Kikolani

JANUARY 9, 2013

Reader-oriented blog content writing is simple once you are familiar with the basic building blocks required to draw the reader in and keep them reading. Here are 10 basic steps that will lead any blogger down the desired path to creating compelling content. 1) Know Your Reader. Related Posts.

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Kikolani

DECEMBER 7, 2012

How to Use Google Reader to Find & Share Content - Learn how to use Google Reader to find the best content to share. 8 Real-Life Examples of Engaging Pinterest Contests – 8 examples of well-run Pinterest contests to inspire your social media marketing. Check Out Google+ Communities.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

Become a Knowledge Management Ninja with Google Reader. I have been using various RSS readers for nearly five years now - Ive tried them all. However, none matches the power of Google Reader. The Core Philosophy: Google Reader is a database and a feed reader. This post has several parts. *

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Kikolani

MARCH 18, 2013

Benefits for Bloggers. While the tool was developed with brands and businesses in mind, there are lots of benefits for bloggers as well. Here are some ways to use these prompts to engage with brands, businesses, and bloggers. On communities by bloggers, you could post ideas about what they should write about.

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Kikolani

AUGUST 17, 2012

Examples of Great Recap Posts. Google Reader – I have tons of subscriptions organized by the topics in my Fetching Friday (blogging, business, freelance, personal development, SEO, and social media). Be sure to follow Kristi on Twitter , Facebook , and Google+. Photo Credit: Mrs. Magic. Related Posts.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 21, 2011

Just recently, the app was updated to version 8, bringing one essential feature suited for mobile bloggers: the ability to post photos that you’ve taken using your iPhone’s camera. Literature on being a successful blogger will always tell you to be organized with your thoughts and to keep notes for your ideas.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

For Example – Avaya should be part of any Business Communications conversations on the web because that is what we do. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Share this on Technorati. Share this on LinkedIn. Add this to 100 bookmarks. Grind this!

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Kikolani

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

While businesses focus on the ROI in dollars, bloggers focus on the ROI in traffic. Naturally, being the statistics geek that I am, I wondered if I could match up the stats that Triberr gives you for visits from everyone’s unique Triberr URL of your post to the number of visits you see in Google Analytics. Related Posts.

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Social Media Strategery

MARCH 10, 2009

Development Social Media An Interview with Blogger Bob From TSA’s Evolution of Security Blog Tue, Mar 10, 2009 Best Of , Government 2.0 My questions are underlined and bolded below – Blogger Bob’s responses are found just below each question. Using my Google Reader, I check for all things TSA related daily.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Sharing with your network something they created (a valuable blog post for example), a product, cause, whatever it might be. For example, uber-entrepreneur and blogger, Neil Patel is the master of the intro. For example (and this is made up I hope): “Hi Mary, Just wanted to reach out and introduce myself and connect.

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Kikolani

JUNE 12, 2013

The examples are really relatable too, no matter who you are. You''re reading How to Price Your Services and Earn What You’re Worth , originally posted on Kikolani and copyrighted by Kristi Hines, freelance writer and professional blogger. Be sure to follow Kristi on Twitter , Facebook , and Google+.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 10, 2010

Today, there are young bloggers who have their own websites and blogs. I contacted a handful of young bloggers, all under the age of 17, to get an idea of whether they see their age as a hurdle and what advice they would give to new bloggers. A resident of Western New York, he’s not just a blogger but a podcaster.

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Kikolani

OCTOBER 12, 2010

5 Types of Video Posts for Bloggers This post includes five types of videos and video posts that bloggers can incorporate into their blog to enhance their blogging content. Here are the reasons why bloggers are using them, why visitors dislike them, and some alternatives. Blogging Tips. Commenting. Your Favorites.

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Ari Herzog

MARCH 10, 2011

I don’t know about you, but as a real estate blogger, I tend to read a lot of blogs during my workday. The next time you are online and find a blog that you want to subscribe to, like mine ( shameless plug is at the bottom of my article ), click on the RSS icon and you will be asked to add it to your Google homepage or to Google reader.

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Kikolani

MAY 28, 2013

You can see it in the above examples for Convince & Convert, Content Marketing Institute, Duct Tape Marketing, and The Sales Lion. You can see it in the above examples for Chris Brogan, Pushing Social, and Lewis Howes. You can see a quick example squeeze page I created here. Customization of colors, text, and cover images.

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Kikolani

JUNE 14, 2013

These 5 examples show you how. Need some examples of how to do egobait effectively? You''re reading Fetching Friday – 22 Marketing Links , originally posted on Kikolani and copyrighted by Kristi Hines, freelance writer and professional blogger. Be sure to follow Kristi on Twitter , Facebook , and Google+.

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Kikolani

JUNE 4, 2013

In this example, you can see important information about Kurt Frankenberg of Shoestring 101 including his full bio, location, website link, and follower / following counts. It will also show, as in the above example, when someone in your Twitter lists engages with you so you can respond as necessary. Best of all, you can try Commun.it

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Ari Herzog

MARCH 10, 2011

I don’t know about you, but as a real estate blogger, I tend to read a lot of blogs during my workday. The next time you are online and find a blog that you want to subscribe to, like mine ( shameless plug is at the bottom of my article ), click on the RSS icon and you will be asked to add it to your Google homepage or to Google reader.

