Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

Social network connectivity is becoming the post-modern email newsletter. This puts significant pressure on email to be more relevant, because most of what would be contained in an email newsletter or special offer now happens faster and more personally within Facebook, Twitter or other social outposts.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 26, 2010

Way back in the early days of PitchEngine (like 2009), people thought we were crazy to offer our social media news release service for free. Aside from optimizing the structure of the site and the pitches themselves, sheer volume and traffic drove our authority with Google and other search engines. How Does This Help You?

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Yes, social media applies to B2B. In fact, social media can be MORE transformative for a B2B company than a B2C company. Are there differences between B2B and B2C in social media? Creating and calibrating a social media strategy for any company should follow the same process. Linkedin Groups vs. Twitter.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 19, 2010

Consequently, if someone searches for “Colorado River Whitewater Rafting&# on Google, they’ll likely find that version of the Western River blog, which contains only posts about “ Colorado River Whitewater Rafting “ The software automatically harvests and organizes topically similar posts for maximum search effectiveness.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2010

Without a statistical measure of your blogging progress, adding content to your blog on a regular basis can be an incredibly lonely proposition. Blogging for Community These blogs seek to guild a consistent readership that interact with the blogger(s) and advocate on behalf of the content on other social outposts. Is anyone out there?

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Hubspot

AUGUST 31, 2011

Many of us know that social media marketing is an important part of a solid inbound marketing strategy. However, sometimes we need some backup when speaking with others who might still be struggling to understand how social media fits into the overall marketing mix. 13 Mind-Bending Social Media Marketing Statistics.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 11, 2010

During my 15 years of Web site strategy and usability work (before I got all social media on you) I very much tried to live by the two-click rule (discover the most common questions customers have about your business, and answer them on your site within two clicks or fewer). Social media makes it possible. To be entertained?

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Social media marketing activity exploded in 2009, and so did coverage of these practices. Every social media consultant , corporate marketer and PR professional was challenged to keep up with the latest writing on the topic. Social Media Measurement. Understand the Impact of Social Media by ClickZ. Ryan Walker.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 6, 2010

Too many companies and organizations are reinventing the content wheel for every social outpost they maintain. Taxonomy is incredibly important in social media because it’s the most direct link between the worlds of social and search marketing.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 20, 2010

The most popular search phrase – “ social media strategy &# brought 837 visits, and 2,654 search terms were used by just one visitor during the month. More from Convince and Convert 5 Ways to be a Social Networking Smash How to Create a Share of Voice Report Does Your Facebook Page Have a Pulse?

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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? I presented today at Social Media AZ , a new conference for Arizonans interested in, and practicing social media. Developing a Social Media Strategy in 7 Steps View more presentations from Jason Baer.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

Raj Kadam is CEO of Viralheat , a social media listening platform (disclosure: I am a paid customer of Viralheat). McCann is CEO of Gist , a provider of real-time intelligence on your network of online contacts. If they are social media savvy, you can follow up via Twitter direct message.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 27, 2012

For more on Joe, check out his personal site or follow him on Twitter @juntajoe. In my second trip down to SXSW , I had the distinct pleasure of presenting with Jay Baer , my good friend, a CMI consultant , and one of the best social media minds in the game. Social media channels abound for publishing purposes.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Changed the sharing tools to incorporate Sexy Bookmarks plug-in (Michael Stelzner at Social Media Examiner turned me on to it). link] Social Email Guy Voted 3 before seeing comments. We’ve added Disqus as the commenting system. We’re working on tweaking the subscription center at the top a bit, too. Thanks for your help!

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Industrial Marketing Today

AUGUST 3, 2010

The good news is that you can use a free tool like Google Analytics to get a very good handle on your customer engagement. Let’s see how Google Analytics can help you do just that. These statistics are easily and readily available from your dashboard in Google Analytics. You can read his entire blog post here.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 27, 2012

For more on Joe, check out his personal site or follow him on Twitter @juntajoe. In my second trip down to SXSW , I had the distinct pleasure of presenting with Jay Baer , my good friend, a CMI consultant , and one of the best social media minds in the game. Social media channels abound for publishing purposes.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 14, 2010

His ramblings can be found at www.membershipjedi.com This post is a compilation of ideas born out of Jay’s post “ Why You’re the Key to Social Media Success ” in which he succinctly describes one of the biggest obstacles facing organization’s pursuit of social media effectiveness – corporate culture. Why ignore it?

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 23, 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 Is Your Social Strategy Proactive or Reactive?

