Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 18, 2010

In every industry, there are existing conversations going on. A social media strategy will allow you to get in on these conversations so that you can offer solutions, push buttons, and get people talking. Commenting, posting blogs and inviting conversation allow customers to connect with you and your brand. What motivates them?

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 5, 2016

government adopted the 80/20 principle to require health insurance companies to spend at least 80% of the premium dollars collected on medical care to improve the quality of health care. Can you apply the 80/20 rule to your blogging efforts and become a better blogger ? In 2011, the U.S. Applying the 80/20 to Blogging. Absolutely.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 21, 2012

Recently, here on Problogger , I was discussing the topic of privacy breach notification and how it affects us as bloggers. The Wall Street Journal reports that in 2008 blogger Shellee Hale was sued for remarks she made in forums relating to a software company. keeping notes of conversations and interviews conducted.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Yes, I know, as bloggers we are an honest, ethical bunch, but the moment a system of charging by the hour is implemented, all of us become blinded by our own self-interest to simple solutions that may serve the client best. ” Remember, you’re a blogger, and they’ve been reading your blog.

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Pam Moore

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Stop listening to every blogger and podcaster telling you that you MUST be on the latest social network. You also need to understand things like conversion funnels, social listening, engagement, influencer or micro-influencer marketing, KPIs, content marketing strategies, and the list goes on. Tweak, rinse repeat and optimize.

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Diva Marketing Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

More frequently, however, those conversations are directed, not to friends or family, but to the people who represent brands. Interestingly there were a few similarities to the Pulse of the Industry research I conducted on Blogger Relations. Lessons learned: Customers expect personal conversations that are not scripted.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 5, 2016

As I said, I’m Darren Rowse, the founder of ProBlogger, a blog that’s dedicated to helping bloggers to get the most out of their blogs to create blogs that change the world but also sustainable blogs, blogs that are profitable. They reveal something about you as a blogger, particularly if it’s a personal story.

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Bare Feet Studios

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Due to the simplicity of being able to comment on his blog, she was able to have a barrier-free conversation with Tom. When she told me she had earned a place of respect due to her contributions to the conversation on Tom Peters’ blog, I literally felt the rumble of thousands of years of hierarchy crumbling.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 24, 2010

Bob sells insurance. Do you ever see him talking about insurance on Twitter? I just want to send Twitpics and talk to people. The radio is a nice little bonus feature. We have a local guy in our Maine crowd, @OBobME.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Next, you can help them with their conversion rates. Good product reviews from established blogs help them to avoid this; you’re part of their insurance policy! As a blogger, you’re an influencer; that makes you one of the chosen few. You can rank for search phrases that are typically out of reach for retailers.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 22, 2008

The time has come for companies to be part of the conversation. Not one of them has a blog (solicitors, accountants, insurance brokers etc). Reply Manuel Viloria February 24, 2008 at 3:34 am How about an arrow from the blogger that leads directly to Newspapers or to TV? I’d like to put in my $0.02 about what happens next.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 11, 2010

Even getting this far has been a carnival ride of mortgage, insurance, real estate, movers and utilities drama. I'm connected with quite a few Indiana bloggers and they are all terrific. Interesting to hear your reaction to AZ vs. IN bloggers. Will there be bumps along the way? Definitely. link] jaybaer Thanks so much.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 14, 2010

Nationwide Insurance has a terrific iPhone app that allows you to document a vehicle crash in real-time, including photos, collection of the other drivers’ insurance information, and other key details. They aren’t trying to sell you more insurance – at least not at that point – they are being helpful.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 8, 2008

I asked several social media consultants, bloggers, marketers, search engine optimizers, and social media addicts about what they considered to be essential skills and characteristics of the most efficient and results-driven social media consultants. They usually work 70 hour weeks and need to be extremely flexible. Others aren’t.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 5, 2010

This method is smart because it helps build interest on another platform and drives conversions directly on their home base. You should still consider your blog or website as a viable way to build community and/or to drive sales and conversions. For example, let’s say you’re an insurance agency or a bank.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

I think listening with a tool like Radian 6 is step 1, monitoring with something like SM2 is step 2 and managing from one platform with two way conversation is step 3. That is only a one way target…what about the fans being able to submit content to a local conversation with other local people to see?

