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- An Intro to Social Media Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lelo PaulTwitter, Facebook, YouTube: Wherever you go, you'll find people discussing their activities on these Web sites ad infinitum. Those social media tools, and others like them, have become a major part of people's lives and are fast becoming the chief method of reaching and connecting with people. ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Are Social Networking Sites Phasing Out Blogs? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from TJ PhilpottOnline social networking sites have absolutely exploded in popularity with all age groups on the internet. The ease of use and navigating of these social sites has opened the door to even the technically timid. Facebook has even recently reported that baby boomers outnumber high school age users ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - Article Marketing - The Best Way For Creating SEO Friendly Backlinks - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Aaden BellWhen talking about search engine optimization services, article marketing stands up to be one of the most interactive mediums of internet marketing. Article marketing is truly effective as it attracts major attention of the readers based on its informative ness. Also quality content means a ...
Views: 656(1 vote) - Becoming More Productive Through On-line Collaboration - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Kayte ConnellyNo one seems to have enough time to get things done. Goals, programs, products, services, customers, relationship farming, tending the herd, goals and family. Every minute of every day brings new demands on what little time we have to pay attention to them. As you begin to set your ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - Best iPhone apps to get more likes on Instagram - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2019 from Andrew PhilipsBest iPhone apps to get more likes on Instagram Every user on Instagram loves to get likes on their post. Whether it is a business account or personal account, getting likes on the Instagram app is our primary goal. The numbers of apps in the web tell people that they help them to get more ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Blog Marketing Requires Proper Content Focus - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBlog marketing offers great potential to anyone wanting to earn a good living online. However in order to make money blogging there are certain conditions the site administrator must first meet. In almost every case the foundation for your marketing success will be based upon the blog content ...
Views: 647(1 vote) - Blogging and Small Business Marketing - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Karen ScharfBlogging is an excellent way to supplement your small business marketing. However, there is a great deal of confusion about exactly what role the blog plays in small business marketing and how it helps you to make money. Contrary to what some people may tell you, the blog itself is not meant ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Businesses Using Web 2.0 - Speed Versus Quality: Which Sets YOU Apart? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Dana Detrick-ClarkI get to work with a lot of great personal development and business growth experts who are making the world a better place. In their industries, like in most, there seems to be a trend when it comes to audio for one of two things: speed or quality. In the speed category, they're working to ...
Views: 1414(3 votes) - Do You Fish or Do You Make the Poles? …Power Networking Defined - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from C.F. HuttonI first want to say Thank You to SelfGrowth.com for making me a Certified Expert in my field of Power Networking! It has been a long rough road in Networking and trust that I have the War Wounds to justify my Certification as an Expert in this field. Some think that being a Certified as an ...
Views: 2119(4 votes) - Effective Strategies for Applying Social Media to Your Small Business - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Jeff MatthewsA good number of small business owners are perhaps too busy for social media marketing, or do not even understand how these platforms work. Therefore, they outsource business application of Facebook, Twitter or Foursquare to specialists. This action may not often work optimally for a business. ...
Views: 515(1 vote) - Everyday Google SEO Services for Webmasters - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from kelvin tylsonIt is important for any website to grab the attention of the viewers and customers on the web. Search engine optimization is the best way of achieving such feat. Google seo services can help webmasters in the process effectively. For instant success in web promotion of products and ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - Facebook Friends: Reader Reactions - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat makes Facebook such a lightning rod for reaction? My article last week on Facebook Friends unearthed quite an array of responses, from those agreeing, to those who think I am the Luddite's Luddite. People responded from the UK, various parts of the EU, Australia and all across North ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - Facebook vs. Twitter in Business - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joan CurtisWhat is the value of Facebook over Twitter? Is there a difference? When do you use one or the other or both? In writing our book, The New Handshake: Sales Meets Social Media, Barb Giamanco and I discovered that some businesses prefer Facebook; some prefer Twitter and some use neither. We ...
Views: 1694(2 votes) - Follow best practices for effective email marketing campaign - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Dharmender KumarBusiness to business or B2B email marketing campaigns are considered the best marketing practice these days. However, one needs to understand what is favorite among the industry professionals so that best practices can be put forth for unique and outstanding B2B email marketing campaign. Whether ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Great Blog Content Requires Being Gutsy! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from TJ PhilpottCreating blog content people enjoy can get to be more challenging as time goes on since you naturally will tend to deplete your sources. Although many popular blog posts rely upon current news or industry updates these things do not occur frequently enough therefore other sources of unique ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - How Are You Smart About People? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from David NourAs Dr. Richard Boyatzis, psychology professor at Case Western Reserve University, and his colleagues have pointed out, leadership in the workplace is ultimately a matter of personal skills that have to do with self-awareness-realizing the difference between your ideal self and your real self, ...
