The Realtime Report

APRIL 11, 2014

The analysis of average visit duration, pages per visit and bounce rate reveals which of the top eight social media platforms are driving the best referral traffic. Both Google+ and LinkedIn drive the fewest social referrals out of the eight platforms studies, but the visitors they bring in are high quality.

Social Networking 177

Social Networking Engagement StumbleUpon Reddit 177

SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Social Media is ubiquitous. If you don’t know what that means, it means that everywhere you turn, social media is there. Because we are becoming an “always on” society and are never more than 3 steps from our mobile devices and computers, social is invading everything we do. Trust me, I tried.

Social Media 272

Social Media Tips GPS iPad 272

Jason Yormark

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Today I begin my search for the first piece of many in building out the S360 Marketing & Social Media team. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Share this on LinkedIn. Share it on StumbleUpon. Share this on Facebook. Share this on FriendFeed.

Social Media 204

Social Media Strategy Technorati Marketing 204

SocMed Sean

JANUARY 8, 2012

The biggest category of content that attracted visitors to SocMedSean.com in 2011 was definitely my social media comic strips. In case you missed them, here are links to all my 2011 social media comics in one post. In case you were wondering, my favorite comic that I created this year was The Social Media Kneejerk.

Social Media 243

Social Media Klout Tumblr StumbleUpon 243

Jason Yormark

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Tweet It’s amazing to me how quickly social media and community management have exploded in the job market. There’s some great resources out there to target your job search when it comes to social media and community management jobs. The links below really do focus on social media and community are a great place to start.

Resources 196

Resources Communities Social Media Technorati 196

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JANUARY 7, 2010

But for B2B Marketing fans I think you need to expand your game around search to start include what I am calling … LinkedIn Search Optimization (LSO). Late last year LinkedIn launched an advanced search feature on their site. For a good example check out these searches for the terms Facebook Marketing and Social Media.

B2B 277

B2B LinkedIn Marketing StumbleUpon 277

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 9, 2010

If your small to midsized business is struggling with questions about how to create an effective social media strategy, use social media tools most effectively, make the best use of your time on social media, generate results or other related issues, mark your calendar for this upcoming one-day social media and online marketing event.

Eventful 179

Eventful Social Media Technorati StumbleUpon 179

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Social media and PR would seem to be natural allies. So why do corporate PR and social media efforts so often appear disconnected and out of sync? To be sure, some agencies and companies get it, and do an effective job integrating social media and PR efforts. Since many (most?)

Press Release 211

Press Release Social Media Social Bookmarking Blogger 211

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

The grandmotherly maxim, “The good Lord gave you two ears but only one mouth for a reason&# applies to social interactions in general, but is nowhere more critical than in social media marketing. Without this information, the company’s social media pronouncements appear off-topic, unsolicited and out of touch.

SM2 189

SM2 Alterian Social Media Influencer 189

Small Business Mavericks

AUGUST 11, 2011

I recently noticed that the service has added several other social media services to its metrics, which increases its value a hundred-fold (though I’d still say it’s overly weighted toward Twitter). YouTube – The video sharing monolith owned by Google. Klout just keeps getting better. What about you?

Klout 173

Klout Picasa Influencer Social Media 173

SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Here we go again…Google treading in areas that it just doesn’t seem to “get” Don’t get me wrong. I am a HUGE Google fan, owning Android phones, using GMail as my email client, and Chrome as my primary browser. And, of course, I use Google as my search engine of choice. But social networks?

Google 220

Google Twitter Facebook Creative Commons 220

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 25, 2010

Want to stay up-to-date on the latest social media news and thought-leadership commentary without visiting a gazillion different sites, relying on an RSS feed (or someone else’s filter) that inevitably misses important news, or following aggregation sites that regurgitate the same over-exposed content from a handful of popular sites?

