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The Stories Behind 5 Social Networks That Never Caught On

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They cited a disastrous site redesign in 2009, after which traffic and users plummeted. Touted as “ Myspace for boomers ,” it set age restrictions that prevented anyone under the age of 50 from joining-- however, the age restriction was lowered to 40 in 2008. Source: Wayback Machine. Why it Failed.

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Best of 2009: Social Media Marketing, Part 1

Webbiquity

How can you monitor everything that’s being said about your company, competitors and key industry topics across the social media landscape without spending a fortune on monitoring software? by HubSpot. 11 Reasons You Can’t Ignore Social Media in 2009 by Digital Labz. Is Your Online Marketing Strategy All Tweet and No Meat?

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50 (of the) Best Twitter Guides, Stats, Tips and Tools of 2010 (So Far)

Webbiquity

Awareness of Twitter has exploded; 87% of Americans said they were “familiar with” Twitter in a poll taken earlier this year, versus just 5% in 2008 and 26% in 2009. Brian Solis provides a wealth of statistics that answer these questions and more, e.g., 87% of Americans said they were familiar with Twitter in 2010, up from just 26% in 2009.

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Best Social Media Stats, Facts and Marketing Research of 2010

Webbiquity

The title is a tad misleading; while younger Internet users (aged 18-33) are blogging somewhat less than in 2006 and gravitating to Facebook, there has been an uptick in blogging among those 33 and older, and blog readership is up among all age groups. Study: Social Media Affects SMB Purchasing Decisions by HubSpot Blog.

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55 (of the) Best Social Media Tips, Tactics and Tools of 2010

Webbiquity

If 2009 was the year many marketers puzzled over, poked at and pondered incorporating social media into their marketing mix, 2010 was the year of diving in. According to a HubSpot study, 71% of marketers viewed Twitter as a useful marketing tool last year, up from just 39% in 2009. Adoption soared. 85% of Inc.

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The Ultimate List: 24 of the World’s Largest Social Networks

Hubspot

Sometimes, we include YouTube, LinkedIn and Foursquare in that category. A 2009 study of 1000 people found out that the main social network in France is Copains d’Avant. The majority of the users are age 18-25, followed by the 26-30 age range. It is for all ages and interests. Copains d'avant - France.

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Best Social Media Stats and Market Research of 2010 (So Far)

Webbiquity

“70% of social media users between the ages of 18-34 regularly use Facebook more than other sites such as MySpace, Twitter, and Classmates.com,&# and women use Facebook more than men. 30% of social media users access a social media site “several times a day,&# up from 18% in 2009. Social Media Revolution by YouTube.