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What kind of impact will coronavirus / COVID-19 have on small businesses? What kind of impact will coronavirus / COVID-19 have on small businesses?
Thanks for the question. These are uncertain times. COVID-19 will have an uneven impact small businesses. As social distancing is a key strategy to minimize the spread of coronavirus and since CDC recommends against gatherings of 50 or more people, bars and restaurants and the sectors associated wit... more
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Can I add a Brainsy powered social media network to the subdomain of my website if my website runs on Wordpress?
Yes, you can add your private social media network (powered by Brainsy) to the subdomain of your website if it runs on Wordpress or any other Content Management System (CMS). In addition to having your network reside on a sub-domain of your company's site (e.g. www.KEYWORD.mycompany.com or htt... more
Yes, you can add your private social media network (powered by Brainsy) to the subdomain of your website if it runs on Wordpress or any other Content Management System (CMS). In addition to having your network reside on a sub-domain of your company's site (e.g. www.KEYWORD.mycompany.com or https://eco.brainsy.com for a live example), another option is to have your social network reside at a domain not directly associated with your company's main domain (e.g. www.KEYWORDorPHRASE.com). In either case, all the heavy lifting is done by Brainsy and the technology is hosted by Brainsy so that you don't have any incremental technical costs associated with the launch or operation of your network.
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How would you explain the meaning of an SEO keyword to a non-digital marketing person and why are they important? How would you explain the meaning of an SEO keyword to a non-digital marketing person and why are they important?
SEO keywords are search terms that potential customers or clients use to find products or services online.
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"Lying dog-faced pony soldier" was Joe Biden's name for a NH voter. What do you think of that?
We at Brainsy usually don’t comment on items in the political sphere, but the attention around this sound bite deserves some commentary on the state of the media today.
Clearly it’s disrespectful to dehumanize someone - even in jest. But typically such comments would be disregarded except when... more
We at Brainsy usually don’t comment on items in the political sphere, but the attention around this sound bite deserves some commentary on the state of the media today.
Clearly it’s disrespectful to dehumanize someone - even in jest. But typically such comments would be disregarded except when they support another narrative (eg. Joe Biden is spiraling out of control and lashing out at voters or that Joe Biden is losing his mental acuity -- what does "Lying dog-faced pony soldier" even mean?)
This headline was at the top of the Drudge Report, a site that curates sensational news headlines/links, and that is often referenced by reporters from traditional media channels and then amplified on mass market social media (MMSM). For example, it was tweeted by the President’s son, Don Jr. which then brings additional attention across all MMSM platforms with further shares and comments.
Social media algorithms, designed solely to fuel engagement (leading to more $), then push the commentary into the Feeds of targeted audiences serving as flames to fuel a fire of polarization (and more engagement/$).
Some people think this story could be a cannonball that sinks the Biden campaign ship. Others suggest it’s not an issue that Republicans should elevate given the President’s own track record of name-calling women and using animal faces:
(See: Trump calls Stormy Daniels 'horseface'; she fires back with 'tiny' and notes the president's 'shortcomings'
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-calls-stormy-daniels-horseface-after-judge-dismisses-her-suit-n920701 )Regardless of one’s position on this quote by Biden or the politics of it, what is clear is that “traditional media” exists symbiotically with MMSM and both are being driven by algorithms designed to provoke. Combine that with the potential for anonymity on most MMSM platforms and this creates an online space for individual actors and groups to incite hate and virtual riots -- which has real world consequences offline.
Sacha Baron Cohen, a comedian, has been a voice of clarity on the dangers of MMSM. (See his speech: Sacha Baron Cohen slams Zuckerberg and calls for a 'rethink' of social media Cohen says Facebook, YouTube, Google and Twitter "amount to the greatest propaganda machine in history."
https://www.cnet.com/news/sacha-baron-cohen-slams-zuckerberg-and-calls-for-a-rethink-of-social-media )As more voices, like those of Cohen, cause MMSM to be increasingly scrutinized by regulators and politicians, one potential fix lawmakers should consider is to “End the Algorithm” on MMSM platforms. In other words, consumers should have the universal right to opt-out of any and all algorithms that match their profile, preferences, or viewing behavior with other content or ads. While this would likely be unpopular to lemur-faced CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg, it’s one of MANY fixes that could help break a vicious cycle that is harming our society and coarsening our discourse.
