Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 30, 2012

For both strategic and benchmarking purposes, create a spreadsheet listing your top competitors and, for each, showing: • Social features on their website (e.g. Facebook / LinkedIn / Google Plus metrics (i.e. Other social activity and presence (Flickr, SlideShare, Wikipedia, etc.). Find relevant groups on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Vocus 184

Vocus Alltop Message Boards Klout 184

Webbiquity SMM

JULY 25, 2011

Conversely, the more your name dominates for relevant searches, the more likely prospects are to buy from you, because you look like the expert, the “big dog&# in the industry (even if you’re really only a small dog). Also, keep in mind that search is no longer just Google. See the reputation management question below.

Reputation 173

Reputation Directory Social Bookmarking Diagrams 173

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 23, 2011

Of the top dozen sources of traffic, four were social networking or related sites: Twitter , LinkedIn , Facebook and HootSuite. Twitter is the most productive, driving more than half of all non-blog social media visits. The best syndication sites will vary by industry, so choose sites appropriate for your blog subject manner.

Syndication 186

Syndication Data How To HootSuite 186

Saying It Social

JUNE 3, 2010

Increase your search engine rankings: Social media profiles (especially those on Twitter , Facebook , and LinkedIn ) frequently rank highly with major search engines. Creating keyword-rich profiles around your brand name can help generate traffic for your both your social-networking sites and your company’s Web site.

Social Media 159

Social Media NoFollow Marketing Social Bookmarking 159

Kikolani

MARCH 13, 2011

Simply search keywords in your industry, and PostRank will give you a list of the blogs with the top engagement on that topic. When you hover a post’s engagement score, you will see the number of comments, social shares, and social bookmarking for that individual post. Social Engagement Measurement with Klout.

Research 153

Research Advertising Postrank Klout 153

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Create a promotional video for their inaugural Social Media Optimization Summits where people can See It. The Social Media Optimization Summits are different than many other conferences in the fact that they are "hands on." The first item of business? Video URL: [link] ] This is sure to be a valuable experience.

Social Media 100

Social Media Paid Search SMS Syndication 100

Freelance Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2008

We’d like to add a couple to the list: Macblips and HypeM Sports Entertainment Fighters Ballhype eFans FanNation Fanspot ScoreGuru SportsFlip Sportsvite SportsCast Social Bookmarking Blinkbits Blinklist Blogmarks Chipmark Connectedy del.icio.us Diigo Foxmarks Furl Lycos iQ Ma.gnolia Mobilicio.us

Sites 140

Sites Social Media CiteULike Newsvine 140

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The insurance industry has the most Twitter accounts (13). The insurance industry has the most Twitter accounts (13). Chad Richards is the Social Program Manager at Firebelly Marketing. This represents a six percent increase over the 2008 study. The number one ranked company, Exxon Mobil, does not have a Twitter account.

Social Media 165

Social Media Twitter Paid Search Study 165

Firebelly

JULY 22, 2010

Chad Richards is the Social Program Manager at Firebelly Marketing. Posted by: Tonytellez | July 23, 2010 at 10:15 AM This reminds me of my Firestone story posted on Get Social PR. In my instance the company's policy, which is special to Firestone and not to the industry as a whole, stood in the way.

Social Media 188

Social Media Paid Search SMS Syndication 188

Saying It Social

MAY 1, 2010

After you’ve published your blog, you should post it on your Facebook Business Page , tweet it on Twitter , share it on LinkedIn , bookmark it on social bookmarking sites, and post it on document sharing sites. One of the goals of your social media marketing program is to be seen as an expert in your industry.

How To 132

How To Google Reader Social Networking Ping.fm 132

Kikolani

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Social Media. Setting Up Your Google Profile for Google Buzz Users – Just like you have (hopefully) competed your Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn profiles, you will want to fill out your Google Profile to reference for Buzz users. Blogging and Social Media Goals for 2010. Social Media Marketing Best Practice.

SEO 147

SEO Social Media Postrank Blogosphere 147

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2011

A handy way to supplement your email contact list with information about those prospects from the most popular social networks. Check dozens of popular social networking and social bookmarking websites to see if the username or vanity url you want to use is still available. Share this on LinkedIn. JustUnfollow.

