Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 30, 2012

do they have a blog, how prominently is it featured, social bookmarking links, social media account links, etc.). • Twitter metrics (followers, following, frequency of tweets, general level of interactivity). Facebook / LinkedIn / Google Plus metrics (i.e. followers/fans/circles, how complete is their profile, level of activity).

Vocus 184

Vocus Alltop Message Boards Klout 184

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Blogging is often viewed as the core component of a B2B social media marketing strategy, and other than discussion forums, it’s the most mature component of social media. Facebook, Twitter and even newer tools like Quora may be sexier and get more attention, but blogs are the workhorses essential to making social media marketing work.

Aggregage 181

Aggregage B2B Trends Hubspot 181

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 13, 2019

I’ve also started using Twitter to communicate with existing and prospective clients and have used my blog to drive traffic to my Twitter page and build up my Twitter fanbase. Social Media Marketing (SMM) Supports SEO Efforts , especially Off Page SEO or Link Building. Yes, I’m tragically connected .

Engineering 137

Engineering Social Media Hubspot Marketing 137

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2011

Don’t want to follow Twitterers who aren’t following you? A free tool for finding the relative influence of any Twitter user. Create your own online newspaper from Twitter and Facebook updates based on any topic or group of contributors. A free service for setting up, promoting and hosting Twitter chats.

Tools 206

Tools Social Media Lithium Sysomos 206

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Live events (conferences, trade shows and forums) remain the top lead generation source for B2B marketers. 71% said Twitter, while 54% each mentioned Facebook and YouTube. 80% of B2B decision makers visit vendor-independent communities, vendor-sponsored forums, and LinkedIn at least monthly for business purposes. MediaPost ).

B2B 110

B2B Social Media Marketing Survey 110

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 13, 2010

I’ve used this tool on behalf of small clients for finding hundreds of key influencers on Twitter, blogs and various other social networking sites and forums. Its monitoring covers blogs, message boards, forums, microblogging sites, wikis, media sharing sites, social networks, online classifieds and review sites.

SM2 202

SM2 Vocus Alterian Radian6 202

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

10 Free WordPress Themes for Small Businesses by American Express OPEN Forum. Angela Bowman shares her “clean and simple list of the plugins I use most often on my WordPress sites&# for SEO, feeds, forms, security, Twitter and more. 32 Essential WordPress Plugins I Use…And You Don’t! WordPress SEO.

WordPress 182

WordPress Content management systems Message Boards SEO 182

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 13, 2011

The “big 5″ social networks have a definite “order of familiarity” to follow for proper social media etiquette: • Twitter, YouTube and Google+: you can follow/add virtually anyone you find interesting/relevant/influential. Interact (e.g., ask and answer questions). Expand your online presence.

Social Networking 190

Social Networking B2B Plaxo Marketing 190

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 20, 2011

Certain aspects of social media (such as the ease of building a large following on Twitter—if you’re not picky about things like quality or relevance) are like helium for those with already overinflated egos. because there are more blog comments to respond to, more Twitter followers to check out, etc.). The solution? Sadly, yes.

Social Media 205

Social Media ROI Social Networking Foursquare 205

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn groups, community sites (e.g. Toolbox.com , Focus , Ulitzer ) and specialized discussion forums all provide opportunities to respond to questions and demonstrate industry expertise. People want to buy from companies that are smart, helpful and responsive.

Social Media 191

Social Media Research ROI Technorati 191

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Blogs represent 50%, Facebook 47% and…Twitter scores 41%.”. 6 Common LinkedIn Mistakes Small Businesses Make, and What You Should Do Instead by OPEN Forum. Ten Ways for Small Businesses to Use LinkedIn by OPEN Forum. LinkedIn Tips and Best Practices.

LinkedIn 189

LinkedIn Tips B2B Findability 189

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 10, 2011

Grow your social network by including links to your Twitter account, Facebook page, YouTube channel and other social media points of presence. If there is an individual in your CRM system who is also following you on Twitter, or who likes you on Facebook, or who has left a comment on your blog, that should be noted.

