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Austin tech sector arms itself politically overnight

(AUSTIN TECH) After years of individualized efforts, technologists have rapidly banded together to form a unified voice - how will politicians accustomed...

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Pics from the August Big Ass Social Happy Hour event

(BUSINESS) The Big Ass Social Happy Hour networking event in Austin was designed for people who can't stand networking events. Join us!

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What it’s like to go to an Austin Digital Jobs Recruiting Mixer

(BUSINESS) It can be intimidating to go to an Austin Digital Jobs recruiting mixer due to the size, but listen, everyone's slightly...

Indeed President, Chris Hyams tells us #WhyAustin [video]

(BUSINESS NEWS) As part of an ongoing series discussing the advantages and challenges of doing business in Austin, we chat with Indeed...

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Austin vs. Silicon Valley: Why is only one of the two terrified of the tech downturn?

(EDITORIAL) The tech downturn has many tech centers afraid, so why don't Austin tech folks talk about it (or even care)?

The best piece of career advice my mentor ever gave me

(EDITORIAL) The best career advice my mentor ever offered has helped me along my path immensely, and will help you to get...

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How to find a culture fit when hiring: The wifi outage test

(EDITORIAL) When hiring, especially if you're a small business owner and not a corporate HR pro, it can be tough to find...

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Why I reject the idea of the #hustle (Editorial)

(EDITORIAL) Our culture stopped considering running on four hours of sleep as a badge of honor, so how the hell is the...

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What it’s like to work at Tableau: Live chat with an insider

(BUSINESS) Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a tech company, or maybe Tableau specifically? We ask an insider.

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What it’s like to work at Atlassian: Live chat with an insider

When you're looking for your next opportunity, knowing what it's actually like at a company or in an industry can be tremendously...

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Why are job applicants so frequently left hanging? Ask the expert

Have you ever applied to a job only to realize your application landed in a black hole of doom? On July 5th,...

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Microsoft snaps up LinkedIn for $26 BILLION (let the jokes begin)

While the world remains impressed at Facebook's strategy of shelling out a billion for Instagram and other similar tools to strengthen their...

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Resume hacks: Ask our expert anything!

When you're looking for your next opportunity or just trying to keep your resume updated, it's hard to know how to impress...

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#WhyAustin: Bazaarvoice CEO, Gene Austin touts the attractiveness, challenges of the city

Our #WhyAustin series takes an honest, uncensored look into the Austin business environment and culture, today talking to the CEO of tech...

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Expert guest: How to explain shortcomings to future employers

Do you have a resume gap, a disability, an indescribable past, or a blemish that you don't quite know how to explain...

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Texas Governor, Greg Abbott hires out of state firm for site redesign

When Texas Governor, Greg Abbott hits the road bragging about all of the positivity the Governor's Office has done for the state,...

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Facebook denies they suppressed conservative news

Facebook is reacting quickly and aggressively to allegations that they filter out conservative news in an effort to promote a liberal bias.

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How a recent TED Talk on procrastination changed my perspective

If procrastination is a problem for you, at least bookmark this editorial to revisit within the month.

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Expert guest: How to use recruiters to catapult your career

To learn the role of a third party recruiter in the employment ecosystem, we chat with an expert for another live video...

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How the fathers of Austin tech feel about the future

Austin tech wasn't born when Twitter launched, no, it's been a long road. How do its founders feel about the future?

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Saying “let’s do coffee” is insulting (but I’ve softened my stance)

It is standard in business to say "let's do coffee" to everyone you come across, but you may actually be shooting yourself...

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SXSW attendees, reserve a free mentor session before they’re all gone

SXSW is an incredibly hectic conference, but be sure to take time to advance your career by snagging time with a mentor...

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Incredible fuel could treat countless diseases, if only it was funded

Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, heart problems, concussions, and more could all be treated with this simple ketone ester, but because the science isn't as...

