Function Of Social Networking Links

Google rewards loyalty with better ranking

BUSINESSES without a strong social media presence are likely to be pushed down Google rankings, after recent changes by the online giant.

Google changes coming

Businesses without a strong social media presence are likely to be pushed down the Google ranking.

FTC Said to Expand Antitrust Probe of Google to Social Networking Service

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is expanding its antitrust probe of Google Inc. (GOOG) , the world’s most popular search engine, to include scrutiny of its new Google+ social networking service, according to two people familiar with the situation.

Tibco Adds Geolocation to Its Tibbr Social Platform

Tibco has added geolocation technology to its Tibbr enterprise social-networking platform, in a move that will allow companies to use physical spaces as "data...

Study: Facebook, Twitter as addictive as alcohol, cigarettes

It seems like almost everyone uses Facebook and Twitter these days, but can the social networking sites be considered addicting? "Sometimes you don't even realize it," said Amber Work, a Facebook user. "You pull out your phone and you just go on it." Work is not alone. According to a new study from the University of Chicago, more and more Americans are becoming addicted to social media. The urge ...