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StumbleUpon Primer for Bloggers, Part 2

February 8, 2012 by Saul Fleischman
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If you use one or more blog rings, content-sharing promotion systems or clubs, such as a blog circle or Triberr, etc., where perhaps you have your blogger connections’ new content, and maybe even an easy means of Stumble-liking or reviewing fellow bloggers’ posts right in front of you, see what happens when you do so. Stumble-review your own post, and also go through your blog circle, etc. and SU-like your supporting bloggers’ latest posts. Now, open StumbleUpon, Profile > Shares and note how your one review of your post is in with a slew of all those other bloggers’ posts that you liked. [read more]

StumbleUpon Primer for Bloggers

February 2, 2012 by Saul Fleischman
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Set your Topics so that when you Stumble, relevant stuff comes your way. Hint: make the topics as specific as SU will allow, though you are constrained to existing word strings. [read more]

Communities are Bullsh*t

January 27, 2012 by Andy Gonzalez
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Communities are bullsh*t. That’s right, I said it. Go ahead … think about that Twitter page you manage. Consider the amount of time it took you to build your first 100 followers, let alone your first 1,000. You are feeling pretty high about your ability to grow a “community”, aren’t you? I hate to burst your bubble, but for all your efforts (I know the hard work firsthand) how much is that “community” affecting your brands bottom line? Chances are, not a whole lot. [read more]

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New Book Offers Tips on How to Be a Successful Blogger

January 25, 2012 by James A Martin
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A new book "Bloggers Boot Camp" offers practical advice for aspiring bloggers. [read more]

How to Create Effective Content

January 19, 2012 by Nina Churchill
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There is a ton of buzz out there right now suggesting that Content Marketing is as important (if not more important) as Search Engine Optimization for your website and ultimately your brand.  It is true that the more information you put out there, the more likely you will be to get more people looking at your website.  If... [read more]

What is Online Marketing Strategy Exactly? - Inside the Mind Ep. 1

January 12, 2012 by Tommy Walker
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Inside The Mind is a fresh new take on Online Marketing Strategy. Humor, slick editing, and an awareness that not everyone enjoys hearing about marketing is what seprates this show from all other online marketing videos. "Ha! This is Great! Finally a video about Social Media and Marketing that isn't rediculously boring!" Johnny B. Truant. [read more]

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5 Ways To Fire Up Your Blog Audience

December 29, 2011 by Yo Noguchi
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The current blog audience is more aware of what is available to them in relation to when blogs first surfaced on the cyber scene. In these modern times, it is crucial that a blogger understands the techniques that are necessary to find an audience, but more importantly, the skills that it takes to keep them. A blog should be just as... [read more]

20 Game-Changing Twitter Chats

December 19, 2011 by kevin fawley
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Have you ever participated in a Twitter chat? If yes, then you already know how valuable they are. If you haven’t, then hopefully this post can provide some insights into what they offer and why you should get involved with one.Twitter chats are one of the most underutilized, untapped resources in social media. This year saw the creation... [read more]

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How to Create a Distinctive Blog

December 14, 2011 by Abigail Jane
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What makes a good blog a great blog? [read more]

Are Fortune 500 Companies Too Busy For Social Media?

December 4, 2011 by Steve Olenski
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According to a study conducted by the Center for Marketing Research at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth nearly one-third of all Fortune 500 companies are not on the social media bandwagon - at least not the Twitter and Facebook bandwagon. [read more]

Top 7 Social Media Bloggers – Let’s Get Social!

December 4, 2011 by Brian Farello
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  Top 7 Social Media Bloggers – Introduction Social media bloggers in the social media industry know that building an online presence through different social media platforms is essential to growing a business. Also, branding is a HUGE part of showing that you are a leader in your industry and are someone that people want to... [read more]

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5 Tips on How to Increase Your Blog Comments

December 1, 2011 by Kris de Leon
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Now that you’ve produced high quality content that will provide value to your readers, how do you get them to engage with your posts by commenting on how they feel about your content? Comments are a great way for you to learn more about your audience. They often provide insights into their thought process, which will help you better... [read more]

What Type of Content Are You Using to Attract Social Media Traffic?

November 25, 2011 by Edwin Huertas
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So your company has committed itself to tapping into the opportunities of social media marketing, and you’ve been put in charge of the company blog. Congratulations! But now you’re faced with the challenge of creating content that will attract readers, engage them in conversation and cultivate a persistent and positive relationship with them. It must have looked like an incredible idea and a tremendous opportunity for you at the time but now that you have to go and execute... [read more]

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Giving Thanks to My Mentors—The Pilgrims of Modern Day Marketing

November 22, 2011 by Barry Feldman
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Pilgrim drawing by Leah Feldman

A great big holiday hoooooo-yeah to my many new friends from the great fraternity of modern day marketing who not only enjoy the rewards of helping their clients grow their businesses, but take pleasure in grabbing an extra place setting for those looking to join the feast. [read more]

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This New Voice Thing... Utilizing The Power of Social Media for Good

November 16, 2011 by Julie Morey
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"This new voice thing" features podcaster Brad Pendergraph, wholelotofnonsense.com. Part of Elastic Lab's Culture of Content Creation series on digital content creators. Filmmaker: Chris Cavallari, filmosity.com [read more]

Managing Online Social Predators and Bullies

November 13, 2011 by Vanessa DiMauro
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Online social predators and community bullies pervade the internet. You know the type -- out there in the social sphere trying to create chaos and breed discontent.They are the dissatisfied customer, the slighted consumer, the angry applicant who didn't get the job, kids who think social vandalism is fun. Perhaps they got bumped off a... [read more]

Wanna-Be Marketing Agency Bribes Bloggers

October 29, 2011 by Jennifer Jones
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"Marketing" Agency Gets Busted For Trying to Bribe Bloggers to Link-to Clients They Don't Even Represent [read more]

Digital Nomads - Working Remotely is Perfect for Stressed Out Commuters

October 27, 2011 by Steve Porter
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"I for one have definitely started to edge towards what people are calling a ‘digital nomad’ – someone who does what they do for as living, in non-specific locations. Plus the way I see it, continued economic uncertainty means that more British workers than ever, including marketers and accountants, will be looking to embrace freelance life and explore different ways of working in future." [read more]

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Working The 9 to 5 Was Killing Me... Personal Salvation Through Social Media

October 26, 2011 by Julie Morey
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"Working the 9 to 5 job was killing me" features blogger and artist Jessica Doyle, jessicadoyle.com/​. Part of Elastic Lab's Culture of Content Creation series on digital content creators. Filmmaker: Frank Sheppard [read more]

6 Easy Ways to Find Compelling Content for Your Blog

October 24, 2011 by Joy Fleming
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Blogging is simply one of the best things you can do to build your brand. Writing in a blog doesn’t always have to be a time consuming task. The main core of your writing should be to educate and entertain your readers. Content means value, and you always want to provide your readers with a great deal of value. I would recommend... [read more]

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