The Realtime Report

JULY 26, 2012

million Australians (44% of the total population) are predicted to be on social media in 2012, according to an eMarketer estimate. Businesses are rapidly moving to engage consumers in this space, and many social media users are welcoming their presence. A total of 9.8 giveaways (54%). product information (48%).

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Social Media Discount Comparison Social Networking 175

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 19, 2016

Social media use isn’t quite universal—but it’s getting close. population now has at least one social networking profile; more than half use two or more social networks. The number of worldwide social media users is projected to grow from 2.1 But social media marketing spending will rise anyway.

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Social Media Marketing Survey Metrics 100

Absolute PA

AUGUST 25, 2012

But there is a way to create a website inside Facebook where they do have 1 billion users. Let me explain… A Facebook page is like a second website. Except it’s inside the biggest and most popular social network in the world (Facebook is well on it’s way to reaching 1 billion active users by the end of 2012.

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Facebook Small Business Conference Features 67

Kikolani

MARCH 29, 2013

Social Media / Social Networking. The Definitive Guide to Online Reputation Management – In this guide, I’m going to explain the role of online reputation management in today’s business and media landscape. No matter how you feel about Facebook, it’s time to get ready. Funny and Cute Animals Compilation 2012.

Mashup 122

Mashup Resources FeedBlitz RSS 122

Kikolani

OCTOBER 29, 2012

This is mainly because the more valuable your article is, the more likely users are to share it with their social networks. Keep track of all your social mentions with this nifty social media tool. That’s it for my list of social media tools every small business needs to know about. NutshellMail.

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Blogger Social Media Tools Disqus 159

Kikolani

JANUARY 20, 2012

Business / Career. 6 Branding Approaches They Forgot to Teach You in Business School – Study the following six companies and the branding lessons they learned as they overcame the obstacles in their markets. Social Media / Social Networking. Social Media / Social Networking. Timescapes.

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Mashup Resources Tumblr Widget 120

Kikolani

DECEMBER 23, 2011

The Entrepreneur’s Handbook: 101 Resources for First Time Entrepreneurs – 101 resources that will help you learn more about entrepreneurship, startups, small business, and much more. 50 Posts on Engagement for Bloggers, Businesses, and Social Media Enthusiasts – Ready to start increasing your engagement in 2012?

Mashup 119

Mashup Resources Remix Handbook 119

Absolute PA

JUNE 15, 2013

There’s a rumour that Twitter is losing it’s sparkle as a way to boost business for the solo-worker. Younger, shinier social media kids are grabbing the spotlight. Everyone’s flocking to Google+, Pinterest, or back to Facebook. It Sets Your Inner Social Butterfly Free. Trust me as a business user this.

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Twitter Tweetdeck Social Networking Blogger 106

Kikolani

MAY 26, 2011

Ad hunting – how to find additional advertisers and business opportunities for your blog or website. What makes a small business more likely to succeed – what you’ll need to get your business going in the right direction. Social Media / Social Networking. Search Engines / SEO.

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Mashup Resources Posterous Affiliate marketing 134

Laurel Papworth

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

And in general, social media evaluations of blog/websites, Facebook and Twitter seems to be an popular area, so I thought I would offer an evaluation special offer to you, dear blog reader. Does it have all the social media elements to gain comments, to be distributed through networks and to form a community?

Social Media 60

Social Media Content management systems Newsletter Communities 60

Buffer Social

JUNE 30, 2017

But since we’re celebrating the positive impact of social media on people’s lives and on the world for this campaign, these are all particularly meaningful and important moments in the social media history. Feel free to jump to a certain moment(s) in the social media history! The Birth of Facebook.

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Social Media MySpace Hashtag News 111

The Way of the Web

DECEMBER 24, 2011

2012 The Year of 3D Printing? If anything, the coverage of 3D printing has only gained pace since I wrote this, and there have been several more developments with funding, new businesses based around the technology, and growing consumer awareness. Why don’t Facebook fans like us anymore? Feeling attacked on all sides.

