The Way of the Web

DECEMBER 22, 2009

theme and plug-in issues… Barack Obama pushes the button on his first tweet… → Major problems upgrading to WordPress 2.9 And it would solve the major issue with WordPress updates – the compatibility with 100s of themes, 100s of plugins, 10s of hosts etc. Web Strategy Wikinomics Rankings ← Minor WordPress 2.9

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 22, 2008

To take two examples: people complain about an issue to an important newspaper prompting them to push the issue into the mainstream, or if a TV station covers an event, that becomes an important topic. All sites will have to display on mobile devices. People will share content on mobile devices through IR/SMS/email.

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Social Media Strategery

MARCH 22, 2009

Combine this with the fact that research shows that a stable and supportive social network improves health outcomes for people with a wide range of conditions, from the common cold to cancer, and the potential for social media to fundamentally change how we view our healthcare, how we view our health , is phenomenal.

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Ari Herzog

JANUARY 20, 2011

While many bloggers prefer to stick with their native comments system, whether it’s WordPress, Blogger or any other of the popular platforms, others are preferring to use third-party systems like Disqus , IntenseDebate and Livefyre , amongst others. Some other benefits of using a third-party system include: Social media reactions.

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Social Media Strategery

MARCH 10, 2009

How much, if any, outreach do you do on other blogs/social networks? Plus, I can guarantee that the biggest issues and points do get bubbled up from the blog to the leadership. Plus, I can guarantee that the biggest issues and points do get bubbled up from the blog to the leadership. “I do random outreach.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

We easily forget that Facebook was one of the first social networks that insisted that we use REAL names, and policed personal profiles accordingly. Recall that MySpace was the logical heir to the online profile/social network world pioneered by Geocities, Tripod, and Angelfire. Facebook is the Model T of social networks.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 24, 2010

I just ditched AT&T for T-Mobile. Wanted to point out that we have a strong presence on Twitter (since August) with team of 19 social media specific Care folks on Twitter and Facebook taking care of customer questions and issues six days a week at [link]. Next, go onto Twitter and bitch about AT&T. Im Jay Baer.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

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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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 11, 2010

But you're right, location is less of an issue now than ever before. Fully virtual, fully mobile. Obviously not for the economic issues you stated, but more for the scare the hell out of me challenge factor. blog comments powered by Disqus Subscribe to Convince & Convert Jay Baer Greetings. Im Jay Baer.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

Then I tweeted, and my issue was resolved. Combine that with location and mobile data, and you get real-time smart agents that tell you whom you should approach in a restaurant to buy a drink. My wife will attest to the fact that from the time I was 21 until I was 34, I attended a minimum of 3 networking events per week.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 30, 2008

On the other hand, Plurk is really new, and thus, Twitter wins on followers (and the fact that mobile access — via SMS — totally owns), so the Plurk discussions (for now) are at a minimum. I say: wait until Plurk gets better and keep waiting for Twitter to fix its scaling issues. You may have more than one. But PLURK?

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 5, 2010

The EA Mobile Human Tetris project takes you to a Facebook application where everyone participates in a game of Tetris. Aggregate Your Other Social Streams If you’re only on Facebook, this step isn’t for you. Hopefully, though, you’re considering other social networks to broaden your social media reach.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 8, 2008

Reem Abeidoh , Social Media Strategist : A social media marketer provides strategic online recommendations based on the client’s business goals and intensive research. It’s a unique blend of networking skills (relationships). So ultimately, the best social media marketers understand all of these disciplines.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 16, 2010

So, fully expecting each of you to tell me I’m wrong in the comments, here are 7 reasons why Twitter is not the Valhalla of social media: 1. Growth Is Slowing The true size of the Twitter audience is a bit tricky to pin down because 55% of its users do so via third party and mobile applications. Not an overwhelming participation rate.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 24, 2008

m Fragmanlar Genel Komedi Magazin Mzik Mobil Oyunlar Son Dakika Spor Teknoloji Uzay Video Yaz?l?m If Digg can’t keep them – or respond to their issues, I can think of a dozen different social news sites, some that fit better into specific niche interests I have, I and people with my concerns can switch to.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 7, 2010

Arm your manager with a mobile device and an email alert system: For the final question of the #socialmedia chat, we talked about tips for businesses looking to take advantage of Foursquare. Customer service is also an issue, for certain. I don't think the time issue is hugely important here. 1/3 of ipad only apps are games.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 25, 2010

Starbucks is not only offering free Wi-Fi in all stores come this fall, but also unveiling their Starbucks Digital Network that all in-store web and mobile users will have the opportunity to enjoy (it’s a partnership with Yahoo!). Why would Starbucks need their own digital network? What’s Next (Potentially)?

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 14, 2009

The 10 Commandments of the Social Web : Building a social network? Social Media Marketing ROI: Metrics and Analysis : If you promote content on social networks, you should have some metrics in place to see how effective your campaign was. You need to handle your reputation issue appropriately.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 2, 2010

And the fact that Forrester Research projects social media spend in the U.S. ExactTarget bought @cotweet "Why the social business evolution starts today" (my analysis) [link] [link] Israel Lorenzana Who is setting or leading the pack on channels integration to a CRM centric app? It is Mobile on the radar? Im Jay Baer.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

The ability to make or consume social media from an array of mobile devices increases the convenience factor (and the pressure on my wi-fi router) immensely. Geographical boundaries are no longer an issue…it’s so cool to make friends with folks all around the World! Life is so boring under those conditions.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 24, 2010

For example, I write a lot about AOL, and after the recent layoffs, I wrote how the entire mobile advertising team took a voluntary buyout and quit the company. Peter is also the founder of Gizmodo, Joystiq, hackaday, and Engadget Mobile. Reply Gabe Arnold September 7, 2010 at 12:01 am Wow, mobile typing for the win.

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The Way of the Web

AUGUST 12, 2010

And all kinds of alternatives for entertainment from social networks to video sharing. Mobile – see above, although the potential of paid apps means free content might be harder to find… TV on demand – allowing you to fill up your leisure time more effectively if that’s your choice.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 23, 2010

Next-generation crowdsourcing always recognizes effort via reward, social status, and incentives that are meaningful to the user. As the ability to deliver these tasks via mobile meshes with geo-location technologies and intelligent advertising, this ‘C’ of the three C’s will truly blossom and become powerful for the brands that get it right.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 16, 2010

And exceptional businesses are realizing tangible, meaningful outcomes using social media & mobile marketing. Create Demand, Not Messages Success with “social” marketing is becoming less about creating desire, positive sentiment or aspiration among customers. Find him at jeffmolander.com In this economy need is the new want.

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