Summaries of books about Internet & Social Media:
Don't Make Me Think, Revisited
A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability
Krug Steve
The book provides practical advice on web usability, emphasizing the importance of designing websites that are intuitive and easy to navigate for users. It covers principles for creating user-friendly web experiences, including simplified design, clear navigation, and effective usability testing.
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Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
Jaron Lanier
The book presents a critical examination of the negative impacts of social media platforms on individuals and society, including the manipulation of user behavior for profit and the degradation of the quality of public discourse. It argues for personal liberation and societal benefits through the abandonment of these platforms, offering ten compelling reasons to support this radical change.
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Uncanny Valley
A Memoir
Anna Wiener
The memoir provides an insider's perspective on the tech industry, chronicling the author's experiences working at startups in Silicon Valley during the mid-2010s. It delves into the culture of tech companies, the impact of their products on society, and the personal and ethical challenges faced by employees in this high-stakes environment.
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SEO 2024
Learn search engine optimization with smart internet marketing strategies
Adam Clarke
The book provides a comprehensive guide to the latest SEO techniques and strategies for improving online visibility and ranking in search engine results. It covers keyword research, link building, content creation, and the use of analytics to refine and adapt internet marketing campaigns for the year 2024.
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Life After Google
The Fall of Big Data and the Rise of the Blockchain Economy
George Gilder
The book critiques the current internet economy dominated by big data and centralized services, predicting its decline due to inherent security and privacy flaws. It posits that blockchain technology will usher in a new era of decentralized, secure digital infrastructure, transforming the economic landscape.
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The Internet of Money
Andreas M. Antonopoulos
The book is a collection of talks that explore the philosophical, social, and historical implications of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. It delves into how digital currencies are changing the way we understand money, financial systems, and the potential for a decentralized future.
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Irresistible
The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked
Adam Alter
The book explores how modern tech companies design products with features that can create addictive behaviors in users, such as variable rewards and social feedback loops. It delves into the psychological effects of these technologies and the ways they exploit human vulnerabilities to keep individuals engaged for extended periods.
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3 Months to No.1
The 2023 "No-Nonsense" SEO Playbook for Getting Your Website Found on Google
Will Coombe
The book provides a step-by-step guide for improving a website's search engine rankings within three months, focusing on practical SEO strategies and techniques. It covers keyword research, on-page optimization, link building, content marketing, and tracking progress, tailored for the latest trends and algorithms in 2023.
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The Dark Net
Inside the Digital Underworld
Jamie Bartlett
The book delves into the hidden corners of the internet, exploring the varied subcultures and activities that thrive away from the mainstream web, including cybercrime, crypto-anarchists, and darknet markets. It provides an in-depth look at the individuals and communities that operate in these concealed spaces, examining the implications of their actions on privacy, law enforcement, and internet freedom.
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How to Start a Blog Today
A Free Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide to Create a Blog in 20 minutes
Scott Chow
The book provides a concise tutorial for beginners on setting up a blog, covering the technical steps from choosing a blogging platform to launching the blog online. It also offers practical advice on content creation, design, and strategies to grow the blog's audience, all designed to be accomplished in a short time frame.
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