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Apple says their hacking San Bernardino attackers’ phones sets a “dangerous precedent”

A federal court has ruled that Apple must build a backdoor into a terrorist's iPhone, sparking a national debate on how to...

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Expert guest: How to break into the digital/tech industry

Looking to get into the tech industry or move from one part of tech to another? If you're considering a change, tune...

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Expert guest: Interactive video chat on salary negotiation

Salary negotiation is one of the most precarious parts of accepting a new job, and getting it right can be the difference...

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Video: What it’s like to work at a policy think tank

It's hard to know what it's like to work in certain industries, fields, or geographies, so our next expert guest fills us...

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Expert guest: Networking for jobs like a champ

Networking for jobs is a tough task, and can lead to a lot of wasted time. Let's chat with the expert about...

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#AGLIVE: Long-form content and where to put it

Join us for the next #AGLIVE, where we'll tackle the growing pressures to buy into the concept of long-form.

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AG LIVE: Why the new Peach app is the next big thing

Peach is the newest app that has the world in a frenzy. What is it, what does it do, and is it...

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Ask the expert: How do I acquire skills without experience? #ADJAMA

Climbing the ladder or switching gears in your career may lead to a common catch-22... how do you gain skills without experience?...

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Expert Guest: Ask Me Anything about Resume Hacks #ADJAMA

We've just hosted our first ever "Ask Me Anything" live event, and there is so much to learn about resumes and cover...

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Outnumbered tackles startup that matches strangers to share hotel room, but miss a big point

WinstonClub is soon to launch, and the startup is generating controversy - would YOU share a hotel room with a vetted stranger...

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How Facebook is rigged to steal billions of video views from creators

Facebook profits as content creators struggle, making YouTube the clear preferred network for posting videos. But how is FB stealing billions of...

Guyzar, LLC could be suing any website using login that stores user session info

Guyzar, LLC appears to be the new patent troll on the block and the patent is so broad that most websites could...

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Social media early adopters may now be crippled by early adopter culture

Social media early adopters paved the way for the robust ecosystem we enjoy today and set the culture, but adhering to the...

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Inside The American Genius team: Jennifer Walpole

Senior Staff Writer, Jennifer Walpole is working on her PhD in English at OU, but still makes time to bring you quality...

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Bronko Box Co-Owner cheerfully expresses #WhyAustin

As part of our ongoing series on #WhyAustin, we talk with the Co-Owner of Bronko Box to explore what Austin has to...

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Dropbox refuses to deal with user’s photos visible to another user

We recently uncovered that one Dropbox user could see another's content, but Dropbox has yet to issue a fix or even a...

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Inside The American Genius team: John Linneman

Staff Writer John Linneman is introducing you to technology and reporting on trends, but did you know he's also an IPA and...

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Tech leader offers blunt, veracious viewpoint on #WhyAustin

As part of our ongoing series on #WhyAustin, we talk with the CEO of Polygraph Media for the most honest look at...

Inside The American Genius Team: Jack Lloyd

Jack Lloyd is one of our youngest reporters, and you know him for his tech coverage, but do you know he's a...

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Are your Dropbox uploads now visible to other users? [exclusive]

What would you do if pictures of teens in bikinis showed up in your Dropbox file for camera uploads? Would you laugh?...

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BattleCry Studios lays off unknown number of staff in Austin

Although they've kept it quiet, BattleCry Studios has laid off Austin staff with no word as to the status of the BATTLECRY...

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Senator Watson on #WhyAustin is great for business but has challenges

Our #WhyAustin series takes an honest, uncensored look into the Austin business environment and culture, today talking to Senator Kirk Watson, a...

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What Ashley Madison hackers released (how Eric Schmidt was vindicated)

When hackers unveiled email addresses and transaction data on millions of Ashley Madison users last night, they vindicated Eric Schmidt's callous statements...

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Demand Media closing Austin office, staff surprised to lose their jobs

Demand Media is quietly closing their Austin offices after a rough Q2 earnings report, but the Austin team tells us they had...

