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Avoid Seminars with Social Media Experts - http://thebestdamnconsultant.com

Posted by justanbrandt under Social Media
From http://thebestdamnconsultant.com 5221 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 4, 2010 9:55 am

Any marketer who is truthful and honest will tell you that social media marketing (SMM) is still an emerging concept. It hasn’t fully matured and there is no secret formula that will always work. Yet I continue to see seminars on social media pop up everywhere. This would be fine if most of them didn’t declare to have an “expert” speaker. I’m unaware of how anyone can be a true expert in social Read More

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159 Social Media Tips From 2009 in 140 Characters or Less by @shanegibson

Posted by shanegibson under Social Media
From http://www.closingbigger.net 5223 days ago
Made Hot by: SJC on January 2, 2010 6:56 pm

If you follow me on Twitter you know that I like to tweet social media tips. This is a collection of social media tips under 140 characters that I tweeted out over the past year. Here's the list of over 150 tips: Read More

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30 Topic Ideas for Your Online Store’s Blog

Posted by WayneLiew under Social Media
From http://www.doubleplus.com 5226 days ago
Made Hot by: seanharper on January 2, 2010 5:29 pm

Personal blogging is pretty easy; business blogging is tougher. Making it interesting, tying your posts into your product line, and achieving the right voice are a challenge for even the most professional writer. These worries often lead to massive writers block. Here are 30 ideas for topics you may have never considered including on your online store's blog. Read More

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Brand Your Small Business Across Multiple Social Media Sites

Posted by justanbrandt under Social Media
From http://justanbrandt.com 5223 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 2, 2010 4:54 pm

Once you’ve decided to take your small business into the social media world it’s a good idea to brand yourself with a consistent web identity. Namechk is a free online service that will: "Check to see if your desired username or vanity url is still available at dozens of popular Social Networking and Social Bookmarking websites." Read More

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7 Ways to Get More From Social Media in 2010 | Small Business Trends

Posted by ShashiBellamkonda under Social Media
From http://smallbiztrends.com 5225 days ago
Made Hot by: ShawnHessinger on December 31, 2009 8:10 pm

The numbers show that companies will invest more resources into social media in 2010 as a way to market themselves and find new customers. And that trend Read More

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Is Social Media Killing Your Business? :: Duct Tape Marketing

Posted by ducttape under Social Media
From http://www.ducttapemarketing.com 5224 days ago
Made Hot by: smallbiztrends on December 31, 2009 7:07 pm

juggleI know today’s short post might come as a surprise to regular readers of this blog, but even though I promote the heck out of social media use for small business, I see a dangerous side as well.

Some small business folks equate busy with business. The problem with social media usage is it can keep you really, really busy, without producing a dime of business. Read More

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Small Businesses Will Simply Become More Naturally Social::Duct Tape Marketing

Posted by ducttape under Social Media
From http://www.ducttapemarketing.com 5225 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 30, 2009 4:47 pm

small business georgetown coThis past year brands large and small rushed head on into social media marketing. They had to learn about all things Twitter, hire social media consultants and create special social media metrics and budgets. Now that hype surrounding the next new thing has settled a bit, businesses are coming around to the understanding that social media isn’t a department or separa Read More

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What Old School Marketing Can Teach You about Social Media | Travel Online Partners

Posted by andrewghayes under Social Media
From http://www.travelonlinepartners.com 5227 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 29, 2009 8:03 pm

Find out why (some) old school marketing tips still work in the age of digital marketing. The key? Persistence, and knowing when to keep going and knowing when to quit. Read More

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Top Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media Marketing

Posted by stillwagon428 under Social Media
From http://www.blogtrepreneur.com 5226 days ago
Made Hot by: nialldevitt on December 29, 2009 11:42 am

Social media marketing does not have to be rocket science. Many people make it more complicated than it is and tend to shy away from it. They know that they should engage, but still fundamentally do not understand the intricacies and as such, they are missing out on a whole new way of communicating with their clients and would-be prospects. Read More

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