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Do you run a local business? Does it have a strong online presence? Recent research shows that 97% of people conduct research online before buying locally. What information about your business is out there for people to research on? If you are grasping for straws, it may be time for a “boost” from Google.

If you haven’t heard the name Malcolm Gladwell yet, I suggest you stick your hand in a stapler and slam down hard. Then head to a bookstore immediately. The renowned author and social theorist has released two books: The ‘Tipping Point’ and ‘Blink’, that have made the complex seem simple and provided simple explanations for many apparent and everyday mysteries. In his latest book, ‘The Outliers: The Story of Success’, Malcolm Gladwell explores outrageously talented and successful people, such as The Beatles, Mozart and Bill Gates. He argues against the assumption of such a thing as pure genius, and takes a deeper look at what makes these successful people ‘outliers’.

Yes, it's August. But that doesn't prevent the stores from rolling out the Halloween decorations. A month from now, the Thanksgiving stuff will be out, and before you know it Santa will be hanging out at the local shopping mall. So why not start prepping your website for the holiday rush? According to the article I'm about the share with you, 33% of adults have already started their holiday shopping. Click here for some sound advice on techniques to improve your website's holiday appeal.

According to a recent study conducted by Privacy International, a UK watchdog group, Google may be jeopardizing its customers' privacy. The study ranks the best and the worst performers both in Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 across the full spectrum of search, email, e-commerce and social networking sites.

Companies in the study included sites such as Myspace, Amazon, Microsoft, Wikipedia, and Ebay. Twenty-three big names were included in the list.