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- Social Relationships Are More Important Than Social Networks - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Young KimSocial networks existed before Twitter or Facebook. Social networks existed before the Internet or the telephone. Your online followers only make up a part of your total social network. What you have to consider is how many people you actually have a relationship with, both online and offline. ...
Views: 1450(3 votes) - Success Strategies: Traffic Generation to Grow Your Prospects and Your Profits - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Melissa GaltIt's funny that usually you associate traffic with road rage, time lost, and general frustration and hassle, BUT online and offline it is targeted traffic that means the difference between a successful business and one that doesn't make it. So I'm going to share just 5 easy and quick ways you ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Successful Business Blogging – Using Time Wisely - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBusiness blogging has become very popular online and for good reason. From large corporations right down to the individual business entrepreneur blogging sites are being used as their primary marketing platform. The ease of use and flexibility these platforms offer is hard to ignore or beat. ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - The Facebook Promise: Cool or Just Cold? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you Facebook? Why do you Facebook? How many friends do you have? How many Facebook friends do you have? Is there a difference? Should there be a difference? We could have quite a conversation on these four questions, if only we could actually converse. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and all ...
Views: 623(1 vote) - Tips for Networking Your Way to Success - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Jacqueline WalesWhy do you network? Is it because you want more friends, or is it because you’re hoping to make some money? It’s probably the latter. Everyone wants a piece of something. But have you ever felt that networking was a waste of time? In the early days of building my business I did. You go out ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Tips On Running a Successful Link Building Campaign - Where to Begin - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Cory HowellLink building is one of the most important factors you need to consider when running a successful SEO campaign. Most SEO campaigns can fall short in this area and one of the main reasons is because of the time and effort that goes in to link building. Over the next few weeks I will be going over ...
Views: 1597(1 vote) - Twitter Facts: Did you know... - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Susan HarrowThe basics of social networking and Twitter still mystify most. HubSpot reported that many Twitterers aren't tweeting at all. In fact, in a nine month analysis of over 4.5 Twitter accounts they discovered some surprising facts: Lots of lurkers, not so many Tweeters.... 80% of users ...
Views: 1575(2 votes) - Twitter: Common Marketing Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Adrian JockMany internet marketers join Twitter for the purpose of promoting their products, for building their mailing lists, for keeping in touch with their customers or prospects, etc. Nothing wrong so far ... However, if you don't take care HOW you use Twitter, you may just waste your time or even ...
Views: 1195(5 votes) - Understanding the Basics of Viral Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Joseph SchmidtAn idea takes off and spreads like wildfire, through blog posts, facebook comments and tweet streams. In essence, the definition of viral marketing lies in the word “viral”. Just as viruses spread without ceasing and take on a life of their own, the same applies to quality media in the internet ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - Using Google AdSense in Winning Blog - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Jessica McleanThis article is a little more about Google Adsense and add it to your blog to help show you how to earn money. Win online with a blog may seem a daunting task. Well, I'm here to tell you that it is actually much and do not require time and effort on your part. For a way to win with a blog is ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - Web Development Company – An overview - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Gaurav KumarThe importance of a web development company cannot be ignored. They bring with them lot of expertise in resolving various web development related bottlenecks. This write-up is an overview on the value addition that a web development company brings with it. Over the years the internet has ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - What is the Return of Investment (ROI) for Social Media Strategy? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Andrew Chowa. The ROI of Social Media must be measured from your online presence. b. Firstly, in order to measure ROI in Social media, your brand needs to create its own fan base. c. Next, your company website must act as a portal where customers give feedback and obtain latest ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - When Using Social Networking Sites Exercise Caution - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWith more people using social networking sites there is also an increase in the various threats people may encounter online. Unfortunately population masses tend to attract people with less than noble intentions and so is the case with many popular social networking sites. Now the social ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - Who cares about your opinion? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Kathleen GageMost mornings I check discussions on a few of my favorite groups on LinkedIn and Facebook. Today the discussion of blogging was posted on one of my writer’ groups. “Do you blog? On what?” were two questions posted on a Facebook Group. The woman who posted wasn’t sure what to write about. ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Why and How I Use LinkedIn? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Kayte ConnellyUsing any of the social networking tools can be overwhelming. Initial questions come to mind: What am I doing here? How come people say this is so great? What's so great about it? There are so many people here - how do I get their attention? Who is an expert? How have they achieved that ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Why Bloggers Need to Build a List - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA common question within the blogging community is why do bloggers need to build a list? With so many visitors subscribing to their sites via rss feeds already it would seem that building a list would be redundant. Well for starters there is a big difference behind what motivates people to ...
