Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Tweet Being a business running an online community as either a blog or a Facebook page, we need to think about two very important things – the content we send out and the community that we’re sending it out to. We should always ask ourselves whether our content is relevant for the community.

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Firebelly

JULY 24, 2013

David Spinks – Community Man. To say that David Spinks loves community is an understatement. He’s all about community – and he’s got a track record that proves it. His other enterprises include BlogDash and The Community Manager where he still actively writes. Can every company grow and maintain community?

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 13, 2012

Tootzypop , the lifestyle blog I founded for savvy women over 40 , is no exception. In women’s online media, the formula is one part fashion and beauty, one part yoga and fitness, one part recipe swap, a ginormous dose of mommy blogging; mix and cover with a thick frosting of e-shopping. What is the right breadth of topics?

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Alison Kenney asked this question yesterday in a Facebook group I belong to: “When it comes to your own website, do you think a blog is a must?” ” You’re reading this blog on a business website, so you already know what my answer is. Why do people ask whether or not you should host your own blog?

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 17, 2015

You spent the first few months creating great blog content (in your opinion, and let’s assume, for the sake of argument, your opinion is spot on). You may have created great content, and you may have a good distribution plan, but shares and engagement are unlikely to come unless you have also focused on community building.

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Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Discovering that a competitor has far more links from industry news sources or blogs, for example, tells you something important about their strategy, and how you may need to adjust yours. In the post-Penguin world, a large number of link farm or similar low-quality links can be worse than useless—it can actually be harmful.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The post 5 Blog Naming Basics appeared first on ProBlogger. Is your blog getting the attention you know it deserves? Maybe you haven’t started your blog yet because you can’t settle on the right name or theme. You didn’t start your blog to have drive by visitors did you? Blogs like Johnny B.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 24, 2015

At the heart of social PR lies community. So that’s what we focused on for the April #measurePR Twitter chat; how to measure community, how to tell when community-building initiatives are working (and when they’re not), and how community-focused metrics might change over time. Experts in measuring community.

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SocialFish

MARCH 9, 2011

This post is part of our regular series of Open Community case studies, in which intrepid association blogger and freelance writer Deirdre Reid will be digging into associations (and other kinds of organizations when relevant) who are living and breathing their open communities in the ways we describe in the book. Community: GoPlow.

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SocialFish

MARCH 3, 2011

This post is the second in a two-part series where guest blogger Garry Polmateer , former association executive currently working at NimbleUser helping organizations with Salesforce, looks at two online brands through the lens of the concepts in our book, Open Community. Open Community Means Collaborating with a Purpose.

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SocialFish

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Forgive us for what’s sure to be a big promo push to spread the word about our little book, Open Community , which is about to come out in less than two weeks. We’ve written Open Community for mid-level and senior leaders in associations who are working together to build community online. Who the book is for.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 4, 2024

The post 18 Lessons I’ve Learned about Blogging appeared first on ProBlogger. In November 2002 I first heard the word blog after a mate e-mailed me a link and said I should consider starting one. Within 24 hours I’d created my first blog (a blogspot blog that doesn’t exist today).

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Developing consistently great content for your social media accounts, blog posts, webinars, online courses, and workshops is a major challenge from both a creative and resource standpoint. Part IV: Other communities and social networks for content discovery. Whether that’s a blog post, YouTube Video, or even a tweetstorm.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 30, 2017

Your brand is your promise and value you offer customers, your community and all who come in contact with your brand. It's community. If you answer yes, then you have landed on the right blog post and podcast episode today! Definition of branding. Definition of a brand identity. Definition of brand architecture.

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Firebelly

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

We work hard to develop our social spaces and, hopefully, our careful investment of time, money, effort and love transforms our particular space into a community – preferably a community that is socially relevant to our key audiences and one that can be monetized. There is no need for micro-definition. Uniqueness.

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SocialFish

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

This post is the first in a two-part series where guest blogger Garry Polmateer , former association executive currently working at NimbleUser helping organizations with Salesforce, looks at two online brands through the lens of the concepts in our book, Open Community. First, I’ll say that I am involved in 3 major communities. #1

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

With some trepidation as well, but definitely anticipation too. If you’ve created neat Listly lists the WUL community and I should know about, please leave the URL(s) in your comment below! G put me on her top 50 list of blogs, so I’m a rockstar. Adding context and community. 25 in DC) rather eagerly.

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Pixlee

APRIL 25, 2019

Coachella (and other music festivals) might be a microcosm of the community-driven economy – but some brands are missing the bigger picture. As marketers begin to segment and accurately target in markets beyond the festival community, a new paradigm of customer relations will undoubtedly evolve. . When FOMO Died.

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Communities Geotagging Brands UGC 75

Jason Yormark

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

In an effort to spark more ideas to blog about, I thought it was time I started a blogging “series” and the idea that came to mind was sharing my experiences (successes and failures) around how my blog has matured over the years and what I’ve learned. 5 Steps To A Professional Grade Blog On A Budget.

