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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Heading over to buy it… Guest I really don’t want to be one of those people that trashes an author online but the thing I have never understood about Scott is the claims he makes all over the web. blog comments powered by Disqus Subscribe to Convince & Convert Jay Baer Greetings. Im Jay Baer. All rights reserved.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Between hosting and implementation, there is no doubt that there are substanial costs involved. How many developers have the liquidity to host their own software? – [link] blog comments powered by Disqus Subscribe to Convince & Convert Jay Baer Greetings. Im Jay Baer. All rights reserved.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 4, 2010

They also were able to flex their muscles and throw around dollars to buy up all the valuable advertising and marketing opportunities. For the most part, you can’t buy Twitter followers or Facebook fans. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca However, things have changed.

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JUNE 24, 2010

The Voice of the People Sure, infomercials include a lot of patter from the host (and his trusty sidekick, the otherwise-out-of-work-former-TV-hostess). The hosts on infomercials are playing to lonely sleepless people, and while you know the products are most likely cheap or sketchy, there's an allure there. Take a look at Zappos.

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Social Media Strategy Social CRM MySpace 121

Social Media Strategery

APRIL 26, 2009

Development Social Media The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same Mon, Apr 27, 2009 Government 2.0 that we forget the mistakes (and successes) of the past. [link] Emma Dozier I suspect that the 1995 experts are keepin’ quiet now and know better than to buy in to the hype – or are they? Government 2.0

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MAY 5, 2010

RT @michaelgass — Ad agency hosts JaneNation, web community for #women — [link] @jaybaer [link] Heidi McCulloch Have to get my head around this. RT @michaelgass — Ad agency hosts JaneNation, web community for #women — [link] @jaybaer [link] Heidi McCulloch Have to get my head around this. Im Jay Baer.

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Social Media Strategery

MARCH 22, 2009

Development Social Media Crowdsourcing Our Health – Using Social Media to Educate and Unite the Public Mon, Mar 23, 2009 Social Media “Social media on the Internet are empowering, engaging, and educating consumers and providers in health care. event we hosted with SMC-DC, a discusison about Google Health in particular came up.

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Crowdsourcing Education Gov 2.0 Social Media 73

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JULY 21, 2010

Considering Facebook acts as more of an aggregator than the actual source (like a blog post), it would seem more prudent for them to go through the provider hosting the content, like a web host. Do you know of any examples where an IP holder had successfully removed infringing content posted by another user? Im Jay Baer.

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Social Media Strategery

MARCH 10, 2009

Development Social Media An Interview with Blogger Bob From TSA’s Evolution of Security Blog Tue, Mar 10, 2009 Best Of , Government 2.0 From what I’ve heard and read, one of the largest hurdles to clear is getting leadership to buy off on Web 2.0, How did you determine whether to host the blog on a.gov or a.com server?

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Blogger Gov 2.0 Policies Survey 81

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JULY 28, 2010

.&# Because helpfulness hasn’t historically been looked at as a marketing objective (tons of great stuff about this umbrella concept in Scott Stratten’s forthcoming new book UnMarketing – buy it ), identifying areas where help could be provided isn’t in the DNA of most companies – yet. Buy your own product.

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Social Media Strategery

DECEMBER 13, 2008

GovDelivery is a Software as a Service company, and it took more than 5 years of evangelizing before government recognized how hosted software might lead to efficiencies. GovDelivery is a Software as a Service company, and it took more than 5 years of evangelizing before government recognized how hosted software might lead to efficiencies.

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Gov 2.0 Web 2.0 Wiki Policies 93

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MARCH 23, 2010

They were all friends of the host, nervously alternating between drinking Bartles & Jaymes wine coolers, and trying not to break anything. At first, you knew everyone at the party. But then, it all changed. The party got bigger. First, people from your school that you didn’t really know showed up. Im Jay Baer. All rights reserved.

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Social Media Strategery

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Development Social Media How to BE a Government Consultant and Use Social Media Wed, Oct 28, 2009 Best Practices , Government 2.0 I think you make some very valid issues and brings up a whole host of ideas about where I’d like to take this. Home About Me Speaking Legal-ese My Team Gov 2.0 Government 2.0 ″ consultants.

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Gov 2.0 Consultant Social Media How To 94

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 5, 2010

Buy something, get something. Another great way to do this is to host polls where you can get customer feedback. You may find opportunities to host real life events, be them at conferences or whatever else. What if you hosted a nice quiz that determined individuals’ needs? Growth can be a good thing. I am a novice.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

That’s how people knew you on instant messenger, AOL chat rooms and a host of other places, including MySpace. finally shut down Geocities last year, a decade after buying it for $3.5 link] robertwheatley I think you landed on the most important item in the laundry list when you hit Rupert and the buy-out. Im Jay Baer.

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JULY 14, 2010

As our gracious host Jay Baer likes to say, “fight social media fire with social media water&#. Non-profits with limited resources must be cautious in choosing their pathway — likely more advantageous to initially work to engage existing shareholders which can set realistic parameters and limit the noise. Thanks again.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2009

Perspectives on Buying Links (Stuntdubl): Todd explains that you should justify the purchase of your links from an SEO, engineer, or visitor standpoint. Link Buying Guide: Directories, Ads, and Reviews (Search Engine Journal): Need to buy links? This reading should set you back 12 months… until 2009. Mdias sociais.