Views: 675(1 vote) - Why Visual Content Branding is Vital - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Bernard Clive:Art is the indespensible medium for the communication of a moral idea." – Ayn Rand, The Romantic Manifesto In a crowded, noisy social media world where attention span is in short supply, it has become very critical to pay attention to what one shares in other to get the attention it craves ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - Your Success Through Social Networking - Five Important Sites - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Alka DalalSocial Networking is an every day phenomenon. People are participating on social networking web sites by the millions and interacting with like minded people, strangers, friends, colleagues, past friends and just about anyone. These specific sites can bring you a huge influx of people whom you ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - 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: 1358(9 votes) - Multiple Identity Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Young KimI have an associate who introduces himself in the following manner: "I'm Jack. I'm a photographer, a massage therapist, and I'm also a programmer." His business card actually says all three titles as well. Talk about having a multiple identity crisis. Jack is hoping that the person he is ...
Views: 2214(8 votes) - 7 Quick Ways to Write Content for Your Ezine or Blog - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Alicia ForestEver sit down to write an article for your ezine or a post for your blog and be at a loss for what to say? It happens to the best of us, so I thought I'd share some of the ways that I get unstuck when that happens to me. 1. Offer Your Client Success Stories You'll see me implement this ...
Views: 995(4 votes) - How Powerful is Your Twitter Profile? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Joan CurtisWhat does your Twitter profile say about you? Twitter doesn’t give us much space to create a powerful profile, but we can still do it. Would a potential customer look at your profile and say, “I want to follow that person”? Here are some tips you can use to help beef up your Twitter ...
Views: 965(4 votes) - Most Popular Blogs Share 3 Common Characteristics - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from TJ PhilpottSome of the most popular blogs on the internet have gained their loyal following for reason other than what you would think. No doubt the quality of content found in the blog posting of a site has a lot of influence over its popularity. There is however subtle little things that readers tends to ...
Views: 939(4 votes) - 3 Secrets to Tweeting Your Brand and Business Successfully - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Dainaz S ILLAVAAre you a Tweet addict? I am so passionate about social media that everyday I enjoy the infinite ways people post tweets and how they bring out their personalities and brand messages. If you are a business owner it is very important for you to feel deeper connection to the customers and ...
Views: 1648(3 votes) - Blogging - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Peter RadfordBlog Communities Continued Blogging and Advertising It is not uncommon for blog posts to include advertisements. These may either be in the form that benefits the blogger financially or that simply promote a cause that the blogger has an interest in. A fake blog, also known as a ...
Views: 1117(6 votes) - Business 101: Should I Blog as a Business Owner? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Robin HardyThe word blog is a conflation of two words: Web and log. It contains in its four letters a concise and accurate self-description: it is a log of thoughts and writing posted publicly on the World Wide Web. Often times we are hearing the question of, Should I be blogging as a business owner? Why ...
Views: 1453(3 votes) - Creating Windfalls - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from C.F. HuttonAs I sit down to write this article I am plagued with questions. Not from you my readers but internal questions that float around in my head which I toss to God for understanding and clarity. When I say I toss them to God I don’t mean that I fall to my knees and pray asking “Why… Why… Why?”... ...
Views: 1981(3 votes) - You Are What You Write! - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Theresa BehennaAre you Linked Up to here and Twittered out to there? Do you have your best mug shot on Face Book? In today’s high tech world of texting, tweeting and emails there are more communications but less personal contact. This translates into a greater risk of being misunderstood with the written word. ...
Views: 1478(3 votes) - 3 Tips About Building a Blog - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from TJ PhilpottWhen building a blog there are many tasks 'experts' recommend you doing to help increase your traffic that quite frankly can be a bit overwhelming! Their suggestions are helpful but can be very time consuming thereby decreasing your efforts on perhaps the most important aspect of your blogging ...
Views: 689(2 votes) - 5 Tips for Boosting Your Blog Traffic - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYour blog traffic is important from the standpoint that it not only increases your web presence which leads to more visitors finding your site, but it also motivates you! Now there are numerous ways in which to get more traffic to your site but you do want to be mindful of how you use your time. ...
Views: 721(2 votes) - Blogging - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Peter RadfordPopularity Continued Blogdex was originally conceived as an online resource for monitoring topics for discussion that were in vogue at that time, throughout the blogosphere (which consists solely of blogs and their interactions with each-other. The term identifies the fact that blogs can ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Goodbye, MLM! Hello, Financial Freedom! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Lori Kirstein, Speaker/"Emotional Linguist", Author, ActorSomething BIG is happening in the business/marketing world, and it's bringing about new business paradigms (efusjon (e'fusion) Energy Club is the current ground-breaking example). It's old paradigm versus new. Old way of thinking versus new way of thinking. Old OUTLOOK versus new ...
Views: 2193(2 votes) - Have Fun With Social Media Marketing - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Jacki OpfermanIt's a group of activities that goes by many names, but it's called "social" because it's all about getting to know people - and letting them get to know you and your business - in a relaxed and friendly manner. It's also known as "networking" because that is the goal: to create a network of ...
