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JANUARY 22, 2018

The best marketing professionals will tell you they use a combination of search, social, influencer and content strategy to generate leads and website visitors. It isn’t only about bringing a high number of people to your site. We are past the days where everything is valuable for a brand in terms of content.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

With Christmas quickly approaching, its important to make sure your site is ready for the onslaught of holiday traffic. Google Webmaster Tools is one of the best ways for you to see what Google is seeing, and also acts as a dashboard that can help you submit your site index and diagnose various issues. Run a Site Audit.

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

You’re Not Going To Believe What Facebook Just Did To The 7 Ways Superlicious Content Sites Drive Traffic. By Jeremy Liew Yesterday Facebook made a change to its news feed algorithm, promoting high quality content and deprecating [fancy word for de-emphasizing] low quality content and meme photos.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

The end game is simple, and nothing new under the sun: maximizing the visibility of relevant content for those looking for it. Here are 5 articles to help you understand social searchs relevancy to your business. Referral traffic is quickly migrating away from traditional search to social networks, and in some cases, at alarming rates.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

From launching auto-play videos in the News Feed to rolling out new Video Views ads to improving video ranking in the News Feed, Facebook is taking video content on the site. Starting today, all public videos uploaded to Facebook will display the number of times it’s been viewed beside the number of comments and shares.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

With the Google Panda and Google Penguin updates, content marketing just got harder for everyone else. The problem was, people were creating “thin content.” So what good did all that thin content do for you? It means we have to write better, more interesting, more compelling content that people want to read.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2013

Mo’ Content. We’ve mentioned a few moustache sites that can help you find inspiration, but a quick google image search can also help you find a motherload of moustache images. The Prostate Cancer Foundation has a section on their site showcasing all the different ways you can get involved. Mo’ Analyzin.

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

Residents use social sites, such as Facebook, to become part of a “virtual community” at their apartment buildings. Social sites allow for us to be responsive and attentive in an environment that our residents prefer. Content will continue to rule. Content Marketing/Brand Journalism is the new way.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

A blog is like an archive for all of your original online content I explain to leery individuals that a blog can act as hub for all the information you share on a regular basis. A blog is like an archive for all of your original online content , under lock and life-long key on your site (or for as long as you keep the site.).

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Good content matters. Or worse yet, a post that leads to a different post on a different site, which leads to yet another post, and that goes on to the news article.). This has created some interesting problems in the content marketing world. It means you actually need content. What DOES Matter? Interesting photos.

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DECEMBER 4, 2011

Both Google and Bing now include various social sites content in their search results, are continuously monitoring social sites like Twitter and Facebook for breaking news or topics and are within an hour or less adjusting search results to ensure their users are finding the latest relevant content.

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DECEMBER 19, 2012

By Declan McCullagh In its first big policy shift since Facebook bought the photo-sharing site, Instagram claims the right to sell users’ photos without payment or notification. By CBS News Instagram, the photo-sharing website owned by Facebook, is backing away from a plan that would give advertisers more access to photos on the site.

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JULY 31, 2012

While it’s not as pure and noble as content creation, it’s more than aggregation. Aggregation is an amassing of content. Just like little kids who collect rocks, grabbing at every rock and pebble they can find, aggregators find any and all pieces of content that relate to their chosen subject.

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JULY 27, 2010

The film is about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and how the popular social networking site got its start. Is Hollywood this desperate in coming up with good content for a movie? Many have called the trailer "dark" and even "creepy." What do you think? Will you see the film? Just my thoughts! Your comment has not yet been posted.

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

As Firebelly’s resident “datasmith,” I’ve spent a lot of time measuring and analyzing the content we produce. Offering a little something for everyone, the post covers everything from the early reviews of the site to how to get started and implement your own strategy. Source: [link].

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

If any of categories pertain to your business it’s a good idea to include them in your boards and pins because it will help users easily find your content. Users not yet on Pinterest can easily go to the site and sign up. From there, they can of course share it with their followers. Open registration.

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MARCH 30, 2012

Get to know the designers, content strategists and researchers who shape your experience on Facebook. Like this Page if you want the most current information about bugs and other issues on the site. Like this Page to receive updates about Facebook Pages for brands. Facebook Mobile. Facebook Design. Facebook Tips. Love using Facebook?

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JUNE 6, 2011

Brands are no longer content to simply experiment with a Facebook page and a Twitter account and “hope for the best.” If you’re lucky (or perhaps pay for the privilege), your slideshow might get featured on the Slideshare site and go viral! 3 Key Metrics To Measure Social Media Success. 15 Slideshare Marketing Secrets.

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APRIL 30, 2012

By Lauren Drell There’s a very captive and engaged audience on Pinterest — but why, then, aren’t you seeing some of your favorite big brands on the site? You’re probably getting attacked from every angle with content, success stories, best practices, and how-to articles for getting your brands on Pinterest. Assigning Pinterest Value.

