Adam Sherk

JANUARY 23, 2013

The news of layoffs at StumbleUpon reminded me that in compiling some year-end social media referral data I’d noticed that a number of sites had experienced declines in StumbleUpon traffic. Many of the sites were also included in the comparisons I did last year on Pinterest traffic and Pinterest links.

StumbleUpon 172

StumbleUpon Sites Content Survey 172

SocialFish

JANUARY 13, 2011

Out of the many social media-related trends and predictions posts I’ve been skimming lately, this is by far the one that makes the most sense to me from a social business standpoint. Eleven Digital Trends to Watch in 2011. We’ll all need to figure out better ways to deal with this problem in 2011.

Trends 208

Trends Foursquare Curation Mobile 208

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Is Quora still a significant social media destination? Blogger interest in the site seemed to follow a similar pattern. At the end of last winter, posts about how cool Quora was, the various uses for the site, and tips for getting the most out of it seemed ubiquitous. Then they began to taper off and disappear.

SEO 146

SEO MySpace Hubspot Patterns 146

Small Business Mavericks

APRIL 21, 2011

3 Ways A Blog Helps You SEO-Wise » How To Promote Your Business In 2011 When it comes to promoting a small business, you have to prepare for changes. Here are some of the most effective strategies for promoting a business in 2011. Fifteen minutes at each social network will do wonders for your business.

Small Business 161

Small Business Press Release Social Bookmarking How To 161

Adam Sherk

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Nevertheless, here are my top 10 posts of 2011 by pageviews: Which NBA Teams Have Seen the Most Growth on Twitter and Facebook? Looking at my 2011 posts, it is interesting that a sports topic got the top slot since that’s not a major focus for me. Related posts: My Top Posts of 2010 on SEO, PR and Social Media for News and Sports.

SEO 119

SEO Publishing Press Release Social Media 119

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 24, 2012

You also get social benefits by being the first to “want” something really cool. These sites are visually so much more appealing than anything on Facebook, and the pictures of the products are themselves inspiring. Facebook is the only site I can think of that could answer this question for me.

Sites 256

Sites Facebook Aggregator Mobile 256

Dave Fleet

DECEMBER 20, 2010

They also look to backup their photos on Flickr, as people realize that site may not be a sure thing after all. Meanwhile, Facebook rolls out revamped Page layouts for brands… and then rolls them back, after first taking their site down for a while. If resources permit, incorporate multiple sites into your approach.

Social Media 360

Social Media Delicious Yahoo Sentiment 360

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 3, 2011

Few phenomena have ever spread as far and grown as rapidly as social media; obviously, this has tapped into something essential to our nature. That is what has driven social media adoption. Whatever your role in social media, we hope you find this list valuable in expanding your knowledge and your network.

Twitter 279

Twitter Pharmaceuticals B2B Biotechnology 279

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 27, 2012

These days, it moves really quickly… we now get to know about earthquakes around the world on social media platforms even before the news reaches broadcasters. According to a Mckinsey report , social media enables a consumer’s decision-making journey. What made it different? What did the contest entail?

Social Media 227

Social Media Campaign Flickr Buy 227

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Here are 11 concrete ways I think the environment in which B2B Marketers operate will evolve in 2011. Social Media Strategists will become Chief Customer Officers – ok so you know I am also @Avaya_Support on Twitter so perhaps this is a closet fantasy for me but it may just come true – perhaps not this coming year but in years to come.

B2B 279

B2B Marketing Mobile CPM 279

Mindjumpers

APRIL 4, 2012

Tweet Recently, a report called “How Marketers Are Using Social Media To Grow Their Businesses” was released by Social Media Examiner. The report uncovers the “who, what, where, when and why” of social media marketing. Here are two charts that show the responses.

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Report Industry Social Media Survey 249

Firebelly

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Below are 5 social media must-reads that we wouldn’t want you to miss. It’s something many community sites and managers struggle with and focus on increasing. 30 Brilliant Social Media Marketing Tips From 2011. The State of Social Marketing 2011 – 2012.

