Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

A while back, I was looking at my Google Analytics for WUL and I noticed that my 404 page , i.e. the one you get when the server can’t find the page you’re looking for on a particular site, was the 4th most highly-trafficked page on my blog. And they wouldn’t bother to poke around on the blog to find it.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 18, 2011

What this does is let you select a certain number of blogs from your blogroll, and only that number of blogs will be displayed. I love how, when you click on an image, it starts the slideshow right on your blog! Don’t forget I started out this post with my initial list of five ways for you to spice up your blogging.

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Social Media Strategery

AUGUST 18, 2010

Events Calendar Subscribe: Posts | Comments | Email Social Media Strategery Best Of Best Practices Enterprise 2.0 Development Social Media Social Media Integration in Higher Education Wed, Aug 18, 2010 Miscellaneous , Personal The following is a guest post by Jen Dryer , a current student at the University of Southern Indiana.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Then this is the blog post for you. I presented today at Social Media AZ , a new conference for Arizonans interested in, and practicing social media. This presentation: “Why Before How: The Keys to Developing a Social Media Strategy in 7 Steps&# also formed the basis for my recent MarketingProfs Webinar.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 13, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali How To Get Your Blog Project Approved January 13th, 2011 Tweet Guest post by Shanan Sorochynski Okay, you’ve had nearly half a month to sink into 2011. I manage the University of Regina’s blog.

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Jason Yormark

DECEMBER 28, 2009

I’m not saying that there aren’t any very knowledgeable people on the subject, but this has gotten so out of hand, that it’s hurting the credibility of those that can actually provide real value with social media consulting and marketing services. Social Media is not a new concept.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

However, a lot of people making that news have created expectations and beliefs about social media that aren’t true. Social Media is Inexpensive False. As Charlene Li said recently, social media trades media cost for labor cost. Social Media is Fast False. Absolutely.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 4, 2011

In fact, heavy manufacturing is probably the only exception in sectors that have been compelled to adopt social as a medium to “be remarkable&# in human terms to their followers. Consequently, social media agencies have mushroomed , with their fair share of self-confessed SM consultants cashing in on the tide.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Is Pay-to-Post Blogging The New Advertorial? A few weeks ago, they asked a question about paying for blog posts. In 2010, blogs and bloggers are truly influencers. Do we really want that?

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 2, 2008

I’m taking two seminar courses at school this term, and they each resemble a particular form of social media. Professor Daniel Jutras’ classes begin with him and/or students covering some current events relating to the seminar’s topic. I see this seminar as a blog. is to web 1.0.

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Social Media Strategery

MARCH 1, 2010

Events Calendar Subscribe: Posts | Comments | Email Social Media Strategery Best Of Best Practices Enterprise 2.0 Development Social Media Grading Social Media Mon, Mar 1, 2010 Prof. In last week’s #SMCEDU chat, we discussed the issue of grading students in classes that teach social media.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Powwowing With Pepco on Social Media September 28th, 2010 Tweet I haven’t been the biggest fan of my local energy company, Pepco, recently. Completely. Here’s the interview.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Establishing your voice A blog post with pointers isn’t only meant to teach, it is also meant to connect with readers. Umair Haque , blogging for the Harvard Business Review , places the Gap logo debacle into this context of creativity. When it comes to blogging, anyone can compile data and churn out a post.

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Josh S Peters

JUNE 11, 2010

Home About eBooks Social Media and Internet Marketing Speaking Twitter Says You Are Here: Home » Social Media » Engagement is Mantra of Social Media, Why Not Mantra of Schools, too? Engagement is Mantra of Social Media, Why Not Mantra of Schools, too? in to schools 2.0 ?

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2010

My friend (and client, but he’s a friend first) Shashi Bellamkonda is, I think, genetically-wired to try and talk about new things – no doubt why he’s Network Solutions’ “social media swami,&# and he mentioned it. You can set up your own blog. So of course I checked it out. That’s really nice.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 24, 2012

This is Episode 30 of the Social Pros Podcast : Real People Doing Real Work in Social Media. This episode features Eric Schwartzman , online social media training provider, entrepreneur and the best-selling co-author of Social Marketing to the Business Customer. The RSS feed is: [link]. Listen Now.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

While I try to keep it updated, it certainly does not reflect all the blogs I subscribe to in my Reader. Part of this is because some of the blogs I Read (yes, that’s a capital “R&# ) have nothing to do with public relations… but I love them any way. and break up the blogs accordingly. Dave lays out how.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

OCTOBER 4, 2008

The Bamboo Project Blog. The Power of Blogging ISNT Just in Reading Them. In a few weeks were going to be looking at blogs in the Work Literacy course. In fact, I have to go on record right now as saying that reading blogs is only a small part of what makes blogs powerful for learning. RANT ALERT! )

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 8, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali And So I Dance Again January 8th, 2011 Tweet Yesterday, I pulled out my dancing shoes (jazz) and went off for a Broadway jazz class… after decades. “What? – I had a blast. Thanks, Gee.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 28, 2010

If you are looking for ways to energize your public relations and social media efforts in the new year, you might want to re-read a fairy tale. Sign up post-haste! ), you’ll remember I profiled Dan Gordon and his use of social media. And they almost always end with a “happily ever after.&# Seriously.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When I began blogging in 2002 I made a lot of mistakes and had a lot of false assumptions about blogging. One of the things I quickly found out didn’t work when trying to grow a blog was to use it purely as a broadcast tool. It’s no wonder that only my wife read my blog that first week (and even she never really came back).

