Tuesday, May 12, 2015

8 Strange British Laws You Didn't Know Were True

8 Strange British Laws You Didn't Know Were True

We detail 8 strange British laws that are still in existence today and what they actually mean. Did you know these laws still existed?
Published in: Law, Entertainment & Humor



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  • 1. strange BRITISH LAWS you didn’t know were true! Phone: 0330 017 6309 Web: www.bannerjones.co.uk Sources: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8473763.stm http://britainexplorer.com/feature-articles/item/170-curious-british-laws Many strange and somewhat ridiculous laws still exist in the UK. Over the years, many weird laws have been exaggerated, repealed or are out- dated, so we’ve created this handy infographic of 8 bizarre laws, and what they really mean, using information from Britain Explorer to help you out. You might be surprised at the results! Well, not quite. Actually, it’s illegal for the keeper of a place of public resort to permit drunkenness in the house. Basically, you’re allowed to get drunk in the pub – it’s the owner who is breaking the law! Again, this isn’t quite true. An employer may say whatever they like on a reference, but if it’s nega- tive then they must be prepared to defend it in court – an employee can sue for defamation or libel. Therefore, employers usually choose to go with ‘If you haven’t got anything nice to say, say nothing at all!’ IT IS employer illegal illegal illegal legally TO BE TO TO BE AN DRUNK DRUNK POLISH POTATOES bad reference IMPORT QUEUE IN A PUB IN CHARGE OF isn’t give a ! This is true, except it also includes horses and steam engines. Don’t drink and herd! In Scotland IT IS & a COW This is apparently to stop the spread of ‘Ring Rot’. It’s illegal, under the terms of the Polish Potatoes (Notification) in England Order, 2004 It’s illegal IN LONDON IT’S illegal TO SOUND YOUR CAR HORN ALLOWED TO into ENGLAND In typical British fashion Any person directed by notice or authorised person to queue must join the back. IT’S illegalIT’S TO TO IN THEJUMP TUBE TICKET HALL In the Metropolitan Police District... by ringing their doorbells or knocking at their doors (i.e. Knock Knock Run). wilfully disturb people - or any other notifiable disease – unless you tell the driver first. In which case, the driver may still agree (as long as they disinfect the taxi afterwards). TO FLAG A TAXI IF YOU (knowingly) HAVE THE PLAGUE A fairly standard yet little abided by law is that... for any other reason than to warn someone of danger. That means NOT beeping at people who cut you up at the roundabout. Are you GUILTY of any of these? Why not let us know on one of our social platforms?
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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

#SelfImprovement-5 ways to work smarter at your home office

5 ways to work smarter at your home office


Use these five ways to stay productive at your home office. They ensure that your daily task list gets accomplished and no time is wasted on secondary stuff.
Published in: Self Improvement



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  • 1. 5 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder, at Your Home Office @ProductiveSd
  • 2. Working from home can be a luxury.
  • 3. But you still have to keep to your hours and tackle the distractions.
  • 4. Use these five tips to keep your days productive in your home office.
  • 5. Ignore your inbox for most of the day. 1
  • 6. Define your email checking times (2 or 3 times per day, 15- 30 minutes each) & process all of messages at once.
  • 7. Work in 90-minute chunks. 2
  • 8. Work with a timer to notify you when the work block ends and when to take a break.
  • 9. Work standing (as much as possible). 3
  • 10. Get up from your chair from time to time and do something else for a while.
  • 11. Create a plan for tackling distractions. 4
  • 12. ● Have a distraction list ● Communicate with your family ● Never ever work without a plan
  • 13. Be responsible for your own future. 5
  • 14. As your own boss, expect results and deliver.
  • 15. Want to conquer the mountain that is email distraction?
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#Design-INFOGRAPHICS: The Good and The Bad

