However, Facebook’s days could be numbered, as one demographic that is crucial to continued success has displayed a surprising lack of interest in this decade-old platform – young people. And it’s only getting worse. According to a recent study from Pew Research Center, only 51 percent of teens age 13 to 17 use Facebook. For a platform boasting 2 billion monthly users, that’s a little embarrassing. Particularly when 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone and 45 percent say they’re online “almost constantly....

The Camera’s Portability If you plan to use your camera while traveling or attending fun events, you should look for a compact, lightweight design that you can carry easily. There are several types of camera that could potentially fall into this category. More often than not, though, people who are concerned about portability will want to buy point-and-shoot cameras. Another benefit of having a point-and-shoot camera is that you will not have to worry about focusing....

If you feel like you’re losing your drive, here are five easy ways to keep yourself busy, even when you’ve got other things on your mind: Break It Up The last thing anyone wants to do is wake up to an inbox full of duties that all needed to be done yesterday. Suffering from overload is incredibly common. When you don’t know where to begin, sometimes starting is the hardest part....

Nowadays, entrepreneurs are getting creative with how they save money on ventures, like going green, allowing remote work, and selling through social media. For online businesses, it’s all about using the most cost-efficient and flexible platforms that will help you do more with your money. Below are four simple strategies you should consider: Streamline Lead Generation with GetResponse Generating leads is one of the toughest challenges for online startups. For this, businesses need to pay attention to several key components such as landing pages, lead channel optimization, and nurturing strategies....

5 Critical Components You Can’t Do Without When studying digital marketing campaigns, you can’t simply look at what the Fortune 500 guys are doing and try to mimic their strategies. You have to mold your campaigns after businesses and organizations that are in the same boat as you. This means looking towards other startups, and even nonprofits for inspiration. As you’ll notice, some of the best digital campaigns are able to master the following characteristics:...

And let’s not forget teens, who are now growing up with smartphones. Eighty-eight percent of teens have or have access to a smartphone, even more than have access to a desktop or laptop (by a hair). Teens, along with non-whites and people with low income and education, are the groups who tend to rely most on mobile technology. Yet as entrepreneurs and designers, we tend to serve these people so poorly with websites that aren’t built for mobile....

It’s easy to obsess over minor things like font size or button color, but there are more factors that influence website conversions behind the scenes. If you’d like to significantly improve conversions on your website this article shares 5 research-backed tips guaranteed to help you boost your website conversions: 1. Improve Your Website Speed Improving your site loading time can lead to a significant increase in revenue for your website, depending on what scale you’re operating at; Radware reported that a two-second improvement in page load times more than doubled conversions for one of their clients....

1. Ducere Technologies One of the main selling points of the Internet of Things comes from its use of wearable technology. A startup company called Ducere Technologies is looking to use wearable tech along with the Internet of Things to make the lives of the visually impaired much easier. The company claims to have developed the world’s first touch-based interactive footwear called Lechal. The device works as an insole that rests inside a shoe or other footwear and generates vibrations, directing the wearer where he or she should go....

Instead, when productivity is crucial, 50 percent of employees prefer working at home; 12 percent prefer coffee shops, coworking spaces, libraries, and the like; and 14 percent head to the office outside normal business hours. FlexJobs surveyed 2,600 people in order to find out their attitudes about flexible and remote work. Among the findings are the top five reasons why people believe they’re more productive at home rather than at the office:...

In the simplest of terms, the IoT is a network of objects that share and communicate information via some sort of Internet or Bluetooth connection. These objects can be toasters, sprinkler systems, or speakers. With a working connection, the number of “things” that can be automated is practically limitless. Heralded as the next Industrial Revolution, IoT technology is anticipated to bring in $6 trillion by 2020, meaning it will have a huge effect on the way entrepreneurs do business....

Use Social Media Well before a trade show happens, social media gives you the opportunity to connect with people and build a relationship. Most trade shows are using hashtags on Twitter to gain more exposure and give businesses who have planned their trade show exhibition as well as attendees the chance to connect. You can use this to your advantage to by following everyone who uses the hashtag, engage with them on a personal level, get to know them, and even plan to meet for coffee or lunch together during the trade show....

While this change can seem daunting for both employee and employer, there’s no reason why it can’t be business as usual, with the right steps taken when it comes to the essentials- such as video conferencing and security. We take a look at the five key tips experts have provided, for successfully transitioning to a remote workforce. 1. Ensure you have a robust working from home policy For some companies, having staff work from home will come fairly naturally, given that it’s becoming more and more common....

Thanks to data from Dell announced at the Dell Women Entrepreneur Network Summit, there’s now a comprehensive list of the top 50 cities for women entrepreneurs around the world. However, with infamous tech hubs like New York, London, and the Bay Area rounding out the top of the list, it’s easy to wonder what the metrics were to reach this conclusion. The Dell study focused on opportunities for women in these cities, citing factors like the operating environment, which includes market chance for women, available capital, and the size of the women talent pool....

So, why do some people have a negative perception of consumer drones? According to a recent report published by the non-profit group Open Briefing, the main concern people have with consumer drones is with the consumers themselves. Drone users that neglect security hazards show a lack of common sense and display recklessness in drone use have serious negative consequences for the entire drone industry. Here are just a few common examples of what drone hobbyists should absolutely avoid doing....

Per the Center for American Progress, women make up 52 percent of all professional level jobs, but hold only 14.6 percent of executive positions. This management gender gap is improving, albeit slowly, with many ambitious young women taking matters into their own hands – by starting and leading their own companies. As a young female entrepreneur, you may feel intimidated or afraid to take the leap and start your own business, or you might not know where to start....

Connected Personal Assistant Bluetooth Speaker Every housewarming party needs some solid tunes. Luckily, you don’t need a massive stereo system to get the party started. Bluetooth, wireless speakers can pack a powerful punch and they’re easy to set up for anyone with a smartphone. Streaming Service Subscription Portable Photo Printer No new house is complete without beautiful photos spread throughout the rooms. Portable photo printers can help your friend print right from a smartphone, making it almost too easy to turn those unforgettable digital moments into more tangible memories....

If you can use the tools available and create something that many people can use, you can even turn your mobile app into a steady source of income. Here are seven facts to know about mobile app development before getting started: How Much to Invest Like any other business venture, you want to weigh the pros and cons of the financial cost. The base of your app, if you choose to buy one, can cost as much as $8,000....

But first things first, you need to pick out the right space that will cultivate the growth of your startup rather than hinder it. If you think your company is ready to make the big move, below are seven questions you should answer: 1. Where Can I Attract the Most Foot Traffic? One of the main advantages of a physical office space is that you get to attract foot traffic into your business....

I asked three women entrepreneurs from the Arlington, Virginia ecosystem to share their advice about how to deal with the mental long game of entrepreneurship, managing the on-going surprise plot twists of running a company, promoting work-life balance as a mompreneur, and building a strong team. It’s Just Chaos Startup life is very much like running the 100 meter sprint, everyday. So expect a little bit of madness. Compartmentalize Your Day It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the chaos....

But it wasn’t always this way. Since I’ve only been personally involved in the Dallas tech community for the past year and half, I wanted to learn and share a bit more about what it was like before this materialization and, secondly, talk with a startup who’s successful raised all their funds through Dallas capital. I sat down with two Dallas-based startups to ask them a few questions about capital and community – the two things that are so crucial to any successful startup ecosystem....