Social Media 168

Social Media Blogosphere Foursquare Discount 168

Mindjumpers

JUNE 9, 2011

Tweet Recently I found an interesting infographic complied by Edelman Digital , (PR agency) on the social media use and trends in Asia. This infographic gives us some interesting insights into social media habits and platforms for better targeting in this part of the world. The Year of Social Media 2010 [infographic].

Trends 217

Trends Social Media Social Networking Campaign 217

SocialFish

APRIL 5, 2011

Here’s a review of what we’ve been up to in the first quarter of 2011. STRATEGY WORK –We have clients who come to us at a stage where they understand the tools, they see the benefits, and they need help defining a social media strategy for their organization. Busy as usual! Strategy clients. THINK TANK.

Review 150

Review Social CRM Module Consultant 150

SocialFish

APRIL 1, 2011

The list below is for serendipity ; if you prefer our “Must Read&# shares about important stuff for association social media, please click here to subscribe , or click here to browse. MIT Media Lab Identity, 2011 from readyletsgo on Vimeo. bitly’s Got a Brand New Mobile Site! The Art of Social.

Sysomos 162

Sysomos Vimeo Social CRM Analysis 162

Adam Sherk

APRIL 24, 2012

It has been a couple years now since page speed has been an official Google ranking factor and one year since the launch of PageSpeed Online , the Web-based version of Google’s tool for analyzing site performance. So I thought I’d check in on the PageSpeed scores for a selection of major news sites. April 2012.

Sites 187

Sites News Yahoo Comparison 187

Firebelly

APRIL 18, 2011

Below are 5 social media must-reads from last week that we wouldn’t want you to miss. HOW TO: Get the Most Out of Advanced Social Media Search. By Ann Smarty Social media search — the ability to tap into thousands of real-time updates — has long been a hot topic. Alas, so was 2010.

Social Media 184

Social Media Foursquare ROI LinkedIn 184

Small Business Mavericks

APRIL 20, 2011

According to an article on My Edmonds News website, small businesses stand to profit more from social media than big businesses or corporations. So what is meant by social media? Conduct a little survey and choose the sites that have the most potential for helping you grow your business where you want it to grow.

Social Media 156

Social Media Small Business Case Study Press Release 156

Small Business Mavericks

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

» Is E-mail Marketing More Effective Than Social Media Marketing? What may surprise many small business owners is that social media marketing is so far down the list, especially when it comes to two-way communications. This compared to only 8% for search engines and 5% for social media.

Social Media 187

Social Media Marketing Small Business Case Study 187

Bill Hartzer

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Twitter and Facebook , as well as many other social media networks such as Pinterest, both encourage and endorse reverse social media hijacking. What is Reverse Social Media Hijacking? Reverse Social Media Hijacking occurs when someone goes to a social media site (such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.)

Domain Name 162

Domain Name Social Media Twitter Policies 162

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Below are 5 social media must-reads from last week that we wouldn’t want you to miss. In this interview, we talk about social media marketing, Jay’s experience writing the book and about where this crazy, fast-moving industry is headed. I keep seeing all these people saying “Yay! 1,000 followers!”.

Social Media 196

Social Media MySpace Advertising Sites 196

Adam Sherk

MARCH 8, 2012

For most publishers social media has earned itself a prominent seat at the audience development table. However many still face issues with strategy, execution and incorporating social into a cohesive program. Here are eight social media questions that publishers should be asking themselves: 1.

Publishing 215

Publishing Questions Social Media Activities 215

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 30, 2012

” Top 50 WordPress Plugins for 2011 to Zoom SEO, SMO & Audience Engagement by Zoom Factor. Pam Moore reviews 50 of her favorite WordPress plugins, divided into categories for social sharing & engagement, design and image enhancements, search engine optimization, and development (e.g., to improve load times).

WordPress 184

WordPress Movable Type Review AJAX 184

Akamai Marketing

MARCH 31, 2011

My favorite tidbit of info: 68% of consumers who posted a complaint or negative review on a social networking or ratings/reviews site got a response. The quicker the response, the happier the complainer and the more impressed the social media listeners are. Of those, 18% turned into loyal customers and bought more.

