The Social Media Incubator

JULY 23, 2013

Even if you are posting valuable content links, if that’s all you do, then you are missing opportunities. Connect, Listen and Engage – Plain and simple, the way you build a platform is to connect, listen and engage. You must connect with others on social media. Don’t just post links.

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The Social Media Incubator

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Facebook implies the content still needs to be high quality, and something the users will want to see. Continue to create timely, quality content to put on your Facebook Page and tag other Pages when it’s appropriate. It’s not a guarantee of more people seeing your post.

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The Social Media Incubator

JULY 16, 2013

Craig writes different topics about social media tips and strategies. To go viral on the Internet is to have a piece of your content explode in popularity, getting passed around from person to person and from site to site. Tips for Constructing and Releasing a Viral Post. Can a Facebook post go viral for you?

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The Social Media Incubator

MARCH 6, 2014

That capability comes with any embedded content. Blogging Tips Facebook In the Media Online marketing Photo Sharing Social Media copyright infringement free image use free images getty images online image use' .” Peters also mentioned there are other monetization options presented down the road with the embed code.

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The Social Media Incubator

JUNE 21, 2013

It’s something you need to have a plan for and you’ll want to make sure your business will have enough content to post to the app consistently. Facebook Mobile Apps Mobile Marketing Mobile Tips Social Media Strategic Social Media Twitter creativity engagement instagram Online marketing' Does your business use Instagram?

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The Social Media Incubator

JULY 24, 2014

The artist released a music video every day for eight straight days and posted each on a different content partner’s website. On July 15, Weird Al Yankovic released his 14th album, ‘Mandatory Fun,’ and promoted it with the #8videos8days project. Weird Al’s experiment led to a debut at No.

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The Social Media Incubator

JULY 5, 2013

When it comes to social media and online marketing, there are plenty of options for businesses to get their content out to the public. Keep your content fresh. Be sure to constantly keep your newest and most intriguing content pinned. Why should Pinterest get more attention? Or run a contest to engage your audience.

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The Social Media Incubator

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Do you have valuable content? If there are pictures you can take, videos you can make or advice you can give, then you probably already have the content. Here are three questions your business should ask to see if you are on the right track to having a good social media identity. Is your social media branded?

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The Social Media Incubator

JULY 2, 2013

Take a look at your analytics to see what content seems to be working and who your audience continues to be. While creating interesting and engaging content, make sure you are referencing current trending topics. Making time for tasks like these can be a big help in making your online content stand out like a UFO.

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The Social Media Incubator

OCTOBER 8, 2013

It’s important to keep your content and your branding fresh, current and updated. Public Relations Social Media Social Media for Business Social Media Tips Strategic Social Media Twitter branding social media branding social media strategy' You can have a background image, a header image and your profile picture.

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The Social Media Incubator

MAY 29, 2014

Who is going to take issue with my content? Blogging Tips Facebook Internet Safety LinkedIn Online marketing Public Relations Rules & Regulations Twitter Intellectual property registering your brand trademark law USPTO' photo courtesy: Getty Images . What can I say? How can I say it?

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The Social Media Incubator

JULY 19, 2013

If you don’t, it will become difficult to keep up with content and it will cost you valuable time and money. First, you need to make sure the implementation of your social media campaign isn’t sporadic. In other words, have a social media plan in place. Integrate, integrate, integrate.

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The Social Media Incubator

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Here are a few tips and techniques to rid your vocabulary of these unnecessary words: E valuate how you are inserting filler words. R ehearse content. Yes, these conversational habits have evolved over time, but with determination and awareness you can be in control of your speaking style in a very short time! Take a breath.

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The Social Media Incubator

JULY 9, 2013

Knowing what kinds of content can engage your audience is key to successful social media. So what can your business do to create engaging content? Online marketing Social Media Social Media for Business Social Media Tips Strategic Social Media business online engagement social media engagement Social Media Plan social media strategy'

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The Social Media Incubator

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The Convergence of Search, Social & Content Marketing (Lee Odden & Arnie Kuenn). Local & Social: Trends & Tips for Growing Your Business (Paul Bruemmer & Chris Silver Smith). Chelsea’s Schedule for Thursday’s SES Search & Social Accelerator Conference: Spotlight Session: Optimizing Humans!

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The Social Media Incubator

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The Convergence of Search, Social & Content Marketing (Lee Odden & Arnie Kuenn). Local & Social: Trends & Tips for Growing Your Business (Paul Bruemmer & Chris Silver Smith). Chelsea’s Schedule for Thursday’s SES Search & Social Accelerator Conference: Spotlight Session: Optimizing Humans!

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The Social Media Incubator

MAY 27, 2014

Do you have pages of content and are struggling with what really needs to be on the website? Streamlining content and matching it with the technology priorities is a challenge for many schools and independent districts. While your writing is important, make sure you have plenty of visual content. You are not alone.

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The Social Media Incubator

JANUARY 6, 2012

The Stop Internet Piracy Act (SOPA) is an effort to regulate all content online. It has been creating buzz because, if passed, the Act “…makes the streaming of unauthorized content a felony,” reported MSNBC.com. There are those who support the bill and would like to see unauthorized content removed from all websites.

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The Social Media Incubator

JUNE 10, 2011

Including video within your content on your blog or your website can help you show up higher in the search engine results, and helps keep your visitors engaged on your website for longer periods of time. Content creators need to engage Facebookers. This is a question we hear a lot as we talk with clients, and with good reason.

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The Social Media Incubator

AUGUST 16, 2012

Even those who thoroughly review content before sending it live can make errors. It can take a simple check of a box to differentiate between being a spammer and an authentic user. The necessity of double-checking your posts before you publish them can be easy to forget. It never hurts to have a second pair of eyes look over your post.

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The Social Media Incubator

MAY 7, 2012

The days are long gone where you can just pump content through Facebook and Twitter,” said Melberg. By carefully assessing each option, you can then plan a marketing campaign that doesn’t just deliver your message to the right audience, but one that delivers that message in a way that is acceptable to them in that channel.

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The Social Media Incubator

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Yes, free speech does exist, but posting content online really gives the first amendment a run for its money. Recently a California Starbucks employee was fired after a song he wrote and performed making fun of some of his demanding customers went viral.

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The Social Media Incubator

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Companies who succeed with Timeline for Brands will be those who can create a theme with content that is bigger than the products or services they sell and who create a strategy for helping build passion and engagement around that mission on Facebook and integrate that across their entire marketing strategy.”.

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The Social Media Incubator

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Companies who succeed with Timeline for Brands will be those who can create a theme with content that is bigger than the products or services they sell and who create a strategy for helping build passion and engagement around that mission on Facebook and integrate that across their entire marketing strategy.”.

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The Social Media Incubator

JULY 7, 2011

2. It functions as a CMS (content management system), so you don’t need to know HTML to make frequent updates. WordPress software is free, and is extremely user-friendly for even a web novice to use (installing/hosting on your own server is a nominal cost for the power it gives you).

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The Social Media Incubator

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

What’s more frustrating for a customer than trying to connect with a company regarding service, and that company keeps redirecting the customer to various departments? Or, how about once the customer is finally connected with a real person, the service is handled either incompletely, incorrectly, or both? What is a disgruntled customer to do?

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The Social Media Incubator

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Are you always double-checking your details before posting content online? One person on the list was even fined $500,000 for the contents of his tweet – that’s an expensive fee for a post that was 160 characters or less. Keep in mind that what you post online can be seen as a direct reflection of your character.

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