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AdWords Changes Affect Everyone
Tuesday September 19, 2017
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Google implemented major changes to advertising in the addiction treatment industry last week when they announced AdWords ads for rehab centers would be greatly reduced. Google has told Webconsuls that the long-term goal is to implement a verification system for treatment centers wishing to run ads. You can learn more about Google’s changes on our blog.…
Changes for Addiction Treatment Advertisers on AdWords
Thursday September 14, 2017
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During our conference call with Google AdWords yesterday, Webconsuls was informed that AdWords advertising for the addiction treatment industry will be “dialed back” temporarily. Therefore, all clients with active AdWords campaigns may experience a decrease in paid traffic starting today. This decrease is due to Google implementing a new verification process for AdWords advertisers…
GOOGLE Reader Going, Going, Gone
Monday July 1, 2013
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“The demise of Google Reader, if logical, is a reminder of how far we’ve come from the cuddly old ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ Google days, in which there was a foreseeably-astonishing delight in the way Google’s evolving design tricks anticipated what users would like.” James Fallows Google Reader was officially put to rest today… If you…
Are You Too Busy To Stay Connected?
Friday October 19, 2012
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Staying connected can be exhausting, even with a ThunderShirt! Are you too busy to stay connected? It seems we’ve been too busy. The last time we published a post on this blog was June 12, 2012. There…we admit it. Staying connected should be easy in today’s world. We have so many platforms like FACEBOOK, TWITTER,…
Google+ Local Takes Over Google Places Neighborhood
Tuesday June 12, 2012
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Keeping up with Google Places was almost considered a full time job. On May 30, 2012, GOOGLE announced that Google Places will now be integrated with Google+ and have a new name Google + Local. I don’t know about you, but I am exhausted. The Google announcement was published on what they call their Google and…
Remembering Memorial Day – History, Honor, and Humor
Saturday May 26, 2012
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This post was originally published in 2009, but we thought it still a good way to learn about Memorial Day and share some personal stories. Happy Memorial Day Weekend 2012! __________________ This weekend, more particularly this coming Monday, May 25, 2009, Americans will “celebrate” Memorial Day. I thought today I would spend a few minutes…
Best Selling iPhone Apps 2008
Monday May 21, 2012
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This a list of the Best Selling iPhone Apps 2008 with a short description: 1. Koi Pond: Imagine gazing into a pond of crystal clear water. Picture bright, playful koi swimming through its shallow depths. So close… Can you touch them? 2. Texas Hold’em: Play like a pro against realistic opponents or with your friends over…
itunes Update and the iTunes DJ
Monday May 21, 2012
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Apple released a new iTunes Update and the iTunes DJ. The iTunes Remote turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a dedicated, wireless remote control for any iTunes library on your local network, whether you’re running iTunes on Windows or OS X. Take control of your music via iPhone! iTunes DJ allows your friends and…
Open Office 3 Will Stand Up to the Test
Monday May 21, 2012
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OpenOffice.org 3 is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It…
Shazam or Midomi, Your Choice
Sunday May 20, 2012
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Midomi is the ultimate music search tool because it is powered by your voice. Sing, hum, or whistle to instantly find your favorite music and connect with a community that shares your musical interests. At midomi you can create your own profile, sing your favorite songs and share them with your friends and get discovered…
Where’s Joel H Google Employee?
Sunday May 20, 2012
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This week I have been researching reported problems with Google maps. I have read through many forums, blogs, and news articles; however, last night I came across a Google forum in “Maps help”. The topic was Incorrect information in Google Maps / local business center and the poster opens her post with this statement “To…
Glyder is the future of iPhone gaming!
Sunday May 20, 2012
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I have had my iPhone now for almost a year and have had the opportunity to experience several great applications in the way of utilities and games. The utilities have all been useful in one way or another, but the games have been disappointments! Just recently I was turned on to a new game that…