The Way of the Web

DECEMBER 2, 2009

It’s interesting that the service has spun out of Twitter, building its own platform and Adobe Air desktop application which came into life in September. It’s interesting that the service has spun out of Twitter, building its own platform and Adobe Air desktop application which came into life in September.

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Microblogging Blogroll Social Bookmarking URL 30

Social Media Network Marketing

MAY 29, 2010

Saturday, May 29, 2010 The Social Media Strategist Develop comprehensive social media strategy, leveraging the major social networks (LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, MySpace), blogs, video, stand-alone social newtorks, social commerce and more. What People Have To Say About Pervara - Social Med.

Social Media 50

Social Media Widget Reputation Disqus 50

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 It’s another good example of the misconception that social media is “super cheap and all you need is a Twitter account!&# Subscribed. Answers Yahoo!

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Smart Phone Mobile Social Media SEO 218

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 4, 2010

Brian Simpson is a cancer survivor and discovered Twitter in the spring of 2008 when he endured the grueling process of chemotherapy for a period of 7 months. Twitter, he says, “became my way of talking with a community of people.&# He explains that “Twitter allowed me to be social without having to be IRL.&#

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Hotels Social Media Communities Discount 245

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 30, 2008

After using both closely, the comparison to Twitter shouldn’t even be the case. After using both closely, the comparison to Twitter shouldn’t even be the case. Plurk and Twitter are two entirely different beasts. But Plurk is a lot more, and Twitter still has its place.

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Twitter Microblogging MySpace Comparison 199

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

The more I participate on social networks like Twitter, Socialmedian, Facebook, and Google Reader, the more my content is being shared and distributed and discussed. After I had expressed my thoughts in my blog post, I had an exchange with Louis on Twitter about comment fragmentation. This is a win-win approach. Answers Yahoo!

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Aggregator Content Digg Posterous 151

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 12, 2010

Social media connections are those I know through a variety of online forums, the blogosphere, Twitter, and the like (but I generally don’t befriend someone immediately; I still give it time). Reply Miriam Schwab December 19, 2007 at 2:46 pm Tamar – you didn’t mention Twitter. The jury is still out for me on Twitter.

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MySpace LinkedIn Facebook Social Networking 114

Social Media Strategery

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

Use an open source microblogging service like Yammer or QikCom. If your organization already uses Instant Messaging, microblogging offers the potential to turn those one-on-one conversations into group collaboration. Think of it like an IM platform where every IM you send is open to everyone else in the network.

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Gov 2.0 Web 2.0 Social Media Wiki 56

Social Media Strategery

JULY 12, 2009

platform – hello.bah.com. Does your organization have an internal microblogging service (Twitter is most likely too public for most)? link] MickeyMantas (MickeyMantas) Twitter Comment RT @tweetmeme Tired of All-Hands Meetings? And more importantly, was it successful? The Whole. :

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Gov 2.0 Meeting Yammer Wiki 85

Social Media Strategery

NOVEMBER 2, 2008

Before rolling out ANY type of social media application, whether it’s blogs, or a wiki, or microblogging, make sure that you do an assessment of your user culture first. Yammer is a microblogging application similar to Twitter, only it’s focused on businesses. Are they rewarded or punished for collaborating?

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Gov 2.0 Wiki Social Media Yammer 63

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

I, too, find that Twitter has been incredibly powerful for me to connect with real life colleagues, readers of Techipedia, family, and everyone in between. I’m also something of a Twitter purist. Enter a second Twitter account. With Twitter being so incredibly large and vast, there are different types of mini-communities.

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Twitter Sports Microblogging HootSuite 205

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 17, 2010

Follow him on Twitter. So I challenged myself to create a list of 10 responsibilities of the Community Manager that extend beyond the realm of Facebook and Twitter (and yes, even blogging). Look at Boring Stats — and Make Them Interesting This has a little to do with the Social Media platforms, but mostly with analytics.

