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Google launches Chrome remote desktop app on iOS

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Controlling your computer with an iPhone just got a lot easier

Google launched an iOS version of its Chrome Remote Desktop app Monday, which allows users to access their computers from their iPhone.

Sign in with your Google account (you can also switch between multiple accounts if you have more than one) to see the computers you're able to access. Like the Android app, the iOS version of the app requires the accompanying Chrome extension to be installed on the desktop version of the browser.

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The Chrome Remote Desktop app allows users to control their computer from their iPhone. ...

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By |January 13th, 2015|Apps and Software|0 Comments

Je Suis Charlie app quickly hits App Store after email to Tim Cook

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A Je Suis Charlie iPhone app rolled out to the App Store Sunday, after its creators personally emailed Tim Cook to ask for a prompt App Store approval.

Apple is somewhat notorious among developers for its often lengthy App Store approval process, which typically takes about 10 to 15 days on average. But Apple reportedly helped get the Je Suis Charlie app bumped to the front of the approval line after its developers contacted the CEO of the Silicon Valley tech giant.

According to a report in local outlet Nice-Matin, one of Cook's assistants responded a mere ten minutes after the initial email was sent and the app was live in the App Store soon thereafter. ...

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Local Search Expert Quiz: How Much Do You Know about Local SEO?

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How big is local SEO?

Our latest Industry Survey revealed over 67% of online marketers report spending time on local search. We've witnessed demand for local SEO expertise grow as Google's competitive landscape continues to evolve.

Last year, Moz introduced the SEO Expert Quiz, which to date over 40,000 people have attempted to conquer. Today, we're proud to announce the Local Search Expert Quiz. Written by local search expert Miriam Ellis, the quiz contains 40 questions and only takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

Ready to get started? When you are finished, we'll automatically score your quiz and reveal the correct answers.

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Rating your score

Keep in mind the Local Search Expert Quiz is just for fun. That said, we've established the following guidelines to help judge your results.

  • 0-39% Newbie: Time to study up on your citation data!
  • 40-59% Beginner: Good job, but you're not quite in the 7-pack yet.
  • 60-79% Intermediate: You're getting close to the centroid!
  • 80-89% Pro: Let's tackle multi-location!
  • 90-100% Guru: We all bow down to your local awesomeness

Resources to improve your performance

Want to learn more about local search? Here's a collection of free learning resources to help up your performance (and possibly your income.)

  1. The Moz Local Learning Center
  2. Glossary of Local Search Terms and Definitions
  3. Guidelines for Representing Your Business on Google
  4. Local Search Ranking Factors
  5. Blumenthal's Blog
  6. Local SEO Guide
  7. Whitespark Blog

You can also learn the latest local search tips and tricks by signing up for the LocalUp Advanced one-day conference or reading local SEO posts on the Moz Blog.

Embed this Quiz

We created this quiz using Polldaddy, and we're making it available to embed on your own site. This isn't a backlink play - we didn't even include a link to our own site (but feel free to include one if you feel generous).

Here's the embed code:

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How did you score on the quiz? Let us know in the comments below!


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By |January 13th, 2015|MOZ|0 Comments

15 tools to onboard and engage new users

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Acquiring new customers is the biggest hurdle any new business faces. To solve this challenge, there are emerging tools and technologies designed to measure customer sign-up success and empower users with effective self-service tools and content. The process of converting new sign-ups into active users, or onboarding, demonstrates your product's value, educates users and guides them through the features of your website or application

Effectively onboarding users can improve customer experience, lower support costs and increase revenue. We've collected 15 of the best tools that allow you to create guides and tours to increase customer satisfaction and reduce support costs ...

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By |January 12th, 2015|Apps and Software|0 Comments

Coded to Wear: 3D-printed fashion takes center stage at CES

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The practical applications of 3D printing are still being worked out, but last week at CES in Las Vegas 3D Systems showed off how the technology can be used to create fashion pieces that are just as viable as anything you might buy off the rack

Included in the company's display were 3D-printed dresses, shoes and even handbags, illustrating how 3D printing may be the new frontier for innovating the manufacturing of what we wear

Unlike early examples of 3D-printed fashion in years past, which were often unwieldy and pretty much unwearable for all but the most adventurous, ...

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