Jeff Esposito

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Is it me or does it seem like there is a new social network or application that is going to be the next big thing in 2012? For every “surefire hit” like a Pinterest there are two or three Google Waves or Empire Avenues.

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Jeff Esposito

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

PostRank – This nifty plugin rates your posts on engagement, sharing and some other variables and was recently acquired by Google. WP Greetbox – This plugin allows you to give a custom welcome message to users entering your site from different social networks. It has also increased the time spent on the site.

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Jeff Esposito

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

In this post from Valeria Maltoni, she sheds some light on Google’s new privacy policy and how it will make trusted recommendations out of the data we share with Google. Some say 75-100 billion dollars and we will all find out soon as the social network has its IPO on the horizon. Social Love: Take THAT Writer’s Block!

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Jeff Esposito

JANUARY 8, 2014

Facebook is the world’s largest social network. Google tried, but has yet to provide a competitor with Google+, Timberlake couldn’t bring the sexy back to Myspace, Instagram is owned by Zuck, and Snapchat; well they have their own issues. The answer is No.

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Jeff Esposito

APRIL 23, 2015

As I have noted a few times on this blog, Facebook has built a perfect fly trap and businesses need to adapt to the ecosystem, much like they do with Google. It is also a worthwhile follow given the security breaches that come out via social networking sites. You do for Google… Think you can do that?

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Jeff Esposito

APRIL 23, 2015

As I have noted a few times on this blog, Facebook has built a perfect fly trap and businesses need to adapt to the ecosystem, much like they do with Google. It is also a worthwhile follow given the security breaches that come out via social networking sites. social media' I just think it is more on finding that balance.

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Jeff Esposito

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

In case you haven’t heard, Google has launched a new network for its users, Google+. Sure Google+ has some social components, but it is far from a social network, rather it’s a means to make search smarter. Despite this convenience, Google has two problems. Both of these groups are wrong.

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Jeff Esposito

JULY 16, 2010

Happy customers tell 3 friends, unhappy customers tell Google – the title on this one speaks for itself. People really need to remember this when working of a brand on social networks. Well my good friend Teresa makes some good points with insights from her community.

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Jeff Esposito

DECEMBER 19, 2011

If you are interested in learning more on ways to get started in this area, check out my series on institutionalizing social media. Consolidation, acquisition and mega networks, oh my – The social networking space is going to get a heck of a lot smaller in 2012 and could wind up being a two-horse race between Facebook and Google.

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Jeff Esposito

JUNE 15, 2012

Facebook is eating the world, except for China and Russia: World map of social networks – this is a pretty cool look at the top social networks globally. Google+ Battles Facebook for Social Login Dominance [Infographic] – this is an interesting Infographic. Notice a familiar top dog?

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Jeff Esposito

JANUARY 28, 2011

Sure blocking a social network may have made sense three years ago, but today, well that is just silly. Social networking leads to sex faster? Would you believe that 80% of women say that social media has made leads to sex faster? It can also be said that 70% of women Google men that they are thinking about dating.

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