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ADAM SHERK DECEMBER 12, 2011 Beyond Facebook Insights: Useful Facebook Analytics Tools What are the best third-party tools for advanced Facebook analytics? It’s a question I’m asked fairly often so I thought I’d do a round-up of options that are worth checking out. It is fair to say that Facebook is getting better at providing this data itself; the latest version of Facebook Insights offers a wider range of data than ever before. But many still find it lacking so a number of companies have stepped in to try to fulfill this need. ve also left out the feature and pricing information as this frequently changes. Simply Measured. EdgeRank Checker. Buddy Media. Socialbakers. Webtrends. | JANET FOUTS DECEMBER 27, 2011  15 Amazing Women Bloggers You Should Get to Know One of the fantastic things about the growth of social media is how it has widened our window on the world. We live in amazing times where we can create deep friendships with people we may never meet face to face, or meet people whom we’ve known through social media networks for the first time face-to-face and it’s as if we’ve lived next door to each other for years. CJ Brasiel. | PUSHING SOCIAL DECEMBER 5, 2011  9 Habits of Extraordinary Blogs We’re in the middle of the Super Blog Age. These blogs grind out extraordinary content every day. They have a deep bench of witty writers ready to excite, provoke, and teach their readers. They branding rivals their newsstand cousins. The scary part is they seem to get better every day. Great examples include: TheNextWeb , Thrillist , GigaOm , Good , and Corbett Barr’s gem – Expert Enough. | FIREBELLY DECEMBER 26, 2011  2012 Social Media Predictions: 5 Must-Reads Below are 5 must-reads related to 2012 social media predictions that we wouldn’t want you to miss. Social Media Predictions For 2012. By Avi Savar Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other outlets are constantly evolving and experimentation is necessary to find success. Once we accept that “social” does not equal “transactional” we’ll all be a lot more adept at using it in 2012. By Jeffrey L. | | | | | | | |
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CONVERSIONATION | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011 Brian Solis on Digital Darwinism and Customer-Centricity
As you probably know, Brian Solis published a new book a while back, called ‘The End of Business as Usual’. Since it’s an ideal time to catch up with my reading before going underground for the end of the year, I asked Brian some questions that are related to the ideas he develops in it. [.]. Blog Connected marketing Customer-centricity Interview Social media marketing Brian Solis customer-centricity Digital Darwinism new consumerism The End of Business As Usual MORE >> -
JEFF KORHAN | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011  3 Powerful LinkedIn Profile Tips
Whether you are looking for a job or new customers, your personal LinkedIn profile is an invaluable resource. To get the most out of LinkedIn, its important to go beyond the basics. Even when LinkedIn congratulates you for having a profile that is 100% complete – there is still much more that you can do. Take the time to put the following 3 tips into practice and you will enjoy the power of enhancing your LinkedIn profile for search – while also making it more engaging for prospects and potential employers. 1 – Tag Your Title with Keyword Phrases. Need more? Is this helpful? MORE >> -
MOBILEGROOVE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011  Mobile Marketing 2012: Practical Predictions To Guide YOUR Planning
Some of the smartest minds in mobile marketing and advertising recently gave their 2012 predictions for mobile during a webinar conducted by Mobile Marketer and sponsored by Hipcricket. All speakers agreed that mobile plays a more central role in marketing, impacting people and influencing their actions throughout the purchase funnel (from awareness to conversion and commerce). However, there was a lack of consensus when it came to answering THE big question: how will mobile play out in 2012? ” And mobile loyalty and CRM will also move up the business agenda. MORE >> -
THE SOCIAL MEDIA INCUBATOR | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011 Rules That Every Facebook User Should Know
Do you know if your Facebook profile is in violation of any rules? What about your business or company page ? While some people might not see any problem with bending a rule or two, Facebook is really stepping up to enforce their guidelines in 2012– and many users could lose their pages or profiles. Did you even know that by setting up a Facebook personal profile, you are acknowledging that you will adhere to the following guidelines? Facebook users must provide their real names and information. You will not create more than one personal profile. Guidelines provided by Facebook.com. MORE >> -
AKAMAI MARKETING | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011  9 social media trends to keep your eye on in 2012
2011 was a game changing year in social media. In some ways, social media is growing up, but in other ways we’re just getting started. But this is a dynamic field and we’re sure to see changes in 2012 too? What should businesses plan for in 2012 and what should they be looking for? I’m putting my Carnack hat on and writing down the trends I see in social media for 2012. Social CRM: I predict in 2012, I think we’re going to see an increasing attempt to translate digital profiles back to a customer. Further segmentation of social platforms. ROI social media Trends MORE >> -