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Klout Embedding Loyalty Vimeo 33

The Realtime Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Nearly 90% of small businesses are spending time networking online, according to a new study by small business forum Manta. Out of 600 small business owners nationwide, 74% believe social networking platforms are as important as in-person networking – if not more so.

Small Business 189

Small Business Survey Social Networking Forums 189

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

These are the leaders in the information and communications technology sector who truly “get” social media and social business. We’re proud to acknowledge these 50 women from 41 different organizations as the top #Nifty50 women of technology on Twitter for 2012. Stacey Acevero. Cindy Bates. Cindy_Bates.

Twitter 257

Twitter Bazaarvoice B2B Microsoft 257

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 15, 2013

As noted in 21 (of the) Best Facebook Guides, Tools and Rants of 2012 So Far a few months back, Facebook remains the 800-pound gorilla of the social networking world. It’s now exceeded one billion users, and as noted below, 80% of all businesses maintain an active Facebook presence.

Facebook 192

Facebook Small Business Advertising Hubspot 192

Laurel Papworth

APRIL 22, 2012

The Los Angeles art gallery owner had both personal and business accounts with the big bank, and had had enough of ridiculous fees and poor customer service. The Facebook page has over 8,000 “likes,” and over 35,000 people have RSVP’d “yes” to making the move. Ok, so “liking” something on Facebook is one thing but.

Banking 85

Banking Statistics Communities Exercises 85

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Despite a shaky IPO last spring, Facebook remains the 800-pound gorilla of social media marketing, as it now approaches the billion-user mark. Though often associated with bands and brands, Facebook is viewed as the most effective social media tool (by a fairly large margin) by both B2C and bB2B marketers.

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Tools Facebook MySpace Hubspot 177

yMarketingMatters

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Check out this infographic from Digital Insights on social media facts, figures and statistics from 2013: Facebook is still the leading social media network and continues to grow. Here are the latest facts and figures : Facebook now has 1.26 Facebook averages 1.23 billion users.

Social Media 279

Social Media Mobile YouTube Social Networking 279

Laurel Papworth

JUNE 11, 2012

Here are some social media courses for you (or perhaps, for someone you know) for June and July. A hands on, practical computer class on Google Plus ( half day ) and some short 2 hour howto sessions ( demonstration ) on Pinterest Foursquare and Facebook Timeline for Business. Perhaps you have a Facebook Page?

Foursquare 91

Foursquare Training Google Social Media 91

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 30, 2014

Which social network was fastest to reach 10 million users, and now has 70 million members worldwide? Which social network saw its membership outside the U.S. Which social network hosts 69 of the Interbrand Top 100 Brands, and grabs more ecommerce traffic than Facebook? grow 125% in 2013?

Marketing 191

Marketing Crowdsourcing Social Networking Hubspot 191

Kikolani

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Business / Career. 7 Targeted Social Networks Niche Marketers Should Try – Not sure what kinds of niche social networks have popped up on the web? Here are 7 of some of the more targeted social networks to open your eyes to what’s out there. Social Media / Social Networking.

Mashup 117

Mashup Resources SEO Foursquare 117

Kikolani

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

In case you’re curious why I don’t write as many posts here, it’s because I’ve been busy elsewhere. Little-Known Google Marketing Resources You Should Consider Using – Are you aware of all the marketing power tools Google can provide for your online business? Social Media / Social Networking.

Marketing 126

Marketing Paid Search Mashup Forums 126

Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

An Enormous Opportunity The huge (and expanding) reach of social media, and its relatively low cost (at least from a production fees perspective) makes it an incredibly attractive proposition for marketers. Keep Score Social media metrics are widely available, but require effort and integration to be gathered and analyzed successfully.

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Social Media Strategy CoTweet CoTweet 122

Kikolani

APRIL 20, 2012

The Pros & Cons of Twitter Advertising for Small Business – Learn the pros and cons of using paid Twitter ads as a small business marketer. Link Building: Anchor Text Optimisation Best Practices in 2012 – Anchor text is not just a simple signal from each and every link. Freelancing. Related Posts.

