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Five Signs the Future Belongs to User-Generated Content

Waxing UnLyrical

User-generated content is far better at creating that community. Live event social media generally involves a social media person or standard event-goer using a mobile device to put content online. Rise of the social photobooth and video jukebox. Expect the future to bring more of this kind of involvement. Gamification.

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What Does it Really Mean to Build a ‘Community’ on Social Media? (And Why You Should)

Buffer Social

We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? Members will ebb and flow between the two groups — but this definition offers a handy benchmark to help you focus your community-building efforts.

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Making Dough(nuts): A Real World Example of Using Social Media.

Jason Yormark

For the past few months I’ve had the luxury of watching a new local business not only use social networking and community building to build buzz for their business, but integrate it so much so, that it is an integral part of their day to day routine. Active Engagement – FROST does not rest on its laurels.

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Spend 10 Minutes Doing This Every Day and You Could Transform Your Blogging

ProBlogger

what social media sites are they using and how they using them for engagement/community building? do they have a dedicated community area? is their design responsive to mobile/tablets? what type of posts get the most comments, shares, likes? do they use tools like polls, surveys, quizzes or other engagement triggers?

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Best Internet Marketing Posts of 2011

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Offering discounts? Link Building in 2011 : This is an interview with 2 known link builders on the impact of SEO and links. 99 Ways to Build Links by Giving Stuff Away (and Improve Your Brand Too) : Want to build links? Mobile Marketing: Is my web presence optimized for mobile devices? Publishing videos?

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Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing

Sprout Social

Community building is also an important aspect of social media marketing. Just make sure your landing page is mobile friendly because people will be viewing it on their phone or tablet. Since the network is entirely mobile and visually based, you don't have some of the perks of other networks.

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25 Free Digital Marketing Tools for Nonprofits

Waxing UnLyrical

Their easy search tool allows you to find just what you are looking for and their mobile app helps you multi-task image selection while waiting in line at the post office or trying to chase down the band for the event next week. AND the discounts can be combined! Community Building and Social Media Hacks.

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