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Managing Negative Comments in Social Media

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If you work as a social media manager or online community manager you see these all the time … negative comments. Here are 6 more tips on how to manage negative comments: Listen to what is being said. Don’t let negative comments linger. So when you run into negative comments, handle them with speed and care.

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5 Strategies to Build a Network of Bloggers and Journalists

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Creating a network of bloggers and journalists is a great way to provide mutual support in the world of online media. Look for online communities of bloggers and contribute to their conversations to begin building contacts in your focus area. How do you connect with other bloggers and gatekeepers? Guest Post by Alicia Lawrence.

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Case Study: Blogger Outreach for Oxfam America’s International Women’s Day 2012 Campaign

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You might remember my telling you about this ; long story short, we were asked to provide digital support for the campaign; specifically, to engage bloggers with the goal of raising awareness for the campaign and the work that OA does to empower women around the globe. Do let me know – the comments are yours, you know that!

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How My Guinea Pigs Became Famous Guest Bloggers

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But I also make sure I promote other bloggers, and participate without posting any links. If you decide to comment or post about your blog, make sure it’s appropriate. When you’re just starting a blog, chances are there’s another blogger out there who writes on the same topic as you do and already gets tons of traffic.

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Why Livefyre Is The Best Blog Comment System Evah

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I think Livefyre, the comment system that has been implemented on WUL for just under two months , is da bomb. I’m not one to get overly excited by blog comment systems, but this one has me blown away. in my opinion, than other comment systems that allow you to post your comments to, say, Facebook or Twitter?

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Once Upon a Time …: The Art of Storytelling

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Check-off these four tips the next time you’re asked to write a story for your brand and tell us how your readers engaged with the content in the comments below. Elena Bosch is a writer, blogger and public relations practitioner based in Orange, California.

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Is Pay-to-Post Blogging The New Advertorial?

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It was something to the effect of “Would/should companies do this with big bloggers in their spaces?&# Alas, the issue is even stickier for bloggers than it is for companies. I know big bloggers get swag. I know big bloggers get LOADS of free lunches. In 2010, blogs and bloggers are truly influencers.

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