Giving consumers access to their personal data: UK government outlines ‘midata’ scheme
The UK Government has issued proposals for its midata programme, which aims to give consumers access to their data.
European email trends: Hotmail leads pack but Gmail catching fast
Hotmail remains the most used web-based email service across Europe, but Gmail, Yahoo and Mail.ru are catching fast, according to new research.
Intel soundtracks your life with ‘Me The Musical’
Intel has launched a new campaign that creates a personalised movie for Facebook users, drawing upon their social media data to create ‘Me The Musical’.
Cloud storage wars- Microsoft revamps SkyDrive
Microsoft has revamped its SkyDrive online storage system with new features as the firm aims to rival the likes of Dropbox, Apple, Amazon and Google in the rapidly growing cloud storage market.
Google search tips: 5 common mistakes in SEO (and 6 good ideas)
Search engine optimisation remains a tricky balancing act, as the rules constantly change. In this official Google blog post, Maile Ohye, Developer Programs Tech Lead from Google covers the five most common errors she finds in SEO, and then concludes with six quick tips to make sure you’re on the right track.
Right to reply: Gmail in Google search results- Marketers will have a data gap to plug
Google has announced a trial which will enable people using the search engine to see search queries feature results from their Gmail account. The search giant also said it is extending Google Knowledge Graph to every English speaking country. According to Adam Bunn, Director of search engine optimisation (SEO) at leading independent digital marketing agency, … [Read more…]
Google Chrome extends leads over Internet Explorer.. or does it?
Google Chrome now owns over one third of the browser market globally, extending its lead over Microsoft’s Internet Explorer as more users make the switch. However, conflicting data still puts IE in the lead.
Google axes 3 more products- Listen, Apps for Teams and Video for Business shut down
Google has continued its summer clean, shutting down three more products as it focuses on its core business to compete with the likes of Apple and Facebook.
TfL and eCircle offer London transport tips during Olympics
Online marketing service provider eCircle has partnered with Transport for London (TfL), to launch a highly targeted email campaign design to keep London moving during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Microsoft to replace Hotmail with ‘Outlook.com’
Microsoft is phasing out its iconic Hotmail webmail service, replacing it with a new email service that combines elements of Exchange, Skype and Hotmail into one tool, as the software giant looks to regain market share lost to Google’s Gmail.