Some of us just have an obsession. An itch that can only be scratched by tinkering. Putting things together, taking them apart, seeing how they work. And if those things happen to make a deep rumbling noise and propel you really fast when properly as

How to use Google Analytics site search reports, from Search Engine Watch. If your website has a search bar, you need to ensure you’re making the most of this valuable report in Google Analytics. It’s quick to set up and can soon be giving you al

Ford’s social media star, Scott Monty talks about leaving, according to AdWeek. Scott Monty is leaving Ford after leading its social media efforts for six years, with a flair for innovation. It shouldn’t be a total shock to those who know

6 key shifts in thinking about social media, according to Entrepreneur. Do you ever wonder how your fellow marketers and business owners are using social media to grow their business? Whether they are concerned about declining Facebook reach? What pl

4 communication lessons from ‘Shark Tank’, according to Ragan. The popular TV reality competition show “Shark Tank” is packed with tips on how business professionals can improve their communication skills. There are also plent

An introduction to data-driven decisions for manager who don’t like math, from Harvard Business Review. Not a week goes by without us publishing something here at HBR about the value of data in business. Big data, small data, internal, external

Auto-shopping sites target used car market, according to USA Today. Auto-shopping and research websites are revving up development of products to mine the gold in used car sales. In general, the initiatives promise to give used car shoppers either a

3 simple techniques to close more car sales, according to Auto Scheduler Advantage. It’s easy to get into a sales slump when the economy’s down. It’s even easier to lose hope and assume that you’re just going to be stuck in this slump until t

The psychology of color in marketing and branding, according to Entrepreneur. The psychology of color as it relates to persuasion is one of the most interesting–and most controversial–aspects of marketing. The reason: Most of today’