Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2015

Along with Greycroft, I was the first institutional investor in Maker Studios (sold to Disney for nearly $1 billion) and am still the largest investor in Mitu Network , the largest online video producer of Latino content. If you’re just a content company your advantages are too small to win on the web. But think of this.

SEM 150

SEM Content Platform Acquisition 150

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Advertising presence. People buy from people.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

A great opportunity for more visible networking. I frequently work on networking through the social web and building new relationships that will foster knowledge gathering or business growth. However, as I read more about your focus, you are using these things in a slightly different way, i.e., not sure if SEO is as important.

Acquisition 170

Acquisition Custom Customer Ideas 170

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 15, 2011

For those who may be unfamiliar with the Biz2Beach conference, its a networking conference of thought leaders, innovators, and trendsetters for a day of exchanging ideas. Tony is currently Founder/CEO for Eventify, an LA-based startup creating a venue marketplace, and Visible Factors, an SEO consulting company.

SEO 85

SEO CTO Coach Conference Social Media 85

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. People buy from people.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Advertising presence. People buy from people.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Let me explain why this company had such an impact on my life. Ask yourself, ‘what does my company solve’? Find events, conferences, mixers, networking groups, meet up groups who would find value in hearing your insights. Partner with companies who relate to what you are selling, but aren’t direct competitors.

Custom 85

Custom Customer Marketing SEO 85

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Advertising presence. People buy from people.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

socalTECH

MARCH 20, 2009

Scour is an offshoot of a PPC advertising firm, ABCSearch, which was also founded by Dan. Users can vote for relevancy of results, and over time, the non-relevant information or SEO moves down below the line. What's the business model behind the site--it looks like this is advertising driven? How is the company funded?

PPC 113

PPC Sherman Oaks Advertising Yahoo 113

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

.” All events are going to be quality one-day conferences with amazing speakers, parties and opportunities to network with new friends and see old friends which is why I’m returning to attend. That said, YouTube Network Fullscreen platform is blazing this new trail with 2.5

Hollywood 100

Hollywood Screening Ideas Entertainment 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2012

Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. It makes no sense to rush headlong into a commitment as big as starting a new company without doing your homework on viability first.

Startup 102

Startup Search Engine Optimization SEM Social Network 102

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 2, 2009

“I know half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, but I can never find out which half.” In the “good old days”, pre- 1999, advertising dollars were largely gambled away. Such Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is modern-day snake oil. John Wanamaker. However, you are only paid for ads that generate sales.

Custom 164

Custom Customer Advertising SEM 164

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

Matthew spoke to us to give us a better idea of what the company offers and why it was started. What's your background, and how did you decide to start the company? It was the third week of December 2006, and I was involved with a biodiesel company. Who are you targeting with this -- buyers at companies?

SEO 100

SEO Advertising Gogii Tech Coast Angels 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. It makes no sense to rush headlong into a commitment as big as starting a new company without doing your homework on viability first.

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur Startup Search Engine Optimization SEM 94

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Visible networking is turning into a really great opportunity to get to know people better, get to meet new people, and have some interesting conversations. My first job out of school was at one of the early bioinformatics companies in Silicon Valley, working as the head of technical services. Tell me a bit about your background.

Product 150

Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Tracy DiNunzio is the founder, and was 30 years old with no background in technology when she started the company. She was a painter (art not houses), who saw an opportunity and went for it, funding the company by taking a loan from her parents and selling off all of her paintings. Who are the founders and what are their backgrounds?

Design 84

Design Social Media Sales Sites 84

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. It makes no sense to rush headlong into a commitment as big as starting a new company without doing your homework on viability first.

Startup 50

Startup High Tech Search Engine Optimization SEM 50

socalTECH

OCTOBER 23, 2013

To hear about how the company decided to expand into the market, we caught up with CEO Loren Bendele to learn more about its new grocery store coupon app, Favado (www.favado.com). We, as a company, have been more focused on online deals and coupons, and haven''t been focused on groceries at all. Explain what Favado is all about?

Mobile 140

Mobile Sales Startup Sites 140

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

I asked some of the participating VCs, and they told me their attorneys had figured out a way to keep their stealth-mode companies stealthy.Yes, this strategy is not for every company. Often times when companies raise “bridge” financing (this is money from internal investors. We spoke briefly about why. Short answer: no.

Venture Capital 285

Venture Capital Startup Advertising Redpoint 285

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 5, 2016

From the day after we sold the company until today I felt it was important that I not comment too much publicly about online video even though I continued to work actively in the sector and made five more investments. Multi-Channel-Network. The best online video companies will be technical in nature and content at their core.

Content 150

Content Snapchat Platform SEO 150

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

As your business starts up, you need marketing programs, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), a modern “pull” strategy based on social networks, and lead generation. The days when these roles were stable careers for company employees are gone. Administrative specialists. Information specialists.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur Services Search Engine Optimization Startup 106

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

As your business starts up, you need marketing programs, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), a modern “pull” strategy based on social networks, and lead generation. The days when these roles were stable careers for company employees are gone. Administrative specialists. Information specialists.

Entrepreneur 89

Entrepreneur Services Product Search Engine Optimization 89

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

He gives up the goods and a few tips on what you could do to help market your company. How much of FOD advertising is focused on the internet rather then more traditional channels? Funny Or Die doesn’t do any advertising. The great thing about FOD is we are a very agile company. What’s been your biggest success?

Sites 61

Sites Marketing Social Media Social Network 61

Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

Pick a company name and check any potential trademark infringements on Trademarkia or KnowEm. Open your company bank account. Ensure your business name is available on a wide variety of social networking websites in order to develop consistent branding ( KnowEm ). Set up your computer and network. Recommended.

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Startup Google Mentor 40

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

As your business starts up, you need marketing programs, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), a modern “pull” strategy based on social networks, and lead generation. The days when these roles were stable careers for company employees are gone. Administrative specialists. Information specialists.

Entrepreneur 48

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Startup SEM 48

Jason Nazar

AUGUST 15, 2013

Other than paying for traffic with advertising, there are only so many ways to get people to show up at your door. Helpful Resources about Search Engine Traffic : 68 Helpful SEO Tools. There are 7 Ways to Get Traffic on the Web, in no weighted order they are: 1.) Search Engines. Referring Traffic / Press. Referring Traffic / Press.

Web 61

Web Social Media Content Sites 61

Jason Nazar

JANUARY 14, 2009

“If You Build It…They Will Come” may work for historical baseball ghosts, but it’s not a strategy you can rely on when starting an internet company. Other than paying for traffic with advertising, there are only so many ways to get people to show up at your door. Conclusion.

Web 62

Web Social Media Content Sites 62

socalTECH

MARCH 16, 2015

Los Angeles-based FameBit (www.famebit.com) has developed a new platform which lets any content creator connect with brands, without the need for an agency or MCN, to help them grow their content and network. The other 90 percent of their creators really were like counters for their network. Tell us about FameBit? READ MORE>>.

Content 100

Content Platform Startup Marketing 100

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 28, 2012

Social networking. Orange County alone is home to more than 300 medical device companies with world-renowned leadership in ophthalmic and cardiovascular devices – a far cry from the “silicone” valley that Ms. MYTH 2: Silicon Valley companies will always have the best shot at funding. Advertise on VentureBeat. Smartphones.

Southern California 57

Southern California PHP Technical Review Orange County 57