Tools 206

Tools Social Media Lithium Sysomos 206

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 18, 2010

You can search for related groups and Fan Pages through Facebook, start accounts on social bookmarking sites such as Digg or StumbleUpon, and check on who is linking to your site to find out who’s interested. In every industry, there are existing conversations going on. What motivates them? What are their issues?

Social Media 269

Social Media Strategy StumbleUpon Digg 269

Firebelly

MARCH 5, 2010

Social Capital: The Currency of the Social Economy By Brian Solis Like any form of capital, Social capital rises and falls with the market and the individual to which it’s governed by the state of the industry and affected by the state of corresponding affairs. Have a great weekend everyone!

Feed Reader 100

Feed Reader Marketing Social Capital Paid Search 100

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Facebook Secures Patent for News Feed By Ben Parr A new patent awarded to Facebook this week could have some big implications for the entire social media industry. The world’s largest social network now own the patent for the news feed. Chad Richards is the Social Program Manager at Firebelly Marketing.

Feed Reader 100

Feed Reader Marketing Paid Search Metrics 100

Kikolani

JUNE 27, 2011

HARO, which stands for Help a Reporter Out, is a site that connects reporters from major publications and media outlets with industry experts. On LinkedIn. Just one of the many reasons I think LinkedIn is a great social network for bloggers ! Top 25 Blogging and Social Media Posts on Kikolani. On CommentLuv Blogs.

RSS 142

RSS Feed Feedly FeedBurner 142

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 12, 2010

You can check show times, read mainstream media reviews, watch official trailers, and get data on individual movies as well as the movie industry in general. That’s good stuff, but what makes the website truly great is the inordinate amount of social and mobile integration. Calling attention to social profiles? Answers Yahoo!

Smart Phone 218

Smart Phone Mobile Social Media SEO 218

Hootsuite

APRIL 6, 2023

Gaining traction: LinkedIn, YouTube, and WordPress (and more) arrive (2003-2005) In 2003, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facemash, described as Harvard University’s answer to Hot or Not. LinkedIn “in the Black” (2006) In sharp contrast to other networks, LinkedIn was the first to offer users paid premium packages.

Social Media 145

Social Media MySpace Tumblr Foursquare 145

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 27, 2008

Let the Social Media Traffic Quality Analysis Begin In order to answer the question of whether niche social media drives higher quality traffic, two social networks were chosen for analysis — one generic and one niche. All three sites at the centerr of this analysis sit within the online marketing and search industry.

Social Media 100

Social Media StumbleUpon SEO ROI 100

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 29, 2012

It also requires an active presence and network of relationships in social media, coverage in industry press, and carefully targeted online advertising to be where your prospective buyers are looking, when they are looking. Paid Presence (search engine ads, banner ads on trade or publication sites, social network ads).

Findability 197

Findability Directory Social Bookmarking B2B 197

Webbiquity SMM

JULY 12, 2010

What also refers to subject matter—in b2b, that usually means reporting on research, offering a unique perspective on industry developments, solving problems, providing how-to guides, or presenting other information that is of value to your audience and positions your people as the experts. Share this on LinkedIn. Post on Google Buzz.

Report 191

Report Social Media Strategy Policies 191

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 19, 2011

Social Media and Search Optimization Integration by SEO Wizardry. Frequent best-of contributor Pete Hollier details the social media optimization (SMO) process, explains how a corporate website and blog integrate with social bookmarking and social networking, and shows how SMO and SEO efforts support each other.

Tips 179

Tips Press Release Reputation B2B 179

Kikolani

APRIL 7, 2010

Many businesses hear about the advantages of social media in terms of marketing their products or services, but some forget to look at other major benefits of social media beyond finding leads or making a sale. Keep Up to Date on Their Industry. Monitor Conversation About Themselves. Drive Traffic to Their Website.

Social Media 165

Social Media Social Bookmarking Hotels Social Networking 165

SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

LinkedIn 58) Start by building a network with people you know. Don’t go crazy inviting everyone you have ever met to connect on LinkedIn. monthly) 61) Answer Questions in the “Answers” section of LinkedIn. Social Bookmarking Sites (Digg, Delicious, Technorati, etc.) Good AND bad.

Social Media 279

Social Media Klout YouTube Foursquare 279

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Social media sites include the following: • Social networking sites (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Plaxo, Hi5, etc.). Social sharing sites (e.g. Social bookmarking sites (e.g. What does your organization hope to accomplish through social media? Position the company as an industry thought leader?

