Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

The more you can understand about the person on the other end of the phone, the higher the likelihood of a positive business outcome. If they are social media savvy, you can follow up via Twitter direct message. JB : Will these tools ever truly benefit the small business? That’s achievable for most small businesses.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 26, 2010

Let’s say you’re a small business owner who wants your brand to appear in Google when someone searches for your product or service in your area. But what if you’re a big business with lots of SEO already? Does that drive business to you? Social media has changed the way we communicate. Spread the net.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

However — and this came up frequently at the recent Social Media AZ event — in B2B applications, they haven’t been as useful because people still often use a different e-mail address for personal and business use. That’s the old-school marketing to which I think you refer — and another article we need to write.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 20, 2010

I've been asking co-workers for suggestions on books/articles about content strategy. RT @jaybaer: 5 Steps to Winning Fans with Content Strategy [link] Stacey4fam Great article! Very helpful as our company moves forward with our plan for Social Media. Perfect timing! Thanks again for the great information.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2010

However, even within the business (non cat) blogging arena, there are a wide variety of potential measures to gauge your momentum. This sounds simple, but it’s shocking how many bloggers aren’t clear on the core business rationale behind their blog initiative. Is anyone out there? Does anyone care? What’s the Point?

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 28, 2010

Imagine you are a business that has a customer database that includes age, income, email address (and probably several other fields). I suppose that people like big mouths have always had more influence, one way or another. link] Christopher Smith Great article. Mobile device usage indicates potential influencer status.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 21, 2010

because the plaintiff’s wife learned about her husband’s infidelity directly from the online florist who, despite a privacy policy on its site, sent a card to their home thanking him for his business. Having a privacy policy or a social media policy is not enough. She promptly divorced him so he turned around and sued them.

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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.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

It is profoundly important for business to realize that social media isn’t a set of tools or “the place to be.&# It is profoundly important for business to realize that social media isn’t a set of tools or “the place to be.&# There is an interesting article about it.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 6, 2010

As the world continues to watch the devastation caused by the BP oil spill, it shines the light much brighter on the impact that major companies have on society while increasing consumer concerns about business practices. link] [link] WebPro360 And, it's not just about businesses 'tooting' their own horn.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 25, 2010

will range from 11% (the relatively mature email marketing), to 34% (social media). What other aspects of the marketing services business are likely to grow like that? This focus on specificity rather than generality applies to business development, too. Interesting article about online marketing. Direct mail?

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Businesses will surely veer between the two given the way their focus shifts. I do think though that every communicative act has to be rooted in some kind of strategy within the business. Businesses need to have the flexibility to switch between modes depending on any situation. – [link] (via @jaybaer) Nice article!

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 25, 2010

Advanced social media analytics and ROI calculations often require tying together disparate systems, and looking for causation (or at least correlation) between social media success and business outcome. Great for small businesses. found @jaybaer article and am intrigued, to say the least. link] [link] Arekibo Yea!

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 20, 2010

While this is important for a blog like mine, it’s flat-out critical for e-commerce companies, and others that are blogging for business. You might be surprised, says @jaybaer [link] [link] business Does your Blog have a Long Tail? – [link] [link] Susan Beebe Does Your Blog Have a Long Enough Tail?

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 3, 2010

What #BP Can Learn From the Umpire [link] [link] Steve App Absolutely brilliant article via Mr. Jay Baer RT @jaybaer: Truth, or Consequences? RT @sawaob12: brilliant article @jaybaer: Truth, or Consequences? " [link] Shady Business PR “@jaybaer: The two words BP should steal from umpire Jim Joyce. Im Jay Baer.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Let me hear about it: View Comments | Subscribe To This Blog | Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share This Post: Similar Posts That You Might Enjoy: Is Twitter for Business Even Worth the Trouble? link] Private Stock Very interesting article on twitter stats [link] You have to do your research if you want to win.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Jason Baer Thanks very much for the kind words. You’re in an industry (photography) and are a business type (small) where a lot of people would say “social media isn’t for me&#. j Jason Baer Thanks very much for the kind words. j Jason Baer Thanks very much for the kind words. Bravo, man.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 26, 2010