- “You Have To Love People”: The Shashi Bellamkonda Interview FIREBELLY | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2011
- Six important shifts for social media in 2012 DAVE FLEET | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2011
- Social Media And Branding [Infographic] MINDJUMPERS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2011
- The Traffic Social Seeding ‘Can’ Send BRENT CSUTORAS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011
- Premium Content: Value, Work, and Access STEPHEN P SMITH | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011
- Why Should I Share Their Content? They Don’t Follow Me CONVERSTATIONS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2011
- The Social Tin Men Phenomena THE RELATIONSHIP ECONOMY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2011
- Mobile Commerce Moves Up To Marketing Mega-Trend MOBILEGROOVE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011
- How To Make The Best Use of LinkedIn Groups MINDJUMPERS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011
- Email Marketing And Facebook – What A Concept! SMALL BUSINESS MAVERICKS | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011
- Six Skills Every PR Pro Needs SPIN SUCKS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011
- 18 Ways to Promote Your Blog Offline KYLE LACY | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011
- Top 2011 Blog Promotion Tips PUSHING SOCIAL | MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2011
- The Power Of Us: Why Mobile App Developers Must Band Together MOBILEGROOVE | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011
- Understanding Viral Content Marketing [Infographic] MINDJUMPERS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011
- Email Best Practices – Ladder of Consent FIFTH GEAR ANALYTICS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011
- How To Set Up a Google+ Page IDACONCPTS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011
- Get Traffic And Retain Them On Google+ For Social Media SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK MARKETING | MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011
- The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Small Business Website SAMIR BALWANI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011
- Five Social Media Lessons From Anthony Bourdain SPIN SUCKS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011
- All You Need To Know About Your Facebook Reach [Study] MINDJUMPERS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011
- Top ten milestones for social media success SIMON MAINWARING | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011
- Special Delivery: Using Offline Shopping Behavior Data Better Targets Mobile Consumers MOBILEGROOVE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011
- 5 Points Senior Level Marketers Need to Consider for 2012. FIFTH GEAR ANALYTICS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011
- Three Things I Would Have Done Differently If I Started Blogging Today DANNY BROWN | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011
- How Often Should I Send Email Newsletters? SPIN SUCKS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011
- The Social Media Complaint Department SMTHREE | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011
- The Top 5 Challenges for Digital Brands in 2012 DIRECT MARKETING OBSERVATIONS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011
- 70+ Resources on How to Start a WordPress Blog KIKOLANI | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011
- Email Best Practices – Creative Design Top 10 List FIFTH GEAR ANALYTICS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011
- The Top 3 ‘Big Ones’ in Social Media 2011 MINDJUMPERS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011
- Five Ways to Deal with Negative Online Comments SPIN SUCKS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011
- How to save 62 percent of your budget with inbound marketing INBLURBS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011
- New Infographic: Associations Going Mobile SOCIALFISH | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011
- 560 Resources for Blogging, Online Marketing, and Starting a Business KIKOLANI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011
- 10 Ways to Use Social Networks for B2B Marketing WEBBIQUITY SMM | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011
- How to Promote Your Blog with Irresistible RSS Feeds PUSHING SOCIAL | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011
- The Future of Social: Networks SPIN SUCKS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011
- Mobile Marketing Association Surveys Brands & Agencies Worldwide MOBILEGROOVE | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011
- Did you write any social media policies or guidelines in 2011? SOCIALFISH | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011
- Cartoon of the day JEFF ESPOSITO | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011
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