Social Media 150

Social Media Aggregator B2B Technorati 150

SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

With a limited number of hours in the day , could Pinterest actually draw users away from other social networks like Facebook and Twitter? And what about Google+? Google’s entry into the social space started with a big bang and, just as rapidly, fizzed. So what does Pinterest have that Google+ doesn’t?

Google 252

Google Ensembli Aggregator Social Networking 252

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 7, 2011

Social media marketing has progressed from radical new idea to widely adopted practice in a remarkably short period of time. Three-quarters of b2b buyers use social media at some point during their purchase decision process, and marketers are responding with increased spending on social media marketing.

Trends 187

Trends Social Media Marketing Technorati 187

Jason Yormark

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Tweet It may seem like a foregone conclusion to making sure your blog has social media friendly elements baked into it to enable your readers to easily share your content, and become a regular follower of your contributions to the digital world. What steps have you taken to make your blog social media friendly?

Social Media 174

Social Media Module Technorati Disqus 174

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 9, 2010

While there are unquestionably many ways that social media marketing results can be measured , the debate rages on as to whether it’s truly possible to quantify the ROI from these activities. Some experts contend that because social media activity is rich in metrics , you can and should be measuring ROI constantly.

SM2 187

SM2 Alterian Vocus Social Media 187

Idaconcpts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Here’s what happens when Beth, the new Marketing Manager for Social Media enters Dilbert’s corporate world: What do you think? Share this on LinkedIn. Post on Google Buzz. Share it on StumbleUpon. Sounds familiar? Email this to a friend? Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on Facebook.

Social Media Management 142

Social Media Management Social Media Technorati StumbleUpon 142

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 7, 2010

One of the challenges in measuring the ROI of social media marketing is that the use of social networking and social sharing tools isn’t confined to the marketing group. Social media is being used in multiple functions across the enterprise, from product development (e.g. Post on Google Buzz.

Social Media 160

Social Media Crowdsourcing Technorati StumbleUpon 160

Idaconcpts

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

So many social media options, so little time. The rapid rise of social media has allowed skillful individuals to reach thousands of others at little or no cost other than manpower and wit. The answer lies within a smart investment in social media advertising. LinkedIn Ads. Share this on LinkedIn.

Advertising 155

Advertising Social Media LinkedIn How To 155

Jason Yormark

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The same reason 40+ other bloggers are doing the same on websites like Social Media Today and in this case Social Media Informer. Social Media Informer gets great content, and I get additional distribution. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader.

Social Media 178

Social Media Technorati Content StumbleUpon 178

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

LinkedIn is firmly ensconced among the “big 3″ social networks for marketing and business purposes, and though its base of 80 million members is far smaller than the 600 million users of Facebook, its impact in B2B marketing is larger. So how can you get the most out of this business-oriented social network?

LinkedIn 189

LinkedIn Tips B2B Findability 189

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 18, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Social Media > 10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy 10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy by Tamar Weinberg on May 18, 2010 Share This is a guest post by Beth Hrusch.

Social Media 269

Social Media Strategy StumbleUpon Digg 269

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Though business use of social media is rapidly increasing, many executives remain skeptical of its value. The bottom line is that while social media marketing definitely provides benefits (such as a higher conversion rate for organic search traffic ), it’s not generally effective as a direct promotion tool.

Social Media 191

Social Media Research ROI Technorati 191

Idaconcpts

AUGUST 26, 2010

On August 25, 2010, Social Media Informer launched. Social Media Infomer is a new hub and aggregator for social media content makes it easier to cut through the noise and find a signal. idaconcpts is one of the featured sites through Social Media Informer. One Social Media.

Social Media 132

Social Media Aggregator Technorati B2B 132

Kikolani

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

One of the more interesting, maybe even downright controversial aspects of social media is actually measuring results. The Problem with Google Analytics. Before I get into actual stats, I have to preface this with the fact that there are a lot of numbers that Google Analytics misses. Triberr Visits vs. Google Analytics.

