ProBlogger

JUNE 14, 2012

As bloggers, we’re all familiar with WordPress, whether as a self-hosted setup, or via WordPress.com. If you do a Google search for “ blogging software ,” WordPress will likely be among the first results you’ll see. concerned WordPress is not meeting your needs. Some examples of blogs run on this platform include: [link].

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ProBlogger

MAY 27, 2012

Right now WordPress powers 48 of the top 100 blogs online. More than that, WordPress actually powers 19% of the web as a whole. Such a strong community of users and developers means that the platform is sure to evolve even further and provide us with lots of cool features that are yet to be developed. Essentially, this is great.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JULY 7, 2008

I’ve done a number of workshops the past few months with clients designed to do two primary things: Land a common understanding across the teams involved around what social media, communities and influencer programs really are and more importantly why it matters to a business. I wish that could be enough said. Go join that!

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 2, 2011

With all the wonderful feedback on my guest post about how we utilize WordPress multisite and discussion forums to build community for our rather niche market, I thought I might offer some detail about specific tactics and network plugins we use to keep members informed, active and increasing in number.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 26, 2012

One of the great things about WordPress is that it never stands still. WordPress used to release small updates frequently, but at the end of 2009 they changed this policy. Today I’d like to walk you through the new features which were introduced in 2012, in WordPress 3.4 New features in WordPress 3.4.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 8, 2019

And while you may not think of these platforms as social sites, bear in mind that they do represent active communities with profiles, comment sections and opportunities to engage with businesses. As video content continues to take over the web, YouTube represents one of the fastest-growing communities online.

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Akamai Marketing

APRIL 4, 2011

What I AM suggesting is that you brands and companies give serious consideration to what they have to OFFER the community and what motivates their community to be part of social media at all. What you give your community, otherwise, seriously, why should they care? Its all about “What’s in it for them&#.

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Freelance Social Media

JULY 8, 2010

They added a Facebook page and fired up a Twitter account which appears to be very active, which is great because a twitter account is pointless unless it interacts and becomes part of the discussion with its community. Social media allows a business to listen and communicate with people.

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Kikolani

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

These are definitely useful activities, but only if you can see they are optimizing your blog – like the load time, the bounce rate, time people spend on your pages, or increasing your conversion rate – like more subscribers, more sales, or more referrals. So the most useful thing you can do today is to install Simple WordPress Backup.

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Akamai Marketing

MARCH 23, 2011

While most the examples within the book are of enterprise-sized businesses, the mini-case studies of numerous different types of brands ranging from WD-40 to Lunapads (a feminine protection product) to the oft-cited Zappos, Wikibrands proves that no matter the product, engagement can happen with a strong and willing brand.

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Kikolani

JUNE 15, 2010

If you own a blog that has multiple authors, regular contributors, or regular guest bloggers , here are seven ways a private blog group can be utilized for helping strengthen the blog and its community as a whole. For example, if I were to have a list for promoting posts on my own site, it would look like this. WordPress Hack.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 2, 2011

Shannon’s Favorite Little Known Social Media Tool : One is a WordPress plugin called Editflow. If you sell something online, you can actually tie Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn activity to revenue. Pretty nifty. Sometimes, brands that start the campaign will realize that it’s not receiving the traction they want.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The rumors about Tablo’s supposed forgery were spread by two online communities: “We Urge Tablo to Tell the Truth,&# or TaJinYo , and “A World Where Common Sense is the Truth,&# or SangJinSe. Mark as read Approve comment Hi Herwin--nice case example of crisis communications and reputation management.

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Kikolani

MAY 31, 2012

You just need to work smart, and focus on the activities that produce the highest ROI. Because you’ll start to notice that specific activities pay off a lot more than others. Here’s how you can identify those activities, grow your audience, and save yourself a ton of time in the process. Why are you on Twitter?

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 10, 2018

With over a billion monthly active users and a constant flood of content, now’s the time to rethink how you can extend the lifespan of any piece of content. For example, ThinkGeek embeds their Pinterest feed on-site in lieu of Instagram. For example, consider how different types of tags can appeal to different users, including.

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Kikolani

JANUARY 16, 2011

You’ll find questions from a variety of topics including business blogging, make money blogging, social media, video, WordPress, and more. Question: I have a wordpress blog and am considering hosting it myself so that the site name looks more professional. A less pricey option that I like also like is Elegant Themes ( [link] ).

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OnlineRockersHub Marketing Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

For example, you can create an ultimate guide for buying X product, detail all the features you need to consider, compare products, and add affiliate links to those products. If you’re not actively trying to drive traffic to them, you may be missing out. “ Download] 150+ Blog Post Ideas in WordPress niche. Were you right?

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Kikolani

JANUARY 29, 2010

40 examples of typography inspired in web design. Be selective about your activities. Making WordPress mobile friendly. 30 oustanding commercial WordPress portfolio and photoblog themes. WordPress plugin to view a random post. 17 important things to do after staring your WordPress blog. Graphic / Web Design.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

to increase visibility in the online community. As of November 2010, there are more than 500 million active Facebook users, 50% of whom login every day. These updates can keep your brand fresh in the minds of your community members and will also make them feel like they’re part of your extended corporate family.

