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- Get More Traffic Thru Social Bookmarking Sites - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraTraffic is such a relevant word for all online marketers, online bloggers or web site owners. Web site owners mostly gauge their success by the traffic that their site gets. The more people to visit, the higher the ranking their page can get from search engines. Same thing with the online ...
Views: 791 - Tweet Breach: 140 Characters of Sheer Destruction - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLike a wounded, cornered Doberman, I was irrational and reactive. My blog was down, non-existent. When you earn your keep by communicating ideas, like I do as a professional speaker, any threat to the distribution of those ideas raises the peach fuzz on the back of your neck. After days of ...
Views: 974 - Strategies for Implementing Social Media Marketing in Direct Sales - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Michelle BuckleyAs direct sales companies begin to contemplate social media, and learn about how this technology can grow sales, recruiting, and customer loyalty, it's important to plan. Ultimately nothing replaces the core business activities of sales and recruiting,but social media provides direct sales ...
Views: 1018 - The Benefits of Online Communities for Post-Operative Hip Replacement Patients - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Jeremy ReitherOnline patient communities and patient forums have sprouted up all across the web, focusing on diseases and conditions ranging from total hip surgery, to insomnia, to epilepsy and cancer. For the most part, these forums serve as a reliable source of medical information and the benefits of them ...
Views: 1266 - Avoiding the Blogging Blahs - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Jamie PrenticeBlogging is one of the best ways for increasing traffic to your company’s website. It enhances interaction between you and your existing or potential clients, giving them the opportunity to speak openly about your product or service. Here are some tips to assure your blog doesn’t become one of ...
Views: 1249(2 votes) - Social Media and Relationships - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Joan CurtisWhy Relationships Matter Whenever you read anything pertaining to the social media, you’ll read about relationships. On Facebook you can only invite your “friends.” LinkedIn will not allow you to connect with people you do not know. Twitter gives you more freedom. You can follow anyone you ...
Views: 1082 - Internet Marketing and Social Media - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dawn PigoniSocial networking sites aren't just for teenagers anymore. In fact, social media and social networking sites have evolved into something altogether different than what they once were – more than half of MySpace vistors are now 35 or older. Today, social networking sites span the spectrum of ...
Views: 1657 - Using Twitter to Build Your Business - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Stuart TurnbullThe most exciting and innovative creation on the Internet, right now, is Twitter. It is amazing how a social networking site can be so lucrative for business with such a simple idea. You have only 140 characters to deal with. Can you imagine if all of your advertising and marketing was reduced ...
Views: 865 - The 3 Hot Tips to Make Money Fast Online via Twitter Technology - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Armil VelosTwitter is considered as the fastest growing online social networking used by most of the folks around the globe. It's easy to get more followers on twitter which is your asset to make money fast via online. Here are some of the helpful tips on how to make money out of your targeted twitter ...
Views: 1132 - Enhance Your Online Business with Web Applications - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Mark SpenserVirtual world conjured up by the internet is simply fascinating as the potential of its usage is rising higher and higher everyday. There are lot many innovations brought in the filed of web designing and development each day. These innovations help to get you closer to success step by step. ...
Views: 784 - Why Social Networking Matters... Sort Of - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFacebook, Twitter and other social networking sites, continue to explode and some people wonder why? Do they matter? What's all the fuss about, really? Looking into this world is a bit like looking into a hall of mirrors, with reflections bouncing around all over the place. Sorting out the ...
Views: 764 - Social Networking Changed Everything – The New Marketing & PR Model - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Diana EnnenIt’s pretty obvious that the marketing of today has changed. You have newspapers going virtual/web only, Twitter and Facebook replacing postcards and phone calls, and potential clients now being the main target of your press releases as opposed to editors. It’s all changing and to do PR today, ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Chat Room Etiquette for Beginners - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOnline dating and chatting is a fine art that a lot of singles try to perfect. It can be quite confusing at first, but once an individual gets the hang of it, it can be pretty interesting and quite helpful. The rapidly increasing number of online dating site tells us only one thing: this is the ...
