Firebelly

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Earlier this year, Facebook said it “had 665 million active users each day on average in March, up 26 percent from a year earlier, and 751 million using Facebook from a mobile device each month, up 54 percent,” Yahoo News reported. Coming in third is the online photo and video sharing app Instagram.

iPhone 152

iPhone Social Media Statistics Yahoo 152

Firebelly

AUGUST 15, 2011

How social search is changing the search industry. By Mathew Ingram The bottom line is that companies of all kinds will have to be more aware of —- and actively involved in -— social networks, so that they can become part of the social signals that Google is indexing.

Social Media 192

Social Media iPad StumbleUpon Social Bookmarking 192

Firebelly

DECEMBER 12, 2012

For that post the main focus was on Instagram and how MLB was taking advantage of the photo sharing activity of their fan base using the popular photo editing and sharing app to create engage content for their own site, and the sites of the other teams involved in the post-season. Social is Visual. That handle = content.

Mobile 183

Mobile Content Travel Foursquare 183

Firebelly

MAY 18, 2015

LinkedIn is still the go-to social network for business professionals and job seekers. See if they are active in any LinkedIn Groups, check out their blog, or follow them on Twitter. It’s a great tool to showcase your business and your employees. 1 Optimize Your Profile. Make sure your profile is complete!

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LinkedIn URL Meeting Industry 100

Firebelly

APRIL 15, 2011

Akismet – Included with WordPress by default and free to activate on non-commercial sites, Akismet stops spam from being posted in your WordPress comments. The Social. Simple Facebook Connect – Facebook is by far the most used social network on the web, why not add more usability to your website by connecting it with your WordPress?

WordPress 173

WordPress Content management systems Analytics SEO 173

Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

In March there were over 28 million active users over 45 on Facebook. Google+ has only been launched for a few months and, since then, the social networking world has been stuck in a heated debate over who will “win.&# Since then, Facebook has been infiltrated with moms, grandmas and people from every generation.

Google 185

Google Facebook Social Networking Activities 185

Firebelly

JANUARY 22, 2010

Social Media Contests - Participation Is Not Always Easy To Come By By Mike Kornacki Give away something for nothing and people will say “yes please.” By nature, people do not want to do a whole lot to get something especially if the activity will step outside the bounds of their normal daily routine.

Social Media 140

Social Media Syndication Feed Reader Paid Search 140

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

35% (173) of the Fortune 500 have active Twitter accounts (a post within the past thirty days); and nearly 50% of the top 100 companies (47) have a Twitter account. This represents a six percent increase over the 2008 study. 86% of these blogs (93) link directly to a corporate twitter account, a 300% increase over the 2008 study.

Social Media 165

Social Media Twitter Paid Search Study 165

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Social networking sites (SNS). 73 percent of teens and 72 percent of Gen Y are now active on at least one SNS. Blogging by teens (ages 12-17) has been cut in half - from 28 percent in 2006 to 14 percent in 2009. Where did they go? 71 percent of young adults prefer Facebook while 66 percent of younger teens prefer Myspace.

Facebook 103

Facebook MySpace Paid Search Survey 103

Firebelly

JANUARY 20, 2010

When did Twitter become the dumping ground for all of your online and mobile activity? Its okay to supplement your Twitter activity with some syndicated content, but like I said in Part 1 , its important to not overdo it and run the risk of becoming a robot. #FAIL Just because you CAN, doesnt mean you SHOULD.

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Syndication Aggregator Paid Search SMS 100

Firebelly

DECEMBER 14, 2009

What dedicated resources will you allocate for your social media programs - both financial and headcount? Allow your listening activities to determine what forms of social media you will use. Choose the right outlets. Good advice, however, I would move question #5 to above #3.

Social Media 133

Social Media Marketing Paid Search SMS 133

Firebelly

MARCH 18, 2011

It’s no secret that I’m a WordPress advocate, but I’ve just recently discovered one of the project’s most impressive features– running a social network. BuddyPress markets itself as “social networking in a box.&# Before jumping to set up your network, consider a few thoughts.

Social Networking 186

Social Networking WordPress Content management systems MySpace 186

Firebelly

JANUARY 15, 2010

Facebook, Twitter 2-way Lifeline for Haiti By Judy Keen A photographer documenting a missionary groups work in Saint-Marc, is among many people using social-networking sites to share news and photos, ask for help finding missing loved ones or seek donations. Here are 5 news items or blog posts that I wouldnt want you to miss: 1.

Social Media 100

Social Media Feed Reader Paid Search SMS 100

Firebelly

MARCH 11, 2010

Students that participated actively were invited to have lunchwith Professor Brian Benedict and Duncan at Firebelly client (of course) YATSon Massachusetts Ave. As part of the presentation, he presented the concept ofpersonal branding, and finding a path in life that works with your values, interests,and lifestyle.

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Conversation Paid Search SMS Class 100

Firebelly

JUNE 11, 2010

Group lists top five social media risks for businesses By Sharon Gaudin As businesses increasingly try to figure out how to use social networking tools in the enterprise, an IT governance group has released a ranking of the top five risks social media poses to companies.

Social Media 100

Social Media News Paid Search Microblogging 100

Firebelly

JANUARY 29, 2010

Report: Facebooks Twitterfication May Have Stunted Twitter Growth By Bilal Hameed RJ Metrics research analysis has stopped short of pinpointing the reasons behind the gradual decline in activity over at Twitter. However, we believe that one of the major reasons for this decline is Facebook’s gradual Twitterfication.

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Marketing Feed Reader Paid Search SMS 100

Firebelly

MAY 21, 2010

Firebelly Memo: Take the time to identify, approach and engage those people most active on your Facebook page. Image: daskar ] Chad Richards is the Social Program Manager at Firebelly Marketing. They may become your brands best friend. Have a great weekend everyone!

Social Media 101

Social Media Facebook Mobile Newsletter 101

Firebelly

JULY 29, 2011

Since you can’t include every social networking website in your sharing, what should you be including? Regardless, Facebook and Twitter will almost always be the most active. As I mentioned, a messy collage of social network buttons aren’t appealing to anyone. Another question involves placement.

Social Media 227

Social Media MySpace Widget StumbleUpon 227

Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

By Benny Evangelista and James Temple In his first public appearance since Facebook’s stock flopped in May, Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday that the social network is staking its future on mobile devices, but admitted that he bet on the wrong technology to get there. is doing a better job than Google Inc.

Facebook 170

Facebook Mobile Social Networking Instagram 170

Firebelly

APRIL 9, 2012

Here are 5 must-reads on social media ROI that we don’t want you to miss. 5 Social Media Metrics That Matter Now. By Debra Donston-Miller As businesses get more sophisticated in their use of social networking, so too are the metrics by which they measure social business ROI.

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ROI Social Media Radian6 Metrics 188

Firebelly

APRIL 4, 2011

By Erik Qualman Today LinkedIn, the most popular professional social network, has reached the mark of 100 million members worldwide, according to its own advertising tool. Fleshed-out a bit, our question is: How many individuals are active users of Twitter? Here are five more common Facebook marketing mistakes to avoid.

Social Media 181

Social Media Small Business LinkedIn Social Networking 181

Firebelly

MARCH 29, 2013

We check all our social networks multiple times a day. Results and outcome usually trump activity for the sake of activity. All of these activities involved me competing against myself – and had plenty of time for thinking. We’re living in a culture where instant is becoming the norm.

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Compete Activities Team Mobile 197