social networking profiles, social bookmarking sites, other bloggers). But two great sources are blog directories and RSS syndication sites. So, having recently completed a submission campaign for a client, here is an updated list of blog directories and RSS syndication sites that remain active and free. The list excludes sites that were, ahem, inappropriate for most blogs, had non-operational submission forms, appeared inactive, required a fee, or had a Google Pagerank of zero. 100+ Blog Directories and RSS Submission Sites. Google. link]. MORE >>

So, it looks like Google is entering the comment system fray. Google’s clearly taken a look at how Facebook Comments tie the user into Zuckerberg’s network, and wants a piece of that pie to go along with their recent abandonment of their “don’t be evil” mantra. While it’ll no doubt attract its fans and users – especially the Google+ aficionados – I can’t help but feel the announcement is just another indication of why Google is struggling when it comes to social. Google Earth, they bought. Cue growth time. MORE >>

Home > Blogging > Google > Social Media It is essential that Google+ launch the ability to embed Google+ comments on websites and blogs as soon as possible to enhance the reach of Google plus and take it to the next level. Facebook This interaction on our blog as well as the newsfeed of the Facebook user, helps to expose our content to a larger audience of their Facebook friends, who might also decide to join in and follow the site. In fact some sites like Techcrunch now have exclusively shifted to Facebook Comments. Embed Google+ Comments. MORE >>

Home About Contact PR Publishing SEO Social Media Subscribe Adam Sherk Which News Sites Have the Most Valuable Facebook Pages? News sites utilize Facebook Pages to increase brand visibility, promote content, interact with users and drive traffic back to their main sites. But how much are these pages really worth to them, and which news sites are getting the most value for their efforts? But when I came across Vitrue’s new Social Page Evaluator I thought it would be interesting to compare ballpark valuation figures for selection of major news sites. ref=ts). MORE >>

Web Site by Pam Dyer on March 16, 2010 Share If you work for a business or own one, social media engagement is probably on your radar. The site had a couple of traffic spikes during the holiday season that temporarily made it the largest site in the U.S., Internet visits vs. Google’s 7.03%: In early 2008, there were reports that traffic was plateauing , but that’s obviously not true anymore. Compared to the rise of social games on Facebook, there was little happening at Google to encourage traffic growth. according to Hitwise. population). MORE >>