Views: 1476 - What Do You Know About Social Media? - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Joan CurtisWhat do you know about social media? Before you answer that question, let me tell you that you know more than you may think. Social media is simply another way for us to communicate and connect with one another. If you are a smart communicator and understand the power of connections, you ...
Views: 1481 - Small Firms Debate the Value of Twitter - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Tom WhitneySmall businesses are questioning the value of Twitter in an on-going debate on the new Marketing Donut forum. There’s no doubt that millions of people are on Twitter, including plenty of businesses. But many small firms are still unsure about the value of Twitter. The current debate on the ...
Views: 881 - From Facebook to Phonebook - How Wingmen Stay Connected - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanLike many of you, I recently joined the Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn craze and it's been great. I've re-connected with old friends from high school, college, and my fighter pilot days, and I've also met some very interesting people. And yes – like you, I can easily spend a few hours a day on ...
Views: 974 - 10 Steps for Taking Advantage of Technology to Grow Your Practice - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Karyn MaierIt is more important than ever before that our businesses embrace technology if we want to grow during this down economic time. Many business owners and corporations look for that one key idea or system that's going to take their business to the next level. However, it's been my experience ...
Views: 1489(7 votes) - What Is The Added Value of LinkedIn When You Are In Sales? - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Jan VermeirenMany people among which sales men have a Profile on LinkedIn and some connections. However, most of them ask themselves: what can I actually do with it? What is the added value of LinkedIn for me? The most important reasons why LinkedIn is such a powerful tool, are: It is the largest online ...
Views: 749 - 8 Smart Ways to Use Twitter for Business - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Ernie SchwarczAn increasing number of my SEO clients are now evangelizers of Twitter. However, many are still not big fans. Yesterday a client sent me a link to a recent Nielson report which indicates that “more than 60 percent of U.S. Twitter users fail to return the following month.” Well, she didn’t ...
Views: 995 - Business Blogging: The Lessons of 100+ Posts - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Niall DevittI recently passed the 100 post mark on my blog. To say that I have learnt a lot in between would be an understatement. To say that I have lots more to learn, would require an even bigger understatement. It has been an enjoyable, frustrating and fascinating experience. I have gained readers; I ...
Views: 1206 - Social Media as a Potential Means to Enhance Website Traffic - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Alan FreemanSocial media networking is the latest blessings from web 2.0. From the early days of the web when Usenet groups and other such IRC chat rooms were available and the internet was comprised of mainly text links, it was never considered that social media could be a potential source of marketing for ...
Views: 859 - Let Me Call You "Tweetheart" - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Kathy DawsonTechnology - you’ve got to love it. Or hate it. When it comes to relationships, technology is a double-edged sword. Yes, it’s great to be able to connect with your mate using a quick text: “Meet me at 6:30 rather than 6:00.” Sure, it’s fun to send a link to your partner on a particular ...
Views: 1310 - Importance of Social Book Marking - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Mike SmithAlthough the concept of shared online bookmarks dates back to 1996, the term social bookmarking is a relatively new and was first used in 2003 by Delicious web service. The term ‘tagging’ is also associated with social book marking. Using social bookmarking, users can search, save, manage, and ...
Views: 969 - Choosing Blog Software: User-friendly or Tech-savvy? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Sonia DaySo you’ve decided to jump on the blog bandwagon. What’s next? There are several blogging service options out there. Identifying your needs will determine which service is best for you. First of all there are two main types of blogging services: hosted and self-install. With hosted, the blog ...
Views: 1968(1 vote) - Network Marketing Internet Business Breakthrough - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Darcy JohnFor a network marketing internet business a whole new world has opened-up! That 'world' is Web 2.0 social interactive sites! People are online... therefore network marketing needs to be where the interested people hang-out! The Skills Required For Interactive Marketing Are you a visual ...