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JULY 1, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Happy Social Media Day - June 30th | Main | Fridays Fun Online Finds » July 01, 2010 Jakes Take: TV On The Internet It’s no secret – the Internet and social media sites are agreat way to target a large, and typically younger, audience.

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JUNE 1, 2011

Enter Copyto , a private bookmarking site. Which means, even if the content is moved or taken down, you’ll still have it on your dashboard. Fairly easy to use, you can bookmark or clip from the Copyto website, through a browser extension, or by emailing them, or through their mobile site. Or something.

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MARCH 4, 2011

It’s important to draw these people back in to your site before they’re disappointed by the error and click away. Click here to return home,&# nobody will be willing to go to your home page and dig through all of the website’s content to find what they were looking for. Better yet, do the work for your lost visitor!

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APRIL 15, 2011

WordPress is one of the best website content management systems out there – and not just for blogs. With All In One SEO Pack, you can take every aspect of maintaining strong SEO in your hands, by changing titles, keywords, meta tags, and other aspects of the site that can affect your ranking.

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JUNE 13, 2011

By Amanda Maksymiw A corporate blog is often a foundation for any successful content marketing program. The blog itself can be an insightful resource for your current and prospective customers, provide material and ideas for repurposed content, and increase site traffic. 5 Keys to Motivating Your Employee Bloggers.

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JULY 9, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Fridays Fun Online Finds | Main | Coleman Campsite: The Original Social Networking Site » July 09, 2010 5 Fun Twitter Quizzes Its Friday and todays fun finds are 5 Twitter quizzes that are sure to entertain you, enlighten you, and help you unwind after a busy work week.

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MAY 25, 2011

How big of a challenge is it now to website owners to start creating content built for multiple types of systems and screens ? In some cases, you already can find sites specifically made for different devices. Access to the internet is no longer restricted to machines plugged in to a wall.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

By Josh Constine Most engagement with branded content happens on the news feed, not Pages, yet the average brand in the top 100 Facebook Pages reaches only 16% of their fans per week if they post five days a week. Below are 5 social media must-reads that we wouldn’t want you to miss. 6 Daily Habits for Facebook Marketing Success.

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APRIL 18, 2011

It opens up endless opportunities for market and competitor research, content inspiration and, obviously, network building. By Marla Tabaka With over 100 million members, LinkedIn is the top business social networking site. How to Launch a LinkedIn Company Page.

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AUGUST 6, 2010

Click around a bit to figure this site out. How To Build A Rabid Following on Twitter The title of this video explains it all. WHAT THE F*CK IS MY SOCIAL MEDIA "STRATEGY"? A funny social media strategy generator. Hunch Answer 20 quick questions to personalize your internet experience. But the money raised is apparently going to a good cause.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

It becomes a greater issue when regular, non-seasoned visitors realize that your site looks just like the other generic website they were looking at. You should weigh several content management options before deciding on WordPress. Many times I’ve had to work with sites that have absolutely no sort of analytics set up.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

. | Main | Stop tweeting about the # of followers you have » October 23, 2009 Five Reasons Why I Love Wordpress WordPress was originally made as a blog publishing application but has now evolved into a huge content management system (CMS). For example, check out the very popular site colourlovers. This is very untrue.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Weve got a great list from the premiere music sharing site. | Main | Tweetie 2: The Best iPhone Twitter App » October 30, 2009 Halloween Mania Music Mix Thanks to our friends from Passionati. Its a halloween mix to help you get the most out of the scariest holiday on the calendar!!

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DECEMBER 17, 2009

Below are 5 of their recommendations for “fanning the viral flame”: Stagger approaches for optimum visibility Provide alternate ways to share on social sites Cross promote to maximize exposure Leverage mentions to continue momentum Repair underperforming campaigns with fresh content Chad Richards Posted | Permalink Reblog (0) | | Digg This | Save to (..)

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OCTOBER 25, 2009

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Five Reasons Why I Love Wordpress | Main | Stop tweeting about your emotional break throughs » October 25, 2009 Stop tweeting about the # of followers you have Matthew Inman who runs The Oatmeal site posted this recently.

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JULY 16, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Coleman Campsite: The Original Social Networking Site | Main | How One Unhappy Customer Multiplies Across Social Media » July 16, 2010 What the F**k is Social Media NOW? Fridays fun find is an excellent presentation on Slideshare called What the F**k is Social Media NOW?

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

19% of the 2009 Fortune 500 is podcasting, a three percent increase over the 2008 study 31% are incorporating online video into their blog sites, a 10% increase over 2008 A full copy of the 17 page report can be downloaded on the Center for Marketing Research at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth website.

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