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Communities Twitter Web 2.0 ROI 237

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 3, 2010

Maybe it’s on Twitter. You’ll be creating that Twitter account for the first time, and you’ll have to grow followers. The thought came to me while standing on a subway platform last week with the baby, which is a huge change of scenery for me (I’m working from home and watching him all day).

Social Media 221

Social Media Marketing Digg Consultant 221

Mindjumpers

AUGUST 9, 2010

Using fresh data from the Trendstream Global Web Index – a recurring survey of more than 50,000 users of social platforms in 18 markets. All in all the BRIC countries seem to be taking the lead when it comes in general to the use of the social web. Click to view large image Source: Harvard Business Review, 88, 7/8, July-August 2010, issue.

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comScore Microblogging Analysis Nielsen 232

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 12, 2010

There were other typical social networks in this grouping as well, including Flickr, FriendFeed, Kirtsy, Mixx, Plurk, StumbleUpon, Tip’d, and Twitter. I don’t believe that Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter are social networks. I don’t believe that Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter are social networks. It’s not.

Facebook 233

Facebook LinkedIn Social Networking Microblogging 233

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 9, 2008

Whether it’s a cool blog post, or a funny pic or whatever, it makes people feel like they have a platform when their stuff hits the front page. Did I even Twitter the link? Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca Today it took me 246 and 38 comments to get a FP. Answers Yahoo!

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Digg Sites News API 100

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 5, 2010

This method is smart because it helps build interest on another platform and drives conversions directly on their home base. Don’t cross promote to Twitter (offer a different incentive on Twitter). On the other hand, you can also share the same discount code across all social platforms.

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Facebook How To Marketing URL 279

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 1, 2010

I am at the opposite end, trying to help middle-aged and older writers start blogging in order to develop their author platform. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca I am reluctant to start adsense and was curious about the comment on using it properly so it’s not offensive.

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Analysis Domain Name Blogger Adsense 226

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 14, 2010

Yup, you can’t just chat with people on Twitter and broadcast on Facebook. Market saturation brings lots and lots of experts , many of whom think Twitter is a shiny new object and are ready to write books, charge $2000 for conferences where they promise TWITTER TIPS AND TRICKS THAT NOBODY HAS SEEN BEFORE (in caps!),

Social Media 267

Social Media SEO Blogger Communities 267

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 8, 2008

In order to do well when marketing, one should have tactical knowledge and ideally, first-hand experience of the specific social media platform. There are other times when marketers may have to launch a multi-platform outreach campaign. This will help a great deal in planning and managing successful marketing campaigns.

Social Media 163

Social Media Marketing Consultant Communities 163

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 8, 2010

Social Media is More than Just Twitter and Facebook Hopefully, if you’re participating in social media marketing, you’re using more than just the tools everyone else is using. However, you need to articulate to your client or marketing teams that social media is not just about participating on Twitter and Facebook.

Social Media 268

Social Media Marketing Policies Sysomos 268

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 10, 2008

Zuckerberg: The internet is a great platform for overall communication, but there need to be specific tools. Can you talk about how efficient the platform is for this? It’s part of our platform team. Once we opened the developer platform, there were music applications that filled that void, like iLike.

Web 2.0 104

Web 2.0 MySpace Applications Microsoft 104

ProBlogger

MAY 6, 2012

When it comes to blogging, a number of platforms have come and gone. Recently, Posterous was acquired by Twitter, signifying that a shut-down of the platform was imminent. utilizing smart blogging and marketing techniques that work on any platform, and making your Tumblr blog more open to non-Tumblr users. Sound familiar?

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Tumblr How To Posterous WordPress 39

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 21, 2008

Someone claiming to be her 17 year old daughter, Gabrielle, posted using her accounts on Plurk and Twitter with an urgent appeal for donations, which were accepted through her PayPal account. I actually saw her postings on Plurk/Twitter and even considered giving some $. Reply steaprok July 21, 2008 at 10:03 am This is so damn sad!

