Author: Richard

Breakthrough Discuss, the first forum for the discussion of science-based inquiry into the possibility of extraterrestrial life, recently concluded its annual meeting at UC Santa Cruz. Under the umbrella of the Breakthrough Initiatives, created by renowned tech investor and philanthropist Yuri Milner, Breakthrough Discuss is the premier forum for the discussion of scientific exploration seeking evidence of extraterrestrial life. Research presentations at the 2022 conference included a range of topics organized around “A Bigger Bang for Your Buck – Affordable and innovative concepts for cosmological measurement” and “Low Mass Transit – Light, fast and cheap ways to explore the solar…

Dental practices are always looking for ways to increase their revenue. One way to do this is by re-engaging with inactive patients. If a patient has not been in for a while, it may be because they have lost trust in the practice, had a negative experience, or simply forgot about their appointment. In this blog post, we will discuss some ways to increase dental revenue by re-engaging with inactive patients. Let’s get started. What is Dental Revenue? Dental revenue is the total amount of money a dental practice brings in from all sources. This includes patients, insurance companies, and…

Social media has improved the flow of information and content. People no longer wait on TV shows or classic news channels for information or entertainment. Traditional entertainment platforms have had to change to morph into the new social media and fast content era. The content creation and consumption process seem simple: a creator posts content, and viewers gain access to the post. However, many factors affect whether or not you have access to a specific type of content.  Different social media apps have different algorithms that determine what type of content reaches certain users. There are many demographics to fall…

Most modern businesses have benefited from the mobility and flexibility that digital services offer, and increasing numbers of entrepreneurs are now taking their business mobile – permanently. According to an analysis in the UK’s Guardian, 43% of Americans work away from the office at least one day a week. Remote working allows you to explore the world while still making money, and will potentially improve your earnings by giving you more skills and a more nuanced view of how business is conducted. Securing your travel A digital business theoretically needs nothing more than a person and a smartphone or laptop. Even a laptop will sometimes be…

The explosion of social media has impacted many markets and media channels, including traditional media outlets, communication, news distribution, business networking, sales and marketing. Facebook is the leader among social media applications and caters largely to personal communication requirements although business pages and selling are also well enabled. Twitter is widely used by celebrities and prominent personalities to communicate with their fans, also by professionals to tap news sources. Pinterest is largely popular with businesses. LinkedIn is one social network which is popular for business networking. Let us look some of the aspects which make social media services important for…

Becoming an SEO expert is hard. Reading a lot of material is one of the many ways you can set yourself apart from the competition in your industry. However, there are other things to consider too like opting to work with a SaaS SEO agency, which is important if you work for or run a specialized SaaS company. However, for those who only need basic knowledge, this quick guide is split into four sections and covers the basics of what you need to know to get your website optimized for search engines. Title and meta description Title and meta description…

The online world is now hugely dependent on video. Be it instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Snapchat or social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, video is the instrument of communication that is in currency these days.  It doesn’t matter whether you wish to just view videos as a source of entertainment or are reliant on it for your marketing purposes. In fact, if you are a content creator then you will constantly need to download, convert, resize and edit videos.  While there are numerous software available in the world wide web to accomplish tasks like converting videos from…

Cybersecurity is crucial to every organization. Cybersecurity demand is high in almost all industries across the world. Every organization has a cybersecurity team to secure its assets. So, Learning security practices in top universities like the Stanford cybersecurity course comes with many advantages that include personalized mentorship, a comprehensive curriculum, etc and helps you to build a great Cybersecurity career. The cybersecurity job market is in the super-niche skills areas. The average salary for cybersecurity professionals ranges from $35,000(25th percentile) to $139,000 (75th percentile) per annum in the United States. The average highest salary is around $218,000 per annum according…

When the context is about playing media on various devices, MP4 is the most popular format. It is also known as a container format and thus apt for playing media with several content types. At times, we only want to listen to music while on the move and do not need a video to watch. In those situations, storing the video in the mp4 format can be space consuming. This is the reason that we need to convert mp4 to the wav format to save space in your favorite gadgets. Note that mp4 can comprise both audio and video along…

How do you know you’re hiring the best employees for your business? The amateur businessperson might say that a quality resume says it all. But veteran talent recruiters know better. Those folks who have been in business for a while have probably had the unfortunate experience of hiring someone with a great resume—who turned out to be a terrible employee. The wrong hire means wasted time and money, and it could potentially damage your company’s productivity and reputation. So how do you REALLY know you’re hiring the right employee? Here are a few important tips that go beyond the obvious…

In India, online businesses have seen exponential growth in recent years. Not only are these businesses catering to a diverse section of the audience within India but are also expanding their operations to nearby countries. The key factor behind this growth is the availability of opportunities and advantages in that global market, such as: An increase in the sales of customised services and products Reduced dependency on specific markets Fewer fluctuations presented by the markets in any country Leveraging new-age technologies Now that businesses are not limited to a specific market or target audience, here’s how enterprises looking to make…

Virtual corporate events can be more engaging than in-person meetings. The most common reason for this is that people feel more comfortable online and can express themselves better because they don’t have to deal with social norms.  Furthermore, virtual corporate events are also relatively more flexible. You can put together a team from different locations or even different countries, and everyone will get to work together seamlessly. The advantages are many, from saving time to saving money by keeping travel costs down.  But, as an organization, how do you get to a point where your virtual conferences are just as…

On the one hand, it’s hugely exciting. On the other, it’s an utter headache. As today’s title may have suggested, we’re talking about recruitment. If this is your first hire, then a massive pat on the back is needed. This is a big move, and if you’re ready, it’s one to be celebrated. Even if it’s not, getting extra pairs of hands into the business can be refreshing and give a company the jolt it needs to grow. Unfortunately, regardless of the stage, you’re in, recruitment is expensive. It’s not just about the salary, pension, and other similar costs either…

Slot machines are one of the most popular forms of gambling, and they are also some of the most misunderstood. Many people believe that slot machines are programmed to pay out at certain times or that they become due for a big payout after a series of losses. Neither of these things is true. Slot machines are programmed to be completely random, and there is no guaranteed way to win. The key to winning on slot machines is understanding how they are programmed. Slot machines are programmed with a random number generator (RNG), a computer program that randomly generates numbers.…