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January 30
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Big Changes to Google Local Search. Professional content

Google Local search results have made some pretty substantive changes lately, making Places results even more competitive. Read the full story

January 19
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Completely unsubstantiated rumors of new features for next-gen Nest Learning Thermostat.

The Nest Learning Thermostat

"Rumors" have surfaced (because we wrote them) with new features for the Nest Learning Thermostat. Read the full story

January 5
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New Year's Resolution: Monitor Your Electricity Usage! This article contains a video.

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Does your New Year's Resolution involve saving money or reducing your environmental impact? If so, monitoring your electricity use is a great place to start. Read the full story

November 28
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Cyber Monday: How to Reduce the Energy Consumption of All That Stuff You Just Bought.

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Three easy ways to reduce the energy consumption of all that cool new stuff you bought on Black Friday, and save on your utility bills forever. Read the full story

November 28
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5 Reasons Home Performance Businesses Should Sign Up for Google Plus (Google+). Professional content

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5 reasons why Google Plus business pages are a good idea for Home Performance businesses, from Chris Brogan's 11/28/11 webinar on Google+ for business. Read the full story

November 16
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Google's Real-Time Insights Tool: The Easiest New Way to Do Local Keyword Research. Professional content

The new Google Real-Time Insights tool is a quick, easy way to access the best tools for local keyword research for Home Performance; check it out right here. Read the full story

October 28
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The Nest Learning Thermostat

The Nest in its remarkably iPhone like packaging

There has probably never been as much widespread excitement about a thermostat, or almost any energy efficiency product, as there currently is about the Nest Learning Thermostat. That said, who wouldn't get excited… Read the full story

October 27
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Pay-Per-Click Advertising for Home Performance Businesses: The Basics. Professional content

home performance PPC screenshot

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising can be a great low-cost way for home performance businesses to increase site traffic and conversions. Read the full story

October 26
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Vampire Hunters: Tackling Vampire Energy in the Kitchen.

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Vampire energy in the kitchen doesn't add up to much, but the leaking electricity costs would be better spent on something more useful. Read the full story

October 26
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Solar PV Now Cheaper than Grid Electricity?

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Electricity from residential solar PV systems is now cheaper than grid electricity in many parts of the country, marking a major milestone. Read the full story