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Young startups don’t need a marketing strategy — they need tactics

Nov28
by on November 28, 2018 at 10:23 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Contributors


We know that marketing is essential for business. But it’s not for everybody, amirite? That’s totally understandable given the obscene pressure to stand out in a sea of competition when all you really want to do is focus on creating an awesome product or service. Warning: I’m not here to tell you that you can skimp on marketing. Marketing is especially important for startups because the truth is: A great product alone is not enough to succeed. It’s the way you speak, persuade, and build relationships with your (future) customers that helps your company take off. On top of that,…

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India takes the #2 spot in renewable energy, but still relies heavily on coal

Nov28
by on November 28, 2018 at 8:13 am
Posted In: Around the Web, world


For a country as large and in a state of rapid development as India, keeping up with its growing energy requirements is a huge challenge. In this context, it’s commendable that India is investing heavily enough in renewable energy to become the second largest consumer worldwide, according to a report from BloombergNEF. The outlet’s Climatescope survey ranks India just after Chile on the global leaderboard, and ahead of Jordon, Brazil, and Rwanda. Too bad its efforts are marred by its incumbent coal sector. The report assessed 103 countries on the basis of several indicators such as clean energy policies, power sector structures,…

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Facebook might soon let you mute comments with selected words

Nov28
by on November 28, 2018 at 7:19 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider


Let’s face it: Facebook is not the most positive place on earth. Some comments on your Facebook posts can be more than unpleasant. But researcher Jane Manchun Wong’s new finding in the app could bring us some hope for a better experience. According to a screenshot posted by Wong on Twitter, users will be able to ban words, phrases and even emojis from comments on their timelines. However, people who post comments with those words and their friends will be able to see them. Facebook is working on letting users to ban words/phrases/emojis from showing up on their personal timelines…

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Facebook might soon let you mute comments with selected words

Nov28
by on November 28, 2018 at 7:19 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider


Let’s face it: Facebook is not the most positive place on earth. Some comments on your Facebook posts can be more than unpleasant. But researcher Jane Manchun Wong’s new finding in the app could bring us some hope for a better experience. According to a screenshot posted by Wong on Twitter, users will be able to ban words, phrases and even emojis from comments on their timelines. However, people who post comments with those words and their friends will be able to see them. Facebook is working on letting users to ban words/phrases/emojis from showing up on their personal timelines…

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