Case Study 163

Case Study Analytics Google Study 163

Saying It Social

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

link] FriendFeed [link] LinkedIn [link] MySpace [link] Twitter [link] Digg [link] Seesmic [link] Stumbleupon [link] Ning – Create Your Own Social Network [link] Squidoo [link] Social Tools & Apps Hootsuite – Our Fav!! Buzz Index – Today?s

List 149

List Social Media Tips TweetBeep 149

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

many people pause to think about what they’re thankful for: family, friends, TiVo, the Yankees not winning the World Series… I’m thankful for all of those things too of course, but also for the development and growth of social media. Social media is a meritocracy (mostly). How did we do this before?

Social Media 192

Social Media Committee Press Release Posterous 192

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 16, 2010

In Defy Gravity: Propel Your Business to High-Velocity Growth , Rebel Brown shows business owners and executives how to shed the weight of legacy baggage, filter out the noise and focus on those opportunities which provide the best potential for profitable growth… Social Media Marketing by Liana “Li&# Evans. Tweet This!

Social Media 188

Social Media Marketing Handbook Engineering 188

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 14, 2011

A big part of the appeal of social media is its simplicity. That simplicity, however, can make social media dangerous for business. Oafish attempts to treat social networks like just another one-way promotional channel. What’s needed is a strategic approach to social media , starting with listening.

Social Media 167

Social Media How To Technorati StumbleUpon 167

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 24, 2010

Though social media marketing is rapidly advancing in terms of adoption and sophistication, many marketers and business executives still struggle with it. They wonder if their organizations are doing enough, if they are doing things right, even if they should be involved in social media at all. Social media is free.

Social Media 220

Social Media Marketing Cost Guidelines 220

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 13, 2010

A simple tool like Google Alerts would pick up most stray citations. The explosion of social media has led to a corresponding need for more sophisticated monitoring tools that can crawl the hundreds of social networking and bookmarking sites and millions of blogs across the globe. Social Media Monitoring.

SM2 202

SM2 Vocus Alterian Radian6 202

Jason Yormark

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

And without further ado, the winner of the Social Media Book Giveaway is Sue Koch ! Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Share this on LinkedIn. Share it on StumbleUpon. Social Media Book Package Giveaway! Google Wave Invites: Grab Your Board.

Social Media 124

Social Media Postrank Technorati StumbleUpon 124

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 20, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Social Media > Why Social Media Is Like Getting Stoned Why Social Media Is Like Getting Stoned by Tamar Weinberg on April 20, 2010 Share This is a guest post by Todd Mintz.

Social Media 208

Social Media Chemicals Wikipedia MySpace 208

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JANUARY 26, 2010

When you think about the search behavior of the average person online – we are mostly conditioned to search in very routine ways like pulling up a Google search page, using the toolbar in your browser etc. Share this on Linkedin. Share it on StumbleUpon. Related posts: Social Search could it be a Google Killer?

B2B 205

B2B Google Marketing Mobile 205

Bill Hartzer

MARCH 22, 2011

Max Media Group has launched a real time social media search application called “ The Babel “ The Babel was developed with technology acquired from BlackStar Entertainment Technologies Inc., Post on Google Buzz. Share it on StumbleUpon. Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on Reddit. Tweet This!

Engineering 113

Engineering Social Media Domain Name StumbleUpon 113

SocMed Sean

MARCH 18, 2012

Use Google’s Webmaster tools to ensure that there aren’t any 404s occurring – If you aren’t familiar with Google’s Webmaster tools , now is the time to get familiar. The data provided to you by Google can be a goldmine in finding and fixing 404 errors. Share it on StumbleUpon.

Engineering 279

Engineering Widget Domain Name Social Media 279

Kikolani

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Fetching Friday Many great posts over the last year have been from my Fetching Friday series, where I compile the best posts of the week throughout the blogosphere on a variety of topics, including blogging, social media, SEO, personal development, and more. Social Media. Social Media. Getting Overwhelmed?

Postrank 130

Postrank Social Media StumbleUpon HootSuite 130