ROI 191

ROI Case Study Bazaarvoice Klout 191

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

With Social Media Marketing: Strategies for Engaging in Facebook, Twitter & Other Social Media , the inimitable Liana “Li&# Evans has provided the definitive handbook for social media marketers. Forums and Message Boards (the oldest and second-most commonly used forms of social media). Social Events (e.g.,

Review 152

Review Social Media Marketing Handbook 152

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 9, 2012

In just a few short years, Twitter has transformed from an odd little sort of public IM service where people posted what they just ate for lunch or what their cat was doing at the moment into one of the big four social networks and a significant channel for news, PR & marketing, politics and more. Twitter Tips, Tactics and Techniques.

Tools 201

Tools Twitter Tips B2B 201

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 5, 2010

While a dwindling number of business executives still dismiss Twitter as a waste of time, recent research suggests it is one of the most valuable social networks for business. Awareness of Twitter has exploded; 87% of Americans said they were “familiar with” Twitter in a poll taken earlier this year, versus just 5% in 2008 and 26% in 2009.

Tools 207

Tools Twitter Tips Statistics 207

Webbiquity SMM

JULY 12, 2010

There is a risk of over-doing things, particularly on Twitter , but as long as your focus is on adding value rather than self-promotion, few followers are likely to complain. There’s no question that blogs (which usually mean WordPress ), Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have emerged as the “big four&# social media venues.

Report 191

Report Social Media Strategy Policies 191

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 23, 2011

Virtually every social media monitoring tool worthy of the label covers the big social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter), social bookmarking sites (Digg, Reddit) and content sharing sites (YouTube, Flickr). The best also monitor message boards and forums, easy to overlook but critical particularly for niche b2b products and services.

Tools 193

Tools Social Media Sysomos Vocus 193

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 23, 2017

Share your expertise: Online communities and forums. The online platform allows users to learn coding, brings people together to share and discuss their creations, participate in trending tech forums, and to organize developer events. Share your expertise through product communities and discussion forums.

B2B 198

B2B Strategy Marketing Microsoft 198

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 29, 2016

Regardless of the platform or network, B2B social media marketing is most effective for accomplishing three objectives: Building relationships: Particularly on networks like Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram, people will follow your company long before they will give up their email address or pick up the phone to call you.

B2B 100

B2B Social Media Strategy Marketing 100

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Kim Garst shares a list she’s compiled of “strategies that will help you promote your blog and drive traffic to your website,” such as promoting posts to your email list, commenting on other blogs, participating in industry forums, creating a Slideshare based on a post, and buying “cheap banner ads on niche sites.”

Directory 205

Directory How To Forums Social Bookmarking 205

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

With the rise of social networks, blogs, forums and review sites, markets now define brands. If your Twitter following starts decreasing or your Facebook fans begin to disappear, it’s time to take a hard look at what you’re doing and make changes. For example, poor customer service? Compelling Stats.

Social Media 176

Social Media Hubspot SEO Diagrams 176

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Forums and discussion boards. Twitter, identi.ca, Jaiku, etc.). Twitter is a conversational platform, not a broadcasting medium. Social media sites include the following: • Social networking sites (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Plaxo, Hi5, etc.). Social sharing sites (e.g. YouTube, SlideShare, Flickr, etc.). Microblogging sites (e.g.

Policies 180

Policies Social Media Guidelines Plaxo 180

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 3, 2011

promote via Twitter and Facebook) and not-so-obvious (e.g., In you guessed it–another guest post–Wayne Howard describes his method for quickly building the following for a new blog, using tactics such as Facebook postings, the BloggerLuv community, Twitter, LinkedIn and contests. Is blog marketing dead or just growing up?

Tips 176

Tips Sysomos SEO WordPress 176

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

It converts Google+ into a social media management tool”) and Agorapulse , a social media management tool that integrates with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you have been struggling with Twitter because you find that the signal to noise ratio on the network is so poor, then Followerwonk could revolutionize how you use the service.”

Review 100

Review Tools Social Media HootSuite 100

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 27, 2010

separate Twitter accounts for support and marketing, separate business-focused and technology-focused blogs, etc.). Discussion forums. Twitter) surprisingly came in at #7, with an equal number of respondents calling it “less important&# for the coming year as making it a higher priority. Open, public social networks (e.g.,

B2B 175

B2B Social Media Marketing Microblogging 175

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 19, 2011

Great content naturally attracts links, but Matt Malden points out ways to go beyond that by blogging, sending a regular email newsletter, using Twitter, social networks, YouTube and other sites to expand your online presence. Web Presence Optimization Tips and Tactics (Though They Don’t Call Them That). Tweet about the video.