Social Media 188

Social Media Klout Policies Forums 188

Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2020

From sharing life experiences in real time to virtual shopping with augmented reality, social media has become a part of everyday life for most people in the world, including those who were born well before the dawn of the internet. Hashtags don’t exist for the first few months (they don’t make their debut on Instagram until 2011).

MySpace 134

MySpace Instagram Social Networking YouTube 134

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. What do buyers really want from social media marketers? 25 Social Media Facts and Statistics. e-Strategy Trends ). e-Strategy Trends ).

Social Media 245

Social Media B2B Marketing SEO 245

Laurel Papworth

APRIL 6, 2011

I ran these a couple of times a year – the next one will be September I guess: Hands-on Computer based social media classes are being run again May in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. These are small classes, in front of the computer for those who want to set up their own social media sites and tools.

Course 79

Course Social Media Class Flickr 79

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2011

Find out if the username or vanity URL you want is still available across dozens of social sites? Display a feed of brand-related comments from a variety of social networks on your website? Search for a brand name or keyword across all of the most popular social networks at once? Promote events through social media?

Tools 206

Tools Social Media Lithium Sysomos 206

Ari Herzog

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Penelope Trunk once wrote about portraying yourself on social media : Each of us is multi-faceted. With a selection of media to choose from, we can express different parts of ourselves in different ways. I share different stuff on each site. I also follow different people on each site. Branch out.

Social Media 139

Social Media Tumblr Flickr ROI 139

Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 21, 2011

If you’re new to social media marketing, you might feel like you’re a little late to the game. However, fear not, there are some who have actually been slogging through social media so long without any discernible results that they might as well have started yesterday. In a sense, if you are new , you are a little late.

Social Media 166

Social Media Social Networking Class Case Study 166

Laurel Papworth

APRIL 28, 2011

Another set of social media classes for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane at the end of June. Hands-on Computer based social media classes are being run again June 2011 in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. This course is not for absolute beginners – some familiarity with social media recommended.

Course 58

Course Social Media Class Social Networking 58

Mindjumpers

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Tweet Laurel Moffat , who is a Communication Specialist at Southwest Airlines, has made a presentation about the company’s successful social media strategy at a January 25 Kansas City American Marketing Association lunch event. Social media requires people and time. Social media does not get you out of trouble.

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Airlines Social Media Collaboration Travel 232

The Social Media Incubator

MAY 6, 2011

by admin on May 6, 2011 Much has been written already about the news heard ’round the world last Sunday when President Obama announced the death of Osama Bin Laden. Caroline Melberg, Social Media Strategist for The Social Media Incubator remarked, “ This event really demonstrates how the world has changed forever.

Social Media 140

Social Media News Foursquare Small Business 140

The Social Media Incubator

APRIL 21, 2011

scan or click the QR code to see the packages we offer Social Media is a Helpful Tool – But NOT Behind the Wheel! by admin on April 21, 2011 Social media is an incredibly convenient communication vehicle and a powerful business tool as well. Copyright © 2009-2011. Tagged as: branding , C.E.L. ,

Social Media 127

Social Media Tools Foursquare Small Business 127

Adam Sherk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Google+ Engagement for News Sites: Top Performers and One-Year Growth Rates. Related posts: My Top Posts of 2011 on SEO, PR and Social Media for Publishers. My Top 10 Posts of 2009 on News Media, SEO and Social Media. My Top Posts of 2010 on SEO, PR and Social Media for News and Sports.

SEO 129

SEO Publishing Social Media Sports 129

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 4, 2011

In fact, heavy manufacturing is probably the only exception in sectors that have been compelled to adopt social as a medium to “be remarkable&# in human terms to their followers. Consequently, social media agencies have mushroomed , with their fair share of self-confessed SM consultants cashing in on the tide.

Social Media 195

Social Media Postrank Flickr Class 195

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 1, 2011

While I’m not calling them my un-resolutions, here’s what I will try to do more – or less – of in 2011. In 2011, I would like to see WUL really take flight; not just from a content point of view, but continue to expand and become a landing pad for global voices of public relations and social media.

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Class Postrank Tourism Blogger 105