Convince & Convert

AUGUST 8, 2013

Inspired by the passion and enthusiasm people have for cereal, there’s a new, “Hello Cereal Lovers” co-branded social media community from General Mills that is generating buzz for its creative and collaborative visual storytelling approach. What’s unique about this community is that it’s inspirational, versus highly branded.

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Mindjumpers

JANUARY 3, 2012

Tweet Social media has no doubt changed the way brands communicate with customers and the how they prefer to be seen and heard. In an attempt to increase their visibility and speak to their influencers, every organization engages in active Public Relations, which has naturally been affected by the boom in social media.

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SocialFish

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

We’re very excited to be kicking off a 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.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Do you have what it takes to be a social media consultant? Let’s break down ways to become a successful social media consultant and how to get started. If you need writing, social, or marketing/comms help, I’m taking clients! What do social media consultants do? This career takes time and work.

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Consultant Social Media How To Insurance 106

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Getting banned on social media in 2021, at least temporarily, has unfortunately become a regular thing for many users. It can happen on any social media network today, even the Pinterest channel. It can happen on any social media network today, even the Pinterest channel. Guest post by Lisa Sicard.

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Social Networking Guidelines How To Policies 265

Mindjumpers

JANUARY 14, 2011

Tweet Written by Nabanita Roy , who is a web enthusiast and blogger currently working as a Community Development Executive at forums.com. In my previous post, I have given an overview of the changing trends in social media. Do not set yourself away from the group. – Be a part of it.

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Trends Influencer Social Media Forums 245

Mindjumpers

APRIL 12, 2011

Tweet Written by Nabanita Roy , who is a web enthusiast and blogger currently working as a Community Development Executive at forums.com. How does a blogger generally relate to a forum? There are several community building tools for blog promotion. You can add a forum area to your blog community to know your readers mind.

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Communities Forums Community building Blogosphere 222

ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The post How do Bloggers Continue Their Professional Development? And who pays for your professional development when you’re a blogger? That’s why at ProBlogger, we love the Genius Blogger’s Toolkit, which is a collaborative bunlde of resources from some of the most knowledgable blogging experts. What can I say?

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The post How do Bloggers Continue Their Professional Development? And who pays for your professional development when you’re a blogger? That’s why at ProBlogger, we love the Genius Blogger’s Toolkit, which is a collaborative bunlde of resources from some of the most knowledgable blogging experts. What can I say?

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Blogger Conference eBook Skills 48

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. Read Part 1 here.

Communities 221

Communities Collaboration Statistics Lurker 221

Kikolani

MAY 31, 2012

Building a good social media presence doesn’t have to take all your time. The most common mistake people make is not defining their social media goals before they begin. Even today, if you asked most companies why they’re using social media, they won’t be able to give you a straight answer.

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Blogger Social Media Tips ROI 141

Social Media Marketing

MARCH 22, 2018

Social Media today has an undeniable power of spreading information, growing the business and developing community. It is also a vital communication tool in various industries including healthcare. The general public uses social media to research symptoms, local doctors, treatment, and compare options.

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Training Industry Social Media Health Care 99

SocialFish

MARCH 30, 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.

Case Study 213

Case Study Library Communities Study 213

Net-Savvy Executive

JULY 30, 2012

From the first time I described the three buckets of social media data , I knew that one category was different. The difference comes about when we start thinking about the people as individuals or as identified groups—the focus is on the people, which is why it's useful to look at the data differently.

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Groups Groups Data Social Media 89

ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The post 2022 Genius Bloggers Toolkit appeared first on ProBlogger. Every year thousands of bloggers buy The Genius Blogger’s Toolkit because it represents unbelievable value for a massive compilation of extremely useful blogging resources. What’s in The Genius Blogger’s Toolkit.

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Kikolani

JUNE 4, 2013

Today, I’m going to look at one that can help you find new people to connect with, identify the most valuable people in your community, cut through the noise, and strengthen relationships with those who are most important to your business or blog. to make Twitter a more beneficial place for both you and your community.

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Communities Twitter FeedBlitz Reputation 166

Harp Interactive

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Social media isn’t always the right tool for the job. Over the last three days, I’ve spoken to four HUGE brands in America that are considering social media for one project or another, and there are many more out there working on how these tools might integrate into their business needs. Not every company needs a blog.

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Social Media Press Release Marketing Widget 232

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 26, 2011

The use of social media at our university is evolving. There were bloggers, tweeters, YouTube uploaders and Facebook aficionados long before our organization established a formal presence in these places. A few emails later, the University of Regina Social Media Users Group (URSMUG) was born.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 13, 2019

The nice thing about SEO, blogging and social media marketing, is that the results are cumulative and compounding. Social Media Marketing (SMM) Supports SEO Efforts , especially Off Page SEO or Link Building. In short, social media helps with link building, which is critical for SEO. Inbound Leads.”

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Engineering Social Media Hubspot Marketing 137

SocialFish

MARCH 30, 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.

