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Google My Business debuts to help small businesses connect with customers via Search, Maps, and Google+

Jun11
by on June 11, 2014 at 3:32 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Insider

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Google today launched Google My Business, a new free tool available at google.com/business. As its name implies, the tool allows small business to connect with their customers. It does this by putting all Google services useful to businesses in one place: Update your business info on Search, Maps, and Google+ to make it easy for customers to get in touch. Add beautiful photos of your business and a virtual tour of your business interior to help customers see what makes your business unique. Connect directly with your fans and customers by sharing news, events, and other important updates from your…

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Uber says sign-ups have jumped 850% because of the taxi driver protests in London

Jun11
by on June 11, 2014 at 3:04 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, UK

Oh dear. Taxi drivers have hit the streets of London today to protest against Uber – and the way Transport for London regulates the firm – but the demonstrations and related media coverage have actually helped the company to attract new customers. Across the city, Uber is reporting an 850 percent increase in sign-ups compared to the same day last week. It’s worth noting, however, that the company hasn’t revealed the total number of new users in the capital – and without knowing the original amount, it’s almost impossible to work it out ourselves. “Londoners are voting with their fingers,…

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7 US startup visa options for international founders

Jun11
by on June 11, 2014 at 2:55 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, Entrepreneur

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Mikita Mikado is a software engineer and entrepreneur from Belarus, now based in San Francisco. He is the co-­founder and CEO of Quote Roller and PandaDoc. There is no other place like Silicon Valley, the tech Mecca of access to great talent, capital and countless prospective clients. For some founders, moving to the Valley is the only option to succeed. However, as we all know, immigrating to the US can be really tough. I’ve been through the excruciating, year-long process of getting an American visa. Along the way, I’ve learned about the different visa options available if you’re moving to the US in hopes…

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Trover returns: Expedia founder’s photo-based exploration app launches (again) for Android

Jun11
by on June 11, 2014 at 2:34 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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It’s been almost three years since we last caught up with Trover, the travel-focused photo app that counts Expedia and Zillow co-founder Rich Barton among its creators. Here’s what we had to say about it at the time: “Trover is something special. It’s not necessarily a place to share photos, although the images populating the app are almost universally high quality. Instead, it uses photos as an anchor to help people share art, food, monuments, places, restaurants, cool locations and just about any other type of interesting thing that you might discover.” It’s all about creating a sense that you’re…

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Pinterest brings its discovery-focused Guided Search feature to the Web

Jun11
by on June 11, 2014 at 2:23 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Product Updates

After introducing the feature for its mobile apps in April, Pinterest is now rolling out its discovery-focused Guided Search feature on the Web. After completing your first search query, you’ll now see a row of rectangular buttons on the top, suggesting related or refined terms. The aim is to guide you to other “pins” uploaded by the community – either because you want to keep exploring, or need help specifying what you’re really looking for. It’s fairly straight-forward and to mark the occasion, Pinterest has made its search bar “front and center” for an even faster search experience. When you…

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