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

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

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 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

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

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 13, 2010

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. If Google Alerts had been developed with a focus on social media, this would be it. Alterian SM2.

SM2 202

SM2 Vocus Alterian Radian6 202

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 23, 2010

Can the financial return on expenditures for social media business activities– in marketing, PR, customer support, HR, product development or other areas — be accurately measured? Among social media pundits, the debate rages on. Among social media pundits, the debate rages on.

ROI 193

ROI Social Media Vocus Metrics 193

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

With Social Media Marketing: Strategies for Engaging in Facebook, Twitter & Other Social Media , the inimitable Liana “Li&# Evans has provided the definitive handbook for social media marketers. Explain your goals and establish clear guidelines for any mention of the company on social media sites.

Review 152

Review Social Media Marketing Handbook 152

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 15, 2010

At its core, social media marketing is still marketing: it requires a strategy, planning, objectives, measurement, and utilization of key messages. But on the other hand, social media is not simply another channel, i.e. to be lumped into a group such as radio, TV, outdoor, print, and social media.

Social Media 171

Social Media Technorati StumbleUpon Digg 171

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 27, 2010

Whatever questions you may have about social media marketing, you’ll probably find the answers in the 2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report from white paper guru Michael Stelzner. A year ago, the top questions most marketers had about social media related to tactics, with ROI second.

Report 191

Report Social Media B2B Newsvine 191

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2011

Search for a brand name or keyword across all of the most popular social networks at once? Monitor social media discussions of your company or product in real time? Promote events through social media? Cool Social Media Tools. Social Media Monitoring Tools. Wildfire Social Media Monitor.

Tools 206

Tools Social Media Lithium Sysomos 206

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 30, 2010

From social media cartoons and contextual advertising gone wrong to dysfunctional agency-client relationships and the best (and worst) online ads, here are some of the most amusing, creative and remarkable blog posts and videos of 2009. Social Media. Top 30 Social Media Jokes, Clips and Cartoons! Tweet This!

Social Media 191

Social Media Marketing Avatar Microsoft 191

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 27, 2013

There’s no question that B2B marketers have embraced social media. According to recent research , more than 80% of b2b marketers now use the “big 3″ social networks—LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook—to distribute content. And if so, which social networks are most productive?

B2B 263

B2B Social Networking Research Marketing 263

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 11, 2013

To expand your online footprint within your market, think about three types of sites where you want a presence: Social media sites: these include social networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), social content sharing sites (YouTube, Flickr, SlideShare) and social bookmarking sites (Reddit, StumbleUpon, Diigo).

Social Bookmarking 198

Social Bookmarking StumbleUpon Engineering Sites 198

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 20, 2010

It all comes down to the “social&# in social media; people value tools like Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for the interaction with like-minded individuals they provide. Those who focus on “broadcasting&# only their own content through these media tend to be shunned or ignored. Share it on StumbleUpon.

Twitter 190

Twitter Technorati StumbleUpon Digg 190

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Blogging is often viewed as the core component of a B2B social media marketing strategy, and other than discussion forums, it’s the most mature component of social media. Share it on StumbleUpon. Share this on Facebook. Share this on FriendFeed. Post on Google Buzz. Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on Mixx.

Aggregage 181

Aggregage B2B Trends Hubspot 181

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The steering committee for the awards includes some of the heaviest hitters in the B2B social media space, such as Ardath Albee , author of eMarketing Strategies for the Complex Sale ; Laura Fitton (aka Pistachio), CEO of oneforty.com; Ann Handley of MarketingProfs; and Joe Pulizzi from the Junta42 content marketing blog. Tweet This!

B2B 161

B2B Twitter Committee Technorati 161

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Social Media: while social media adoption is rapidly increasing, these efforts aren’t always coordinated with SEO or appreciated in terms of search benefits. Share it on StumbleUpon. Finally, use online press release distribution sites to spread your news far and wide. Share this on Bebo. Post on Google Buzz.

SEO 181

SEO Press Release Social Bookmarking Technorati 181

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Social media has fundamentally altered the practice of public relations. Of course, there’s more to (successful) blogger outreach than just pitching, and there’s more to the new practice of social PR than just blogger outreach. Will Traditional, Social Media Blend?

Press Release 200

Press Release Tips HootSuite Alltop 200

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

to topic-focused niche sites such as (using social media as an example) Social Media Today and Social Media Informer. For example, the iPhone got huge social media exposure when first released. Direct Message Lab has increased its exposure by sponsoring Social Media Informer.

Aggregator 187

Aggregator Paper.li B2B Content 187

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Of eleven different marketing categories, all of those in which marketers said they plan to increase spending in 2011 are online activities: website design / optimization and social media topped the list with 69% of companies planning larger budgets in these areas, followed by virtual events and webinars, SEO, email marketing and paid search.