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Facebook Notes to get a makeover, looks a little too much like Medium

Facebook Notes is being revived as a carbon copy of Medium's blogging platform - will it take off?

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#WhyAustin (or why not Austin) as described by a New York startup founder

We're diving deep into #WhyAustin, but to get honest feedback, we've asked outsiders what Austin lacks, what the city is known for...

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Rocksauce Studios CEO, Q Manning succinctly explains #WhyAustin

As part of our ongoing series on #WhyAustin, we talk with the CEO of Rocksauce Studios to explore why his company is...

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Popular Austin startup lays off 84 staffers, would have been irresponsible not to

A popular startup has raised nearly $50M, but laid off dozens of staffers, so why was their move the smartest one they...

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Tiff’s Treats founder dishes out gooey goodies and honesty about #WhyAustin

Our #WhyAustin series takes an honest, uncensored look into the Austin business environment and culture, today talking to the cookie Gods of...

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Business Articles

Which productivity tools are actually used by entrepreneurs today?

Productivity tools are a dime a dozen, so what are successful people actually using in their business that works, and why?

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Periscope updates iOS app to address some user issues

Periscope, the fan favorite of live broadcasting apps these days, has issued some subtle updates that users will appreciate.

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Why I’m pumped that Instagram may soon save pics in 1080×1080 resolution

Instagram has been found uploading high resolution images to their site, indicating that general users may soon have the same capacity.

Austin tops the list of best places to buy a home

When looking to buy a home, taking the long view is important before making such a huge investment - where are the...

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Jay-Z blames failed business model on racism, freestyle raps his sour grapes

Jay-Z takes the stage, blaming racism for Tidal's failed model - is this really the example we want to set for future...

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Facebook Messenger app adds video calling, takes on Skype, Hangouts

Are you ready to take video calls from your clients via Facebook Messenger or talk to your kids at college through Facebook?...

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Seed Sumo announces their second annual accelerator class

Seed Sumo brings a new energy to Bryan, Texas and to the startup world as they reveal their next class of companies...

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#OrangeJumpsuit : Will orange become the official color of the persecuted?

While ISIS uses social media to promote genocide, others use social media to raise awareness and promote love by commemorating the fallen...

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Prom enters digital age: Girls must email selfies to school for dress approval

A Texas school is requiring girls to email pictures of themselves (front and back) wearing their prom dress before purchase for approval,...

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ICANN teams up with trade group for first ever top-level domain tied to a member database

ICANN, the governing body over all top-level domains (.com, .gov, .edu) has partnered with the National Association of Realtors which has obtained...

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What will Congress tackle next that matters to the Austin tech scene?

Congress returns to session this week, and several issues are on the table that impact the tech world, specifically Austin.

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Crazy employment ad on Craigslist will probably end in a jail sentence

A crazy Craigslist ad is making the rounds, and everyone thinks it's funny. I think someone might be going to jail....

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Is the Hot Pepper Pitch the hottest SXSW Interactive event ever? Yup.

At the Hot Pepper Pitch in Austin this weekend, startups shoved spice peppers in their mouths in hopes of winning cash for...

Are Realtors the real loser in the fight between Zillow Group and Move, Inc.?

The last year has been one of dramatic and rapid change in the real estate tech sector, but Realtors are vulnerable, and...

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SXSW Interactive Latino Tech Community Meet Up is this Thursday

SXSW has proven a deep commitment to diversity, especially in the tech sector, which we applaud. Join us as we attend their...

Are you an aspiring housing nerd or home buying? Most stats are garbage

(Editorial) Housing stats are fascinating to many, whether in the market or practicing, or just as a hobby, but most stats are...

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Bad advice for people hoping to get free press from journalists

(Editorial) Journalists are some of the busiest people on the planet - reaching them can be hard, but there's a right and...

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SXSW Interactive Black Tech Community Meet Up: one of many ways SX is tackling diversity in tech

Tonight marks the first ever SXSW Interactive Black Tech Community Meet Up, one of the many ways the massive conference is doing...

