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MARCH 13, 2012

Many business owners are asking themselves if they should be using Google+. Lloyd’s main points for his recommendation were, “Better social search rankings,” “It broadens your consumer appeal,” and “Potential to upsell, cross sell and just sell.”. with everyone in your network – much like cloud computing.

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OCTOBER 24, 2013

Until the last couple of years as Google and other search engines changed their algorithms with updates like the “Panda” update, you rarely heard the term “content marketing.”

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APRIL 15, 2013

We’re talking about the convergence of search and social media. But there’s more to it than simply Google starting its own social networking website called Google Plus. The marriage between search and social goes much deeper, although Google Plus is a fine start. That’s all we need to say.

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JUNE 20, 2011

Further evidence that Google is making search more social comes in the form of their new “plus-one” button, which according to Google is short-hand for telling your social connections, “ Hey, this is pretty cool! According to Google, currently there are no plans to bring Facebook into the “plus-one” system. “

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DECEMBER 24, 2012

Here’s a few interesting quotes and facts about social media to brighten up your holidays and give you a little cheer (or chuckle)! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! “On Twitter we get excited if someone follows us. In real life we get really scared and run away.” ” ~Unknown via @mozusa. Whitney Cummings. Brian Russell.

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JULY 3, 2011

The old saying, “a picture is worth 1,000 words” has new appeal as social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter have made recent moves to make photography and photo sharing a much larger part of their offerings. Now, Google is jumping on the bandwagon with the new Business Photos from Google.

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MAY 18, 2012

The Social Media Incubator prepares for Zenith Social Media Conference in Duluth this upcoming Wednesday, May 23. The advanced track will be hosted by aimClear , an advertising and social media company located in Duluth. Social Media Administrator Chelsea Janke will be attending the Zenith Conference.

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MAY 6, 2011

Starting with a seemingly innocent Tweet around 4PM EST and escalating through Sunday night and throughout the rest of the week, every news source on the planet has by now covered the influence that social media has had on this major news story. Remember, social media is “Real Time PR.” Probably not.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The search engine giant will soon begin indexing posts on Facebook and other sites and showing those comments in Google search results. Any site that includes PostData, such as WordPress blogs , will be searched by Google. Remember that funny post your friend shared on Facebook last month, but now you can’t seem to find it?

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APRIL 21, 2011

scan or click the QR code to see the packages we offer Social Media is a Helpful Tool – But NOT Behind the Wheel! by admin on April 21, 2011 Social media is an incredibly convenient communication vehicle and a powerful business tool as well. Public Relations and Small Business Mavericks C.E.L. Copyright © 2009-2011.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

scan or click the QR code to see the packages we offer Caroline Melberg speaks on social media by admin on January 13, 2010 Caroline Melberg of Small Business Mavericks and collaborator on the Social Media Incubator ™ speaks on social media for the Terry Craig Show ! Copyright © 2009-2011.

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DECEMBER 31, 2009

scan or click the QR code to see the packages we offer Is Social Media a Fad? by admin on December 31, 2009 Social Media has revolutionized the world of marketing. So is social media just a fad or is it the biggest shift since the Industrial Resolution? Public Relations and Small Business Mavericks C.E.L.

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APRIL 28, 2011

scan or click the QR code to see the packages we offer Top Tips for Putting LinkedIn to Work by admin on April 28, 2011 We were honored to present yesterday to the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce audience about Social Media for business. Public Relations Small Business Mavericks Loading Quotes. Share your stories with us!

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MAY 4, 2011

Social Media Strategist Caroline Melberg spells out the steps to take when you need to change your Facebook identity: So let’s say Jane Doe is an administrator of the “Pretend Company&# page on Facebook. Public Relations Small Business Mavericks Loading Quotes. Tagged as: admin facebook , branding , C.E.L.

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MAY 8, 2013

Google is offering the “ Summer of Code 2013 ,” which is an internship for students who are willing to work on open-source projects. Unlike many interns who are working for experience without monetary compensation, Google has made their program a paid internship. What do you think about Google offering internships to students?

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

If you haven’t heard of the new social media site, there’s a good chance you will in 2015. The site offers a simple, easy, ad-free social network for its users to share information and status updates, and stresses that user information will not be shared with third party sites. Google Plus gone?

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MAY 10, 2011

CEL PR , clean your cell phone screen , finding germs , germs in car , germs on phone , marketing tools , small business mavericks , social media , Social media as business tool , social media becoming mainstream , social media news , social media sites , Star Tribune Leave a Comment Previous post: Did President Obama Kill the Automated Tweet?