INFOGRAPHICS: The Good and The Bad


Published in: Design, Social Media


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  • 1. INFOGRAPHICS T H E G O O D A N D T H E B A D
  • 2. SO WHAT? A lot has been said about how infographics are helpful when it comes to content marketing. But do you know the difference between an effective infographic and an ineffective one?
  • 3. WHY INFOGRAPHICS? and content with images get nearly double the views of content without images. The human brain is able to consume visual content times faster than text... 60,000
  • 4. WHY NOT JUST PHOTOS? Photos can't translate statistical facts or explain a concept as quickly as an infographic. Fourth graders unable to say why Abraham Lincoln was an important person. 20% Source: http://nation.foxnews.com/american- history/2011/06/15/american-students-failing- history-cant-say-what-lincoln-did
  • 5. THE BAD Infographics are more than just pretty. They need to deliver the message of the data in a concise way. What are some of the worst "sins" when it comes to infographics?
  • 6. Too much data. It becomes difficult to focus attention and can turn off users looking for comparative information.
  • 7. Unnecessary 3D. 3D may look cool, but can distort the way data needs to be represented.
  • 8. Graphs that just don't add up. Don't try to combine different statistics into one graph. (In this example it adds up to a 243% baby boomer.)
  • 9. Keep it simple. Viewers should be able to understand the information presented within a single reading.
  • 10. THE GOOD Once you know the story your infographic is telling, this story should be the focus of your art. Here are some excellent examples and tips to get your data across in an easy to understand way.
  • 11. Use pictures and icons. Avoid text overload or pictures with too much detail.
  • 12. Cartesian graphs are better. Radial charts may look cooler, but Cartesian graphs (Bar charts, Column charts) display multiple data sets much quicker and easier. Definition: A Cartesian graph is created by drawing a horizontal x-axis, and a vertical number y-axis.
  • 13. Keep the design clean with enough space between data.
  • 14. Use a simple color scheme.
  • 15. Use motifs that relate to your subject and its data. (In this case we talk about "traffic.")   Keep your design consistent with your subject.
  • 16. Keep in mind that the associated article should not be redundant in terms of repeating the information presented in the infographic, but should instead serve as a supplement.   Include a relevant article with your infographic.
  • 17. SOURCES http://www.designyourway.net/blog/inspiration/when-infographics-go-bad-or-how- not-to-design-data-visualization/ http://blog.visual.ly/7-cardinal-sins-of-chartmaking http://blog.visual.ly/accidental-meaning-graphic-design/ http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design-tips/information-graphics-1232836om /infographics http://www.socialmediatoday.com/social-networks/2015-04-16/how-leverage-power- infographics-social-media http://www.coolinfographics.com/blog/tag/photo
  • 18. A digital marketing leader since 1996, Didit   provides full-service online advertising and marketing services with award-winning expertise and innovation. Our full-service approach applies multi-faceted skill sets, including SEO, PPC, CSEs, PLAs, Content Marketing, and Social Media strategies that create a holistic synergy of online marketing tools.
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#Design-6 Reasons Technophiles Make Better Graphic Designers

6 Reasons Technophiles Make Better Graphic Designers

Technophilia refers to a strong enthusiasm for technology, especially new technologies such. Technophiles are individuals who are enthusiastic about technology and view technology's interaction with society as creating an utopia, cyber or otherwise, and a strong indescribable futuristic feeling.

We're all technophiles in that matter. But Graphic Designers, who are often needed to juggle between different tasks, are bound to love tech. Technology gives them the power to take on and succeed as they grow more and more into design. Here are 6 compelling reasons why technophiles make better designers.

