Take Back Your Brain From Social Media - WSJ

Addiction researchers explain what makes Facebook and Twitter so hard to resist, and what we can do to lessen its psychological and neurological grip

Practical Tips and Tricks to Boost Traffic To Your Website

This article describes the many practical tips that you can adopt to boost traffic to your website. Many of the tips are easy to follow.

Micro.blog Project Surges Past $65K on Kickstarter, Gains Backing from DreamHost – WordPress Tavern

With one week remaining on its Kickstarter campaign, the Micro.blog indie microblogging project has surged past its original $10K funding goal with $66,710 pledged by 2,381 backers. This puts proje…

Working on Multiple Startups is a Recipe for Failure | Startups.co

Like shots of Tequila—working on multiple startups sounds like fun...but it's a bad idea. You'll probably do it anyway. But, just warning you that it will end ...

50 Chicago startups to watch in 2017 | Built In Chicago

Chicago’s tech star is burning bright. The industry is churning out plenty of new launches, attracting talent from across the country and keeping the scene funded with active local investors. Fo

19 VC and Startup Podcasts

From Andreessen Horowitz to ZenFounder, here's a rundown of 19 startup and VC podcasts we think are worth your time.

Elements of a Powerful Digital Portfolio - WordPress Bloggers (Chicago, IL) | Meetup

No matter what your line of work today, it’s essential to introduce yourself with an online digital portfolio.
There are many tools you can use to display your content online. You can put a portfolio

Uncover the Secrets to Landing Your Dream Job - Copywriting and Content Marketing Meetup (Chicago, IL) | Meetup

Have you wondered how recruiters find candidates for their clients? Do you know what information and qualities hiring managers look for in candidates? Are you curious how job seekers land their dream

Snapchat Parent Snap Inc. Files for IPO - WSJ

Snapchat parent Snap Inc. lifted the veil on its highly anticipated initial public offering, revealing a business that is growing at a torrid clip but that also faces challenges keeping users engaged, attracting new ones—and justifying a valuation that could reach $25 billion.

Facebook targets Google’s key strength: shopper intent

Facebook today expanded the scope of its dynamic ads to shift them from a remarketing tool to one that retailers can use to find new customers.

4 Things to Know Before Hiring a Social-Media Influencer | Inc.com

Paying an Instagram celebrity to get your product on more screens can be well worth the investment--when done correctly.

Pinterest rolls out search ads

Pinterest rolls out search ads - The move, which was telegraphed to Internet Retailer in December, will enable retailers to present ads to shoppers searching on the image-focused social network.

Facebook Developing Animated Selfie Masks for Brands | Digital - AdAge

Facebook has been working with Hollywood studios to be the first brands to create masks on the social network, as it challenges Snapchat in augmented reality.

Video Advertising Bureau study finds TV drives 79% of trending topics on Twitter in prime-time | The Drum

Live television is not a dead medium, despite the buzz out there, so finds a new report by the Video Advertising Bureau. The report, #TVisSocial, found that TV programs are buzzing on Twitter during primetime hours, accounting for as much as 87% of trending topics on a given night.

Unconfirmed Google algorithm update may be better at discounting links and spam

Did Google update their Penguin algorithm? Did Google block private blog network links? Something happened, we bring you our theories.

7 Productivity-Boosting Apps for Busy Entrepreneurs

Worthwhile technology gives you back your time and sanity.