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 25, 2021

Now you’ve got “social media 2.0,” which tends to be more community-oriented. You and I might love fishing, or arts and crafts, or photography, or yoga—for anything that we have a passion or an interest in, you can create siloed Discord communities. You’ve got Community , which just raised $40 million.

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Pam Moore

MAY 12, 2019

Your brand is your promise and value you offer customers, your community and all who come in contact with your brand. It's community. If you answer yes, then you have landed on the right blog post and podcast episode today! Definition of branding. Definition of a brand identity. Definition of brand architecture.

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Brands Strategy Reputation Authentication 109

Social Media Strategery

OCTOBER 31, 2011

A community of practice (CoP) is, according to cognitive anthropologists Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger , a group of people who share an interest, a craft, and/or a profession. Nowhere in the definition above does it mention the words website , wiki, blog, or social network. Sounds pretty simple, right? What are you building?

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The post 10 Techniques to Get More Comments on Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. Only 1 out of every 100 Readers Comment on your Blog. Are only 1% of your blog’s users are actively engaging with your blog? . Including specific questions in posts definitely helps get higher numbers of comments.

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Pam Moore

APRIL 24, 2017

Brands big and small are getting more savvy at embracing new media and the ever changing social media and communication channels and formats such as live streaming video, recorded video, audio, visual marketing, blogging, micro-blogging and the list goes on. The definition of co-created content (simplified even for newbies!).

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Influencer Industry Content How To 167

ProBlogger

MAY 15, 2014

There are many online communities available for your readers to reach out to, on all manner of topics – so how can you fill a need that isn’t already being taken care of out there? It was January, and New Year’s resolutions were aplenty, so having a health and fitness blog I needed a way to help my readers achieve their goals.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 15, 2009

The New Community Rules talks about the important role social media has begun playing in our lives. Fortunately, we have social media communities to inspire us. Access to these social media communities is free. How do I craft a corporate strategy for blogging ? Should I start a video blog ? The best part?

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Justin Levy

JULY 30, 2010

Justin Levy Marketing and Social Media Home About Archives Contact Disclosures Newsletter Speaking Are Blog Comments Dead? Written on July 30, 2010 by Justin Levy in blog , community , facebook , interactions , social media , twitter 23 Comments - Leave a comment! Thanks for taking time out of your day to come hang out here!

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 3, 2024

The post Trust – Principles of Successful Blogging #2 appeared first on ProBlogger. This is particularly relevant in the context blogging which involves personal branding, networking and a readership. On a piece of paper or in a text document – jot down a blogger or blog that you trust. OK – read on.

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 10, 2011

Jacquie McCarman argued in It’s Not Your CEO’s Fault He’s a Social Media Moron that “Most C-levels will scroll down to the bottom line to determine effectiveness of any campaign but what many don’t realize is that the bottom line definitions have changed with this new-fangled internet technology.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 15, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Blogging , Marketing > 7 Deadly Blog Writing Sins 7 Deadly Blog Writing Sins by Tamar Weinberg on July 15, 2010 Share This is a guest post by Frank Lee. These days, many people have started a blog for hobby or business.

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Kikolani

JANUARY 16, 2011

I would have to say that it was the fastest and hardest I’ve typed within one hour, but it was a great experience where I got to really learn a lot about what blogging questions people have today. Social Media Examiner’s Live Blogging Q&A. Question: How important is video blogging as compared to typical blogging?

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Writtent Blog

JANUARY 27, 2014

Thanks to the growing number of blogs popping up online, digging through the abundance of content to find resources that consistently provide value is challenging. With the TOP 25 internet marketing blog list in your Feedly account – you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips. Blogs on Analytics. SEO Blogs.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Look for online communities of bloggers and contribute to their conversations to begin building contacts in your focus area. Interact with them on Twitter, comment on one of their blog posts, or even just retweet one of their tweets to let them know you are paying attention. Do you have a great community building strategy?

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 1, 2022

For today’s blog, let’s walk you through how you can leverage social media marketing for events, especially when hosting them virtually. Influencers are the new internet stars — they have influence, a network of people, community. Focus on Community Building. Send them a few e-tix to giveaway to their followers).

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 14, 2011

If you’re just getting started blogging (or maybe even if you’ve been doing it a while), here are some WordPress plugins I really really like. I really like its functionality, plus it’s a great way for folks to search on your blog as well as on the Interwebz without actually leaving your blog. LinkWithin.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The post 10 Techniques to Get More Comments on Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. Only 1 out of every 100 Readers Comment on your Blog. Are only 1% of your blog’s users are actively engaging with your blog? . Including specific questions in posts definitely helps get higher numbers of comments.

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Writtent Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

There’s strategy, metrics, and then there’s closely-guarded blogging secrets that even many of the elite don’t know. From adjusting the way you cite your sources in your content to carefully auditing your technology, we’ve compiled a list of blogging secrets that could revolutionize your work: 1. Consider Technology Carefully.

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