Enjoy the read and do tell us if you agree!
Published in: Design, Technology



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  • 1. 6 Reasons Technophiles Make Better Graphic Designers
  • 2. Who Are Technophiles? Technophilia refers generally to a strong enthusiasm for technology, especially new technologies such. The term, Technophiles, is used for a person who is enthusiastic about new technologies. Technophiles view technology's interaction with society as creating an utopia, cyber or otherwise, and a strong indescribable futuristic feeling.
  • 3. Technophile vs. Technophobe Technophile regards most or all technology positively. They enjoy using tech and focus on the egocentric benefits. Technophobe are fearful of advanced technologies. Technophobia becomes more complex as technology continues to evolve.
  • 4. Let’s see why technophiles are potentially more savvy when it comes to design…
  • 5. Graphic Designers are free spirits: 1 of every 4 designers is self-employed.
  • 6. Technology facilitates self-paced design environment. There's a battle that every freelance graphic designer struggles with and that is procrastination. Designers are often hesitant to admit, or even realize, that we they have put off something that they should have done a long time back or should be doing right now. In time such as these, technology comes to the rescue. It helps designers overcome procrastination and streamlines communication and collaboration with clients to make it easier to work in a freelance setting.
  • 7. Graphic Designers Learn At Their Own Pace: “While my education life gave a great start, I feel most of my skills have been self taught through experimentation and following the work and tutorials of others.” says, Chris Spooner.
  • 8. Technology keeps designers in the know. The real world is the best classroom for designers. Graphic designers tend to learn better under real-world constraints such as business interest, competitor evaluation and market prospect, rather than in an isolated classroom environment. But how these designers get their inspiration from or where do they find those all those tutorials, etc.? Yes, tech again is the answer. Technology is what keeps these designers updated and provides them access to the information they need.
  • 9. Graphic Designers Are Multitasker: 25% of self-employed full or part time designers also hold an additional salaried job in design or in another occupation.
  • 10. Technology gets designers tied to their work. Designers often juggle between multiple projects at a time. But juggling too many tasks without forethought can lead to needless stress and productivity loss. Multitasking is a misnomer. It calls for efficiency that is usually beyond human capacity. Technology keeps designers tied to their work. It keeps them connected on the go, helping them do more in less time and simplifies what’s on their plate and the order in which each task must be accomplished.
  • 11. Graphic Design Is A Competitive Marketplace: The Forecast of graphic designers working in the United States is 323,100 in 2018, compared to 192,240 in 2008.
  • 12. Technology helps designers evolve and adapt quickly. Graphic design jobs, be it full time or part time, have intense competition. The good news is that there's still plentiful opportunities to propagate and thrive in the market place with the job prospect growing. The question is how to stand out of the competition? Technology is the answer. Because of the competitive nature of job, graphic designers with creditable knowledge of design software and tech to automate and compliment design will have the best chance of success.
  • 13. Graphic Design Is Always Evolving: 10x Mobile growth translates into responsive design. Emergence of material design. Flat vs. Real: Which way to go?
  • 14. Technology is superb at keeping up with industry happenings. Graphic design is a broad and multifaceted ground. There are various arenas in which graphic designers specialize and there are others that are sprouting unceasingly due to unanimous growth in business demand and changing graphic design trends. From mobile to cloud, technology is at the core of emerging design trends. And those who are responsive to technological happenings stand a better chance all the way. Because it is easier for them to perceive and adapt according to new design standards.
  • 15. Techies Are More Savvy With Graphic Design Tools: The chart, based on Smart Press research, shows how a panel of graphic designers ranked several of the most popular design programs.
  • 16. Technology is everywhere. Choosing the right set of design tool is vital to the success of a graphic design project. Consequently, graphic designers have to progressively invest in new technologies, both hardware and software, to stay up and ahead in the game. Not liking tech is no option though. Therefore, a graphic design must be tech savvy to know how to maximize their budget and choose technology that moves them forward and gives desired competitive advantage.
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#Internet-20-Point Website Launch Checklist

20-Point Website Launch Checklist

You have been dreaming of launching your website. It's an exciting moment for any entrepreneur like you. From deciding on your color scheme, to writing your about page-- you have spent time on every single detail to make sure that your website will reflect your business in the best way. But admit it, launching a website can be stressful. A lot of things can be easily overlooked such as a broken link. So how do you make sure that everything is set for the big launch? Well, you need a website launch checklist.