Views: 1098 - Not Sure What to Say When You Meet Someone You Know? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Laurie WilhelmIt may sound surprising, but not everyone knows how to greet others. Whether you're approaching someone or someone has approached you, a greeting is an expression of pleasure in seeing them. It's an opportunity to show that they matter to you. A deliberate, friendly greeting establishes a good ...
Views: 2641(2 votes) - Networking: Just a Word? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marie BakerI am writing about this because it is something that I have encountered on my journey to getting my name out there. I was in the process of inviting people on various websites that I am a member of to join me on another website that offers a great deal of self help information and a business ...
Views: 1658 - What is Twitter? 12 Basic Tips for Newbies - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Kendra Ramirez12 Basic Tips on Twitter for Newbies 1) Twitter is like a virtual water cooler. It's a cross between a blog and a chat room but you only have 140 characters to "chat" with others. 2) Tweeple (people on twitter) have user names like trucker cb radio handles. My handle is @kendraramirez. Keep ...
Views: 1285 - What do You Know About the Social Media? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Joan CurtisWhat do you know about social media? Before you answer that question, let me tell you that you know more than you may think. Social media are simply other ways for us to communicate and connect with one another. If you are a smart communicator and understand the power of connections, you ...
Views: 1033 - The Sixty-million-views-in-one-week Global Phenomena - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Freddie RavelLeave it to the medium of music to deliver the global outpouring of endorsement and admiration for the wonderful voice of an amateur singer from a tiny Scottish village named Susan Boyle. Her April 11, 2009 appearance on “Britain’s Got Talent” has stirred nothing short of a global phenomena and ...
Views: 1417 - Twitter Your Business? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Ray WilliamsThere' s no question that Twitter has become the next big thing in internet social networking. Yet to this day, less than 10% of North American internet users actually "Twitter." But unique visitors the Twitter website has grown over 1300 % in one year. So what exactly is Twitter? Twitter is ...
Views: 1173(2 votes) - 3 Profitable Ways to Make Your Blog a Moneymaking Machine - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Michael LeeIt’s easy to make money blogging. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a 9-to-5 worker or a full-time housewife. It doesn’t even matter whether you’re still in school or a dropout. As long as you have decent writing skills and access to the Internet, there’s no end to the cash-making possibilities. ...
Views: 772(1 vote) - 3 Most Wanted Tips for Effective Social Media Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Jonathan MacSocial media marketing is the very effective tool for marketing your products. There is no other alternative marketing strategy for social media marketing. Hence social media marketing is indispensable for any online business. Social media marketing needs a different approach when compared to ...
Views: 1171 - *** Position Yourself for More Business with LinkedIn’s Advanced Features - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Raymond Chip LambertI’d like to point out a few features that allow you to position yourself in virtual locations within LinkedIn® itself. LinkedIn Groups Within the LinkedIn® platform, you are able to join “groups” of people with common interests or backgrounds. To find groups, log in to your LinkedIn® account, ...
Views: 1387 - Why Copywriting Can Dramatically Increase the Readership of Your Blog Posts - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Francis LuiIt's important to get people to read your blog posts. Learning a few copywriting techniques can increase your readership. By applying just one copywriting technique, you can boost your readership by up to 100% and more. For instance, the most important part of the blog post is the title. The ...
Views: 991 - The Single Most Important Benefit of LinkedIn - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Jan VermeirenThe most powerful concept behind LinkedIn is that it finds the right people AND the connections you have with them. It makes the networks of the people we know visible. LinkedIn shows us our second and third degree networks and the paths towards them. This has tremendous value. Why? Many ...
Views: 4614(2 votes) - Are You Netiquette Savvy? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Barbara GiamancoAs the use of social media networking tools continues to grow in popularity, understanding the netiquette do's and don'ts of online communication is critical to your success. A blended word for “network etiquette”, Wikipedia defines netiquette as “a set of social conventions that facilitate ...
