Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Among the many reasons for the popularity of WordPress : it’s affordable, search engine-friendly, reasonably easy to use, and extensible through an incredible array of plugins. Angela Bowman shares her “clean and simple list of the plugins I use most often on my WordPress sites&# for SEO, feeds, forms, security, Twitter and more.

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Biznology

AUGUST 16, 2010

Relying solely on social news or social bookmarking services such as Digg , Reddit , Fark , Slashdot , and Delicious might leave you with a very peculiar version of the world. A glance at the Twitter hot topics or Google Trends suggests that our collective Web brain is that of a tween. Image by BLW Photography via Flickr.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 20, 2012

Digg died this week, basically, I guess Digg died several weeks ago but like it officially died this week. I would say they sold or they got sold or they’re no longer Digg as we know it or as we knew it, but yes, I guess you could also say they’re dead. Digg, it’s more of like the demise of Digg.

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Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – this is the ultimate no-brainer. Based on my own anecdotal research, natural search typically drives at least 40% and average more than half of all unpaid traffic to b2b websites. Consider the two broad categories of search types, “generic” searches (e.g. Acme Software Inc.).

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Around this time last year I wrote about the 10 B2B Marketing Predictions for 2010 and while I would say 7 out of 10 have already materialized and the others are on their way. After 9 years of Search Engine Marketing – I think it is safe to say any keyword you are going to buy is maxed out when it comes to the Google AdWords auction process.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2010

Blogging for Content This is the scenario where you are writing a blog with considerable emphasis on search optimization, attempting to drive traffic to the blog via strategic content creation and keyword inclusion. We hear how twitter and the other SM tools will help to get you on top, blah, blah but that only happens so few times.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

How To Measure The Value Of A Fan Or Follower In Social Media by Search Engine Land. Social Media Has Direct Influence on Brand Search by Marketing Charts. The Seven Deadly Sins of Social Media by Search Engine Journal. Experts Predict 2010 the Year for Social Media ROI by ReadWriteStart. Matt Churchill. Kelsey Childress.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Tired of chasing shiny objects, and setting up Twitter and Facebook accounts with clear direction, or success metrics? includes slides and worksheet) [link to post] – Posted using Chat Catcher [link] DMurrow (Dave Murrow) Twitter Comment RT @jaybaer: Develop a social media strategy in 7 steps. Sessions start October 5.

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Online Marketing Institute

JANUARY 4, 2011

Jeffbullas's Blog Internet Marketing Home Bio Speaking Grade your Site Marketing Resources Twitter Jeff’s YouTube Contact Congratulations: You have successfully subscribed! Provide “share this” buttons to Facebook and Twitter as a minimum 22. Optimize your blog for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) 28. be authentic.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 23, 2010

Also, while I think it’s somewhat less likely that a first-time visitor will tweet or Digg or Stumble your work (I’d love to see a study on that), you should make that process as easy as possible as well. I'll have to check my Google numbers, all that good stuff. How can I help you?

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Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Android Mobile 2.0 The team focused on creating communities for NYC professionals, which resulted in a @RegusNYC Twitter feed and a Facebook Page. The company started a blog, participated in LinkedIn LinkedIn and engaged on Twitter.

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Online Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2010

From Starbucks to taco trucks , the use of social tools like Facebook Facebook and Twitter Twitter to spread awareness about a business to customers is widespread because that’s where brands find prospective customers and engage with existing patrons. The B2B Social Media Marketing Series is supported by IDG Enterprise.

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Online Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Business Mobile 2.0 link] links for 2010-05-20 « ?????? [.] Leyl Master Black is a Managing Director at Sparkpr , one of the world’s top independent PR agencies. 4 Tips for B2B Marketing on Facebook (tags: facebook business) [.]

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 5, 2010

While a dwindling number of business executives still dismiss Twitter as a waste of time, recent research suggests it is one of the most valuable social networks for business. 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.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Helpful Links: Learn more about why every business should blog and learn a few Business Blogging Lessons From Google's Chief Blogger. High quality inbound links not only drive traffic to your website, but they also help search engines understand how authoritative and important your website is which results in higher rankings.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Just this year we witnessed the debut of Google+ and the introduction of Facebook Timeline. AddThis - AddThis is a social bookmarking service that provides a code users can put on their websites so that when people visit that site, they have the option to share via Facebook, Twitter, etc. An example of this is the Twitter API.

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Hubspot

JUNE 23, 2010

An example of this is the Twitter API. Previously the service started as a blog comment search engine. is popularly used to condense long URLs to make them easier to share on social networks such as Twitter. Digg - Digg is a social news website that allows members to submit and vote for articles. Bit.ly - Bit.ly

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Online Marketing Institute

MARCH 13, 2011

When most people think ab0ut website analytics they think of Google Analytics , which really is a poor tool for a sales person to be looking at as it provides information overload. Our teams are able to run a search for positions with “Database&# in the title, set a geographic area of focus and be present with a list of results.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 31, 2011

Twitter came of age in 2010, growing at a scorching pace —from 75 million users at the beginning of the year to more than 190 million by the end of December. Twitter is used (officially) in 65 of the Fortune 100 companies , 63% of small to midsized businesses, and nearly half of all B2B enterprises. How can I get more retweets?

