SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 -- MAKE IT Monthly - Social Media for Emerging Brands: DIY Tips for Big Results. Join Rick Kanter, founder of LA-focused e-commerce and lifestyle site barrio.la, as he demystifies today’s trends and breaks down how to plan and execute your digital strategy. But navigating the landscape can be daunting.

Social Media 100

Social Media Tips Media Guide 100

socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2010

Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal said today that it has launched a new, beta of a local business site called Bizzy. ReachLocal said that Bizzy will allow users to connect with local businesses, receive exclusive offers, invitations to events, tips, and news from their favorite businesses.

ReachLocal 228

ReachLocal Woodland Hills Sites Social Network 228

Tech.Co

MARCH 9, 2020

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Tips 160

Tips Software Review Study Email 160

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The first step is to set your criteria, including a match for your sector type and stage, and then proactively seek out and contact the best candidates: Review profiles on professional social media sites. Review current crowdsourcing sites for a good fit. Searching LinkedIn, for example, is a must for contemporary entrepreneurs.

Funding 173

Funding Tips Startup Statistics 173

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2022

On the other end of the spectrum, Internet dating sites don’t seem to work. In business, it seems to me that the traditional banking business models are broken or at least no longer fit the purpose. There are new ones sprouting up every day, so they must be offering something people want.

Ideas 145

Ideas Startup Tips Competition 145

socalTECH

JUNE 21, 2012

A new, Los Angeles startup, Stockr , is looking to connect the world of social networking with stock tips and trades, and recently has emerged in a private beta. The firm, headed by Vinny Jindal, provides a filtered stream of stock tips and disussions--tied into stock charts and quotes.

Tips 140

Tips Paramount Sites Social Network 140

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. Handling different media formats. These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. With social media, you are always “on the record” and once you say it, it’s out there forever. How to respond to media in a crisis.

Media 118

Media Tips Social Media Startup 118

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. The most effective new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity. Use crowd funding.

Tips 104

Tips Startup Technical Review Equity 104

socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2009

San Diego-based Suddenly Darling announced today that it has launched a new site focused on online fashion for teen girls and young women. The site includes shopping for clothes and accessories and a number of social features.

Sites 145

Sites San Diego Tips Content 145

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2020

Social media sites today, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, provide ideal forums for presenting your cause and your concept. Start actively blogging on your own site, as well as on industry forums. Proactively seek out thought leaders and journalists. Make your business cards stand out in the crowd.

Ideas 124

Ideas Tips Marketing Social Media 124

Berkonomics

MAY 19, 2022

If you have not done so, let Google tell you whether your web site is responsive. Always, force a click to another web site to obtain the full information, to measure whether the reader engages or dismisses your message in short order. Go to [link] and enter your web address for a quick, free, analysis. And treat the result seriously.

Email 156

Email Web Tips Metrics 156

socalTECH

MAY 16, 2017

Santa Monica-based Cuteness.com has recruited two comedians, Allegra Ringo and Renee Colvert, to run a new weekly podcast for pet lovers on the site, the site said on Monday. The podcast is the first for Cuteness, which already publishes online articles on pets, ranging from health and training tips to funny pet stories.

Tips 113

Tips Santa Monica Training News 113

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 10, 2012

The lessons learned by Divshot confirm that obtaining, and more importantly maintaining, visibility on the front page of a major social news site results from the congruence of three factors: audience, timing and engagement. No matter how you end up on the front page of a major news site, getting there is just the first step.

News 198

News Sites Startup RSS 198

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 23, 2012

"I started the site when I was 19. Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series. Other installments include: Jeff Bezos , Steve Jobs , Richard Branson , Walt Disney and Michael Dell. 1) Get A Mentor. "I I didn't know much about business back then." " [Tweet this quote]. free weekly Infochachkie articles!

Startup 268

Startup Tips CTO Coach Technical Review 268

socalTECH

MAY 24, 2012

The firm said that TacoGrid will automatically general mobile site for restaurants, aimed at restaurants in the top 50 cities in the U.S., which will feature menus from SinglePlatform, and tips and specials from Foursquare. The new TacoGrid service allows restaurants to "claim" their site using just their business phone number.

Mobile 205

Mobile Services Tips Sites 205

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Some people are internally focused, and if they reach critical mass, they can tip the whole company.”. If Jeff and his team had launched a more prudent, scaled-back site, it is arguable they would have never achieved the critical mass that eventually led to the company’s widespread market acceptance. Don’t Chase The Quick Buck.

Tips 279

Tips Startup Framework Custom 279

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 14, 2008

San Diego-based BrightQube, an angel-backed stock photo search site, has updated its web services to make it easier for photo buyers to find images. BrightQube rolled out its new web site earlier this week, adding such features as pop-up search tips, new navigation options, filtering, and other features.

Sites 100

Sites Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels San Diego 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Live.me's site appears to focus a lot on "cam girls" interacting with viewers for "virtual tips". The news comes shortly after Bytedance (Beijing Bytedance Technology Co Ltd) also announced it had acquired another Los Angeles, social app developer, Musical.ly, in a deal reported to be worth as much as $1 billion. READ MORE>>.