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you liked what you saw and read, Id love you to subscribe to my RSS feed or subscribe by email. removeClass(livefyre-hidden)" class="livefyre-show-comment livefyre-button"> View comment pts mod Shonali Burke Getting info Pending approval share On Facebook On Twitter flag Delete Hide Unhide Ban user New!

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Walking the Social Talk December 6th, 2010 Tweet These boots were made for talking As editor of Women Grow Business (disclosure: client, which I love ), I come across remarkable blog posts every day.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Knowing social media. Whether we like it or not, social media is creeping into more and more of what we do. Being across the various social mediums not only helps with building relationships, but emphasizes being concise in your messaging. That got a big “check&# from me. Can you help me tie my shoelaces?”

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 5, 2010

So today’s roundup features seven posts from blogs that I have never before shared; not because I didn’t want to, but because I was too thoughtless to do so. When I clicked through to her blog, I was even more enchanted. Why: Jen is one of the finest people it’s been my privilege to meet through social media.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 19, 2010

If you liked what you saw and read, Id love you to subscribe to my RSS feed or subscribe by email. removeClass(livefyre-hidden)" class="livefyre-show-comment livefyre-button"> View comment pts moderator Andre Getting info Pending approval share On Facebook On Twitter flag Delete Hide Unhide Ban user New!

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Kikolani

JANUARY 16, 2011

Last week, I was given the opportunity to do a live question and answer session on Social Media Examiner ’s Facebook page. I would have to say that it was the fastest and hardest I’ve typed within one hour, but it was a great experience where I got to really learn a lot about what blogging questions people have today.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Take this example: Let’s say you’ve created a tool that helps non-profits with social media, and you are sending out a news release as part of your launch. Your keywords might be “social media for non-profits.&# In Google you get: Let’s face it. But look at the results for Google News.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

If you liked what you saw and read, Id love you to subscribe to my RSS feed or subscribe by email. removeClass(livefyre-hidden)" class="livefyre-show-comment livefyre-button"> View comment pts mod Shonali Burke Getting info Pending approval share On Facebook On Twitter flag Delete Hide Unhide Ban user New!

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Why: Danny Brown , Gini Dietrich and I talk about PR, blogging, social media and cow manure. How to not suck being a conference moderator or speaker , from TopRank’s Online Marketing Blog. How B2B companies use real-time blog posts to get trade media exposure , from David Meerman Scott ‘s Web Ink Now.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Let Your Freak Flag Fly October 6th, 2010 Tweet This is a guest post by Narciso Tovar This past week, I gave a presentation to the Dallas IREM group about the importance of giving social media a second look.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 12, 2010

I used to dread the one-mile runs in ninth grade gym class, and I never ran again after that. I wrote about how I got started running in my blog post entitled “On a Mission.” If you liked what you saw and read, Id love you to subscribe to my RSS feed or subscribe by email. Image: The Q via Flickr, CC 2.0 Until July, that is.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 26, 2010

5 social media gifts I want from Santa , by Matt Singley. e-Christmas sales driven by free shipping , from Social Media Influence. Makes you rethink the whole social media shiny toy thing, doesn’t it? Free Christmas RSS icons for blogs , from Free Vector Clip Art. So this made me laugh.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 4, 2010

If you liked what you saw and read, Id love you to subscribe to my RSS feed or subscribe by email. Get Shareaholic test Filed under Philanthropy , Public Relations , Social Media | Tags: digital death , fundraising , nonprofits , Philanthropy | Comments (34) Site settings comment help? Thanks so much for stopping by WUL!

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali How People Made 2010 What It Was December 31st, 2010 Tweet Just a few more hours before we put our 2010 calendars away and start our New Year, eh? My, time flies. I turned 40. And I liked it. In my home.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 22, 2010

The Chuckle-icious Seven If you’re looking for some great blog posts for when you need a chuckle, here they are: 1. Why: when social media “gurus&# – or any “gurus,&# for that matter – are self-deprecatingly stumbling over themselves all over the social Web, just point them to this.

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Twist Image

JUNE 29, 2013

Well, since Google announced that they would no longer be developing the platform, it seems like everybody else is suddenly jumping on the RSS reader bandwagon. My only thought was, ''I bet Hugh would get a kick out of this,'' before quickly realizing that anyone who writes a blog. media hacks. social media.

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