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Webbiquity

MARCH 3, 2011

How can you utilize texture, transparency, and even Twitter to spice up website design? 20 Resources for Displaying Twitter Updates by Mashable. Jacob Gube presents 15 examples of creative and unique ways that organizations have integrated Twitter feeds on their websites, plus five resources to help display a Tweet feed on any site.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Email marketing remains one of the top spending priorities for online, after search and display advertising. 3 items that should be in your 2010 email budget by BtoB Magazine. Add Google Analytics to Emails and Gain B2B Lead Generation Intelligence by Industrial Marketing Today. Email Marketing Tips and Tactics.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 15, 2010

You provide a list of your customers’ email addresses, and these services figure out how (and who) among your customers are on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and niche social networks, what their “likes” are, and other important details. Add data collection fields for Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin (at a minimum). Total cost?

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 17, 2011

Americans spent nearly a quarter of their time online on social networking sites and blogs in 2010, up from 15.8 At its current rate, Twitter will process almost 10 billion tweets in 2010. Facebook, Twitter Growing As Video Referral Sources by MediaPost Online Media Daily. Are Twitter Followers Better Than Facebook Fans?

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2011

and 2) there are more ways for people to search than just Google and Yah-Bing (YouTube is now the second-largest search engine and Facebook SEO is its own emerging discipline). How to use search to shield your brand from negativity by iMedia Connection. Why B2B Marketers Should Leverage Flickr by Search Engine Land.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

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. by iMedia Connection.

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Webbiquity

JULY 26, 2010

Add WordStream’s Advanced Keyword Tools to Your Website for free , June 8, 2010. Pricing Based on Customer Expectations , May 26, 2010. June 7, 2010. Great B2B Marketing Stats (in a GREAT format!) , June 13, 2010. March 18, 2010. June 8, 2010. Slideshow) , February 19, 2010. June 8, 2010.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 10, 2011

Having long ago passed MySpace as the most popular social network, Facebook recently replaced Google as the most-visited website in the U.S. It started 2010 with roughly 350 million users and is now on its way to 600 million. Facebook Is Becoming Your Company’s New BFF by MediaPost Search Insider.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 9, 2010

Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to footer Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media Consulting Social Media Strategy Blog Social Media Consulting Blog Social Media Consulting Speaking Newsletter Free Social Media Tools Twitter Interviews About Lijit Search Are You Taking Social Media Shortcuts?

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

AUGUST 3, 2010

July 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010. The 20 craziest things you can do on Twitter - grow - Practical Marketing Solutions , July 7, 2010 OK, we’ve heard all the great business success stories about connecting and learning through Twitter. Like hooking their toilet up to Twitter. Paid vs. natural search efforts.

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Online Marketing Institute

JANUARY 4, 2011

Guide to First Month Blog Success Facebook So, before I had hundreds of followers on Twitter , I had almost 1,200 friends on Facebook. Twitter We finally arrive at Twitter. Twitter is thought to be the “Poster Boy&# of social media promotions and rightfully so. Sounds strange, but it works. It’s true.

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Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Bookmark on Delicious Reader comments (9): Add your own Jason Ball 12:50PM on 1st November 2010 Good points Doug and entirely consistent with my own experiences.In Judging Categories Previous winners How can we help you? Theyre missing out on a hugely powerful asset. Id love to see more clients adopt the recommendations you suggest.

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Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Mobile 2.0 The team focused on creating communities for NYC professionals, which resulted in a @RegusNYC Twitter feed and a Facebook Page. The company started a blog, participated in LinkedIn LinkedIn and engaged on Twitter.

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

How about a real-time search tool to see what’s being said about your company or any topic of interest right now? Interested in an easy way to stay current on key Google Analytics traffic stats from your desktop? You can narrow search results to a specific timeframe and sort by date or source. Polaris. ** 5 Stars.

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Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

From Starbucks to taco trucks , the use of social tools like Facebook Facebook and Twitter Twitter to spread awareness about a business to customers is widespread because that’s where brands find prospective customers and engage with existing patrons. The B2B Social Media Marketing Series is supported by IDG Enterprise.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 2, 2010

10 Key Online Marketing Trends for 2010 (3 pages). For example, the report predicts that by the end of 2010, more than 3/4 of companies will use targeting and personalization on their websites. 2010 Lead Generation Marketing ROI Study (32 pages). MarketingSherpa’s Top 7 B2B Case Studies for 2010 (64 pages).

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Find the answers to these questions and many more here in more than 40 of the best reports, studies, videos and other sources of social media, search, and other marketing facts and statistics of the past year. The Growth of Social Media: An Infographic by Search Engine Journal. The mean half life of a link on twitter is 2.8

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 26, 2011

Ranking well in organic search results becomes more imperative every day, particularly in the B2B world. 93% of these decision makers use search to begin the buying process. How can PDF content be optimized for search? How does the introduction of Google Instant change SEO tactics? by Search Engine Guide.

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