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Google Launches Search Education Hub for Students

(May 2, 2012 by Jennifer Beese) 7

Today Google has launched a new search education tool aimed at helping students become skilled researchers and independent learners.

Over the past few years, Google Search Education has offered classes that teach educators about existing tools that can aid in academic research.

“Knowing how to search has so many benefits, but we know teachers need materials in order to teach these skills,” explained Tasha Bergson-Michelson, a Google Search Educator. “That’s why we created our new Search Education hub.”

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Claim Foursquare Venues Without the Wait

(May 2, 2012 by Jennifer Beese)

Getting started on Foursquare is easy, but it requires a bit of a wait, which delays you from reaching its user base. This week, the company has introduced a new process for claiming venues that will significantly cut down the wait time.

Previously, you had to submit your Foursquare ID, the URL of your venue, and a link to your venue’s online contact page. Foursquare then reviewed the information while you waited 7-10 days for verification. Continue Reading…

Spotlight on Startups: Claystone Labs

(May 2, 2012 by Don Power) 2

Spotlight on Startups - Claystone LabsAt Sprout Insights, we comb the web to bring you the most up-to-date and actionable resources on how to use social media to grow your business.

To that end, we’re pleased to present a new series on Sprout Insights: Spotlight on Startups. We’ll find the most innovative, useful startup companies out there, get the inside track on what they’re doing, and tell you how you can leverage their products and services for your own business. Continue Reading…

Pinterest Adds Mandatory Attributions to Flickr and YouTube

(May 1, 2012 by Jennifer Beese) 1

With Pinterest‘s tremendous growth over the past few months, images appear to be flying onto virtual pinboards. However, a major concern of content creators is that the company allows its members to add copyrighted content without permission or proper attribution.

To combat this, Flickr has launched a share to Pinterest button that will ensure all images pinned from the photo-sharing site are properly attributed. Continue Reading…

Find Personalized Stories on Twitter’s Redesigned Discover Tab

(May 1, 2012 by Jennifer Beese) 1

Twitter announced its first major update to its Discover tab, which now aims to provide you with more relevant information.

Last year, Twitter launched the Discover tab, which offers insight into what other members are sharing. Previously, the stories weren’t really interesting or relevant to the individual. Today’s update brings more personalized stories to the tab, including details about who tweeted the particular stories. Continue Reading…

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