As a web design and development agency, we have put together this website launch checklist based on our experience in launching websites for our clients. You can use this when launching your website, blog, or landing page. Feel free to download and print this for your personal use. Enjoy!

Need help with your website? Click here - http://bit.ly/ss-request-quote
Published in: Internet, Design


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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

#Career-If I Were 22 - LinkedIn Influencers Look Back

If I Were 22 - LinkedIn Influencers Look Back

We asked the top minds in business to share the advice they’d give their younger selves.

They dusted off yearbooks and dug into their archives for vintage photos, plenty of wisdom, and some embarrassing stories, too.


Read more stories here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/channel/thenextlevel
Published in: Career



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  • 1. Think back to when you were 22.
  • 2. What do you wish you’d known? What do you wish you’d done differently?
  • 3. We asked the top minds in business to share the advice they’d give their younger selves. They dusted off yearbooks and dug into their archives for vintage photos, plenty of wisdom, and some embarrassing stories, too.
  • 4. Here’s what LinkedIn Influencers had to say about this crucial part of their path to success.
  • 5. “If I were 22, I would make mistakes. I still make plenty of them now I am 64.” READ MORE RICHARD BRANSON Founder at Virgin Group
  • 6. “I hope you are kind to yourself. That you give yourself the time and space to figure things out.” READ MORE SUZE ORMAN Television host, author, motivational speaker, producer
  • 7. “Always have another dream, but finish the current one first.” READ MORE IAN CALLUM Director of Design at Jaguar
  • 8. “the power of yes — the open door that will lead to more open doors as the years roll by.” READ MORE ADENA FRIEDMAN President at Nasdaq
  • 9. “The only way to get where you need to go [is] to actually go for it — to show up, and knock on the door, and then run through it. READ MORE MAYNARD WEBB Chairman, Yahoo!, Former COO, eBay
  • 10. “there are no rollover minutes in life. We don’t get to keep all that time we ‘save.’ It’s actually a very costly way to live.” READ MORE ARIANNA HUFFINGTON President and EiC, Huffington Post Media Group
  • 11. “True leadership was more about giving of yourself then taking from your team.” READ MORE Marc Lore Founder & CEO, Jet.com
  • 12. “Work hard, have fun, dream big.” READ MORE ROBERT HERJAVEC Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, Founder of Herjavec Group
  • 13. What would you tell yourself at 22?
  • 14. Click here to tell your story.

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From Vox.com: Who invented the piano? And why was he forgotten?

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#Business-18 Quotes to Growth Hack Your Start Up

18 Quotes to Growth Hack Your Start Up


Running a Start Up is never easy. Especially with so much on your plate every time and new challenges each day. These 18 Quotes will help clear your mind and help you growth hack your start up!
Published in: Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Marketing





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  • 1. YO U R S TA R T- U P Powered by -
  • 2. Especially when you have so much to carry along on your way up
  • 3. Team Product A thousand more things… and still Growth beat all the odds
  • 4. CHALLENGES EACH DAY …and success is all you seek!
  • 5. Stuck in your head often, these 18 Quotes will REFRESH YOUR MIND
  • 6. and
  • 7. Got a START UP IDEA WE CAN HELP. LET’S DISCUSS YOUR IDEA! FOR THE WEB OR MOBILE? We Understand Software!
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The Vulnerable CMO: How to Thrive in the Digital Era