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Kikolani

JANUARY 16, 2015

12 Proven Ways Your Copy Can Get More Conversions by Chad Rucker. How to Write Correctly: The Busy Blogger’s Guide to English Grammar by Michelle Russell. 100 Facebook Marketing Tips and Ideas for Insurance Agents by Super User. FORCEdraft Doesn’t Let You Quit Writing Until You Hit Your Goal by Tori Reid.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 18, 2013

But let’s face it, if you are new to blogging or a small business blogger with little or no social media strategy, achieving 10,000 organic followers on these sites is often a pipedream. So what other options are out there for bloggers wanting to increase their blog traffic and gravitas in their industry, without breaking the bank?

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 19, 2012

We basically had a very similar conversation about the upcoming battle between social agencies and traditional paid media agencies. Social Triggers mainly targets people who want to increase the conversion rates of their website, right? He was actually at that conference. Jim is the president of Ignite Social Media. Jay : Absolutely.

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Kikolani

JUNE 4, 2010

4 reasons to add a podcast to your blog – if only I could become comfortable with the sound of my own voice on recordings… Analyzing the value of a blog post – results of a succeful blog post in terms of social shares, new subscriptions, and conversions. Famous Bloggers – ComLuv Guest Blogging Contest.

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Viper Chill

APRIL 15, 2014

Here’s a small sampling of some bloggers showing that their support for the RMN blog, The Daily Deal , was a sponsored promotion and readers should be aware of that. The plus side is the huge conversion rates. Example #2: No More Community Sponsored Posts. version of their website, here.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 13, 2010

She develops and supervises strategic communications programs for major companies in professional and financial services, with a particular emphasis on the legal, consulting and insurance industries. Oh, and for those that think that “blogger outreach” counts as social exposure for your staff, don’t kid yourself.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 21, 2008

The final, successful inquiry started with Kristin at online conversation site Threewayaction.com, then moved to Becky-Says’ blog. The federal government has been paying 100% since 1972 for anyone who needs it – no other insurance or financial criteria required.&#

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Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

In this new media world it can be more effective to give your news to a select few (online reporters and bloggers) than sending out a press release. Potter left his job as head of communications for one of the nation’s largest health insurance companies to assist organizations advocating meaningful health reform.

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agora pulse

JANUARY 26, 2017

In the example below, the insurance company couples the trending topic #HolidayCrafts with one of its posts discussing inexpensive holiday projects. Introduce your company in a funny way, use emojis to express your attitude, and encourage people to participate in conversations. Geico promotes relevant content the right way.

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Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Facebook pages that use the words “collaboration&# or “blogger&# have on average three times as many fans as pages about SEO or optimization. 37% of b2b buyers have posted questions on social networking sites, 48% follow industry conversations on key topics of interest, and 59% “engage with buyers who have done it before.&#

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Bill Hartzer

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Matt Fisher’s sister was insured by Progressive Insurance before she lost her life in a 2010 traffic accident, so when Fisher appeared in court during the trial of the under-insured driver at fault, he didn’t expect to see a Progressive lawyer assisting the defense in an attempt to undermine his family’s claim on his sister’s policy.

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Hootsuite

JULY 29, 2019

I feel obligated to insure the wrath (and teeth) of Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, by telling you that she coerced someone into photoshopping this picture. Darren has been a full-time blogger since 2004. In fact, Twitter is a great place to sharpen your writing skills. A limit of 280140 characters will do that. It's fake news.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 27, 2010

or finding car insurance, the world would probably be a happier, more T-rex filled place. They've taken a boring job and not only made it easy, but also fun to do. If only more marketers could Wufoo-ize doing your taxes (can you imagine?), link] Geno Church Jay, great story.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 28, 2010

With the initiative for Facebook to be open and to empower businesses to host pages that celebrate their business, offering deals and giving the community the ability to converse directly with the business or entity these pages represent, you forgot about accountability. but it’s because they want to encourage the ensuing conversation.

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