Convince & Convert

JULY 22, 2010

While many businesses are excited about opportunities to reach their customers on the social web, few actually believe they have done so successfully. Avoids Getting Mired in Tactics, Metrics or Technology: The successful firms above recognize that social media should be used as a tool for achieving business goals.

Social Media 129

Social Media Strategy Influencer Case Study 129

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2010

of articles on the topic of Internet Marketing, from SEO to social media to web usability and then some. The article has examples of how social media worked too. In it, he offers some thought-provoking insights into what must be understood before going into social media marketing.

Marketing 265

Marketing SEO Journal Engineering 265

Harp Interactive

JULY 13, 2010

Focus on getting in the first 5 results should be a priority and the resources devoted to this end will provide proportionately higher ROI than most other online marketing tools! Visit popular industry forums, blogs etc and comment (create a Gravatar linked to your company email first).

Google 362

Google Hubpages Tips SEO 362

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 4, 2010

But it’s not like social media created negativity, it just puts a magnifying glass to it. The public and immediate nature of getting slammed via social is what stings. But, one of greatest benefits of social media is that it puts the shortcomings of your operations department in marketing’s lap, and vice-versa.

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Social Media Strategy Comments Course 132

Convince & Convert

APRIL 7, 2010

Now, I’m not suggesting Foursquare will ever approach Twitter’s level of ubiquity, much less Facebook’s. Because Foursquare makes very little sense unless you’re in a physical location like a store, restaurant, etc. At least it is for me.

Foursquare 152

Foursquare Analysis Consultant Mobile 152

Kikolani

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I took a look at 14 lists that have come out over the last year for the top bloggers, social media marketers, search marketers, and entrepreneurs. Alexa is a social media, web, and ecommerce content curator who strives to cut through the noise while having fun. And it’s no surprise they notice. Alexa Samuels.

Blogger 168

Blogger SEO Consultant WordPress 168

Kikolani

AUGUST 20, 2010

How an online retailer can evaluate the ROI of a link building campaign – if your client ever wonders how effective their link building is, here is a way to measure. Social Media / Social Networking. Email and social media : the horse goes in front – why social media should be integrated with email marketing.

Mashup 126

Mashup Resources Foursquare WordPress 126

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2012

Think instead about social media traffic, good content, a cleanly coded website, slow progressive growth, and your site’s authority. How Social Media Affects Content Relevance in Search : Why is social media so important? Use forums. Does Google PageRank Really Matter? : Add a new twist!

Marketing 264

Marketing SEO Case Study Small Business 264

Kikolani

MAY 28, 2010

50 informative and well designed infographics – social media, astronomy, Disney, and more. Social Media. Tracking your social media metrics on a spreadsheet – interesting way to keep track of the numbers. 5 big brand social media strategies – a simple look at ways brands do it!

iPad 133

iPad Resources Mashup WordPress 133

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 5, 2013

Okay, that statistic was made up (though probably not far off the mark), but the social media and digital marketing facts and statistics below are real (or at least from generally reliable sources). For example, 93% of marketers use social media for business. How do top executives use social media?

Statistics 214

Statistics Social Media B2B SEO 214

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2012

The notion of using social media for business has gone from cutting edge to commonplace in an amazingly short time. And for those laggard firms still resisting social media, recent changes by Google now make it all but imperative. While certain aspects of social media have stabilized (e.g.,

Social Media 190

Social Media Tips ROI Nielsen 190

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Whether it’s brand reputation management, PR and influencer outreach, customer service and social CRM, interacting with fans on a brand community, or just creating content that builds thought leadership – it all takes time. Social Media Time Management First, you have to make the time. So, you have two options.

Social Media 148

Social Media Strategy Energy Consultant 148

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

There seems to be a distinct collection of sessions, parties, and hang-outs for the social media crowd, and then a completely separate collection for developers, entrepreneurs (and of course film attendees). Location, Location, Location The biggest story of the event was the widespread usage of presence services foursquare and Gowalla.

Social Media 127

Social Media Strategy Conference Eventful 127

Laurel Papworth

AUGUST 1, 2010

Called Facebook “Credit&# it includes a real world component named, rather fetchingly, “App2User&# , which aims to encourage merchants and loyalty programs like Qantas Frequent Flyer points and Flybuys and whatnot to use the Facebook points social media system. Social Networks and Online Communities – maybe Twitter?

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Facebook Virtual World Foursquare Banking 105