The Winter Olympics and Google Search Results

Although it goes without saying that the Olympic Games are typically more closely associated with terms like unity and goodwill than they are with search engine optimization, this year’s Winter Games have allowed us a unique look into the way current events effect search results on Google. Breaking events, more often than not, occur unpredictably,…

Use Google Maps to Optimize for your Local Business

Much like the previous entries we made about Yelp and Local SEO, Google Maps is a useful search engine optimization (SEO) tool that local businesses can utilize to increase their business from internet search inquiries. Google Maps can help pinpoint your location for local users searching for your product or service in your area. Google…

Payment Fraud Detection, Prevention, and Management

Issue: As eCommerce sales grow, so does the number of online frauds. The dollar losses due to online fraud have risen to a number exceeding 3.6 Billion, but the percentage of fraud to revenue has stabilized at about 1.4% (See Chart from MarketingSherpa) from 2006 – 2008 because of the improvement in technology, as well…

Web Consulting With a Cause: A Partnership Between Cybertegic Inc. and Starlight Children’s Foundation

“The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.”         — Pablo Casals   Starlight Children’s Foundation dedicates itself to improving the quality of life of children who are suffering…

Pepsi Refreshing Image Through Social Media

One of the biggest discussions about this year’s Super Bowl commercials was the absence of Pepsi. For 23 consecutive years, Pepsi has advertised during the Super Bowl. However, the company decided to invest resources into their social media marketing campaign, called “Pepsi Refresh Project.” Pepsi plans to grant $20 million to fund projects in six…

Oscars Jumping in the Social Media Pool

With the continued rise of various companies integrating social media into their marketing strategy, it wouldn’t be long before we saw award shows like the Oscars venturing in that direction. As the 82nd Annual Academy Awards approaches, the Academy is revamping and pursuing social media marketing strategies to attract younger viewers. The last few telecasts…

What’s the Buzz About? Google Buzz.

As previously mentioned, Google recently employed several social media marketing experts to lead their social media team. As of today, Google publicly announced on their official blog about their new product, Google Buzz.Google Buzz is their latest attempt at social media, and will be made available via Gmail and through a mobile browser. Although Google’s…