Mashup 113

Mashup Resources RSS SEO 113

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2012

Sign up right now at a totally reduced cost for 2012 for a limited time. Small Business SEO: 46 Experts on the Biggest Mistakes SMBs Make with SEO (and How to Avoid Them) : What have small businesses done wrong in the ways of SEO? Want the trends, news, and findings too? This is the newest data since 2009.

Marketing 264

Marketing SEO Case Study Small Business 264

yMarketingMatters

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Note that these tactics apply across the board for both large and small businesses , in both B2C AND B2B , as all people are “consumers”; this is now P2P, People-2-People marketing! Consumers Are Social. 65% of American adults now use social networking sites – a nearly tenfold jump in the past decade. (

Social Media 100

Social Media Marketing Mobile B2B 100

Kikolani

AUGUST 3, 2012

23 Seldom Revealed Truths about Network Marketing – Looking for some real truths about network marketing? Social Media / Social Networking. Social Media / Social Networking. Including examples, tips from (small business) page admins. Tired of the hype and the half truths?

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Mashup Resources Remix RSS 113

Kikolani

JUNE 29, 2012

Business / Career. 30 Free Ways To Market Your Small Business Site – There are at least 30 ways to market your website with a time investment and no credit card required. 10 Tips for Creating a Power Network – My business is not on steroid growth because I’m a genius or have a secret formula of success.

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Mashup Resources eBook RSS 115

ProBlogger

JULY 22, 2014

The combination of SEO and social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest can be overwhelming for big as well as small business marketers. Consider the below mentioned social network growth statistics: YouTube hosts nearly 14 billion videos. Source: SEL.

Engineering 55

Engineering Social Media Foursquare StumbleUpon 55

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 18, 2012

And…even social media itself. Wondering which social network is most effective at generating b2b leads? What the best day of the week is for Facebook posting? Find the answers to those questions and many, many more in this collection of 72 fascinating social media marketing facts and stats for 2012.

Statistics 204

Statistics Social Media B2B Marketing 204

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

What role does social play in a brand’s overall online visibility? How does social media use differ in B2B vs. B2C companies? Between large and small businesses? Social media isn’t quite as ubiquitous as it sometimes seems. Social Media Today ). Social Media Today ). Social Media Today ).

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Statistics Social Media B2B Journal 226

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 18, 2012

And…even social media itself. Wondering which social network is most effective at generating b2b leads? What the best day of the week is for Facebook posting? Find the answers to those questions and many, many more in this collection of 72 fascinating social media marketing facts and stats for 2012.

Statistics 198

Statistics Social Media B2B Marketing 198

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 6, 2012

As it approaches one billion users, Facebook has evolved from a site where friends and family share photos to an online marketing juggernaut rivaling Google. And while its primary marketing value is on the B2C side, more than a third of B2B marketers also rate it as their most active social network. ” The solution?

Tips 219

Tips Facebook Tools B2B 219

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

It’s the fastest-growing social network ever. It’s the tool Google will use to beat Facebook. It’s a pain in the arse because it’s yet another social network to join. It’s Google’s latest attempt at social media, and they finally got it right.

Google 195

Google Tips Hubspot Adwords 195

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 17, 2016

It’s no longer a question of whether or not your brand should be on social media, but how can you best use sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to grow your business. Choosing Your Social Networks. Set your strategy up for success right out the gate by choosing the best social networks for your brand.

Social Media 40

Social Media Marketing Hashtag LinkedIn 40

Kikolani

MARCH 9, 2012

Business / Career. 7 Business Apps To Help Entrepreneurs Travel Smarter – Apps that will allow you to travel smarter and more efficiently. 2,154 Words and One Question Answered: Should Every Business Have a Blog – Trying to figure out if your business should be blogging? Social Media / Social Networking.

Mashup 120

Mashup Resources Remix Exercises 120

Navolutions

JANUARY 2, 2014

2011’s Panda and 2012’s Penguin updates were just warm ups for Google’s biggest update to date: the notoriously hard to pin down Hummingbird. Matt Cutts went on a crusade against link networks culminating in a very high profile takedown of Lyrics site Rap Genius. What Happened to SEO in 2013? Anonymity Became a Thing of the Past.

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SEO Adwords Small Business Google 100