Policies 180

Policies Social Media Guidelines Plaxo 180

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

It also allows a user to then tag and save the page in Furl and del.icio.us (among other social bookmarking options) when they read it in their e-mail. I am a Realtor and am on the bleeding edge of things in my industry, but our industry as a whole is behind the power curve. LinkedIn: steverubel. Blog RSS Feed.

Bookmarklet 238

Bookmarklet Yahoo RSS Feed 238

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Though these will likely evolve over time, it’s best to think about at least the obvious subjects for your company and industry up front. Digg, Facebook, LinkedIn), even create an e-commerce store. Digg, Facebook, LinkedIn), even create an e-commerce store. Blogger , TypePad ) to fee-based systems (e.g.,

WordPress 185

WordPress Hubspot URL Widget 185

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2010

How to Build a Social Media Cheat Sheet in Any Topic (ReadWriteWeb): Marshall Kirkpatrick writes an amazing guide on how you can find thought leaders in any industry. 10 Creative Contests Powered by Social Media (Mashable): You can use social media to do many things: build community, make business decisions, and more.

Marketing 265

Marketing SEO Journal Engineering 265

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 3, 2011

use automated social bookmarking tools like IMAutomater and Shareaholic tips for increasing traffic to your blog. use automated social bookmarking tools like IMAutomater [[link] and Shareaholic. Ways to Promote Your Blog Posts for Maximum Exposure by Quick Online Tips. promote via Twitter and Facebook) and not-so-.

Tips 176

Tips Sysomos SEO WordPress 176

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 4, 2012

How can you make sure your company’s social media policy doesn’t run afoul of employment law? What under-utilized site has been called a “social media powerhouse,” and which highly popular social bookmarking site is frequently overlooked by marketers? Social Media ROI Measurement Guides.

Social Media 213

Social Media Resources Tips Policies 213

Bill Hartzer

AUGUST 4, 2009

Longer if the article has gone popular or hot on a social bookmarking site like Digg. Retweeting and Socializing it on the main social bookmarking sites is primarily how it gets around. They even have added some social bookmarking links to the page so you can help publicize it. It gets around quickly.

URL 112

URL Types Social Bookmarking Digg 112

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

How are marketers really using social media? Dan Neely discusses which social networking sites get the most attention from marketers (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, no surprises there), how marketers can best use social media for branding and business development, and concerns about the use of social media in brand planning.

Social Media 198

Social Media Tools Tips ROI 198

Kikolani

JUNE 18, 2010

How to use LinkedIn to generate business – pretty much everything you need to be doing on LinkedIn. How to get links in tough industries – if you’re struggling building links, try out some of these tips! Business / Career / Finance.

Mashup 113

Mashup Resources Adsense Blogroll 113

Your Escape From 9 to 5

APRIL 17, 2022

A Social Bookmarking Site – Similar to Delicious. StumbleUpon provides the 4 th Highest Social Media Traffic Referral (behind Twitter & ahead of Reddit) Can Provide 3 Times More Traffic than Reddit Can Provide More Traffic than Google+ and LinkedIn Combined It’s Fun and Interactive. What is StumbleUpon?

StumbleUpon 98

StumbleUpon Reddit How To Marketing 98

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2011

I’m sure you’ll have a year (or more) of reading to do, but I know it’s worth it to empower you with all this great content that has been written by our industry peers. Quick Jump: Social Media: Getting Started, Implementation, and Execution. Social Media (and Beyond): Small Business. Social Media: General.

Marketing 279

Marketing Affiliate marketing Small Business SEO 279

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2009

Social Media Sites: General The Big Boys of Social Bookmarking: The Top 20 Sites (10e20): Chris Winfield ranks the top 20 social bookmarking sites by their Alexa rankings and gives a short description of what each does — in case you haven’t ventured beyond Digg. Maybe next year, folks!

Marketing 144

Marketing StumbleUpon SEO Reputation 144

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 10, 2010

A few weeks ago, another person connected with me on Facebook who was referred to me by a social media buddy I never actually met. “I am a relatively new internet marketer trying to break into the industry,&# he wrote. Being able to work alongside the brightest minds in the industry can be extremely empowering.

Marketing 240

Marketing How To SEO Training 240