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How to Use Hashtags on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

Oktopost

Silicon Valley product designer Chris Messina invented the now ubiquitous hashtag when he was searching for a way to organize the fast-moving Twitter stream. Other Twitter users saw the value of adding hashtags to follow and engage in topical conversations on the network. How to Use Hashtags on Twitter. But, Chris persevered.

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How R/GA’s Twitter Account Became the Best Follow in Marketing

Contently

They’re on Twitter because everyone says they’re supposed to be there. That’s what makes the R/GA Twitter account worth following on a daily basis. Over the last decade, it’s slowly hit the sweet spot of brands on Twitter: able to poke fun at an industry (and itself) without being too snide, silly, or stupid.

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Why Twitter is Trying to Turn Itself Into Facebook

Convince & Convert

The Future of Twitter. He and Dave Taylor just co-wrote “ twitter power 3.0 ,” the latest edition of his book first written in 2009. Today, Joel discusses various aspects of Twitter, including changes that seem to be moving Twitter away from a unique user experience to more of a Facebook user experience.

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4 Ways the Twitter You Know is Changing Forever

Convince & Convert

Twitter is on its way to becoming something entirely different. This isn’t a new phenomenon, as Twitter’s first incarnation as short form narcissism gave more than a kernel of truth to the old complaint among non-users that “they didn’t want to know what people had for lunch.” Twitter as a Ratings Service.

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Best Twitter Tips, Tools and Tactics of 2009, Part 1

Webbiquity

What are the four stages of Twitter enlightenment? How important is Twitter for business? How exactly did Dell generate so much revenue by Twittering? What are the “secrets&# of top corporate Twitterers? Sanity check: The four stages of a typical Twitter user by TechRepublic. What’s a Retweet?

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44 (of the) Best Twitter Articles and Blog Posts of 2009

Webbiquity

There’s no doubt that Twitter is a phenomenon. How can you optimize your organization’s use of Twitter? What are the best tools for increasing your effectiveness and efficiency on Twitter? What are the best tools for increasing your effectiveness and efficiency on Twitter? Twitter Tips & Tactics.

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Best Email Marketing Strategies and Tactics of 2009

Webbiquity

After nearly 20 years, it may not seem as sexy as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, but used properly, it’s a proven medium that generates cost-effective results. MarketingSherpa’s 2009 Email Awards Gallery: Get Inspired by These Exceptional Campaigns by MarketingSherpa. How has email marketing changed in the last few years?

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