Social Media 104

Social Media StumbleUpon Communities MySpace 104

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Facebook Pages do not allow background images like Twitter, Myspace, and other services. You can also purchase my book, FBML Essentials , which will give you a little more details on FBML (as well as the Facebook developer platform in general). This applies to Pages as well. You have until December 10th to enter.

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Facebook How To Applications URL 279

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Social media is an amazing new platform we have (especially for us new small business owners)…but we need to remember to play well together! Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca Your rule #5, in particular, hit home for me. Thanks, Tamar. Answers Yahoo!

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Blogger Press Release Advertising Review 177

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 24, 2008

Just remember, Digg and Kevin Rose: you built the platform. Reply Rafi Vartanian December 22, 2007 at 12:54 am Tamar – Love the commentary and agree with you 100% on the following “you built the platform. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca Answers Yahoo!

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Digg Buy StumbleUpon Social News 104

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2009

(Plug: They also recently came out with an awesome eBook on how to become a rockstar freelancer – aff) Twitter Newbies Guide to Twitter (Chris Brogan): Haven’t used Twitter yet? The Big Juicy Twitter Guide (Caroline Middlebrook): Want more Twitter goodness? Are You a Social Media Idiot?

Marketing 144

Marketing StumbleUpon SEO Reputation 144

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 1, 2010

Follow him on Twitter. For instance, if your Twitter handle reads “@fastcar,&# then you aren’t building your own personal brand. Finally, share these articles using your social media tools, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and possibly cite them in your presentations and within blog posts. Thanks again! Thanks again.

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Social Media Brands How To Social Networking 240

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Five days later, their Twitter account remained silent. In fact, during the time I sought them out, it became evident that the TLC Twitter account was wholly automated, with tweets promoting their new season premieres. I posted to Flickr and tried my best to bring it to their attention. And I waited. I was wrong. We hate it, too.

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Social Media Foursquare Marketing Flickr 217

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 10, 2008

Twitter Following a user and then unfollowing them before they have a chance to follow back. Consistently using your Twitter stream for nothing but self-promotion and ego. This is much more bothersome when the request comes via IM or email and not on Twitter itself. Twitter is also about real relationships.

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Handbook Social Media Web 2.0 StumbleUpon 279

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 7, 2010

These new “Internet Marketers&# take Twitter by storm, using automated Twitter tools in abundance that give them the true appearance of expertise. They think, “This guy must be great; he has 30,000 Twitter followers! So I hopped on Twitter for a sneak into his daily activities.

Social Media 251

Social Media Klout Influencer Feed 251

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 23, 2010

Besides, what if there was no online platform to network? I continue on to tell them that in addition to these reasons, by being on the personal profile platform, they aren’t receiving the SEO benefits afforded to business pages; ie page statuses being indexed by Google while profile statuses are not.

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Facebook SEO Policies Groups 268

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 14, 2009

7 Social Media Websites and their Impact on SEO explores Mixx, Sphinn, Twitter, Digg, delicious, StumbleUpon, and Reddit and shows the positive and negative impact of using each. Twitter: Twitter Wrote his Column For Me : Clearly, this post itself demonstrates the power of Twitter and the collective. And they profit.

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SEO Social Media Marketing Reputation 162

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 28, 2010

I, like other “students&# at the time, always thought Facebook wouldn’t “sell out&# and become an open platform. When you’re a platform for businesses, having a mutually beneficial relationship could even be a good idea. I want Facebook to look at this guy on Twitter. It felt good to be exclusive.

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Facebook Issues MySpace Privacy 277

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 15, 2009

The understanding for some “social media marketing&# experts is that if someone really gets the nuances of Twitter and Facebook, he’s a marketing wizard and can jump in and effectively market for many types of clients, from the small business to the Fortune 500. My response: WRONG. My response: WRONG. And that is the hard part.

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SEO Social Media Marketing Digg 178