Case Study 168

Case Study Communities Study Committee 168

ProBlogger

MARCH 16, 2022

The post The 5 Stages of Building a Culture of Community on a Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. Build a CULTURE of Community – Not Just Engagement. Let me start by repeating the advice I gave last week that building community and reader interaction on a blog takes time. The Stages of Building Community on a Blog.

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Communities Forums Blogger Groups 37

ProBlogger

MARCH 24, 2022

The post 7 Strategies for Growing Community on Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. Recently on ProBlogger we’ve been looking at the topic of building community on a blog. We started by identifying 9 benefits and 3 costs of community on a blog and then looked at 5 stages of building community on a blog.

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Communities Strategy Forums Project 40

Kikolani

DECEMBER 1, 2014

In this post, I’d like to introduce you to five social media tools and services I have mentioned in posts this year that have elicited that reaction and what you can (and should) be doing with them. is available on social media. Be sure to click to enlarge the images for a better preview!

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Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 20, 2012

It seems a lot of bloggers are reposting some of their blog’s most popular posts from the past as part of their summer editorial strategy. It’s based on how I helped one company start its journey into social media by creating a Facebook secret group. Originally published January 12, 2011).

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Groups Groups Sports Notification 337

ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The post 2022 Genius Bloggers Toolkit appeared first on ProBlogger. Every year thousands of bloggers buy The Genius Blogger’s Toolkit because it represents unbelievable value for a massive compilation of extremely useful blogging resources. What’s in The Genius Blogger’s Toolkit.

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Blogger Price Resources eBook 26

agora pulse

APRIL 17, 2018

An active Facebook group will help you build a band of advocates who will talk about you not just in the group but elsewhere, both online and offline. In this post, we’ll take a look at how you can build an active and engaged Facebook group that helps you reach more people and (ultimately) increase sales and show ROI.

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Groups Groups Facebook Small Business 74

agora pulse

APRIL 17, 2018

An active Facebook group will help you build a band of advocates who will talk about you not just in the group but elsewhere, both online and offline. In this post, we’ll take a look at how you can build an active and engaged Facebook group that helps you reach more people and (ultimately) increase sales and show ROI.

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Groups Groups Facebook Small Business 74

Convince & Convert

MAY 8, 2012

Jessica Malnik is a PR/marketing coordinator, social media specialist, videographer and an avid blogger. Visit her blog for social media, technology, public relations and marketing ramblings. What are the defining characteristics of a community? According to dictionary.com, a community is.

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Communities Brands Lurker Facebook 156

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.

Communities 174

Communities Lurker Forums Collaboration 174

ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The post 7 Ways to Build a Community Around Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. Last week I talked about building a community around your blog , and how it can benefit you as much as it can your readers. Well, this week I’m going to give you seven practical tips and strategies on how you can go about building that community.

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Communities Conference Patterns Blogger 48

ProBlogger

APRIL 24, 2024

Along the way, though, I’ve noticed that there are five critical elements that far too many bloggers miss out of their posts. Here’s an example of a good hook, from Laney Galligan’s post 5 Ways You Can Use Facebook Groups to Benefit Your Blog : That’s right, more than 1 billion people are using Facebook groups.

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Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Blog About Clients Cases Tribesourcing Video People & Contact Bloggers « Charity & Technology in the Online Universe How To Post Effectively on Facebook » In Time of Social Media Crisis – How Do You Respond? In particular when it triggers our feelings – love, aggression or maybe compassion.

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Social Media CSR Policies Disqus 208

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 1, 2011

When social media started getting popular with businesses, there was a lot of excitement from consumers because they could now interact with companies on a more personal level rather than dealing with companies just like another transaction. This is a guest post by Danny Wong. Then they will associate more good feelings with you.

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Social Media Crowdsourcing Survey Communities 234

agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Are you seeing these red flags in your relationship with a social media influencer? In this article, I’ll show you what working with influencers can achieve and also point out the red flags that your social media influencer relationship is on the rocks. Benefits of a Healthy Social Media Influencer Relationship.

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Influencer Social Media ROI Social Media Management 116

agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

In this article, I’ll show you what working with influencers can achieve and also point out the red flags that your social media influencer relationship is on the rocks. Benefits of Great Social Media Influencer Relationships. Social media influencer relationships are also great for not appearing too pushy.

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Influencer Social Media ROI Social Media Management 116

Laurel Papworth

JUNE 22, 2010

If you have the relationship with the community, and they like and respect you, it’s tough to turf you out and go with a competitor agency. Build and manage the community and you automatically take on a “public relations manager&# role. Seeking Australian mum bloggers to write about what they love to write about. ?What

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Communities Social Media Web 2.0 Social Networking 78

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

&# Without a clear methodology of measuring ROI, many businesses are still cautious to spend their marketing budget on social media and web 2.0. On top of that, let’s add all of the other social networks out there including Linkedin, Foursquare, Myspace, Friendster, Tumblr, YouTube and the list goes on. Who has time for this?

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Industry Real Estate Social Media Travel 231