Has the Internet Made Us Lazy?

It’s no doubt that the Internet and search engines have drastically changed many aspects of contemporary life. The way people act, think, and speak have all been dramatically affected by the innovations of the Internet and search engines. In our line of work, we see the great benefits search engines can have on people and business. However, some studies have discovered some other interesting effects the Internet can have on people and their memory.

5 for Friday — Links, Stories & Posts for Your Weekend

• 7 Fun Ways to Inject Holiday Spirit into Your Social Media Campaign – Search Engine Journal

It’s official: the holiday season is here. Get your social media in the spirit! Incorporating the holidays into your company’s online presence can create many business opportunities. During the holidays, people are spending more time online looking for gifts, decorating ideas, and other holiday inspiration. Make use of your already-existing connection to capitalize on the opportunity!

• Why I Love Google Panda (and you should, too) – SEOMoz

Twitter Medium Launch: The Next Big Social Network?

Last Tuesday, Twitter founders, Evan Williams and Biz Stone of Obvious Co., unveiled a new web platform, Medium, a publishing tool where people can submit photos and text. But this ambitious new publishing tool is still a bit of mystery. Medium is still in its preview stage, and it’s unclear as to what will set it apart from all other web platforms.