PayPal and GoDaddy respond to Twitter hacking controversy, sidestep blame

Naoki Hiroshima recently published a distressing account of how he lost his desirable @N Twitter username to a hacker. But part of his story accuses PayPal of giving the last four numbers of Hiroshima's credit card to the perpetrator. "I called PayPal and used some very simple engineering tactics to obtain the last four of your card," the hacker reportedly revealed in an email — after Hiroshima had agreed to give up his Twitter account. "I was acting as an employee,"

Godaddy, Paypal is used to steal a $50,000 twitter account

Internet stealing has now shifted to twitter handles, which surprisingly as a lot of value. In 2013 reports given, various twitter users have on more than one occasion received purchase offers for their twitter handles. An example is the $20,000 offer made to a user for the transfer of his handle and name “@Chase” to the Chase Bank. There was also another unique case whereby a user managed to pocket $50,000

The 7 Best Tech Companies to Work For

Tech and social media are booming, and it seems every company these days is offering a position for someone to handle its social accounts and applications. However, with such an influx in the market, it can be hard to tell which companies are actually the best to work for in what is a relatively new career path.

Must-Have Social Meta Tags for Twitter, Google+, Facebook and More

we strive to include social media metadata in all new pieces of content that we publish. This allows us to optimize for sharing Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Pinerest by defining exactly how titles, descriptions, images and more appear in social streams. Think of it as conversion rate optimization for social exposure.

7 Twitter Tips Every Marketer Should Know

Twitter has been around since 2006 and many companies still struggle with how best to use the platform. When done well, twitter can be a powerful part of the integrated marketing mix. Whether you're new to Twitter, a veteran, or somewhere in between,  here are  some helpful Twitter tips. Post a clear and concise bio and take advantage of opportunities to brand your Twitter Page  Twitter allows you 160 characters to post a bio on your profile page.

The Year in Twitter: Top Milestones of 2013

We learned an awful lot about Twitter in 2013. With a tell-all book, the company's highly anticipated IPO, and more than 500 million daily tweets from Twitter users, little was left to the imagination. SEE ALSO: 25 Twitter Accounts to Make You Laugh We saw, once again, how quickly Twitter can spread news, both accurate and damaging.

10 LinkedIn Shortcuts For A Post-Twitter World

By now, we’ve all heard about Twitter’s little break-up with LinkedIn – and discovered the consequence in our now tweet-free LinkedIn timelines. As social media marketers, this adds a new wrinkle to our already hectic days of trying to juggle multiple social media channels. LinkedIn may not be the sexiest social network, but it’s still an important one.

The 7 Best Tech Companies to Work For

Twitter's success in the social space and excellent salaries make it one of the best tech companies to work for in 2014. Tech and social media are booming, and it seems every company these days is offering a position for someone to handle its social accounts and applications.However, with such an influx in the market,

When Does Blocking Become Anti-social on Pinterest and Twitter?

I’m often asked about the privacy of using social media. The question usually goes something like this: “If I have a friend or acquaintance who I’d prefer didn’t see my posts, should I just block them?” I always respond with the statement, “Most social media is public.” I say most, because Facebook is definitely more of a private network,

How to Get More Retweets on Twitter

Twitter is about making news, information and content flow across the social web. It is loved by politicians, often used badly by celebrities and is a bloggers best friend. Twitter is often misunderstood as it has a funny name, can be seen as trivial (only 140 characters) and available in boring mono-media (text only).

Twitter VP Talks Twitter Trends with Danny Sullivan #SMX Keynote New York

Good morning from New York. Day 2 of this 3 day Internet marketing educational event starts with our keynote with Richard Alfonsi (@ralfonsi), vice president of global online sales for Twitter. The SMX conference agenda says we can expect a thorough discussion of all things Twitter – from trends, to targeted ad opportunities,

10 Basic Steps to Increasing Your Twitter Following

Brands on Twitter have one thing in common (besides their love of microblogging): they want to increase their following! The bigger your Twitter following, the more your voice is heard. And the more your voice is heard, the stronger your brand becomes. Twitter is a integral part of social media marketing.

Yahoo Search Goes Secure, Taking Referrer Data , An Indicator Of Yahoo’s Popularity

By default, searches on Yahoo.com are now done through a secure server. That means more protection for searchers but less data for search marketers about how they are receiving traffic. Most visits from Yahoo done via search will appear as if someone came to a site directly. As a result, Yahoo’s apparent popularity as a traffic driving source will appear to plunge.

25 Awesome Brands on Twitter That You Should Be Following

If you have a Twitter account (which most of us do), you probably have noticed brands constantly outdoing one another. This is because it only takes one buzzworthy Twitter campaign to make the others follow, which in turn, increases engagement. Regardless of the message, it could be humorous, heartwarming, informational, or hosting a contest,