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Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

This is the strategy of creating a Social FAQ. Make sure you’re not just shopping who you think your competitors are, but also who Google says your competitors are, based on search engine results. These front lines warriors are the people most in touch with the concerns and questions of your customers and prospects.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 26, 2010

What you’re doing on Twitter isn’t a social media strategy, it’s a tools strategy. I don’t believe Twitter and Facebook will always dominate. First, figure out how you’re going to be social, and then worry about how you’re going to do social. Stelzner on Vimeo.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

I emphasized that to remain relevant, agencies must differentiate themselves by providing advanced social media services, not just the basics. corporate expenditures on social media will increase by an AVERAGE of 34% a year , and that by 2012, as much will be spent on social media as on email marketing.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

But, under pressure from digital and advertising agencies each looking to be the driver of the social media express, PR firms are sometimes turning over inquisitional rocks that do not portray them as strategic caretakers of brands’ social presences. What’s the hot new trend in social media that we can bring to our clients?

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 23, 2010

Pay attention to your statistics with regard to calls to actions. I'll have to check my Google numbers, all that good stuff. If you have complementary resources like an Ebook, email newsletter, events or otherwise, make sure those are easy for first-time visitors to find as well. That would be a fun discussion, right?

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 15, 2010

Content marketing is perhaps alone in its ability to be a successful endeavor at every phase of the customer lifecycle: When a potential customer is using Google to research new digital cameras, what is going to get them to a Kodak site? Because content is the most efficient form of marketing available. Smart, optimized content.

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Online Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Whether it’s a webinar or a multi-day conference, leveraging social media can help event organizers extend an event’s visibility, attendance and pre-event conversations. If you sell tickets, Eventbrite charges a fee, plus you will need to link to a Paypal or Google Checkout account to accept payment.

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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. Post and link your content on the Delicious social bookmarking site.

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Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 23, 2010

It takes extensive knowledge, expertise, experience and a lot of detailed work in order for your website to be ranked high for specific keywords and phrases in Google and other major search engines. Extend its life by making your site content shareable via social media, RSS feeds and forward to a colleague. And yes, it does cost money.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 14, 2014

So before it gets replaced by the next trendy buzzwordy term, here’s some marketing-related big data for you: 83 valuable facts, stats, and research findings covering strategy, social media, SEO, online advertising, email marketing, content, blogging, social networking, video and more. Social Media Today ).

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

She specializes in social media strategies that lead to actionable plans to achieve real world objectives. I’ve spent a lot of time working with various social media monitoring tools and I’ve whittled my list of favorites down to two or three. And that’s how I pick the right social media monitoring tool for the job.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The spread of social media and blogging, radically faster Internet speeds, online video, the rise of influencers, and reliance on mobile devices continues to change the way companies market their products and services. You may discover your intended audience prefers one social media platform over another. Clear calls to action (CTAs).

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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. Although fewer Americans use Twitter than Facebook, Twitter users “are far more likely to follow Brands/ Companies than social networkers in general.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Just this year we witnessed the debut of Google+ and the introduction of Facebook Timeline. Thus, while we're all learning about social media and inbound marketing as well as teaching others about it, having a resource that quickly and clearly explains all of the basic terms and applications is critically important. Blip.TV - Blip.TV

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Hubspot

JUNE 23, 2010

As we all learn about social media and inbound marketing and we teach others about it, having a resource that quickly and clearly explains all of the basic terms and applications is critically important. Social Media Marketing Dictionary: 101 Terms to Know. An example of this is the Twitter API. Bit.ly - Bit.ly

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Hubspot

JULY 13, 2010

Social Media Statistics : Major Components of Online Marketing. Leave the details of keyword selection, content creation and social media engagement to your marketing team. Email connects people with social networks, friends and businesses in which they are interested. SEO has two main parts. Additional Resources.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Though social media marketing is now used in about 90% of companies, techniques, platforms and best practices continue to evolve. What will likely be the hot trends in social media over the next couple of years? Social Media Stats and Demographics. 56% of Americans have a profile on at least one social networking site.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

MySpace last week declared what amounts to a post-modern armistice, announcing that they will integrate status updates with Facebook (and Twitter). MySpace last week declared what amounts to a post-modern armistice, announcing that they will integrate status updates with Facebook (and Twitter). Historical footnote: Yahoo!

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 17, 2011

, the sources below provide a vast wealth of data, statistics and research results, as well as a bit of interesting social media trivia. How are consumers and b2b decision makers using social media in their buying processes? Which social media platforms are most effective at influencing buyer behavior? And much more.

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