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Marketing StumbleUpon SEO Reputation 144

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 21, 2008

Kaycee was a chat host at the now-defunct CollegeClub.com, she spoke at length by phone with many of her internet friends, she emailed, she sent gifts, and she blogged vividly and poignantly through the horrors of her chemotherapy, often closing with her trademark, “Smile, I’m sending you some sunshine.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

The challenge is the fact that what companies are using to host these ‘faux’ conversations isn’t equipped to do so. And in the end you can’t help but humanize the whole process of brand building if you buy into this as the right pathway for business growth. link] Anonymous Nice piece Jay. Insightful.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 29, 2010

At the end of the day, contrary to seemingly popular belief, the hosts aren’t the only ones pocketing the money. My solution has been to respond with a note that the publisher doesn’t allow me to distribute that material (that’s true) and suggest that they buy a copy of the book that includes a CD. You get the idea.

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Products Consultant Price Social Media 267

Social Media Strategery

AUGUST 23, 2009

Development Social Media The Evolution of the Social Media Evangelist Sun, Aug 23, 2009 Best Of , Best Practices I’m currently going through my annual assessment, and in completing my self-assessment, I had some time to reflect on the last year and subsequently, over my six years at Booz Allen. Government 2.0 The Whole. :

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Social Media Gov 2.0 Wiki Comments 128

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JUNE 8, 2010

Of course, I have an affiliate relationship with the hosting company recommended by the videos I created. The opportunities, mishaps with technology viruses, popular gadgets and such all create a rapid opportunity path to jump on that popularity, host a video or post on a trending issue and gain traffic. Active listening required.

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Social Media Foursquare Consultant Airlines 127

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 10, 2010

Oh…and I MAKE them buy your book… hehee~! While I’m a big fan of the O’reilly books, I will certainly buy the one you recommended since IMHO you are a very credible resource. My personal recommendation is that anyone serious about this should not host with IIS. Make educated buying decisions!

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How To Marketing SEO Training 240

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AUGUST 3, 2010

link] He points out that at some level, we are all beholden to some stakeholder if we are doing business on the net: domain registrars, hosting providers, WP.com, Tumbr, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Despite their size you would have to think that a Google, Apple or Microsoft could still buy them without blinking. Not so with Google.

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AUGUST 3, 2010

link] He points out that at some level, we are all beholden to some stakeholder if we are doing business on the net: domain registrars, hosting providers, WP.com, Tumbr, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Despite their size you would have to think that a Google, Apple or Microsoft could still buy them without blinking. Not so with Google.

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Facebook Consultant Social Media Sites 167

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 15, 2009

It’s not that costly to buy a few domain names (brand new or aged), invest in web hosting, and start applying that knowledge you’ve learned to websites. That’s not something you can easily do by just buying a few domain names and building up a real website presence. You then need to start executing.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 24, 2010

David Chen David Chen is currently the Managing Editor of /Film and the host and producer of both /Filmcast and The Toblowsky Files. Jason is also the host of This Week in Startups. I typically tell those kinds of people that they can go to hell or that they can buy an advertisement or an hour of consulting. Do something epic.

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Influencer How To Press Release Blogger 278

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APRIL 7, 2010

Recently, I had the good fortune of hosting the weekly #socialmedia chat (Tuesdays 9am Pacific) where social media types congregate on Twitter and answer three questions posed by the host. It’s never going to be Facebook (unless Facebook buys them), but don’t ignore geo-location apps. Go for it in the comments.

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Foursquare Analysis Consultant Mobile 149

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JULY 9, 2010

Each year, Nordstrums hosts an incredible evening where they shut down the whole store and entertain us all with food, drink, music, dancing, merriment, make-up and perfume samples, the works… and of course we all *shop*!!! I think CoverGirl showed it well w/ your example. link] Mari Smith Love it!!! Im Jay Baer. All rights reserved.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 15, 2008

I was recently moved by “The Secret Millionaire&# and wanted to realize the dreams of someone who may not be able to buy anything at all — so I decided to make sure my own purchases included gifts for young children.? At 78 years old, there isn’t much of her social security to buy extras. Thanks for offering this!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 7, 2010

If I wanted to shout it out, I’d buy a billboard over the Strip in Las Vegas. p.s. NameCheap (who I consult for) is a much better web host than GoDaddy #justsayin Reply David Siteman Garland July 7, 2010 at 12:58 pm Well said, Tamar. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca

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Social Media Klout Influencer Feed 251

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

One user sees your tweet, clicks through to the blog, and eventually buys $1,000 worth of X from you. One user sees your tweet, clicks through to the blog, and eventually buys $1,000 worth of X from you. One user sees your tweet, clicks through to the blog, and eventually buys $1,000 worth of X from you.

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Social CRM Twitter B2B CoTweet 144

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 28, 2010

With the initiative for Facebook to be open and to empower businesses to host pages that celebrate their business, offering deals and giving the community the ability to converse directly with the business or entity these pages represent, you forgot about accountability. Reply Tamar Weinberg April 29, 2010 at 2:42 pm Hey Stephanie!

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