Author Archives: Allison Fass

About 727 days ago Blogging and Social Media

What Facebook’s Like Button Can Do For You

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The stats compiled by Search Engine Land’s ed-in-chief Danny Sullivan come straight from Facebook, but none the less shed light on how Facebook’s so-called social users can super charge web site referrals, page views, and—even—revenue. READ MORE »

About 741 days ago Blogging and Social Media | Internet and Online Business

Crowd-Funding Websites Eye Regulatory Shift

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing rules that prohibit social network websites from helping investors buy equity stakes in start-ups. While a slew of sites already help small businesses pitch and connect with people in an online network—to facilitate donations—those sites are currently restricted from allowing the purchase of equity stakes.  READ MORE »

About 751 days ago Video

YouTube Awards Budding Videographers

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In a push to increase the original quality content on its site, YouTube is negotiating with Hollywood to distribute and rent out newly released films—and it’s also investing in promising amateur videographers. READ MORE »

About 752 days ago Blogging and Social Media

Is Facebook Worth $100 Billion?

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Facebook’s business is flourishing faster than the company projected several months ago, according to people familiar with Facebook’s finances who spoke with The Wall Street Journal. These people estimate Facebook’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) are on course to surpass $2 billion in 2011 and say, as a result, the company could be valued at $100 billion, or even more, when (or if) the company goes public as early as spring 2011. READ MORE »