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Why should my company hire an SEO consultant or digital marketing firm? Why should my company hire an SEO consultant or digital marketing firm?
Here are three possible reasons to hire an SEO consultant or digital marketing firm to help your company with SEO:
1) You are committed to a content marketing strategy and want to ensure you get the most leverage, in terms of organic search traffic, from the content you are going to produce.
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What is Fanbank? What is Fanbank?
Thanks for your question -- we’re glad you asked! Fanbank helps small businesses create and grow commerce transactions with customers right in their own neighborhoods.
Fanbank provides commerce tools to give small businesses access to the same technology as big chains and franchises. And it’s easy f... more
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How can you help my business with SEO and online marketing? How can you help my business with SEO and online marketing?
DVC is a family-owned Digital Marketing firm, based in Burbank, CA. We handle every client with care. Meaning we don't just offer cookie-cutter solutions. We customize solutions to fit the needs and goals of our clients. That statement applies to you as well. To provide you with the best service pos... more
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A key argument for making Mars habitable seems to be as a hedge for humanity in case we destroy mother earth. Is anyone in the space sciences looking seriously at how the human race could survive subterranean?
A lot of the technology that can be used to colonize Mars or the Moon can also be used on Earth to live subterranean. We cannot expect to live on the surface of the Moon or Mars without having to worry about the radiation from the Sun. Therefore, a number of engineers are looking at ways to turn Lun... more
A lot of the technology that can be used to colonize Mars or the Moon can also be used on Earth to live subterranean. We cannot expect to live on the surface of the Moon or Mars without having to worry about the radiation from the Sun. Therefore, a number of engineers are looking at ways to turn Lunar and Martian caves into dwelling places for humans - either as explorers or permanent colonists. There are programs in place to develop sub-Lunar and sub-Martian settlements, which would be useful here on Earth in the event that the surface was no longer habitable.
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Can you send me the pricing for all?
Hi Frankie:
Thanks for your inquiry. Brainsy offers custom-built social media and engagement platforms under your brand.
Our clients have a range of needs when hiring us to build out a Brainsy powered platform. Some may want to increase engagement by their existing community or membershi... more
Hi Frankie:
Thanks for your inquiry. Brainsy offers custom-built social media and engagement platforms under your brand.
Our clients have a range of needs when hiring us to build out a Brainsy powered platform. Some may want to increase engagement by their existing community or membership, promote their profile online (enhanced SEO), or monetize their efforts or expertise. As such, our platform has a diverse set of modules to meet these needs.
When preparing a pricing proposal, we consider whether or not there’s a monetization opportunity that would include upside for Brainsy. If it doesn’t, then we can price on a straightforward licensing basis. Typically, our license fee is on par (or less) than the monthly retainer fee you might pay an SEO agency to win keywords on a Search Engine Results Page (SERP).
Hope this sheds some light. Please contact us directly so that we can prepare a pricing proposal with your needs in mind.
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How can start-ups identify good investor or funding prospects?
Depending on your stage of investment, the most common practice is through founder/owner immediate circle (family and friends) and professional / industry networks (that understand your venture and feel comfortable with underwriting the risk). Once your venture gains traction, and you need to ... more
Depending on your stage of investment, the most common practice is through founder/owner immediate circle (family and friends) and professional / industry networks (that understand your venture and feel comfortable with underwriting the risk). Once your venture gains traction, and you need to target institutional investors, you can begin to approach sophisticated investors via direct introductions, angel groups, or specialized online platforms (crowdfunding). Also, there are a number of specialized (some free) databases that can help to source a list of investors in your space. One challenge, however, is to identify investors that will become partners and will facilitate introductions, and could potentially lead future financing rounds for your venture. CEO/founders should invest upfront time to think through their capital raising strategy and validate their different options before taking money from investors.
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