Can Google make SERP social?

Google going social on search result page

Google has lauched their new +1 feature to help us make faster choices at the search result page. The feature displays a +1 next to the website title. By clicking the +1, you “stamp” the site as pretty cool.

What does this mean?

When you Google, the +1 feature shows you how many people have stamped the site. But it gets better. You’ll know who stamped it.

How can I know who gives a +1?

This feature is very new and the only way to use it today is by signing in to your Google Profile. You know, you’re gmail account. All the sites you stamp as ‘pretty cool’ appear in a feed on your profile.

Ok, but I wanted to know you else gave a +1

Everyone can set the feed as private or public. Public allows Google to let you know which Profile +1′ed the site. If the Profile is also in your contact list, Google will let you know.

There you have it. Instantly you’ll know how many of your friends, collegues and family have voted for a site.

Find out what google plus one 1 is all about

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GrantsManShip Is Changing

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Foundations are a great source for funding

Private grants agencies, usually called Foundations, are corporations and individuals that want to help the community. They offer assistance in the form of grants but are much less strict in the application process than our federal government.

The Wausau Daily Herald Gannett Foundation announced this week that it has awarded $11,800 in grants to north central Wisconsin organizations in 2010.

The money is being used to foster the principles of education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment.

Specifically, the organizations that received the funds are non-profit groups helping the displaced members of the community.

The Women’s Community in Wausau:

$1,300 for a new washer and dryer at the organization’s shelter which will provide housing for as many as 40 women and children displaced by domestic violence.

Other Agencies that received awards from the Foundation are

• VSA Arts of Wisconsin: $1,000 for programs that serve adults and children with disabilities in the community.

• The Wisconsin Historical Foundation: $1,000 for National History Day programs in Marathon County.

• The Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area: $2,000 for the Healthy Teens Initiative.

• Junior Achievement: $1,700 for student programs.

• United Way of Marathon County: $4,800 for program funding.

Resources

Gannet Foundation at http://www.gannettfoundation.org/index.htm
Foundation Center at http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/foundfinder/
Wausau Daily Herald at http://www.wausaudailyherald.com

Conclusion

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What’s the deal with free grant money?

I’ve done my research. This is the truth: All grant money is free grant money!

You can find out about every federal, state, local or foundation grant by visiting grants.gov. They have links to resources to help you write grant proposals, find funding sources, Government Benefits, Student Loans and Small Business Start-up Loans.

Is it true? I can get free money!

Yes. Grants for higher education like the Pell Grant are given to individual to help pay for college and related expenses.

How about money to pay off my home or car loan?

Money to pay off personal debts are not available in the form of grants from the government. I have heard of subsidies to help poor families pay for heat, food and shelter but if you make enough money for Uncle Sam to tax, you probably won’t qualify for these types of “grants”.

Myth or Real

I read a post about the subject that is the best information I could find. The ideal behind infomercials that claim the government has free money that they don’t want you to know about.  You can check it out at free money ate my brain.

Grant money is given to support a clause or objective of the agency that is in charge of the funding opportunity. Funding organization fund projects that are in-line with their mission and purpose. The money is real and you may be able to qualify if you propose to start a non-profit agency that addresses the needs of their mission.

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