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Never heard of Quora, but you could probably substitute for Google+

Honestly? Your just another of countless thousands trying to resell the same old tat. Have an angle, be original, do some thing different. Make yourself stand out from the crowd.

Certainly was a bump! I'm always in 2 minds about blogs. Everyone is always really keen when they set their blog up, but the majority of us (unless its just me!) eventually end up getting bored with them, or never get round to updating them. You see so many blogs that are just sat there as unloved sites or failed half ****d marketing attempts, mine included

I think it takes a particular kind of person to run and manage a blog, to be able to keep it interesting, well written and grow a readership, rather than just have a constant stream of self promo sales notices, which in the 1990's would have been called your "news" page

With so much social media around, and more and more blogs making comments "nofollow" to combat spam and appease the Google God, is there still room for the humble blog? Or has/will it morph into something else?

Will Google+ conversations overtake blogs, with the added knowledge that you schmoozing with Google, and he may reward you with better SERPs?

Moved you over to the legal and insurance forum.

I hope this isn't a self promo Mr Andrew Sir

I must admit, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought (or at least in the UK) that it was pretty straightforward.

All you legally require is Employers Liability Insurance, ie someone trips and breaks their leg in your office.

If you visit a customer/clients premise, then you also need Public Liability Insurance.

No doubt there are 101 bolt on insurances, but aren't these 2 the only ones the average small business needs to really worry about?

How about any overseas members, is it the same there or does your country have different requirements?

True, but what's the answer? There's no political alternative. No other party has ever come forward and said "we'll slash x% of the fuel duty" if you vote for us.

Fuel strikes end up doing us all more harm than good, so what else can joe public do, and who can they turn to?

For any other fellow ex Crabs, Pongos or Matlows, or anyone who wants to show some support to their military, it's the UK Armed Forces Day this Saturday

Armed Forces Day (think the site could do with some SEO attention )

Yesterday, reservists were invited to wear their uniforms to work as part of a National Awareness day.

Did anyone get spotted trying to blend in with the office rubber plant in the corner? Or any odd hats on the coat rack?

The Panda bear is waddling again, twice in one month!

From Twitter: A Googler ‏@google
Heads up: we're pushing a new Panda data refresh that noticeably affects only ~1% of queries worldwide. More context: goo.gl/HNvCt

Hmm I wonder why they have stepped up the tempo? Their link just takes you to "how to build a google friendly website" which is dated from May 6th 2012.

Maybe the first June roll out didn't achieve it's aim or there was too much collateral damage?

Anybody had any problems?

It's always great watching the trials and tribulation of major international companies.

No doubt News Corporation wrong doings and shenanigans have made headlines around the world in recent months. But in an act of extreme reputation management, they are now proposing to split the group into 2 businesses, separating the scandal ridden newspaper publishing arm and protecting the lucrative TV business.

BBC News - News Corp confirms it is considering split

It must be amazing to control such a huge business empire, but can you imagine the stress, hassle and grief that goes with it!

That said, Mr Murdoch senior seems to do alright, although he does look about 120 years old (maybe he is?)

Blimey...

"A court has banned sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in the US while it decides on the firm's patent dispute with Apple.

Apple has claimed that Samsung infringed its design patent and copied the look of its popular device, the iPad"

BBC News - Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales banned by US court

Looks like the gloves are off with the big boys Shows what a lucrative market the tablet one has become. How we've moved on from IBM clone PC's

This seems to be a common question. Have a look in the Facebook Forum, as we have a few threads offering tips and advice.

But when I get some time, I'll merge all the best tips and make a sticky page on how to market yourself on Facebook.