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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | SAMIR BALWANI SEPTEMBER 30, 2010  7 Online Tools to Supercharge Your Networking As I share links and tell people what I’m doing, chances are someone I know will reply or comment on my updates. Commenting on what I say? Leaving meaningful comments? 6: Comments. Another often overlooked networking opportunity is blog comments. Leaving smart, well-thought out comments can be an extremely powerful way to connect with other bloggers. | SAMIR BALWANI OCTOBER 7, 2010  Is Your Blog Helping Build Your Network? We always talk about how building a blog community is important for getting retweets, comments, and readers. Check Your Comments: The very first place to check would be the comment sections. These commenters have already shown that they want to connect with you. Email popular commenters and discuss their thoughts. credit. Building a Network, The Basics. credit. | | | | | |
| SAMIR BALWANI OCTOBER 4, 2010  Are Your Social Media Profiles Reaching the Right People? Leave a comment and let us know. Too many “ social media experts ” simply recite a droning mantra; “You need a Facebook and Twitter so you can interact with your consumers zzz…” Has anyone taken a moment and asked why ? Why Twitter and Facebook? Why not something else? But, it’s not that simple. credit. Who Are You Reaching? The first step is to figure out who your main consumers are. | SAMIR BALWANI SEPTEMBER 28, 2010  Budgeting a Brand’s Social Media Hub If you have a company you recommend, definitely leave a comment and share their info. An example would be adding Facebook connect so users can comment using their Facebook account or using Buddypress to create your own social network. Creating a central communications hub is an integral part of an effective digital presence and social media strategy. But, how do we execute it? Design. | SAMIR BALWANI SEPTEMBER 21, 2010  5 Steps To Get Your Business Ready for Social Media Make your marketing a two way street, answer consumer questions, reply to comments, invite them to events. Sometimes for a small business the hardest part about trying a new strategy is just getting started. It’s not difficult but it takes time to consider and think your ideas through. Below are the first few steps every business should consider. credit. Identify Your Goals. credit. | SAMIR BALWANI SEPTEMBER 23, 2010  The Importance of Networking Online If you write a blog, you want to build relationships with the people that comment often, those that engage you. One of the greatest things about social media is that it brings people together. There are so many people I consider friends, but have never met. We chat online, we work together, and help each other out. It’s all made possible because of the Internet. credit. credit. credit. | | | | | | | |
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SAMIR BALWANI | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010  Maximizing Your Social Media Hub
Use Facebook connect to allow users to share stories and leave comments with their Facebook info. Imagine a situation where a comment is moderated and the author begins to vocally complain. Building a social media hub is easy, but making it an effective marketing tool requires forethought and an outlined strategy. Some tactics are easier to execute over others, but in the end it’s important to build a hub that is not only functional, but also sticky. The following recommendations should help you start thinking about potential integrations and strategies for your branded hub. MORE >> -
SAMIR BALWANI | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011  What Google’s Acquisition of Zagat Means for Your Small Business
Leave a comment and share your thoughts! Have you heard the news? Google just bought Zagat ! It’s an undeniable signal that local marketing is becoming more and more important. So why did Google buy Zagat? Simple, it’s a feature rich platform that includes reviews and group deals. More importantly, though, Zagat has a huge data set of reviews and already has a strong offline presence. It’s clear that the acquisition is smart for Google, but what does it mean for your small business? Table of Contents. Local Marketing is Becoming More Relevant. Integrating Offline and Online Marketing. MORE >> -
SAMIR BALWANI | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011  Why Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Matters
Leave a comment and let us know! You’ve probably heard of search engine optimization or SEO, but aren’t actually sure what it is or how it can help you. SEO is setting up your website in a way that allows search engines to easily decipher the site. This can include optimizing your website’s title tags, header tags, and inbound links; important signals that search engines use when ranking a site. The goal of SEO is to have your website appear in search results pages for keywords that your consumers are looking for. Table of Contents. Understanding SEO. Investing in SEO. MORE >> -
SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011  5 Small Business Marketing Campaigns You Can Execute Today
Leave a comment and share your thoughts. Getting overwhelmed is pretty easy when you read all the different strategies available for small business marketing. It’s actually kind of crazy how many options are available. Instead of giving you yet another strategy or theory, let’s talk about some tactics you can put in place today. The following are specific campaigns that can be setup today, to increase your visibility online. Table of Contents. Small Business Website. Client Newsletter. LinkedIn Community. FourSquare Special. Google Places Page. Small Business Website. Client Newsletter. MORE >> -
SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011  5 Small Business Marketing Campaigns You Can Execute Today
Leave a comment and share your thoughts. Getting overwhelmed is pretty easy when you read all the different strategies available for small business marketing. It’s actually kind of crazy how many options are available. Instead of giving you yet another strategy or theory, let’s talk about some tactics you can put in place today. The following are specific campaigns that can be setup today, to increase your visibility online. Table of Contents. Small Business Website. Client Newsletter. LinkedIn Community. FourSquare Special. Google Places Page. Small Business Website. Client Newsletter. MORE >> -
- Why I’m Not Excited About Mobile Applications SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011
- Grow Your Newsletter List With These Two Tips SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2011
- 7 Simple Fixes for Your Small Business Website SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011
- Why You Need a Social Media Hub SAMIR BALWANI | MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2010
- 7 Books Every Small Business Owner Needs to Read SAMIR BALWANI | MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011
- The 2011 Corporate Social Media Summit SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011
- Our Marketing Tracking Document [Free Download] SAMIR BALWANI | MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2011
- The 2011 Corporate Social Media Summit SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011
- The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Small Business Website SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011
- Dos and Don’ts for Your Small Business Newsletter SAMIR BALWANI | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011
- Definitive Guide to Word of Mouth Marketing SAMIR BALWANI | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011
- How I Automate My Analytics Reports SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
- Business Culture that Inspires Your Consumers SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
- Why I’m Not Excited About Mobile Applications SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011
- Grow Your Newsletter List With These Two Tips SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2011
- Business Culture that Inspires Your Consumers SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
- 7 Simple Fixes for Your Small Business Website SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011
- The 2011 Corporate Social Media Summit SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011
- Why I’m Not Excited About Mobile Applications SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011
- 7 Simple Fixes for Your Small Business Website SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011
- Marketing Plan Audits: The First Step to Successful Strategy SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011
- Business Culture that Inspires Your Consumers SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
- 11 Marketing Predictions for 2011 SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010
- The Power of an Online Community: Reddit Gifts SAMIR BALWANI | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010
- The Ultimate Resource for Successful Small Business Websites SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
- Is Your Blog Helping Build Your Network? SAMIR BALWANI | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010
- Are Your Social Media Profiles Reaching the Right People? SAMIR BALWANI | MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010
- 7 Online Tools to Supercharge Your Networking SAMIR BALWANI | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
- Budgeting a Brand’s Social Media Hub SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
- Maximizing Your Social Media Hub SAMIR BALWANI | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
- 5 Steps To Get Your Business Ready for Social Media SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
- The Importance of Networking Online SAMIR BALWANI | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
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