Views: 1225(2 votes) - How to Compose Credible Blog Comments - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBlog comments are a great source of feedback for the site owner and an indication of the blogs popularity to site visitors. Accumulating remarks from your readers is an integral component of the blog building process since they do lend 'social proof' to your site but all comments are not equal! ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - How to implement a Social Media Readiness Assessment of your company - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew ChowThere are 8 key categories of 42 Best Practices each to answer before any company wish to fully embark on using social media to connect with the public. Senior Management * Senior Management is interested in leveraging Social Media as a new marketing channel * Senior Management ...
Views: 2603(1 vote) - How to Increase the Traffic Through Social Bookmarking Websites? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from pranav thakkerWe all know that dig.com, delicious.com, reditt.com, stumbleupon.com & Folked.com are websites for social bookmarking which helps to bring traffic on to your website. To get more traffic and more visitors from these websites and get your listing on the front page is not an easy task. Here are ...
Views: 529(1 vote) - How to Start and Make Money with a Blog in 2016 - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2016 from Zac JohnsonBlogging is one of the easiest ways to get started with a website or online business. I'm sure you've heard of blogging before, and if you haven't actually tried it or looked into what it's all about, you might think it's just a platform or outlet for others to share stories, write about their ...
Views: 2591(2 votes) - How to Twitter for Maximum Benefit - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to twitter is relatively easy to do. You first want to first establish a twitter following so you will have people to talk with. This is done by joining in on conversations with other people and contributing in a positive fashion. After a while you will have people following you and ...
Views: 659(1 vote) - How to Twitter, Gain Friends and Influence People - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to twitter involves being able to inject yourself into ongoing conversations and contribute in a useful and productive manner. By doing so you will quickly gain more of an online presence on the site leading to more followers and a greater influence. This is a noteworthy advantage ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - Internet Marketing: A Powerful Tool For Global Business - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Selva sugunendranInternet has drastically changed a number of things in our lives. Between the years 2006 and 2007 online Internet marketing had grown by about 33% in such a short span of time. Most of us choose to turn on our computer to shop with help of our mouse instead of driving to a local departmental ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - Is Your LinkedIn Marketing Working? 8 Visibility & Profit Skills - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Judy CullinsMaybe like me, you started with Twitter and made mistakes of collecting followers and just shooting out messages to the ethers, some who came to my site, but most did not buy. The same for Facebook. That’s why I turned to LinkedIn over 2 years ago, because at LinkedIn, my book coaching business ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Joining the Conversation on Social Media - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Andrew HortonJoining the Conversation on Social Media Keynote Motivational Speakers When you want to start making your mark in the social media arena, it is best to start out by listening to conversations that are going on about similar companies to your own or about the market you want to enter. This ...
Views: 1410(3 votes) - Leaving Blog Comments When Seeking Help! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBlog comments left by site visitors is something every platform administrator loves to see since it shows and interest and involvement in the content posted. In fact the most popular blogging sites found online are regularly inundated with visitor participation like this. Often times people post ...
Views: 842(1 vote) - Make Money Blogging - Here's What it Takes - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor anybody looking to make money blogging it is important to realize there is more to operating a successful blog than just graphics and plug-ins. Knowing how to set up a blog is a plus but the ability for your blog to thrive is entirely up to the quality and consistency of your input. If you ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - Making Your Internet Marketing Blog 'Visitor' Friendly - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottAn internet marketing blog is created to make money blogging and monetization techniques will be crucial in order to make this happen. But regardless of whether you intend to earn an income or have other reasons for creating a blog your site needs to be shout welcome to every blog reader or they ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - Online Book Stores Advantages for Buying Books Online - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Scott LegerOnline Book stores has many advantages over traditional. First, people's buying behavior has changed a lot. Hours and hours of navigation on the Internet for shopping and meeting more healthy to brick and mortar is not going to buy the book workshop is more than one option. Yes, it is clear ...
Views: 4626(2 votes) - Personal Social Networking vs Professional Social Networking - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Willie MoffettSocial Networking, a powerful tool for making connections, has entered both personal and professional life of browsers. An online community or group is referred to as social network. This network is helping people to come together to spend their free time either sharing their thoughts, interests ...
Views: 1878(4 votes) - Popular Blog Content - 3 Types - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping blog content can be a challenge from the standpoint that it is something that needs to be done on a consistent basis. It is therefore important that your updates present something interesting to read for visitors otherwise your efforts are wasted! Obviously offering unique content is ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Profitable Websites – Easy Tips - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Gaurav KumarThis article highlights some of the important tips which can make a website profitable and also the benefits associated with using an open source technology like Drupal in achieving this objective. There are websites everywhere. I wish there was a website to count the number of websites there ...
