a post on ESPN’s site, visitors will now be able to catch-up on highlights of previous (or ongoing) games without having to navigate around to find the correct match or other details about the game. Instead, in-line search results will feature a screenshot from ESPN’s footage and link directly to ESPNfc when a user searches for a…

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TravelByDrone is a curated YouTube for awesome drone-recorded videos

Jun13
by on June 13, 2014 at 3:22 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Shareables

They’ve been used for everything ranging from awesome surfing videos to birds-eye views of the Big Apple. Heck, even Facebook’s building them. Drones are very much the in thing, and with a camera planted firmly atop, you can capture some pretty amazing footage. With that in mind, TravelByDrone [as reported on Skift] is serving a growing demand for these videos, letting anyone share existing drone-recorded YouTube skits, alongside their corresponding location. A team curates the submissions to ensure everything’s legitimate, after which it’s pinned on a map for everyone to enjoy. You can scroll the world over, or search by…

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TravelByDrone is a curated YouTube for awesome drone-recorded videos

Jun13
by on June 13, 2014 at 3:22 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Shareables

They’ve been used for everything ranging from awesome surfing videos to birds-eye views of the Big Apple. Heck, even Facebook’s building them. Drones are very much the in thing, and with a camera planted firmly atop, you can capture some pretty amazing footage. With that in mind, TravelByDrone [as reported on Skift] is serving a growing demand for these videos, letting anyone share existing drone-recorded YouTube skits, alongside their corresponding location. A team curates the submissions to ensure everything’s legitimate, after which it’s pinned on a map for everyone to enjoy. You can scroll the world over, or search by…

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