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Should Target be held responsible for employee’s suicide?

(Editorial) After a devastating tragedy, a mother speaks out against Target: should the brand be to blame?

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Agent calls for 49,000 cops to die, social media erupts

(Social Media) When a Realtor calls for thousands of cops to die, and a screenshot of it is captioned, "your kind of...

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Wildcard App: Why we can’t use our new favorite app, and why they won’t change

(Op/Ed) Wildcard is our new favorite app concept, but before downloading it, we were stopped in our tracks and can't move forward....

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Is Facebook about to add a DISLIKE button?

(Social Media) Facebook's founder opens up about the company's position on the long-requested DISLIKE button, because we all hate clicking "LIKE" when...

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Is 2015 the year to buy or sell your home?

(Housing News) If you own a home or are thinking of buying, you should know the factors that give you an advantage...

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Move sues former VP, Curt Beardsley, alleging illegal stock dump

(Business News) After nearly a decade at Move, Curt Beardsley made a questionable exit alongside former boss, Errol Samuelson. Move has responded...

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Why it’s important for Girl Scout cookies to be sold online

(Editorial) Girl Scout Cookies are going digital and many lament the end of door-to-door sales, but they're all missing an important point.

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Emble could be the best way to herd cats (people) for meetings, events

(Tech News) Emble has finally entered a public beta stage and is one of our favorite new tools that will make us...

The secret most will not confess to about the fear involved in freelancing

(Editorial) Freelancing and entrepreneurialism can be scary, but most tell you the upside and rarely address the pit of fear in the...

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NAR to adopt new Code of Excellence and embark upon Realtor ratings

(Housing) NAR's Board of Directors meeting has just ended, and four policy recommendations were approved, including a new Code of Excellence and...

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What to expect at the upcoming Austin Digital Jobs Mixer by BizBashh

(Business) The Austin Digital Jobs Mixer is coming up: what to expect, who's hiring, and how to get involved.

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What any pro can take away from the #NOTABADLOVESTORY campaign

(Editorial) The lesson all professionals can learn from Justin Timberlake's #notabadlovestory campaign has nothing to do with Twitter or social media, it's...

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Spiders bleeding from walls, illegal Code of Ethics & a brand acquisition

What’s going on in real estate? Over on Realuoso.com, there is a lot going on, and if you’re not subscribed to the...

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Facebook Stickers now available in comments: why I care about this crap

(Social Media) Facebook Stickers are now ready for their primetime debut, but why would someone like me actually care about something so...

NAR CEO reacts to News Corp. acquiring Move, Inc. [exclusive]

(Business News) As News Corp acquires Move, Inc. there are numerous theories about what the future holds - NAR's CEO weighs in.

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NAR wins rights to their second top-level domain, .realestate

(Housing Industry) The National Association of Realtors has wrapped up their long process to win rights over their second top-level domain, .realestate,...

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Business Finance

New trends in crowdfunding that could impact your business

How will you use the crowd? Have you noticed the latest trend of going to a crowd to source money, information, answers,...

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Urban Outfitters “apologizes” for insensitive Kent State shirts

(Editorial) Urban Outfitters screws up, fails to apologize, and craps on a national tragedy (the same tragedy that kickstarted my career).

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$100 for endless pasta: Olive Garden’s fat ass pass gimmick is a brand win

(Business News) As Olive Garden grabs headlines for their never ending pasta pass, we ponder how your brand could demand the same...

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Huge move: Point2 listing syndication acquired by Move, Inc.

(Business News) With ListHub acquiring Point2, a major shot has been sent over the bow, putting Move, Inc. at an advantage.

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Business Articles

20 businesses offering the “Birchbox of” model

(Business News) Birchbox paved the way for the monthly subscription boom, which has led to dozens of companies launching in a rush...

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Is Zillow lying to brokers to trick them into giving up direct data feeds?

(Business News) In a letter obtained by Realuoso.com, it appears that Zillow is contacting brokers claiming their feed is not showing up...

