Google began rolling out its social search on Tuesday, called “Search, plus Your World.” Now, Google results will pull in content and profiles from Google+. “We’re transforming Google into a search engine that understands not only content, but also people and relationships,” wrote Google fellow Amit Singhal. For example, a search for “vacation” will display…
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We’re excited to announce that – just in time for holiday shopping – Goodzer has launched nationally. Last time we saw Goodzer (just about a year ago), the Reston, VA-based company was preparing to launch their beta service in New York City, helping consumers find the products they want at the best price, in real-time at the stores…
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Apps that are focused on social sharing, search, and recommendations, especially in the food and dining space, have been popping up left and right like crazy this year. Ness brings all of those features together into one app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. This first iteration is for restaurants only, but they will be…
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There’s a big problem on the Internet, and Sherpia is trying to fix it. The problem? Recommendation sites, from music to hotels, aggregate user preferences based on the wisdom of the masses; however, the masses don’t always apply to us. For example, pop music is fun and fluffy, but people rarely really, really love it. …
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It’s been a busy day over at Google. First they soft launch What Do You Love, and now they’ve returned for another bite at the proverbial “social” apple with Google+. Asserted to not be a competitor to Facebook, Google+ is the company’s best foot forward to create a social community. It’s tagline: “Real life sharing…
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When Larry Page assumed the CEO reins of Google in April of this year, he made “social” Google’s top priority. In doing so, and in an attempt to make his direction understood, he proceeded to link his employees’ bonuses to the company’s success in the space Today, following on the heels of Google’s prior attempts…
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Webmasters and business owners: Are you looking for an easy and affordable way to measure customer satisfaction? 4Q Suite can help you quickly implement website improvements based on real visitor feedback. 4Q Suite is a low-cost, yet sophisticated suite of online analytic tools that helps you understand who is coming to your site, why they’re…
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Search Apps for mobile devices have come a long way since they first started. When looking for a great web search app for your phone, you may discover that you have a plethora of options to choose from. I’d like to tell you that I’m going to narrow down your options and make the decision…
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A restaurant recommendation from a friend is like gold–but where do you turn when you don’t have that first-person seal of approval? Online, of course! There are P-L-E-N-T-Y of sites and apps tailored to restaurant-goers looking to try something new. You could pick one and sift through it, or, you could head to a place…
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Whether you hate electronics shopping (guilty!) or are just super-crunched for time, Cazoodle’s recently launched local Shopping Search service can help you quickly find exactly what you are searching for at stores near you. And you’ll be able to find the best price from more than 2,000 merchants. Cazoodle provides real-time inventory information (somewhat reminiscent of Goodzer),…
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If you are a vegetarian foodie (yes, Anthony Bourdain, there is such a thing), take the surprise out of dining by visiting DiscoverVeggie before you eat out. DiscoverVeggie allows vegetarians to browse a searchable directory of restaurant profiles that displays venue details, reviews, and menus with meat dishes stripped away, providing consumers an easy way…
Read MoreThere’s a new way to conduct market research and take your business to the next level – just use Lab42. In today’s market, it is imperative to reach your target audience, and Lab42 provides companies with tools to expand their ideas through every stage of growth. Lab42 is a full service online marketing research tool. Instead of…
Read MoreChicago-based ExpertBids is a professional services marketplace that connects clients and professionals, saving everyone time and money. Individuals and businesses can post a service request and receive free, personalized bids from lawyers, accountants, or consultants. Based on the hourly rate or flat fee bids, and by looking at the professionals’ profiles and past client reviews,…
Read MoreFinally, a Facebook app that analyses your likes and interests to generate the best possible recommendations for you. Whether you’re looking for the best burger in Seattle or the best dentist in Baltimore, rFave has you covered. rFave analyzes users’ Facebook profiles to determine their tastes, then compares it to others with similar tastes to…
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Google had its fourth quarter earnings call this afternoon, and with it they announced that Larry Page is replacing Eric Schmidt as CEO of Google. Eric Schmidt will become the Chairman of Google on April 4th, 2011. Schmidt has been running Google since August 2001 which is nearly 10 years now, and a very long…
Read MoreGoogle has produced a gadget showing top search terms for 2010. The look back includes views by region, topic, and popular category. Chatroulette took the top space for the fastest rising global search term, while iPad took the top spot in the US. Watch the video (above) for quick look back at 2010 in search.
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There are a number of startup accelerator and incubator programs in the United States. We are fans of these programs (not to be confused with... Read More
Two months after the iPad 2 debuted in March, around 40% of users surveyed said their iPad was their primary computer, up from around 30%... Read More
With our Startup Mixology Conference coming up next week followed by our classic Tech Cocktail DC Summer mixer which will showcase a handful of early-stage... Read More
Coming off of one of our biggest Tech Cocktail mixer events in Chicago this past week, which showcased 14 early-stage start-ups, we thought it would... Read More