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DECEMBER 12, 2012

Forced to close her real estate business in November 2008 because of the mortgage meltdown, Susan launched her digital information business in January 2009 with a mere $200 in startup capital. That ebook functioned as a launch point for her business that eventually reached six figures by July 2009. The framework.

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MAY 5, 2010

This 40-something Florida Mom found herself undergoing several simultaneous life shifts, and realized that products and the communication about them didn’t resonate with her any longer. “If we’re going to counsel clients on the role of community, and its ability to garner insights, we need to be able to walk the walk.&#

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

DJ Waldow Director of Community, Blue Sky Factory @djwaldow [link] unmarketing Thanks a lot Jay. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. I guess I better read the book before Scott arrives next month for #UnBookTourSLC, right? As you know, you’re my living example of how to write a blog.

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JUNE 17, 2010

I love the Twitter culture and community, and I spend quite a bit of time using Twitter. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. It also continues to be a reliable conduit for new visitors here at Convince & Convert. Maybe you found this blog from Twitter? All rights reserved.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Blogging for Community These blogs seek to guild a consistent readership that interact with the blogger(s) and advocate on behalf of the content on other social outposts. We see blogging both as community building and as a function of being a web based business.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

SLA Community. Like many companies, my organization provides a community that supports the use of information technology and. Consider the influence of information literate workers within their local communities. ©2008 Special Libraries Association. Membership FAQs. General Industry FAQs. Not a member?

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JUNE 29, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved. 4463 Forest Hill Drive -- Bloomington, Indiana 47401 (602) 616-1895 jason@convinceandconvert.com

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AUGUST 24, 2010

One other thing that I would toss out there…in our community of Social Media, marketing, etc., August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. there is a lot of overlap and competition in these calls for votes. I think it is of the utmost importance to prevent any messy situations from evolving.

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JULY 27, 2010

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MAY 12, 2010

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

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JULY 26, 2010

Way back in the early days of PitchEngine (like 2009), people thought we were crazy to offer our social media news release service for free. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. He’s a former journalist turned PR guy and straight shooter at New Media Cowboy. All rights reserved.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010

I haven't used it, but looks interesting [link] [link] Meylah Community Anyone use NutshellMail? August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. As I am starting to preach more and more in email marketing – there is no such thing as best practices, only practices that are best for YOU.

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MAY 4, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved. 4463 Forest Hill Drive -- Bloomington, Indiana 47401 (602) 616-1895 jason@convinceandconvert.com

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

DJ Waldow Director of Community, Blue Sky Factory @djwaldow [link] Graeme White interesting! August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. It always puts a big smile on my face to see posts like these that talk about how email and social media work together. Dare I say the “digital glue?&#

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JULY 20, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. Let me hear about it: View Comments | Subscribe To This Blog | Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share This Post: Similar Posts That You Might Enjoy: Why D.I.S. All rights reserved.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

But marketers have always reached out to communities in many forms, and each new medium has taken its turn as Holy Grail for customer influence. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. Thanks for your help! All rights reserved. 4463 Forest Hill Drive -- Bloomington, Indiana 47401 (602) 616-1895 jason@convinceandconvert.com

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APRIL 1, 2010

The team’s record for the last five years: 2009-10 (14-60) so far 2008-09 (24-58) 2007-08 (22-60) 2006-07 (32-50) 2005-06 (33-49) In fact, the Timberwolves have won a playoff series only one time in their 21 years of existence. It’s a good mix of coach-speak, highlights, community service footage, and cheerleader features.

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APRIL 15, 2010

Content without community, without approachability, without humanization and kinship is ineffective. I think your point about being involved in the community is the toughest for companies to put their arms around. Of course, content alone is not the answer. link] Joe Pulizzi Really enjoyed this read Jay. link] Matthew Ross YES!

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MARCH 10, 2010

The Best of Twitter 20 From the forward: I’m sitting in a ballroom in Indianapolis in September, 2008 watching Joseph Jaffe give a masterful presentation on social media transforming corporations, when I come upon the idea to interview him on Twitter. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC.

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AUGUST 19, 2010

That content helps the company with SEO, and also builds a real-time, living FAQ of customer testimonials and insights. Allowing for and creating communities. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. It turns advocates into volunteer marketers. It makes sharing simple.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

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MAY 13, 2010

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JULY 21, 2010

You'll see a line that resembles this: © 2008-09. | I've just changed mine to © 2008-10. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. Thanks for the reminder; just did it. For you fellow WordPressers out there, go to Appearance > Editor and open footer.php.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved. 4463 Forest Hill Drive -- Bloomington, Indiana 47401 (602) 616-1895 jason@convinceandconvert.com

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JULY 28, 2010

This is the strategy of creating a Social FAQ. Thanks for the link back to the social FAQ – I'd lost the link during my busy summer. These front lines warriors are the people most in touch with the concerns and questions of your customers and prospects. Have them document EVERY question they receive.

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MAY 27, 2010

DJ Waldow Director of Community, Blue Sky Factory @djwaldow [link] Doug Braun The More Things Change, The More Things Change (Jay Baer updates us on Swix, Flowtown, BulbStorm): [link] [link] ckdarby All I could keep thinking was the person on the youtube video sounded like an ultra nerd, sorry =(. Need to … noodle on it a bit.

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JUNE 24, 2010

That mission, to add value to the communities they reach, is the heart beat of social. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. The thought also crossed my mind about the pitchman of that era. The truly believe in the products they promote. All rights reserved.

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MARCH 25, 2010

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Brand communities, contests, most social listening, and non-promotional tweeting fits into this category. Conversely, many blogs are too community-oriented, taking an overly insider approach, given that new research from my friends and clients Compendium Blogware shows that search drives 60%+ of total traffic on 80%+ of corporate blogs.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

You have to create content, be part of many communities, and proceed incrementally. Too often we see social media strategies that involve putting photos into Flickr, videos into YouTube or the creation of a Facebook application and then never revisiting the environment to engage with the communities around this content.

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MAY 25, 2010

Here are the highlights: A Colossal Opportunity According to Forrester research, from 2009 – 2014, the average annual growth rate in digital marketing expenditures in the U.S. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved.

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JULY 6, 2010

Online consumers are savvy and being open and communicative is vital to reputation management. Showcase the strides that the company has made for the cause, whether this means funds donated, awareness raised, consumers reached, beneficiaries helped, communities improved, etc. Rally third-party endorsers to help share your stories.

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JUNE 7, 2010

Also, the official Web site at www.deliveringhappinessbook.com will be morphing soon to an online community where readers and others can share their stories and work together to create and spread happiness in the workplace and beyond. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. See you there.

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JUNE 3, 2010

DJ Waldow Director of Community, Blue Sky Factory @djwaldow [link] DJ Waldow Really, Jay? DJ Waldow Director of Community, Blue Sky Factory @djwaldow [link] DJ Waldow Jay – I disagree here. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. How can you not know how to care? Food for thought.

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MARCH 23, 2010

We've been talking about what “our community&# looks to our blog for, and a quick peek at the blog analytics showed me that over 60% of visitors are first timers and not long time readers. And many of us in the social media space are guilty of that particular sin. link] Adine Jay, This was timely and a great help for me.

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