Views: 1693 - The Why of Social Media - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Barbara GiamancoThe explosion of social media into mainstream consciousness has seemingly come from nowhere. Though it may be new to you, the social media groundswell has been building for some time, and it’s fair to say that the buzz right now is deafening. While there is a growing familiarity with tools ...
Views: 1733 - Social Media Marketing – Doing it Right - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Jonathan MacSocial media marketing is certainly a powerful marketing tool. This strategy has proven its effectiveness for quite a long time. Social media marketing has been an excellent marketing tool even under the worst economic conditions. Today social media marketing is said to be “the best way to ...
Views: 893 - Should You Facebook Your Business? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Ray WilliamsTraditional business practice was based on the principle of developing a great product or service and then finding customers to buy it. Then came the marketing and promotion so as many people knew about your product or service through advertising, promotion, stores, etc. The same kind of ...
Views: 1356(9 votes) - How to Be Effective at Marketing with Blogs - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf you are into online network marketing, one of the things that you are first likely to do is to find ways on how to build your network and promote your new business. There are many marketing techniques that you may employ in your online business. There are several ways to build your network ...
Views: 695 - Social Network Success: How to Get Active with Groups on Facebook - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Melissa GaltSo you’ve climbed online, built your profile, now what? Get active! You’ll be invited to join many groups, be selective. There is no obligation. And it doesn’t make sense to join if you aren’t going to be active. Active means commenting on discussion regularly, posting your own discussions, ...
Views: 1003 - Social Network Success: From Cyberspace to Real Results - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Melissa GaltI know many professionals puzzled by the advent of social media want to know if it can yield real results, it can and it does. Right now I have the honor and privilege of a first class trip to China in April to kick off the Guangzhou Design Week that comes up later this year. They are doing a ...
Views: 1000 - Social Network Success: Virtual Water Cooler Means Real Connections - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Melissa GaltI got an interesting Tweet the other day from a fellow solopreneur who shared that Twitter was like her opportunity to hang out at the water cooler online. I realized how true that is. Often when you work in isolation, seeing only clients and connecting by events with colleagues, you can risk ...
Views: 1900 - How Can VAs Help You with Twitter? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopAre you wanting to get on Twitter but are not sure if you have the time, energy or ability to use it effectively? A virtual assistant can help you get started - and keep going - on Twitter. This is a perfect 'back office' function you can outsource to your VA. Here are some of the things a ...
Views: 1128(3 votes) - The Importance of Networking - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Kathy Jo PollackOur current economic state presents us with many opportunities – it’s all about how you choose to look at it. My focus has always been on the basics; taking a moment to look at your foundation with an emphasis on finances. Regardless of where you look, it is all about relationships – your ...
Views: 27247(5 votes) - Income-generating Social Networking - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDue to effective social networking, many companies are experiencing a more impressive marketing value. This is perhaps one of the main reasons why social networking is being utilized by most companies these days. There are a lot of benefits that this type of networking can bring to your ...
Views: 1287 - ***Networking As Healing - Part 3 - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorThe Doctor-Healer Network - North America (DHN-NA), scattered geographically across the US and Canada, meets for monthly two-hour telephone conference calls. In the DHN-UK, participants are a mix of doctors who are healers and doctors who work together with healers. In the DHN-NA all ...
Views: 1384 - ***Networking As Healing - Part 1. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorNetworking is often seen to be an activity that promotes the sharing of ideas, activities and sales of products and services. Looking at the concept of networking as energy, networking is an energy exchange. It may be conducted with altruistic or business motives. The altruistic or business ...
Views: 1115 - ***Networking As Healing - Part 2. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorThe Council for Healing (CfH) The CfH is a non-profit North American organization including representatives from diverse healing modalities. The Council is a hub for sharing healing experiences, training and wisdom that crosses the boundaries of professional training. Too often, caregivers are ...
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