The Realtime Report

JANUARY 8, 2014

The top social media platforms include: Facebook, with 1.95 LinkedIn, with 798,000 unique visitors (an increase of 53% since December 2012). Blogger, with 559,000 unique visitors. Facebook and Blogger have a similar demographic, attracting mostly users between 15-24, with a fairly even mix of other age groups.

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Kikolani

JUNE 15, 2012

10 Free Tools Every Business Blogger Should Bookmark – Explore the free tools out there that will help you be better at business blogging and content creation. Are You Just Another Dumb Blogger? Why News-Style WordPress Themes Are a Bad Idea for Some Bloggers – As bloggers, the theme we use plays a huge role in our brand.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 1, 2012

What to do…It’s 2012 and you’ve been blogging for almost a year now with no success. Maybe it’s time to rethink whether the you’ll be able to quit your job in 2012 to become the next Pete Cashmore of the Web. Are you building your social network? You wouldn’t be the first.

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Laurel Papworth

APRIL 21, 2012

I’ll be teaching a couple of 1/2 day step by step social media course in Perth on 27th April, 2012 while I’m there for the #Media140 conference. Step by Step Social Media. You probably already know a little of Facebook, Twitter and social bookmarking. understand how to find and Engage social networks online.

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Ari Herzog

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

But we also know that less John Smiths were using social networking. Data from October 19 – November 18 in 2012: 8,236 visitors. Every blogger is different so my metrics will unlikely be the same for anyone else who gives up on Twitter. 7,726 unique visitors. pages per visit. 53 seconds per visit. 82% bounce rate.

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Quantcast Metrics Social Networking WordPress 161

ProBlogger

JANUARY 8, 2013

Image courtesy Lore & Guille, licensed under Creative Commons So to help you out, I’ve compiled this list of our 20 most popular articles from 2012. We do try to cover a range of topics on the blog, and meet the needs of bloggers at all stages of the blogging journey. If not, I hope you’ll find some gems in this list.

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Socialized

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Location-Based Applications Will Dissolve Into General Social Networks. Location-based applications like Foursquare and Brightkite will not be the darlings of social media as some predict, but will instead turn into features and dissolve into general social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Again, thank you for reading the MarketingSherpa Readers Choice top b2b marketing blog for 2012. This post is starting to show its age, but the guidance is still useful to beginning bloggers. What’s the Best Social Media Monitoring Tool? This is an update of the looking back at 100 post in July 2010.

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ProBlogger

MAY 12, 2022

While it’s not new, I’m often surprised by the way bloggers use—and mis-use—social media. Yet there are still quite a few very common errors that I continue to see bloggers making as they work with social media. Think about it: social media is a very public space, perhaps even more public than your blog.

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Kikolani

AUGUST 24, 2012

Content Development: Finding Great Topics for Your Target Audience – Find out how to discover great content topic ideas for your target audience using internal resources, tools, and social networks. Bloggers have an advantage that static and retail websites don’t. Social Media / Social Networking.

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Writtent Blog

JUNE 25, 2013

Would you read something about a 2012 political election, or best practices for using MySpace? Blending all the brilliance of a social network and custom RSS feed, Newsgrape connects writers with ideas in real-time. Your content is really only as good as its context. Probably not. Remember Yahoo Answers?

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Jeff Esposito

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

When Sites Drag the Unwitting Across the Web – Last week there was a buzz on the social Web about Klout and assigning accounts to users’ profiles even if they didn’t sign up for the service. This article in the New York Times does some good reporting on the issue while bringing the voice of a subsect of bloggers to the public.

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ProBlogger

MAY 12, 2022

While it’s not new, I’m often surprised by the way bloggers use—and mis-use—social media. Yet there are still quite a few very common errors that I continue to see bloggers making as they work with social media. Think about it: social media is a very public space, perhaps even more public than your blog.

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Twist Image

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Joseph Jaffe is widely regarded as one of the top Marketing Bloggers ( Jaffe Juice ) and Podcasters (both Jaffe Juice in audio and Jaffe Juice TV in video). In this episode, we discuss the changing and evolving description we use for "creative," and what it means to be a creative in 2012. marketing blogger. podcasting.

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Twist Image

AUGUST 19, 2012

As we frequently have debates and deep-dives on topics here at the Six Pixels of Separation Podcast, we felt that we could delve deeper into what blogging means in 2012 and how it can (and should evolve). marketing blogger. online social network. social media. It's You ). artists for amnesty. business book.

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Klout Influencer Publishing Social Networking 96

Twist Image

JANUARY 6, 2013

I wasn't alone in the rebuttals and, since the post went live in August of 2012, there is still conversation about the issue. marketing blogger. online social network. social media. I wrote my own, passionate, rebuttal to this ridiculous claim (you can read it right here: Marketing Is Dead ). business book.

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Marketing Forums Review Social Networking 81

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Blogger interest in the site seemed to follow a similar pattern. As things stand now, there’s unlikely to be a 2012 version of this post next year. When the service was first launched, I was (like many others) flooded with notifications of new followers and invitations to follow back, to the point of annoyance.

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Twist Image

OCTOBER 7, 2012

While the report came out in July 2012, the content could not be more in-line with the recent advertising conversations that are being had in relation to the efficacy of advertising on Twitter and Facebook and beyond. marketing blogger. online social network. social media. altimeter group. business book.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

When wine blogger Debbie saw a tweet from Keryl asking her followers about the idea of creating a Happy B h Wine , she knew right away they had to meet. How did you get involved with social media? Debbie joined more willingly; as a wine blogger she was already entrenched in the social media mentality when Twitter first came out.