Tips 179

Tips Press Release Reputation B2B 179

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The social media monitoring tools listed here do far more, enabling you to monitor brand mentions across social networks and online forums in real time. Tagboard uses hashtags to search for and collect public social media within seconds of being posted to networks like Twitter and Facebook. These tools can help you find out.

Tools 207

Tools Social Media Netvibes Sample 207

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Ching Ya reviews more than two dozen helpful (and Timeline-compatible) Facebook apps for functions like providing FAQ information, creating contact forms, displaying a Google Map for your business, showcasing your YouTube videos, encouraging discussion and sharing, integrating Twitter, and more.

Tools 177

Tools Facebook MySpace Hubspot 177

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 6, 2011

Today, Tom Pick ( @TomPick ), Online Marketing Executive at KC Associates , who blogs at his award winning B2B Webbiquity , and I ( @ckburgess – Blue Focus Marketing @BlueFocus360 ) present 50 remarkable men on our 2011 #Nifty50 Top Twitter Men list. These men are indeed using Twitter to rewire and reorient the Web.

Twitter 196

Twitter B2B Crowdsourcing Hubspot 196

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 23, 2013

Research: B2B Buyers Want Content by Social Marketing Forum. ” Among other findings: • Business buyers are most active in sharing content on forums, LinkedIn and blogs; • Younger members of the buying team are most likely to read white papers and blogs, and attend webinars; and. How does Cisco Services compare?”)

Content 223

Content Tips Marketing B2B 223

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

There are, on average, 700 YouTube video links shared on Twitter every minute, and 500 years worth of YouTube videos watched on Facebook every day. Twitter is the most popular platform in b2b, with 85% of marketers saying they use this. 77 of the Fortune Global 100 companies have at least one official corporate Twitter account.

Statistics 226

Statistics Social Media B2B Journal 226

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 7, 2017

Plus, they’re dead simple…Rafflecopter…lets you add multiple ways to enter the contest, from following you on Twitter to signing up for your newsletter…It’s a quick and easy way to entertain users, and collect lead information.” — Mention. 22: The 32 Best Twitter Marketing Tools. #23: Showcase reviews: Mention.

Campaign 200

Campaign Tools Social Media Sample 200

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 5, 2013

What’s the average click-through rate of a link shared on Twitter? Facebook, Twitter and Google+ are the most popular social networks with search engine marketers. And the gap is even more dramatic on Twitter, where 61% of marketers but just 12% of consumers follow at least one brand. Twitter Facts and Statistics.

Statistics 214

Statistics Social Media B2B SEO 214

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 17, 2015

Using social media to maximize the impact of live events (like trade shows, forums and conferences) is where shiny new tools meet old school marketing. Two of the best ways to use Twitter for event marketing are to create an events-specific hashtag, and provide a pre-crafted tweet for attendees to send out upon registering.

Eventful 100

Eventful Social Media Marketing Conference 100

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 30, 2016

Of course blog posts and other noteworthy content should be shared across Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Answer related questions on Q&A sites and in relevant online forums. The helpful content promotion checklist infographic below from CleverClicks is an excellent guide. But those are just table stakes.

Tweetdeck 112

Tweetdeck Content HootSuite Forums 112

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 16, 2010

HOW TO: Create Custom Backgrounds for Twitter, YouTube, & MySpace by Mashable. Andrew Ran Wong provides a valuable list of productivity tips for Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, blogs, Google and other social networks to help readers get more done in less time. 5 Ways That Sales People Can Benefit From Using Social Media by OPEN Forum.

Social Media 200

Social Media Tools Strategy Tips 200

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 9, 2012

How can you quickly find out how far a link has spread on Twitter? Buffer is a tool for automatically posting content to Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. apps for Facebook, Twitter and Evite) and more. Cool Twitter Tools. Which Twitterers exposed it to the largest audience? Back up your Gmail account? ShortStack.

Review 200

Review Tools Social Media Klout 200