When I’ve told people we’re going to live in Barcelona for the summer, the first question I get asked is, “Where?” My simple response? I did the research.   Jim and I had the good fortune of visiting Barcelona four years ago on our way to a friend’s wedding in Monaco. We knew of the…

Have you ever wanted to get lost in the moment and live outside your comfort zone? I do every day and that’s how this crazy idea about taking my family to live in Spain came to be—even if only for a summer.   I’ve always had a wanderlust to explore the world and meet new…

I’m a diehard skier. I spent 55 days on mountain this season. I’m not a ski bum nor an employee at a resort. I work in the high tech world of Silicon Valley. But during winter, all my weekends are spent in the mountains around Lake Tahoe. That’s a heck of a lot of time. So, what is…

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the Internet of Things (IoT) creates an extensive network of devices that regularly exchange data. While this interconnection is happening in businesses and throughout organizations on a global level, it’s also happening in individual homes. Here are six smart home tech devices that work together to help a house…

If you’re planning to use the same old marketing techniques in 2017, you’re in for a rude awakening. Content marketing changes at lightning speed, and savvy brand builders need to stay ahead of the curve. You need to be prepared for the upcoming technological changes, or you’ll be overtaken your quicker competitors. Be on the…

SEO marketing is ever-changing, with many factors determining the most effective practices to increase a website’s SERP ranking. This year’s most effective techniques and trends are leaning towards multimedia, social media, and mobile optimization. Here are a few SEO marketing trends that professional marketers and online business owners should focus on to increase profitable traffic. 1. Videos will dominate SEO 2016…

Many consumers have access to the Internet through their mobile phones and have integrated social media into their daily lives, which can serve as a disruption to web traffic efforts. With social media dominating digital marketing as a way to reach consumers and sell products, your website may just be collecting dust. Here are three reasons why your website isn’t…

Small business owners invest a lot of time and money into their companies to make them successful. With advances in technology, it has become increasingly necessary for these small business owners to change the way they market their businesses. A simple flyer through the mail simply isn’t enough in this day and age. Strategies such as search engine optimization (SEO) and online…

The type of content we consume is changing. Everyone wants to capture those “in-the-moment” conversations. Today, the best stories are being told through live-streaming video. Live streaming isn’t new, but its accessibility to the masses through social media is. Anyone can become a live broadcaster: Just pick up your phone, aim the camera at your…