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Kikolani

MAY 17, 2013

How Your Business Can Use the New Facebook Cover Photos – New Facebook cover photos: Here are some examples of what you can do with your Facebook cover photo and how to leverage the new rules to boost your business. Be sure to follow Kristi on Twitter , Facebook , and Google+.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 25, 2010

This turns bloggers sour, thinking that everyone in public relations or blogger outreach is just a spammer. It’s time consuming to look at which bloggers to target, read posts, and then write a personal message to the blogger along with the actual pitch. However, if you want really good coverage, you’ll do it.

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Kikolani

APRIL 12, 2013

Google+ Local Bible for SMBs – If you’re a small local business, having a Google+ Local profile is imperative to putting your brand – quite literally – on the map. Be sure to follow Kristi on Twitter , Facebook , and Google+. Social Media / Social Networking.

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Kikolani

MAY 3, 2013

Save Your Business Blog From Google’s RSS Hammer – July 1st, Google’s RSS Reader is done. 25 Awesome Examples of Business Card Stickers – 25 Of The Worlds Coolest, Original & Creative Business Cards. Be sure to follow Kristi on Twitter , Facebook , and Google+. Get Inspired!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 12, 2010

They want a blog, an iPhone app, viral videos, a Twitter handle, a Facebook fan page complete with custom applications, blogger and influencer engagement initiatives, an ad.ly Now that I’ve shared some concrete examples, let’s take a moment to talk about the benefits of “fixing your house” first, before engaging in social.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 15, 2010

favorite bloggers loves using big words, but I realize that I spend 3-4 times longer on this blogger’s posts than I do on all other posts because of the verbosity and complexity of the prose. To be a great blogger you’ve got to think like a reader…Thanks! What’s a good example of this?

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

OCTOBER 4, 2008

OK as far as it goes, but so NOT getting to the real opportunities.Blogs are a conversation between the blogger and him/herself (a form of reflection) and between the blogger and his/her readers. In Tonys screencast example (below), "Moodle" and "WizIQ" are the two search terms hes using.

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Saying It Social

MAY 1, 2010

Another great (free) Google product that you can use to have content delivered to you is Google Reader. Google Reader allows you subscribe to RSS feeds across the web. For example, on Twitter you can post many times throughout the day, however, on Facebook people want quality versus quantity.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 15, 2021

If you really want to be a full-time blogger, you need to escalate this.”. Today I’m living the dream of being a full-time blogger. When I started Digital Photography School I began to think about reader profiles. For example, I created a reader named Grace who was a ‘mamarazzo’ and loved taking photos of her kids.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Some of these sites also offer the ability to have commentary, including Facebook, Google Reader, FriendFeed, SocialMedian, and many others. The examples you gave of people copying full text of a story somewhere else is in the very slim minority from my experience. FriendFeed specifically is troubling.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

OCTOBER 7, 2010

It might also be a good idea to have clear examples from previous examples of your work that you can show them, with solid stats, visual tools and information, so you have something concrete to back up the points you’re trying to make. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 2, 2011

Adam Singer is a digital marketer and blogger at The Future Buzz. Basically, both tools use similar, yet slightly different approaches to rank the influence of blogs, bloggers and others. For example, I like to share links on Twitter from say 8am-9am every 10 minutes, then share a link to my post for that day. Adam Singer.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

I’ve personally taken this concept so far that I now have a pretty new box at the end of most blog posts which highlights other bloggers that I enjoy. Right now, you’ll find the likes of Tamar , Jonathan , Lisa and Rebecca in my feed reader, and consequently, in that box. Take my own situation as an example.

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Adam Sherk

AUGUST 7, 2009

Some sites give this responsibility to a specific individual, others create a persona – @ColonelTribune is good example of this approach. Individual Journalists and Bloggers – participation by the editorial staff offers a great way to engage users on a more specific, personal level.

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Kikolani

MAY 6, 2013

For example, while taking the Bestseller in a Weekend course , instead of writing a note about how to come up with great ebook titles, I wrote down several ebook titles that I would like to write. Guest Blogging by Jon Morrow , for example, has a few live calls per month. Be sure to follow Kristi on Twitter , Facebook , and Google+.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 22, 2010

For example, if you wanted to research historical information, like to learn what year World War 2 ended; or if you wanted to find out how many games your favorite professional team won last year, a traditional search engine will get you this information. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 10, 2008

As an example, let’s take a look at Robert Scoble’s FriendFeed (click the image for a larger view): In this screenshot, Robert utilized both Google Reader and Twitter, and the comments spread to his feed where an ongoing discussion ensued. I have my Google reader shared URL, set up as a Yahoo Alert.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 28, 2010

Here are seven video examples that have become viral phenomenons in their own right. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca Today, video’s potential is obvious: it can be a marketer’s dream and yield tremendous successes.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

How to blog from Gmail (Gmail + Wordpress/TypePad/Blogger + IMified). I scan 275 RSS feeds in Google Reader and I use dozens of bookmarklets and shortcuts to help me manage it all. In addition, if youre a Google Readers shared items (yes, you Scoble !) or Google Reader shared feed through Yahoo Alerts.

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