Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 19, 2010

by Tamar Weinberg on January 19, 2010 Share This is a guest post by Samir Balwani , the founder of Training Social , a resource for those interested in social media training. One of the most common questions in social media is – “is it worth it?”. Every industry can benefit from social media.

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APRIL 20, 2010

In the social media sphere, the aces of social media can tap into their “Flow” at will (without chemical assistance) to either begin a conversation or continue one that’s already started, making them both attractive to others and an effective representative of themselves / their business. Once again, Thanks so much!! Many Blessings!!

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AUGUST 25, 2010

They don’t read 20 blog posts and comments. I blog and comment too, however; 1. Reply Rosemary ONeill August 26, 2010 at 11:29 am Sometimes the “Captain Obvious&# points need to be restated…you are always reaching new people with each post, and everyone is in different stages of social media adoption.

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MAY 12, 2010

The site does not resolve on smart-phone browsers, and if they sell products online, their e-commerce platform has no social functionality (no review functionality, no commenting functionality, etc). In general, there are no visible calls to action to engage with social channels and little if any interactive assets. Subscribed.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

This is no less true for the world of social networks. Networks like Digg, FriendFeed, and Facebook are seeing huge growths in value, but the little guys, the ones actually providing the meat and potatoes for those operations, rarely see a nickel. Let’s be honest for a second here. The major “Web 2.0″

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 2, 2008

We pause for 10 minutes, and when we return, the class asks questions or makes comments, to which Professor Jutras responds. Then the comments come in, and a conversation takes place. But it’s only ever got two participants: the original commenter and the blogger. I see this seminar as a blog.

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JANUARY 28, 2010

Reply Tamar Weinberg January 28, 2010 at 10:25 pm Tim, great question but I think that there’s no perfect answer for this. It’s really mostly about chance, and like I mentioned earlier in the comments, luck and timing. I like the Pork and Bean video. It shows the power of mashup. It also depends on goals.

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AUGUST 14, 2009

Thanks to social media, anyone can make waves. How do nonprofits go about the social media landscape? This is a good question and one that Epic Change has mastered rather successfully. She makes some great comments on the success of social media. Yes “Social media is all about making changes&#.

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JANUARY 15, 2008

robots.txt, IP questions for hosting, etc.), Tagged as: internet marketing , semmys { 4 comments… read them below or add one } Harini January 23, 2008 at 1:10 am I feel, i missed this site for a long time. small business, analytics (he dedicates a whole section to this one!), Seriously, it rocks.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Still Learning December 19, 2009 at 5:07 am { 1 comment… read it below or add one } Exeter Design April 6, 2010 at 8:34 pm Thanks for the article. Reply Cancel reply Leave a Comment Be sure to wrap all code in <code></code> tags. What are my top picks? Twitter as a tool to communicate during conferences. link] Thanks again.

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MARCH 31, 2008

You’re given four questions and you need to provide four answers. Tagged as: 4x4 , 4x4 meme , meme , social media { 7 comments… read them below or add one } Chris Kieff March 31, 2008 at 8:59 am Tamar, Thanks for the link love and the response. I’m looking forward to meeting you next weekend for the Social.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 4, 2008

I also remember being “elected&# as the note-taker in high school; one of the easiest ways to absorb lecture notes and book notes was to type up questions and answers in a frequently asked questions document and ask myself the questions again and again. Tamar is also the author of The New Community Rules (July 2009).

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JUNE 18, 2008

Threaded Comments – one of the largest feature missing out on Twitter was the ability to actually respond to someone. Plurk introduced a comment system which helps create a conversational feel. So now the question is…Who’s going to develop Plutter Kite? It’s sad, but true. We’d all love them for it.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

It’s about time that I bring the dialogue here since it’s evident that I’m already starting to grow fond of the brand new social network. The Early Adopter Appeal Mixx is a new social news site that went into private beta a mere two months ago. And for that reason, you should join–now. i just registered.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 27, 2008

Many people found the research interesting, but a number of people commented that the social networks probably shouldn’t be grouped together. So the question arose – was social media traffic misrepresented by grouping traffic from all networks together? Let’s find out.

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JULY 8, 2009

When you are conversing on social networks, how, what, and when do you disclose your business relationship? Tamar’s post on the Zicam controversy addresses these questions. This can apply to Twitter and accounts on other social networks as well as on blogs.) Hat tip to Dave in the comments for this one.)

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 15, 2009

How can I navigate the millions of questions on Yahoo! …and more The New Community Rules will serve the needs of the one-man business to the corporate entity looking to understand the fast-changing nature of social media as they look to market their products and formulate strategy. Should I start a video blog ?

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JULY 21, 2011

And its success would not be possible without a few things that make the community what it has become: WordPress Multisite, discussion forums, and social networking. We decided to create discussion forums so members could answer each other’s questions directly. Forums create discussion. Ebooks, podcasts, and more.