The Vulnerable CMO: How to Thrive in the Digital Era




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  • 1. #123webinar
  • 2. #123webinar We drive revenue. Not just clicks and traffic. / About Webmarketing123 Paid Search SEO Content Creation Website Design
  • 3. #123webinar 1 Master the CMO Survival Guide How to Thrive in the Digital Era 2 Finally, Prove Marketing ROI Definitively Tie Digital Performance to Revenue 3 Win the New Digital Path to Purchase Understand the Elusive, New B2B Buyer 4 Live Q&A Ask Mike Your Toughest SEO Questions. On the Agenda
  • 4. #123webinar “There’s never been a more exciting time to be marketer.” - Overheard at a marketing conference near you. / Master the CMO Survival Guide
  • 5. #123webinar Here’s what that really means… / Master the CMO Survival Guide There’s never been a more stressful time to be a marketer.
  • 6. #123webinar 1 CMOs are in the C-Suite hot seat. 80% of CEOs don’t believe marketing chiefs add value to the business. Fournaise Marketing Group 90% of the same CEOs value the work of CFOs and CIOs. / Master the CMO Survival Guide
  • 7. #123webinar 1 CMOs are in the C-Suite hot seat. Just 26% of marketers are capable of determining their impact on the business. VisionEdge Marketing & ITSMA / Master the CMO Survival Guide
  • 8. #123webinar 2 Today’s buyer is extremely complex. Before, Now, prospects needed to talk to sales. the last thing they do is talk to sales. 67% of the new buyer’s journey happens online. Source: SiriusDecsions / Master the CMO Survival Guide
  • 9. #123webinar 2 Today’s buyer is extremely complex. / Master the CMO Survival Guide B2B decision makers are younger and native to digital.
  • 10. #123webinar 2 Today’s buyer is extremely complex. / Master the CMO Survival Guide Cross-device fluency is key. 42% use mobile during the purchasing process.
  • 11. #123webinar 2 Today’s buyer is extremely complex. / Master the CMO Survival Guide On average, B2B buyers do 12 searches before engaging on a brand’s site.
  • 12. #123webinar 1 Master the CMO Survival Guide How to Thrive in the Digital Era 2 Finally, Prove Marketing ROI Definitively Tie Digital Performance to Revenue 3 Win the New Digital Path to Purchase Understand the Elusive, New B2B Buyer 4 Live Q&A Ask Mike Your Toughest SEO Questions. On the Agenda
  • 13. #123webinar Measure the money metrics. / Finally Prove Marketing Revenue Marketers have a data problem.
  • 14. #123webinar Here’s why you can’t afford to measure leads alone. Measure the money metrics. / Finally Prove Marketing Revenue
  • 15. #123webinar Tie digital performance to revenue. We get it. That’s often easier said than done. Let’s say Suzie searches for “marketing automation software”. Google serves an organic listing for your site linking to your latest eBook. Suzie clicks on the link, but then decides to go to lunch. While she’s at lunch, browsing the NY Times on her phone, she sees a display ad for your eBook. Suzie clicks on the ad and downloads the eBook. Sales gives Suzie a call a few hours later, and sets up a demo appointment. A month later Suzie buys your software! / Finally Prove Marketing Revenue
  • 16. #123webinar With closed-loop reporting you can attribute credit properly within your CRM. Suzie Smith First touch source: Organic Search First touch page: /eBook/marketing-automation Last touch source: Paid Search Last touch page: /eBook/marketing-automation Revenue commitment: $100,000 / Finally Prove Marketing Revenue Tie digital performance to revenue.
  • 17. #123webinar 1 Master the CMO Survival Guide How to Thrive in the Digital Era 2 Finally, Prove Marketing ROI Definitively Tie Digital Performance to Revenue 3 Win the New Digital Path to Purchase Understand the Elusive, New B2B Buyer 4 Live Q&A Ask Mike Your Toughest SEO Questions. On the Agenda
  • 18. #123webinar The linear funnel is obsolete. / Win the New Digital Path to Purchase Email Social SEO SEM Evaluation Purchase It’s essential to be first in influencing the always-on, B2B buyer.
  • 19. #123webinar And, your best bet is search. / Win the New Digital Path to Purchase 71% of B2B buyer research begins with a search engine. Source: Google/Miller Brown, B2B Path to Purchase Study, 2014.