B2B 185

B2B Trends Marketing Technorati 185

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 12, 2011

Social media marketing, online PR and SEO are three tactics that are all powerful on their own, but have far more impact when used in a coordinated, synergistic manner. How can you amplify and extend new releases through social media? Try these 8 tactics to entice the media by Ragan.com. Pitching on Twitter?

Press Release 194

Press Release Tools Tips Vocus 194

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Jeff Bullas presents 50 tips to increase your blog’s readership, like asking questions of your readers, using StumbleUpon and AllTop , thoughtfully commenting on other blogs (with a link back to your own) and tweeting each of your new posts at least twice. Share it on StumbleUpon. .&# Hey, it worked for him here. Tweet This!

Alltop 148

Alltop Tips Hubspot Directory 148

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

An outstanding list of useful WordPress plugins from Andy Beal, author of Radically Transparent: Monitoring and Managing Reputations Online and the brain behind the Trackur social media monitoring tool. Share it on StumbleUpon. 25 Top WordPress Plugins You Should Know About by Ask WordPress Girl. Share this on Facebook.

WordPress 182

WordPress Content management systems Message Boards SEO 182

Webbiquity SMM

JULY 25, 2011

Social media, online PR and user-generated content sites open up a new world of places to be “found.&#. From there, make sure that your presence is search-optimized on the “big four&# social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. Where do I start with web presence optimization?

Reputation 173

Reputation Directory Social Bookmarking Diagrams 173

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Meta description: (usually no more than 200 characters, e.g., “Webbiquity is the fusion of SEO, search marketing, social media, reputation management, content marketing and social PR to make you or your company omnipresent on the web for your unique search phrase.&# ). Share it on StumbleUpon. Blog URL (e.g.,

Directory 189

Directory RSS Sites Syndication 189

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

It is somewhat surprising how many have only a few hundred followers, despite being social media managers, practitioners and strategists at large corporations. . • Morgan Johnston – Manager Corporate Communication at JetBlue Airways. • Bowen Payson – Manager of Online and Digital Marketing at Virgin America.

List 155

List Twitter Brands Microsoft 155

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

To be successful in social media, act more like a friendly pooch than an aloof feline. Share it on StumbleUpon. There are certain over-inflated egos in the worlds of SEO and online marketing who are very poor at this. Be patient! Share this on Facebook. Share this on FriendFeed. Post on Google Buzz. Share this on LinkedIn.

Feed 155

Feed Feedly Digg Technorati 155

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. 4 LinkedIn Tips to Help You Stand Out by Social Media Examiner. Tweet This!

LinkedIn 189

LinkedIn Tips B2B Findability 189

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Why is having a social media policy in place so critical? Because virtually 100% of companies are now involved in social media—whether they acknowledge it or not. Essential Topics for an Organizational Social Media Policy. Provide a short introduction and then define what you mean by “social media.&#

Policies 180

Policies Social Media Guidelines Plaxo 180

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Key point #1: Social media is a critical component of inbound marketing. Successful marketers can’t rely solely on social media or treat it as a silo, separate from other marketing activities. Key point #2: To be successful with social media, you need to change the way you do business.

Social Media 176

Social Media Hubspot SEO Diagrams 176

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 29, 2016

Although more than three-quarters of B2B technology marketers use social media to market their products, less than half say they can tie social channels to revenue generation for their businesses. But it may also be a problem with basic B2B social media marketing strategy. Cross-Platform Social Media Strategy.

B2B 100

B2B Social Media Strategy Marketing 100

Webbiquity SMM

JULY 12, 2010

Recent surveys have shown that while businesses are embracing social media in droves, many are doing so without any real strategy in place. Just as these questions are critical to solid journalism, so they can be invaluable to social media strategy development. Where: which social media sites and tools will you use?

Report 191

Report Social Media Strategy Policies 191

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The challenge in social media is to be able to consider the needs of multiple audiences at once, because even though you may be aiming a tweet, blog post or Facebook update at a particular group, everyone can see it. Here are five audiences to keep in mind when posting any content or engaging in social media interactions.

Social Media 189

Social Media Press Release Marketing Technorati 189

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Forrester recently released a report by Laura Ramos and Augie Ray on How to Assess the Impact of Social Media in B2B Tech Marketing. While B2B marketers have been ramping up social media activities over the past 18 months, not all are seeing the outcomes they’d hoped for. Coordinate efforts.

B2B 175

B2B Social Media Marketing Microblogging 175

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Or have too many social media marketing statistics.” ” Well, she actually only said the first part (which is debatable), but certainly would have said the second part (which isn’t) had social media been around in the 1930s. How effective is social media in comparison to other digital marketing channels?

Statistics 50

Statistics Social Media B2B Hubspot 50