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AUGUST 16, 2012

Have you been forced to deal with an unfortunate social media disaster? Tools for scheduling your posts, such as Hootsuite or Seesmic , can be very helpful and convenient – especially when you have multiple accounts to manage. Knowing your settings and how they work are a vital part of using any tool in the online world.

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APRIL 29, 2013

Social media marketing is no longer optional for business. Last November, Huffington Post published 100 social media statistics that shouldn’t be ignored. 80 percent of social media users prefer to connect with brands through Facebook. Consumers are interacting with brands in a huge way through social media.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Do you have a social media policy in place for your business? A press release from Grant Thornton LLP finds that “executives of public and private companies see social media as a growing set of marketing tools, but have not yet developed the necessary compliance and risk policies and procedures.”

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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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AUGUST 3, 2012

The numbers are captivating, but how else have the Internet and social media affected the Olympic games? The social media profiles of the athletes are incredibly influential. Social media has created an outlet for instant news from direct sources.

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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. It was bound to happen. Inevitable. And now, it has.

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JULY 25, 2011

Are you utilizing social media as a tool for two-way communication between you and your clients? Yes, it can be difficult to admit the faults of your business and/or products, but bankruptcy is even more difficult. Domino’s did what they had to do in order to change the opinions of their target market.

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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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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 10, 2011

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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 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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AUGUST 22, 2011

Many people suggest that social media is not measurable – we’d beg to differ. The old saying, “you can’t manage what you can’t measure” has never been more true than in social media. Measuring Social Media ROI for Retail (or Business-to-Consumer Sales). Find the ROI in your social media efforts.

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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. Weird Al Yankovic’s Social Media Experiment is a Lesson For Success.

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JUNE 21, 2013

Vine has become a popular app for personal videos, allowing users to make funny, creative nine second videos and share them on social media. More and more businesses are beginning to experiment and fully engage in Instagram as a useful online marketing tool. This isn’t just big news for personal accounts.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Social media is not an “if” anymore, but a “when” and a “how.”. Social media is not a substitute for building relationships. A blog is still the one indispensable online marketing tool that will get you more search engine exposure than almost any other tool. Customers buy benefits, not features.

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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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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

million visitors while breaking through to join the top 49 in ranks this past September, continuing on in this online social media marketing frenzy. According to Maxymiser.com , Pinterest has a higher referral traffic than Twitter, although number one in the ranks is the very well known social media company , Facebook.

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JUNE 28, 2013

Make sure your contact information is correct, especially your social media and website. LinkedIn can be a great professional tool if used properly. LinkedIn Online marketing Social Media Optimization self-branding' And, of course, you want to have your education updated. Make Yourself Accessible.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Social Media Strategist Caroline Melberg shared a recent experience with a client that reaffirmed her opinions about automating all of your online communication. I chose to not say any of these rather snappy replies, and instead explained how social media is different from every other marketing tactic he’s used in the past.

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JULY 19, 2011

A common misconception about social networking sites is the idea that they exist in a virtual playground. Sure, they are entertainment, but some individuals question whether or not they are a tool for businesses. Reaching your target audience through Facebook is another powerful marketing tool for your brand.

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APRIL 6, 2011

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MAY 25, 2011

Earlier today, Caroline Melberg of Small Business Mavericks and the Social Media Incubator gave a beneficial presentation at a morning event for the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce. Caroline explained how quick response (QR) codes can be used as a valuable and measurable business tool.

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MARCH 13, 2012

Josh Lloyd, chief technology officer of ShopVisible , recently shared an article on Forbes.com with his recommendations of why businesses should use the tool. 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.”.

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MARCH 13, 2012

Josh Lloyd, chief technology officer of ShopVisible , recently shared an article on Forbes.com with his recommendations of why businesses should use the tool. 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.”.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

For years, Google provided marketers with its keyword research tools, free of charge. Search Engine Optimization specialist, Caroline, Melberg , has been recommending the Google Keyword Research Tool for years as a great place to start your keyword research. Everyone else could use the external tool, without needing to be logged-in.

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The Social Media Incubator

AUGUST 6, 2011

LinkedIn is a great tool for research. Of course, LinkedIn is a great tool from a human resources standpoint too. Do you see LinkedIn as a helpful marketing tool? Evaluating a Potential New Hire Before Meeting Them. So how have you been using LinkedIn to grow your business ?

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The Social Media Incubator

OCTOBER 2, 2013

” So if you’ve been looking for that ‘save it for later’ tool, Pocket could be the right fit for you. Do you have any other tools you use for saving your interesting articles or videos for viewing later? Or you can view all your saved pages by clicking on “view list.” Let us know!

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The Social Media Incubator

DECEMBER 7, 2011

It’s good to know that they’re taking feedback seriously.” ” We’ve always received prompt responses from LinkedIn about inquiries, and it’s been clear that their support department is working hard to please users.

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The Social Media Incubator

JANUARY 30, 2012

QR codes are a powerful business tool because their results are very measurable,” said Melberg. So if printing QR codes in a magazine has a positive outcome, is it better to add more codes per issue, or will that overwhelm readers? The information showed that the more QR codes that were added in a magazine, the higher the response rate. “QR

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The Social Media Incubator

JANUARY 30, 2012

QR codes are a powerful business tool because their results are very measurable,” said Melberg. So if printing QR codes in a magazine has a positive outcome, is it better to add more codes per issue, or will that overwhelm readers? The information showed that the more QR codes that were added in a magazine, the higher the response rate. “QR

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Writing features and tools. Notes Plus offers a good variety of writing tools and features in order to help you keep your notes readable, organized and sorted how you want them. Create notebooks based on how you want to organize your meeting notes. Audio notes.

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AUGUST 2, 2013

If you use an online email marketing tool such as Constant Contact, continue watching open rates over time to see if there are any differences developing. Emails from a tool such as Constant Contact are destined for the promotions tab. What can businesses do?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

This app can be a great tool for anyone looking to manage their business, or even personal, expenses on the go in an easy and organized way. Email expense reports or convert to a PDF and save. Integration. Import or export using multiple outlets such as Excel, Evernote, Dropbox, SalesForce, Quickbooks and more! Have you tried it?

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JULY 7, 2011

Social Media Strategist Caroline Melberg agrees with that assessment. “ WordPress offers unparalleled ease-of-use, vast amounts of plug-ins that offer the widest variety of functionality and search engine optimization benefits beyond compare – I recommend WordPress for all of our client blogs as a result. ”.

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The Social Media Incubator

JUNE 29, 2011

Make sure you’re investing your time wisely and that you are making strategic decisions about your use of social media, and you’ll have a much greater chance of seeing the returns you are looking for. Remember, while the sites are free to participate in, your time invested has a value associated with it.

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JANUARY 29, 2014

A very handy tool when you are on the go, or away from you computer for long periods of time. Whether you like to highlight through documents, draw boxes, or just use a red pen, DocAS allows you to highlight the important parts of your documents for later.

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