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Why the IKEA Family Card is pretty much useless

(Editorial) The IKEA Family Card and other retailers' discount cards are useless, despite your having to give up your personal identity to...

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Additional thoughts on the shift in digital reading habits

(Editorial) Reading habits have dramatically changed and are continuing to change, but how did we get here and where are we going?

How Facebook, Twitter, Instagram could instantly improve their features

(Editorial) Facebook, Twitter and the like are all lacking in features, but there's one place that is pointing them in the right...

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Samuelson, Zillow dealt a massive blow in NAR/Move legal battle

(Business News) After Errol Samuelson left Move, Inc. for Zillow without notice, many red flags were raised, and a judge has granted...

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60% of “Kitchen Nightmares” restaurants have closed: failed model?

(Business News) With only a 40% success rate for restaurants that have appeared on the Kitchen Nightmares reality show, should anyone really...

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Business Marketing

Flashing cash on Facebook: why some people really don’t know it’s spam

(Business Marketing) You may scroll right past Facebook posts or users that flash cash and recruit "leaders" into their "team," but others...

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FAFSA apologizes for using “I’m poor” meme: funny or distasteful?

(Social Media) When the federal government tweets a meme from a raunchy movie, should it be taken with a grain of salt,...

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Why “let’s do coffee” is an insulting request

(Business Editorial) You've been told by the gurus that you should be sending out mass "let's do coffee" email requests to influencers,...

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A call to entrepreneurs: for the love of God, do your due diligence

(Business Editorial) The world needs more genius ideas, and brilliant execution, but we're seeing the same ideas tweaked to death with entrepreneurs...

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How we can all get over our glorified addiction to being busy

We’re all so busy The day starts at 7:30 with coffee and a quick dog walk. A shower and oatmeal later, and...

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Can you affect how a personal tragedy impacts your professional life?

(Business Editorial) When tragedy or hard times strike, anyone's professional life can be impacted, but how can you get back to normal...

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Admiral’s commencement speech will be counted among history’s greatest

(Business News) 10 life lessons offered in Admiral McRaven's recent commencement speech will be recounted for decades to come, universally inspiring the...

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Use your profile picture to trick people into thinking you’re influential

(Social Media) Your profile picture is how your portray yourself to the world, so is it accurately portraying your influence, likability, and...

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Austin Digital Jobs Group’s first ever jobs mixer is tonight in Austin

(Business News) Tonight, we will host the first ever ADJ + BizBASHH mixer to bring together some of the best talent and...

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Consumers will soon have better ways to vet real estate agents

(Housing News) Consumers have endless market data, but finding information about Realtors is complicated - Realtor.com thinks they've untangled the mess and...

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Which is superior – organizing or decluttering?

(Editorial) Decluttering and organizing are often mistaken as synonymous, but one has more benefits than the other.

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Why job hunters today have more luck on Facebook than LinkedIn

(Social Media) Job hunters today are having more luck on Facebook, but not because of any major change, but because brands are...

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Realtor.com pulls the plug on internet portals, focus is on mobile

(Business News) Realtor.com nixes relationships with internet portals as the race for mobile users' eyeballs heats up.

Newest scheme from shady infographic pushers – protect your site

(Social Media) What are shady infographic pusher pimps up to today to trick website owners into their cycle of bait and switch?...

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Move stocks struggle, CFO cashes in stock options

(Business News) Move has seen some talent jump ship recently, and their stock isn't exactly skyrocketing. The CFO cashed in stock options...

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Bloglovin: free RSS reader for the aesthetically-inclined

(Social Media) Bloglovin is marketed as a tool for women and fashionistas, but any manly man or business woman can use it...

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Google+ adds view counts to profiles: how you stack up, how to make it stop

(Social Media) Google+ has added a tricky little number to all users' profiles - know what it means and how to turn...

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Could RE/MAX lose their long-held trademark on red, white, and blue?

