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10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Through social media, you can find out what online communities your existing customers belong to. And don’t forget that your customers can spread the word for you to these communities. Beth Hrusch is Senior Editor at Interact Media, a business blog writing service that teaches writing tips and best practices.

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5 Things True Social Media Experts Do Online

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Despite the title of the post, having worked as the social media manager for Fortune 500 companies, and a lot of knowledge here being totally personal, I do not think of myself as an expert. Social media is about building relationships and so many “experts&# are not great communicators.

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6 Things Parenthood Taught Me About Social Media Marketing

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

That’s not really convincing social proof. Then, when you’re joining a community for the first time, you’ll need to study the users and slowly build relationships with them. But, like good Social Media community members, I’m thrilled to be able to help my parents out and give back as well!

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How to Audit Your Social Media Efforts: 20+ Questions to Ask Yourself

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

This is something that can be used as a quick checklist for social media effectiveness. 12484 SUBSCRIBERS FOLLOWERS Lijit Search Read more about The New Community Rules Get Techipedia on your iPhone or iPod touch! As Seen In… Social Media Backtype Brightkite Business Exchange DailyBooth del.icio.us

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Dear Facebook Friends, You're Doing it Wrong

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

I’ve briefly touched upon a huge pet peeve of mine in my social media etiquette handbook , saying that you should use your real name and not represent anyone (or anything) else. Case in point: in 2006, Facebook removed the only Facebook friend I had who wasn’t a real person. That person was St.

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No, You Can't Automate Social Media!

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Here are some rules of thumb to consider when considering a social media marketing strategy: Engagement is Everything I can’t stress it enough: social media marketing is a social activity! The success of a social media marketing campaign strongly revolves around engagement. Great post.