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Rebekah Radice

MAY 11, 2015

Mine for example is small business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketers. In my opinion, if you’re building a business blog, WordPress (org not com) is the only way to go. Researching new trends and updates within your industry as well as community needs and market indicators will keep your name top of mind and regarded as cutting edge.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

As an example, Seth said that “share of voice&# is a good KPI, but it says more about awareness than business outcomes. Seth: “KPIs can refer to any part of a communication campaign: they could be PR activities, media results, or behavior. Finally, what are some cost-effective ways of correlating outputs to outcomes?

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

online communities. Showing the example of how to work agendas through a wiki vs. email! Stewart Mader compares organizational and public wikis (Wikipedia vs. enterprise wiki), offers several examples of organizations actively using wikis today, and outlines the main business drivers and use cases inside organizations.

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Writtent Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

One of the smartest bloggers on the block, Chris Brogan, recommends that “technology should serve your community and your content, not just be there.” Don’t Force Registrations to Comment: People may just bounce when they see you require an official account to join your community. Reward Your Community. Don’t Just Blog.

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Kikolani

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

WordPress, Blogger, and Tumblr have made it so that anybody can put up a website. Where are your target consumers most active online? Making yourself known online requires building relationships with influencers as well as keeping consumers engaged with online conversations and community building. How will customers find you?

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 22, 2010

What about real-life examples? We currently maintain a rich database of scorecard participants and we plan to engage them through email newsletters that provide richer content on how to stay active on the three pillars of health: exercise, diet and supplements. [We Theory is all very well, they (you) said. These fine folk did: Jan.

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Diva Marketing Blog

MAY 20, 2016

One of the biggest lessons I've learned in 12 years of blogging and being active in digital communities is real relationship can and do happen online. Many, such as WordPress (arguably the most popular CMS on the market), are built on blogs as the foundation of the platform. Actively Participate in Social Media.

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Adam Sherk

APRIL 26, 2010

So I thought I’d take a look at some early examples of Facebook Open Graph integration on news sites. Consider the impact that Facebook Open Graph protocol integration will have on your existing on-site community features and social functionality. Sitemap | RSS | © 2009-present AdamSherk.com Using Thesis Wordpress Theme.

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Kikolani

MAY 10, 2016

With exclusive content, many will transform from potential subscribers to active subscribers quickly. One of the first places to prioritize is your blog’s sidebar, which is easy to modify for WordPress users via the Widgets section of the administration panel. Reduce Your Bounce Rate.

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ProBlogger

MAY 23, 2017

Google can provide a healthy list of monthly income reports if you’re interested in more; but keep in mind that those reports are from a small section of the blogging community that reports their income. Whether you know this or not, your feed (in WordPress) is always available and anyone can access it. Interested in trying this?

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 23, 2013

I know I’ve heard it about a million times over the years, but the reality is that a lot of bloggers don’t really know how to actively get traffic to their sites from other than the search engines. Promote posts on blogging communities. I use to think blogging communities were a waste of time. Friend them on the communities.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I was so shocked by the noise and the flurry of activity that I began to wipe the paint on my clothes to hurry myself outside. I can go into other examples, but… you get the point. Heres another example: you can always tell the seasoned actors on sitcoms that are taped before a live studio audience. These fine folk did: Jan.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

Meta Login WordPress. Activity theory. Communities of practice. beyond simply the formal, paid work context, citing parenting, caring for the elderly, and voluntary work activities as examples. Learner experience (19). Learning design (33). Pathfinder (8). Policy and strategy (4). Research methodology (1).

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 3, 2011

Don’t let your social media activity die. So I understand not being able to be active on SM during work hours. I’m a poor example, but every time I did this, I felt much better. Clearly, your new employer might have guidelines as to when you can get online and on social networks and when you can’t.

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Adam Sherk

OCTOBER 20, 2009

To see how Muck Rack stacks up against the competition I checked the volume of activity on some other Twitter press release services, but there aren’t a lot of apples-to-apples comparisons to be made. The answer lies in how much additional value the services can provide in terms of exposure and activity.

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Koka Sexton

DECEMBER 20, 2009

The Top Ten Reasons for Building an Online Community in 2009 From Vovici: If you don’t currently have an online community, and you are not thinking of building an online community next year, you should be. How Do You Build An Online Community? This article provides simple step by step advice to become Twitter savvy.

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Koka Sexton

DECEMBER 20, 2009

The Top Ten Reasons for Building an Online Community in 2009 From Vovici: If you don’t currently have an online community, and you are not thinking of building an online community next year, you should be. How Do You Build An Online Community? This article provides simple step by step advice to become Twitter savvy.

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ProBlogger

MAY 12, 2016

Here are the most popular: WordPress Comments. We can’t talk CMS without talking WordPress. million people using WordPress, the CMS powers 25% all websites worldwide. So it makes sense to say that WordPress knows a thing or two about commenting systems. With over 76.5 Disqus platform. provides the complete package.

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