Views: 985(2 votes) - How to Attract Romance with Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Dainaz S ILLAVA? Aren’t we all grateful today we have social media where we can all connect like never before in our human history. Isn’t it exciting that from the comfort of your home you can make a friend or find your true romance and love? ? We are living today in remarkable times, and I wake up every ...
Views: 1644(2 votes) - How to Use SEO to Get More Traffic - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Serena CarcasoleEveryone is talking about SEO (search engine optimization) these days, but what does it really mean? Basically, SEO is a way of driving more traffic to your website. There are lots of ways to do this, including using key words and manipulating code. As you build and maintain your site, here ...
Views: 2396(2 votes) - Leveraging the Power of LinkedIn to Find New Clients - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Yoon CannonSocial networks are a great tool to leverage when you need to find new clients for business but some social networks are much more effective at helping you find new clients than others, take LinkedIn for example. Unlike the odd bunch you find on Facebook usually there to have fun and interact ...
Views: 1594(6 votes) - Nurture Your Facebook Account - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Terri BrooksYou might be one of those people who set up a Facebook account because your friends kept asking you to become their “friend” on Facebook. But do you really appreciate the value of your profile on Facebook? Your profile can be as valuable as you make it. You can leave the blue background ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - Social Brand Strategy for Entrepreneurs, Homepreneurs & Solopreneurs - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Dainaz S ILLAVAConnecting and communicating on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and YouTube is extremely important for your brand today. To establish a strong social media presence you need to form a strong overall brand strategy. Twitter is a Rock Star these days. As recent as ...
Views: 1835(2 votes) - Social Media Optimization Services – The Way to Get Big - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Gaurav KumarThis article emphasizes on the importance of Social Media Optimization services which are an excellent way to achieve important organizational goals. Marketing is blessed with a baby child and they have named it ‘Social Media’. That is as dramatic as I could get in my excitement to pen a few ...
Views: 804(2 votes) - Using Twitter to Pimp Your Website: 10 Free, Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Mike GlanvilleNo point having the best website in the world if no one visits it. This is why Twitter is so important to get followers and share links with people with similar interests. Here are 10 FREE easy steps to pimp your website using Twitter. 1/. Sign up to Twitter, and then search for me - ...
Views: 1231(2 votes) - Why Internet Predators Love Social Network Sites - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from TJ PhilpottInternet predators have become a fixture of sorts on many social media sites which necessitates the need for users to exercise caution. Since the advent of the internet 'instances' of cyber crime have evolved into regular and expected occurrences. Now the growing popularity of social network ...
Views: 2507(11 votes) - Blogging - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview The word blog is a shortened version of the term "Web log". Essentially, it is a website, which itself is a collection of Web, or internet pages, images, videos or other digital forms that reside on one or more web servers, which control the images, and are accessible via the ...
Views: 1711(6 votes) - 10 Steps for Taking Advantage of Technology to Grow Your Practice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIt 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: 4204(1 vote) - 3 Common Social Media Network 'Threats' to Avoid - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOnline social media network sites have experienced an extraordinary growth in popularity over the last few years. The growth in social media use has captured the attention of not only enthusiastic users but also cyber criminals as well. It was inevitable that internet predators would gravitate ...
Views: 2103(7 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) - 6 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Integrating Social Media - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Lisa MininniAre you still trying to figure out how to integrate social media into your Marketing Mix? You’re not alone; many small business owners are confused about how to blend social media into their business. You might have signed yourself up for LinkedIn or Facebook but you find yourself wondering if ...
Views: 1306(6 votes) - Access the Latest News And History About Dprk From The North Korea News Website - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Tad FarrellThe historical and cultural highlights of North Korea are very interesting. Actually, the Korean Peninsula was initially populated by the peoples of a Tungusic branch of the Ural-Altaic language family, who were immigrants from the North Western parts of Asia. The interesting part about this is ...
Views: 492(1 vote) - How to Lose All of Your Twitter Followers With Just One Tweet - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from James FrancisAfter being quite active on Twitter a few months now, I'm definitely starting to see it's amazing advantages for my online business. However, there's one thing which often goes overlooked, and which I will explain here... The Twitter Auto Direct Message. This is not a rant, but more of a ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Is Our Connectedness Causing Us to Disconnect? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Dennis KelleyThere is no doubt that we are more connected today than at any time in our history. It is possible today to be connected to hundreds and even thousands of people at a time and to constantly keep everyone in our network up to date on our activities. Today’s technology makes it possible to never ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Learn to Make Your Blog All It Can Be! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIt is important to learn how to make your blog serve as a viable tool that can help you build your business because it possesses enormous potential for both branding and marketing purposes. The best blogging sites are successful at utilizing their platforms to not only promote goods and services ...
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