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JULY 24, 2014

Social media has become one of the fastest growing tools for many industries in the last decade. Each week we take a look at how social media has changed, as well as new trends in the industry. Google to Reward Users of Google+, Hangouts, and YouTube Live. What social media stories intrigued you this week?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

scan or click the QR code to see the packages we offer True Social Media ROI is All About Integration by admin on November 16, 2009 Not long ago, a client came and asked if we could “help her business go viral” by launching social media for her company. Public Relations Small Business Mavericks Loading Quotes.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

This is another reason why having a presence on social media is so critical. Learn from Coach’s virtual situation and put your brand’s social media to work for you ! If you are a business owner, make sure to start building your community now before you need it and it’s too late!” Copyright © 2009-2011.

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MARCH 29, 2012

Google is offering the “ Summer of Code 2012 ,” which is an internship for students who are willing to work on open-source projects. Unlike many interns who are working for experience without monetary compensation, Google has made their program a paid internship. What do you think about Google offering internships to students?

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MARCH 29, 2012

Google is offering the “ Summer of Code 2012 ,” which is an internship for students who are willing to work on open-source projects. Unlike many interns who are working for experience without monetary compensation, Google has made their program a paid internship. What do you think about Google offering internships to students?

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

scan or click the QR code to see the packages we offer Do You Fear Internet Marketing & Social Media by admin on September 1, 2009 Social media is getting as hot as a high-efficiency furnace, blowing steady streams of information everywhere. Look inside > Do You Fear Internet Marketing and Social Media?

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

scan or click the QR code to see the packages we offer FTC passes new rules and regulations on social media by admin on November 23, 2009 The world wide web has been a buzz with the newly passed rules regarding social media and full disclosure on blogs and other online marketing avenues. Copyright © 2009-2011.

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MAY 27, 2011

Google is developing a new feature called Google Wallet , which will allow users to charge virtually any transaction to a credit card by using a smart phone. Photo courtesy of Google. The next time that someone asks if you would like to pay with cash, credit or check, just pull out your smart phone. So how does it work?

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JULY 18, 2013

This phrase is typically used in reference to website content, and you’ll often hear people say that if you want to rank high in Google’s search index, then you need to produce high quality content. More and more, Google is looking at the authority rating of the content producer. But what does that mean? How do you do that?

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AUGUST 19, 2013

Event apps – Facebook, Google+, and other social media websites have Events apps where you can promote your events. Google+ Local – Local businesses can list their businesses in Google+ Local and Bing Local, which is beneficial as potential customers will find you in local search engine results.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Last month, we talked about how to add Facebook events to your Google calendars, now we want to give you the ability to add it to your iPhone calendar. If you do not remember or know how to get that link, go to How to Sync Facebook events to Google Calendar and follows Steps 1 – 4.

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MAY 1, 2013

It also includes claiming your business listings on Google Places , Yelp , Yahoo and Bing Local. Contact our team of Search and Social Strategists to learn how you can put local search to work for your business today. With local search, that’s not only possible but it’s nearly a guarantee if you do it right.

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APRIL 3, 2012

The fact is, there are many businesses who have yet to embrace Facebook and other social media sites in a strategic manner. Facebook today ranks today with the lowest amount of search volume (behind Google, Yahoo, Bing, EBay, Craigslist, Ask, AOL and even Amazon). Yes, we can certainly help him!). It’s terrible.

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APRIL 3, 2012

The fact is, there are many businesses who have yet to embrace Facebook and other social media sites in a strategic manner. Facebook today ranks today with the lowest amount of search volume (behind Google, Yahoo, Bing, EBay, Craigslist, Ask, AOL and even Amazon). Yes, we can certainly help him!). It’s terrible.

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JULY 10, 2013

One of the common misconceptions about online advertising – whether we’re talking about Facebook , Google AdWords or something else – is that click-through rates are an adequate measure of success. There’s no area where that’s more true than in Facebook advertising. They’re not.

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APRIL 25, 2012

BizReport.com shared recent study findings that showed two-thirds of small and midsized businesses are not providing adequate contact information and links to their social media channels. Social Media Strategist Caroline Melberg shared her own three tips that business owners can consider to stop hiding from customers online.

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APRIL 19, 2011

I was speaking with a potential client not long ago, and he expressed the idea that he couldn’t be a social authority, because there were other businesses owners in his industry who had been around longer than his business had, and so he felt that he didn’t quite “qualify&# to be considered an “authority&# on his subject.

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MARCH 28, 2013

Social media – Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn. Pick the social media sites that will work for you and develop relationships with people in your local area. Submit your website to Google Places and Bing Local. Build a website and get people to opt in to your e-mail list. Build your list.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

All I can say is the power of social media still amazes me! Now that’s a far reach! Have you had a similar story – where on facebook status or video went viral? Share your stories with us! All Rights Reserved www.thesocialmediaincubator.com. Copyright © 2009-2011. All Rights Reserved www.thesocialmediaincubator.com

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JULY 15, 2013

There are four major web browsers that are most utilized: Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari. GOOGLE CHROME. Cons: Lack of customization, built-in Google search engine issues, difficulty deleting cookies, some compatibility issues, lack of add-ons. So which browser is best? If so, what are they?

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