  • 20. #123webinar Ace inbound with smart SEO.1 / Win the New Digital Path to Purchase Acquire leads. Nurture leads. Sell leads.. Effective content is the backbone of modern SEO.
  • 21. #123webinar 1 Awareness Evaluation Purchase Educate prospects on the value of your product & foster thought leadership. Build the business case for why the prospect needs to invest in your product or service. Give the prospect a reason to choose you over your competitors. “The Definitive Guide to Display Advertising” “Why our Strategy is Better than the Other Guys” “How to Close More Deals via Digital Demand Gen” Repurpose Content Segment & Nurture Get Sales Involved! Create and optimize content for each stage of the buyer’s journey. Ace inbound with smart SEO. / Win the New Digital Path to Purchase
  • 22. #123webinar 1 Capture the right leads and direct them to your most relevant landing page. You must have a keyword mapping doc! Ace inbound with smart SEO. / Win the New Digital Path to Purchase
  • 23. #123webinar Make a team to-do list based on the following questions: 1 Do we have a target keyword list? When’s the last time it was updated? 2 How are we doing compared to our competitors? 3 Have we segmented keywords by stage of the buyer’s journey? Do we have content/offers to match? 4 Is there an opportunity to convert on every page of our website? 1 Ace inbound with smart SEO. / Win the New Digital Path to Purchase
  • 24. #123webinar 2 Use inbound success to guide outbound. Use top converting organic keywords and content to amplify results. Source: SEER Interactive Ad CTR rises from 5.66% to 18%. Organic CTR rises from 6% to 38%. / Win the New Digital Path to Purchase
  • 25. #123webinar 2 Use inbound success to guide outbound. Retarget prospects to accelerate the path to purchase. / Win the New Digital Path to Purchase Source: Wishpond Example retargeting ad from Freshdesk. This was shown to a prospect that landed on their free demo page and left without signing up.
  • 26. #123webinar Align Sales & Marketing3 Make the sales chief your new best friend. / Win the New Digital Path to Purchase
  • 27. #123webinar Align Sales & Marketing3 Email Social SEO SEM Evaluation Purchase BU acquires Marketing Qualified Lead via form fill out. BU determines lead as Sales Qualified. BU qualifies the lead for direct follow up or forwards to field sales. Field sales calls directly or sends the lead to distributor. Over half of highly effective marketers have marketing automation in place. Source: Webmarketing123; 2015 State of Digital Marketing Survey / Win the New Digital Path to Purchase
  • 28. #123webinar Align Sales & Marketing3 By 2017, Gartner predicts the CMO will spend more on IT than the CIO. Source: Gartner; By 2017 the CMO Will Spend More on IT Than the CIO, 2012. / Win the New Digital Path to Purchase Over 60% of marketers use 5 or more tools for just one campaign. Source: Marketing Pilgrim, 2012.
  • 29. #123webinar 1 Master the CMO Survival Guide How to Thrive in the Digital Era 2 Finally, Prove Marketing ROI Definitively Tie Digital Performance to Revenue 3 Win the New Digital Path to Purchase Understand the Elusive, New B2B Buyer 4 Live Q&A Ask Mike Your Toughest SEO Questions. On the Agenda
  • 30. #123webinar QUESTIONS? ASK AWAY!
  • 31. #123webinar e: results@webmarketing123.comt: 800. 619. 1570 Get a custom search assessment from our team! Sign up today and we’ll cover:  Where you rank in relation to competitors  Measure revenue opportunity from Search  What you can do to accelerate results now Mike Turner, Webmarketing123 Director of Business Development Thanks! results@webmarketing123.com800. 619. 1570 Let’s Talk!
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Thursday, April 30, 2015

Ray Lewis Trying To Single-Handedly Stop Violence In Baltimore « CBS Boston

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The LG G4 Could Be One of the Nicest Android Phones Out There | TIME



The LG G4 Could Be One of the Nicest Android Phones Out There
LG has fitted the G4 with a host of high-end new features
http://time.com/3840644/lg-g4-hands-on-review/?xid=emailshare
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