(Business News) RE/MAX has long defended their red-over-white-over-blue trademark, but a judge has agreed to hear an argument that could cancel the...

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12 questions remain for Zillow’s Errol Samuelson

(Business News) Errol Samuelson recently left Move, Inc. for Zillow, and many questions remain about his departure.

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HAR to launch a Texas-wide real estate search site for consumers

(Housing News) HAR is well known for shaking things up in the real estate industry, and now they're asking brokers across the...

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Move, NAR sue Zillow and Errol Samuelson and it won’t be the last lawsuit

(Business News) Move, Inc. and the National Association of Realtors have filed suit, alleging that Errol Samuelson breached his contract, misappropriated trade...

Solve the gender gap in the tech world: quit bitching

(Editorial) The gender gap in the technology world exists, but it is not this ugly chasm that some portray it as, and...

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Business Marketing

Realtor takes to the streets at SXSW to get leads the old fashioned way

(Marketing News) Like the old days, a sign and some legs is all one needs to get the word out about their...

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Counter-intuitive advice: don’t compare yourself to others

(Business) When you compare yourself to competitors, are you looking in the right direction, or just wasting your time and causing unnecessary...

The questionable timing of Errol Samuelson’s departure from Move, Inc.

(Editorial) A key figure at Move, Inc. resigned without notice last week, leaving many wondering how his move to Zillow will have...

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How does Move win by losing a top realtor.com exec?

(Editorial) Move, Inc. has lost two top executives, and most are calling this a win for their competitors, but perhaps this is...

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Business Marketing

New big thing in email: automated re-sending until answer received

(Business Marketing) Email marketing is so competitive that startups are popping up to help you cut through the clutter to reach customers,...

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How to impress people by being stupid (and when not to)

(Business News) Did you know that admitting you don't know something can be a respectable business move? But in other situations, you...

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In defense of @NEOHCommJobs’ bullying of job candidates

(Editorial) When you're the keeper of jobs, people come out of the woodwork to approach you, but one such person's responses constitute...

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Lovesac: ingenious innovation invented by a teen

(Business News) Lovesac is a growing furniture brand: what can your company learn from their offering and their employees' attitudes? Plenty.

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Why “The Complete Guide to Not Giving a Fk” is Bullst

(Editorial) Over the years, one particular blog post has rattled around in my brain, and I have finally figured out why I...

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Business Finance

Dirty battle brewing: Where is the first Bitcoin ATM in the U.S.?

(Finance News) Today, the web exploded with excitement surrounding the first Bitcoin ATM, but each news organization reported a different city -...

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The true problem with innovations catching on: geek jargon

(Editorial) Today's innovations are numerous and impressive, but there is a problem with adoption rates, as geek jargon holds back the very...

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CarParts.com: case study in offering horrible customer service

(Editorial) We all experience bad customer service every day, but CarParts.com proves how to systematically enrage customers by implementing crap policies.

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Fastest way to fail in business: build crap for other people

The old "fail faster" mantra is played out - here's how to actually succeed and avoid that failure from the outset.

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The most important business advice my dad ever gave me

(Editorial) The most important business advice and life advice I ever got was in the form of some tough love that I...

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Internet trolls: feed them, ignore them, or embrace them?

Internet trolls: good or bad In the above video by the Idea Channel, Mike makes the argument for and against internet trolls,...

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Hilarious video shows what would happen if Google were a real person

What if Google was a real dude? Warning: video above contains cuss words and may not be safe to view in front...

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Real: a Path to Passion, Purpose, and Profits in Real Estate

(Editorial) Did you know some people are scared to write, even though they've written for their whole life? That's my story, and...

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Business Articles

Top 10 ways you are accidentally wasting time at work

(Business News) Productivity is a challenge in the digital era, and unfortunately, there are still many innocent habits that most people have...

Time Warner CEO: best service is when customers don’t need to call

(Opinion) While Time Warner Cable may not be able to make your customer service dreams come true, here is how to insure...