Views: 793(2 votes) - Seven Social Media Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Diane DirestaSocial media is the big buzz. We’ve been swept up in the currents of Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter. We can allow the currents to carry us to new connections, new business , and massive reach and visibility. Or we can get caught in the riptides that pull our reputation under. The biggest ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Six Old School Etiquette Tips That Will Gain Your Popularity and Attract Your Ideal Client - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Walethia AquilAs businesses increase their use of social media to attract new customers to their products and services, it seems as though special attention as been given to the Dos and Don’ts of networking online. But the truth is that etiquette is universal. So when it comes to social networking ...
Views: 3487(3 votes) - Skip HR and Contact the Hiring Manager to Get That Job - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Peggy McKeeDo you feel like you're sending your resume down endless black holes? Not getting interviews? They might be getting hung up in HR-which means you need to go to the source: the hiring manager. Contacting the hiring manager directly sets you apart as a go-getter. It's a concrete demonstration ...
Views: 2471(1 vote) - Social Media Marketing: Five Steps to Getting Started with LinkedIn - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Diana HazlettSocial Media Marketing using LinkedIn is made easy by following five simple steps. LinkedIn is the perfect site to build your professional networks, keep in touch with connections, discover opportunities, develop relationships, build authority in your industry and also find leads and ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Social Media Statistics and Why You Need to Get in the Game - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Angela DiGiovanniHaven't utilized social media yet? You need to – and here's why: With over 250 million active users on Facebook and over 120 million logging in each day, you cannot afford to not be on Facebook. It is the King of social media. You may be surprised to know that the fastest growing demographic ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - Social Media: Is Social Media Creating Your View Of Reality? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperLong before the internet was available; people could watch TV, listen to the radio or read a paper in order to find out what was taking place around them. As a result of this, people were able to find out about things that they wouldn’t have known about before these options were available. ...
Views: 1729(1 vote) - Social Network Knowhow: Keeping It Clean (on Twitter) - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Melissa GaltNow while I do want you to keep your comments and language online clean, that isn't what I mean here! I'm talking about keeping your followers, friends and connects on the various online networks clear of spammers, pornsters, and dead weight. So here are some quick tips in Twitter this week to ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Social Network Marketing Accelerates Business Growth - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from TJ PhilpottMany people have identified that social network marketing takes time and patience since building relationships is required. On the other hand once relationships are established there very few ways to achieve marketing success as fast than using social networking for business! Here are 3 ways ...
Views: 776(2 votes) - Social Network Marketing Offers 5 Compelling Advantages - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from TJ PhilpottSocial network marketing seems to be one of the best online marketing strategies in use today. Tapping into the social networking community for business purposes is proving to be very popular while producing results that justifies the popularity! Here is a look at 5 compelling benefits you ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - Social Network Marketing Offers Ease & Speed - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from TJ PhilpottSocial network marketing requires that you first develop comfortable relationships with the people to whom you intend to promote. Although building relationships does take time it is not hard to do and is actually enjoyable since your are essentially making new friends. Once this foundation has ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Social Networking and Business - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from John k. TaylorEver wondered if Facebook or Twitter could enhance your business? How about MySpace? Have you ever heard of LinkedIn? Social networking sites are huge. Facebook is the most popular website in the world, Twitter is in the top 20. So how can you harness these sites for your business? Firstly, ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - 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) - Social Networking: Engage Your Ideal Audience - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Susan HarrowIn the rush to get more followers on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter many people forget an important principle: The principle of delight. Bring beauty, heart and delight to your posts. Social media expert George Kao recommends that you be your likable self. He says that a "sub-principle" of ...
Views: 1276(2 votes) - SOCIAL NETWORKING: You either love it or hate it! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieINFORMATION OVERLOAD Do you have a penchant or an additiction for modern communications? If you are like me you will be hooked on a number of social networking sites. I have limited myself to active participation on three social networks. Facebook to keep in contact with friends and family. ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Social Networks — A Place to Self-Promote? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Joan CurtisHow many of you like to get spammed? Do you enjoy getting those unwanted emails in your inbox? Do you enjoy receiving the automated voice mails on your phone telling you about the latest, greatest whatever? Do you enjoy getting those faxes about low cost health care or cheap vacations in the ...
Views: 885(2 votes) - Social Networks: Are they destroying our social skills? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Anna AparicioThe blockbuster movie Avatar conveyed the heart warming message that we are all connected to each other and to mother Earth. And it seems we are; maybe not in the romantic slash holistic sense I got from the movie, but in a scarily futuristic and cybernaut kind of way. It seems we flew mother ...
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