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Posted by bestbizpractices under Social Media
From http://bestbizpractices.org 5334 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 2, 2010 5:17 pm

Many businesses are struggling and asking for help. I know because I meet with them every week. Actually, it is not too surprising to find that entrepreneurs who are doing most of the work might have trouble seeing the forest for the trees. I listen to them as they tell me that what they used to do is no longer working. What does surprise me is their reaction when I bring up the subject of Web 2. Read More

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12 Social Media Tips Under 140 Characters by @shanegibson

Posted by shanegibson under Social Media
From http://www.closingbigger.net 5332 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on February 2, 2010 9:41 am

These are social media tips under 140 characters that I have posted on Twitter over the past week or so. For those of you who may have missed some, I have put them into an archived list here on my blog. Add your own tips and comments in the comments section if you would like. Here’s my 12 social media tips under 140 characters:

1. Stay curious and you will stay current.
2. Momentum is Read More

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HGTV Uses TV to Promote Social Media

Posted by ryantaft under Social Media
From http://www.catalystmarketers.com 5333 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 2, 2010 4:32 am

HGTV does an awesome job of using traditional advertising, like TV commercials, to promote their social media presence. Incorporate their approach into your marketing. Read More

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How To Get More Facebook Fans - Some Basic, Proven Ideas

Posted by WayneLiew under Social Media
From http://thefuturebuzz.com 5333 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on February 2, 2010 4:32 am

The three steps outlined in this article are core to get more Facebook fans. Creative marketing helps too, but these basic elements have proved essential. Read More

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7 Traits of Highly Effective Viral Videos

Posted by WayneLiew under Social Media
From http://www.techipedia.com 5335 days ago
Made Hot by: CFOWISE on February 1, 2010 1:35 am

Videos that succeed as viral videos need to be identifiable, spontaneous, genuine, creative, informational, inspiring, and funny. If you are trying to create a video, for the online medium, to generate some buzz for your business, this is a blog post that you should be reading. There are a few very interesting examples too! Read More

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9 Powerful Social Networking Sites for Women Entrepreneurs « Simplicity Mastered™

Posted by simplicityinc under Social Media
From http://amichelleblakeley.wordpress.com 5337 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 29, 2010 7:37 pm

Women network with women because they know they can create more opportunities for one another. Is this true? Read More

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Social Networking equals Fake Networking

Posted by justanbrandt under Social Media
From http://thebestdamnconsultant.com 5341 days ago
Made Hot by: waltgoshert on January 26, 2010 12:47 pm

I recently came across a video of Seth Godin answering a question about social-networking for business. The following quotes from the video will give you an idea of Seth’s feelings and answer: Read More

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25 Women That Rock Social Media - Online Marketing Blog

Posted by ShashiBellamkonda under Social Media
From http://www.toprankblog.com 5344 days ago
Made Hot by: maplesummit on January 21, 2010 6:35 pm

Last week Erik Qualmann posted a list of All Star Social Media players in his ClickZ column. Being included in such a list with the likes of Chris Brogan and Read More

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50 Topics to Write About in Your Business Blog

Posted by yoni67 under Social Media
From http://jobshuk.com 5347 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on January 20, 2010 8:31 am

A business blog is 100% free and perhaps the most effective way to promote your business and attract new clients. But the pressure to come up with relevant topics day-after-day, week-after-week, can be enormous. Whether you are just beginning or are a seasoned veteran, here is my list of suggested topics.
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How I Legitimately Increased My Twitter Followers 40% in 2 Weeks

Posted by justanbrandt under Social Media
From http://thebestdamnconsultant.com 5346 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on January 20, 2010 4:32 am

There is a lot of focus put on the number of followers and fans you have in the social media world as a small business. And there are many scams and illegitimate ways to grow your following.

I’m an advocate of “quality not quantity” when it comes to followers, but I did increase my twitter following 40.10% in under 2 weeks Read More