Flipagram 124

Flipagram Tips News Los Angeles 124

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 4, 2009

If you spent time at a site you might not be aware but they’ve possibly dropped a cookie on your computer and use pixel tracking to follow you around the web. If I didn’t get you to buy when you came to my site I know you were at least interested. That’s why websites offer newsletters.

Sales 319

Sales Startup Platform Tips 319

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 3, 2010

We’re determined to keep this site good, because we use it ourselves.&#. So I often have no idea when I have a story on the site. If you have a blog and you link it to a HackerNews ID and email address then when any stories on your site are submitted you could opt to receive an email update when somebody comments.

News 258

News Tips Blogging Writing 258

Tech Coast Venture Network

MARCH 9, 2011

After years of cloudy skies in Startupland, the sun is peeking out, and investors are tipping their toes back into the wading pool. To help you get a jump-start with fundraising, I’ve gathered tips from active early-stage investors and entrepreneurs who managed to beat the odds by raising capital during and after the Great Recession.

Tips 100

Tips Capital Tech Coast Angels Screening 100

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 20, 2015

Here are five tips that will help you get your first business deal. Social sites are a great way to advertise your business. Social sites are a great way to advertise your business. Create pages for your business on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and any other social sites that are used by potential customers.

Tips 40

Tips Advertising Training Customer 40

socalTECH

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Culver City-based online video and movie streaming provider M-GO has expanded into original content for its site, saying late Wednesday evening that it is launching a new, original series on the site called Dinner & A Download. READ MORE>>. video television movie hollywood content original food celebrity chef'

Culver City 153

Culver City Hollywood Tips Content 153

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost? Put yourself on the site. Include links to other sites showing your positives. The presence of a few related advertisements can actually improve your site credibility, since most credible sites have them.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

socalTECH

MAY 23, 2012

San Diego-based StockTwits , the micro messaging site focused on stocks and stock trading run by Howard Lindzon, is tapping into its big database of messages today with a new feature. The site said that it has added two, Social Stock Signals which show what stocks and people are gaining popularity on the site. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 174

San Diego Tips Sites Tool 174

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost? Put yourself on the site. The presence of a few related advertisements can actually improve your site credibility, since most credible sites have them. Professional user-friendly site design.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2011

Santa Monica-based Docstoc , the online business documents site headed by Jason Nazar, has quietly been ramping a video content effort at the site.

Content 217

Content Causecast Santa Monica Southern California 217

socalTECH

MAY 19, 2011

Santa Monica-based eHow , the online advice site owned by Demand Media , said this morning that it has further boosted its content efforts by launching a new video series. The site said tits new "Beauty Lab" video series is being hosted by beauty industry figure Tracy O'Connor, and will offer beauty tips and other information.

eHow 184

eHow Santa Monica Tips Demand 184

socalTECH

AUGUST 10, 2011

Among other news this week, Los Angeles-based Cocodot , the online invitations site started by former MySpace exec Shawn Gold, opened up a free tier to its invitations service, allowing users to now send out up to 1,000 online cards and invitations to others. READ MORE>>.

Newsletter 164

Newsletter News Tips Sites 164

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

If you already have a strong customer base, create a brief survey to help you determine what social media sites they’re using and how to reach them in a targeted way. Your plan should include a well-designed web site, events, press releases, and search engine marketing (SEM). Assess your target customer demographics.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2012

FundaGeek , the crowdsourcing site led by Dan Gutierrez, has launched a new portal site it says is specifically aimed at helping those researchers use the crowdfunding craze to address their research areas. The firm said the new site includes tips and other resources for helping researchers get the most out of crowdfunding.

Research 150

Research Help Tips Education 150

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2020

Along with her insights, she offers 50 innovative new tips to grow your business. Consider collaborating via shared marketing efforts, trade-show both space, co-branding promotional products, referral agreements, and cross-linking web sites. Voluntary open-ended alliances are more important than ever, and easier than ever.

Mobile 173

Mobile Marketing Technical Review Startup 173

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

San Diego-based StockTwits , the stock and financial focused micro-messaging service headed by Howard Lindzon, has launched a new, threaded conversation feature on the site, which ties together responses between people on the service into a threaded view, allowing users to better follow the train of replies and responses on the site.

Social Media 153

Social Media San Diego Tips Training 153

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. Non-professional investors now use crowdfunding sites, like Indiegogo and Kickstarter , for similar access. Just make sure you can fill in all the details.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media News 104

socalTECH

MAY 16, 2013

StackSocial said it will provide apps, gadgates, and other tech-related products at a new store on the technology news site. offers up news, reviews, tips, and other information on iPhones. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. iPhoneinCanada.ca

Technical Review 140

Technical Review Technology Software Review Tips 140

socalTECH

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Marina Del Rey-based Cooking.com is looking for a buyer, and has recently laid off at least sixteen staff, according to a reader tip. The anonymous tipster said that an interim management team is now seeing to sell the company after a severe layoff by its investors. READ MORE>>.

Marina Del Rey 133

Marina Del Rey Layoffs Commerce Tips 133

socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2013

ShoeDazzle , the online fashion and e-commerce site founded by Brian Lee, Robert Shapiro, Kim Kardashian and MJ Eng, said Tuesday that it has named a "Chief Stylist" for the company, Rachel Zoe.

Tips 153

Tips Commerce Los Angeles Sites 153