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Blogging: Social Media is Not Only About Social Media Sites

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Well, for one, social media users — that is, users on social news sites such as Digg, Mixx, Reddit — are not particularly enthusiastic about the proliferation of marketers in their community. This is a huge challenge for someone who wants to sell their product using social media. Does social media convert?

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Best Internet Marketing Posts of 2009

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Here’s 2006. In it, he offers some thought-provoking insights into what must be understood before going into social media marketing. And… Brian Solis is the most eloquent writer I have ever seen in the blogosphere. Here’s my list for 2008. Here’s 2007. Yes, that’s right. He offers great tips here.

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Analysis of Five Top Blogs and What You Can Learn from Them

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Based on my findings, Problogger started in 2004, Copyblogger started in 2006, Daily Blog Tips started in 2006, Steve Pavlina’s Blog started in 2004, and Entrepreneur’s Journey started in 2004. No need to buy John Reeses’ new product that will set you back $2k. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg.

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The Importance of Networking on the Internet

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In the end, the bond between those immersed in the social media sphere is a bond that exists nowhere else. Being different and not buying into all the bells and whistles of self love (destruction in some cases) will only harm you in the long run. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg. Thanks for reminding me to stay the course.

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Best Internet Marketing Blog Posts of 2007 » Techipedia | Tamar.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Top 29 Niche Social Media Sites (That Actually Send Traffic) : Andy Hagans consistently updates this list with some great resources that aren’t necessarily being tapped into by many folks, but maybe it’s time for things to change. Reddit Tips from the Top Dog on Reddit (Social News Watch): How do you become a top user on Reddit?

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What Traits Define a Social Media Marketer?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Many companies just see this as a new avenue to push existing traditional marketing messages, and this is why they almost always fail. For example an article with “10 Reasons You Should Buy Travel Insurance&# is almost never going to go viral, it’s not surprising, shocking, interesting or in any way sticky.

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7 Truths About Social Media Marketing

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

You need to network with like minded individuals and build relationships with people in the blogosphere so that you ultimately get inbound links, comments, and visibility. Audiences there are large, but they are there to connect, not to buy. Companies need to leverage different social media channels if they want buyers.