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MARCH 4, 2010

At the end of the day, we know most people are active on social networks because they have some reason for being there (be it to make a sale or to establish authority, for example), but through your regular interactions, you need to recognize that these are byproducts of your genuine and authentic involvement. izmantot soci?los

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Trying to stay true to who I am and hopefully helping others along the way – don’t need to be a “social media expert&# to help people with their businesses! Reply Glen Allsopp February 2, 2010 at 1:12 pm Davina, I think you are seeing advice as something that people are forcing on others based on your comment.

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JUNE 3, 2010

question a hundred times. This is especially true of other social networks, especially ones where you were originally untrusted. Thanks for commenting, Cynthia Reply Rekha Srivatsan June 3, 2010 at 2:44 pm I really loved your post! Am a social media enthusiast and hope to conquer both worlds someday!

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JANUARY 11, 2008

Nearly four months later, the social features appear to be here to stay. As Digg becomes more of a social network and less of a social news network (or a hybrid that incorporates both elements), it has a lot of obstacles it needs to face. But are they secure? That’s great.

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

if you’re just looking to get started in social media or deciding if it’s right for you and/or your business, he helps you ask the right questions to make your decisions. Leave a comment! You can read more about how this works on the posts Corporate Social Media List and 50 Social Media Links. We appreciate it.

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Koka Sexton

DECEMBER 20, 2009

if you’re just looking to get started in social media or deciding if it’s right for you and/or your business, he helps you ask the right questions to make your decisions. Leave a comment! You can read more about how this works on the posts Corporate Social Media List and 50 Social Media Links. We appreciate it.

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MARCH 12, 2009

Exploring the Royal Caribbean Promotional Marketing Strategy by Tamar Weinberg on March 12, 2009 Share My husband Brian , who knows firsthand how much I eat, drink, and sleep social media, pointed me to an interesting critique by ExpertCruiser on a 2007 social media marketing campaign by Royal Caribbean.

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JUNE 10, 2010

I asked two questions, and here are their answers: How Young is Too Young? Gloson : Firstly, you must be patient if you don’t get visitors immediately (I haven’t got my first comment until the fourth month I’ve been blogging!). Reply Cancel reply Leave a Comment Be sure to wrap all code in <code></code> tags.

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MAY 5, 2010

The big question of return on investment comes up often. Encourage Community Interaction In the simplest form, have a Facebook wall and ask your fans questions or share cool company or even personal insights with them. Aggregate Your Other Social Streams If you’re only on Facebook, this step isn’t for you.

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JUNE 16, 2010

If you look around the social web a lot like me, you will agree that most social media campaigns suck. When you audit your social presence, you will be able to make better business decisions when it comes to social media. We are going to go through a series of questions that will help you in your audit.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2008

Broadcasting Brain April 18, 2008 at 6:51 am { 25 comments… read them below or add one } Jason Falls February 1, 2008 at 9:55 am Great post and great points, Tamar. I would ask some philosophical questions, however. Reply Cancel reply Leave a Comment Be sure to wrap all code in <code></code> tags.

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DECEMBER 10, 2008

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Opinion , Social Media > The Ultimate Social Media Etiquette Handbook The Ultimate Social Media Etiquette Handbook by Tamar Weinberg on December 10, 2008 Share Social media mimics real relationships — in many cases.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 28, 2010

If you’re the frugal type, take advantage of the free alerts from Google, YackTrack , Social Mention , BackType (which gives you alerts from blog/article comments , which other services do not include), and Trackur. Kirtsy and Other Niche Social Networks. Who said that blogging was dead? Engagement. Opt-in, not out.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008

The Question: What Would You Do? I’d love to hear your thoughts about these particular cases in the comments. Now why is it that there are still naysayers in the comments? .&# ) Poor rankings kill businesses , and negative rankings destroy trust. What is more important to you? Top dollar or public safety?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Twitter is one of the largest social networking sites, featuring users from various walks of lives. Your Status Matters Twitter is not just any kind of social networking site. Thanks so much for commenting, -Onibalusi Reply Randy Barnes September 8, 2010 at 11:15 pm. Thanks so much for commenting!

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JANUARY 12, 2010

These examples above illustrate a typical usability question faced by Facebook users (well, except for Grandpa). These are friends who have no direct ties to the industry, but in using social networks, we’ve formed close bonds and friendships. Would you really comment on those updates?

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JANUARY 5, 2010

Social Media: Getting Started Why You Have to Engage in Social Media, Even if You Don’t Want to (A Smart Bear): Jason Cohen (@asmartbear) makes a compelling argument into why social media must be considered, even if you have no interest in it. The article has examples of how social media worked too.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 26, 2009

The easiest way to find these people is to find the communities that your users frequently visit, be it forums, Twitter, or other social networks. get Twitter mentions of your brand via RSS or email) or use a service like Backtype (backtype.com) to see comments across blogs and other social media sites (such as FriendFeed).

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JULY 31, 2008

Social Networking & Collaboration. Social Software. It takes a village to raise a social network. Reference Architecture For Social Network Sites. Updated: Community and Social network Vendor Blogs. Leveraging Employee Social Networks. Prediction_Markets. Quick Take.

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