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Twist Image

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

They released their tenth business book, Extreme Trust (about the new dynamics of competition), in April of 2012 and, it is my honor that they both agreed to come on the podcast. marketing blogger. online social network. social media. Enjoy the conversation. business book. david usher. digital marketing.

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Kikolani

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The Best Website Traffic Generation Strategies By 10 Top Bloggers – New eBook featuring traffic generation strategies from Ana Hoffman, Darren Rowse, Derek Halpern, Ileane Smith, Kiesha Easley, Jane Sheeba, and other well-known bloggers. Social Media / Social Networking. Business / Career. Freelancing.

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Kikolani

JUNE 8, 2012

Do You Need a Niche to Be a Successful Blogger? A niche or a brand: What do you need more to be a successful blogger? How to Use Social Media to Aid in Your Search for Employees – The following are some ways to incorporate social media into your search for qualified employees. Social Media / Social Networking.

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Twist Image

AUGUST 26, 2012

If you thought selling digital marketing through to the c-suite is hard in 2012, imagine what it was like back in 1998. marketing blogger. online social network. social media. Banner advertising took hold in 1994. By 1998, I was deeply involved in the online advertising space. artists for amnesty. bryan eisenberg.

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Advertising Social Networking Blogger Activities 81

Twist Image

JANUARY 13, 2013

Instead, I'll refer you over to a blog post I wrote on April 26th, 2012 titled, Dear Seth Godin. marketing blogger. online social network. social media. Normally, in this short paragraph, I do my best to introduce the guest on each episode of the podcast. business book. david usher. digital marketing. kickstarter.

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Project Social Networking Blogger Conversation 75

Kikolani

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Check out the latest stats on professional blogging and how business bloggers are using their blogs. 50 Posts on Engagement for Bloggers, Businesses, and Social Media Enthusiasts – Ready to start increasing your engagement in 2012? Social Media / Social Networking.

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Kikolani

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

21 Business Blogging Tips From the Pros – Business bloggers, follow these hot blogging tips from top experts to craft a strong content strategy and create the right customer experience around your blog. 31 Tricks To Be A Superstar Blogger – No blogger wants their blog to appear haunted. Blogging / Content.

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Absolute PA

JUNE 15, 2013

And, just to make it really clear that Twitter is holding its ground as a social media contender, I’m calling in the statisticians… It was the fastest growing social network last year, adding 40% more active users in the last 6 months of 2012. (US It Sets Your Inner Social Butterfly Free. Of course not.

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Kikolani

MARCH 30, 2012

27 Top Bloggers and Writers Share About Fearless Living – Fear loses it’s grip when you learn how to take your power back. 27 top bloggers and writers tell you how. Social Media / Social Networking. However, hitting both these targets at once is one heck of a task. Related Posts.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Being an active blogger, I deal with document editing almost 24/7 and have strict requirements for the software I’m using. The application does not provide sharing capabilities, though SkyDrive by MS enables users not only to share the document with a others, but even post it directly to social networks.

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Blogger Tools Collaboration Microsoft 40

Kikolani

JANUARY 20, 2012

5 Things Every Blogger Needs to Teach Their Readers & Why it Matters – Want to grow a successful blog? 10 ways to boost your freelance writing income in 2012 – If you’ve made a resolution to make more money as a freelance writer this year, congratulations! Social Media / Social Networking.

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Kikolani

AUGUST 31, 2012

Outreach Specialist’s Bible – Whether you are doing blogger outreach, guest posting, or old fashion public relations you need to know where to start, how to pitch, and some tools to help you scale your efforts efficiently. Social Media / Social Networking. Search Engines / SEO. Related Posts.

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Kikolani

MAY 26, 2011

Blog marketing strategy – 7 steps to making your content successful with social media and search engines. Why bloggers should be freelance writers – one great way for writers to earn income through their blogging. 2012 is not for everyone – getting real, honest, and talking about empowerment.

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Kikolani

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

It was released publicly back in 2012 to give users their own attention-generating engine that powers marketing campaigns. This is a great option considering that emails including social sharing buttons have a 158 percent higher click through rate. Some of SendinBlue’s prime features include: Email marketing. SMS marketing.

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Small Business Price Review Features 134

Kikolani

MARCH 29, 2013

Social Media / Social Networking. Here are clips from some of the best funny and cute animals in 2012! Funny and Cute Animals Compilation 2012. Sharon Hurley Hall walks you through the process. Funny Cute Animals Compilation. Don’t Miss Out on Fetching Fridays!

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Proactive Report

MARCH 14, 2013

Social networking. Social networking is most often used when purchasing. No Social Media Influence. households in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consumers turn to online resources most often for big ticket and emotional purchases: 76% for travel. 73% electronics. 67% automobiles. 66% baby care equipment.

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Pharmaceuticals Social Media Survey Travel 66

Kikolani

JANUARY 27, 2012

10 Inspiring Social Networks for Writers – These 10 social networks can help you receive valuable feedback, gain exposure for your own work, brainstorm ideas and evolve as a writer. Social Media / Social Networking. Social Media / Social Networking. Business / Career.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 15, 2012

So you might be asking what more can be written about link building for bloggers? Bloggers have an advantage that static and retail websites don’t. Before we get started, I just thought I would mention a few Google algorithm changes that you should know about when thinking about link building in 2012. The answer is, a lot.

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