Ari Herzog

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Why I List My Facebook Friends

Ari Herzog

The feed also shows updates from brand pages after you click like. The feed also shows updates from brand pages after you click like. Facebook defines the news feed as “an ongoing list of updates on your homepage that shows you what’s new with the friends and pages you follow.” By default, you follow your friends.

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Facebook Followers: Profiles vs Pages

Ari Herzog

I couldn’t differentiate the two because of overlapping audiences and brand confusion — and deleted my page. Freelancers, consultants, and solopreneurs should have a separate page for their brand, Tamar tells me, if they derive 100% of their income from that brand. You automatically follow people you’re friends with.

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How Companies May Pay You to Use Facebook

Ari Herzog

Clicking the link, I learned about sponsored stories and how companies and brands can choose to pay select Facebook users for the privilege of sharing that brand page with their friends. To the brands reading my blog: I have over 700 friends on Facebook. Here’s how it works. * Say you like your gym’s Facebook Page.

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The Legal Conundrum of John Deere Online

Ari Herzog

When he's not blogging, Ari helps brands improve their digital media marketing. I last wrote about John Deere in February 2009 with an observation that the manufacturer of front loaders, cotton harvesters, and diesel engines did not allow children under age 18 to subscribe to their blog. Three years later, the restriction remains.

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Why You Write Blog Comments

Ari Herzog

Your personal brand and your wanting to share that social identity with the world is the primary motivation for you to take time out of your day and write a comment. Being active in their communities, linking to their blog articles, and submitting guest articles are great ways to brand yourself. But I’m not vain. So go ahead.

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Why You Write Blog Comments

Ari Herzog

Your personal brand and your wanting to share that social identity with the [.] But I’m not vain. I know you’re not writing for me. I know you don’t care whether or not I see it and whether or not I reply. I know you’re writing for you. Ari Herzog is currently searching for a full time position in communications.

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30 Tips To Be a Digital Storyteller

Ari Herzog

Brand your blog with your website, Facebook page, business card, and other marketing channels. Set up administrative functions, especially if you will have multiple authors/editors. Create personalized pages that explain how someone can contact you, who/what you are, location/hours, disclaimers, etc.