Place making social media (Foursquare, Gowalla, et al) will continue to gain traction over the next 18 months. The reviews business will be transformed by geo-location. This article really helps to give the guidance so that SM platforms are not a strategy but the tools. They are stepping stones of what is to come.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 6, 2010

I recommend using a mixture of your Top 25 phrases and some that are highly relevant to your business, but perhaps aren’t sending as much traffic as you’d like at present. The Arkayne Blog) Tagged as: content creation , content ladder , social content , social media , social media strategy Did you enjoy this blog post?

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 15, 2010

But I am incredibly delighted to top the list of content marketing blogs, because for me content marketing is becoming fundamental to business success at every level. photo by AMagill ) More from Convince and Convert The Key to Social Media Success is Just 2 Letters Why You Should Use a Content Rationale Report Why D.I.S.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 14, 2010

Putting social media in the context of the strategy and business outcomes is absolutely essential to increasing uptake. link] Ben Smith Embracing social media should not mean organizational change, it should change the organization [link] [link] Joey Strawn Spoken like a gentleman and a scholar, Mike. Thanks, Mike!

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

Take a look at this a business model that we are developing: [link] This blog post is a thinly veiled application that my firm is building for a variety of clients from Corporate Jets and Banking to Education industries. You are right on target when you say things like “Integrating Social Media into the business plan&# That’s it.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 14, 2010

Tami [link] Tami Hello jay, Great points and not just for Social Media but for doing business in general! Excellent article! link] [link] Verizon Friends The Key to Social Media Success is Just 2 Letters. Excellent article! link] [link] Verizon Friends The Key to Social Media Success is Just 2 Letters.

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Martech Advisor

JANUARY 2, 2020

A social media manager is responsible for your brand's social media activities that include social media planning, automation, advertising, content creation, publishing, and analytics. Social media marketing is an important marketing function that includes a lot of activities on a daily basis. Table of Contents.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 1, 2010

link] Sodapopgirl @jaybaer One of the best articles I have read on this topic. Get Your Social Media Story Straight [link] /via @AmberCadabra [link] Kelly Rusk This kind of analysis is why you need to hire @jaybaer. As a contrast, any opinion as to which NBA team (or other sports team) is doing it really well?

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 23, 2010

reading this article makes me feel the need to change my blog service, be better. websitetraffic Call to Action is a great way of practicable business blogging, but it must be conducted in a very subtle manner. I rarely communicate with the end. they were like strangers.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Socialmention.com is basically a social search engine, if the business name is unique it can be a good option. RT @kdrewien: RT @smallbiztwit: Social Media Monitoring Tools – How to Pick The Right One [link] [link] socialCRMchick Good post Katie, however what do you think about managing vs. monitoring. That said there are some options.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 2, 2010

How many businesses had to redo their in-store print advertising so people would “Like&# them instead of “Become a fan?&# How many businesses had to redo their in-store print advertising so people would “Like&# them instead of “Become a fan?&# and request more friends.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

But there are still plenty of PR firms (and companies, for that matter) looking at social media purely as a distribution vehicle. And that means branching out beyond marcomms into other business divisions, bringing them into the discussion and aligning efforts. I had your article on-screen already, prepped for Tweeting later today.

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ClearVoice

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Businesses are looking for strategic alliance partners and funding. Private practice physicians and health-related businesses : Medical and dental care have become highly competitive, and consumers have a choice. Social media posting. Creating an integrated media plan and calendar is essential.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

How to Create a Share of Voice Report Get Shorty – The Elevator Pitch is Dead Finding Your Mass Influencers Among Your Customers 4 Detective Tricks to Find Your Customers in Social Media Does Your Facebook Page Have a Pulse? On a related point, overlap in social media isn’t as large as we (or at least me) thinks it is. #19

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Optinmonster

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

In this article, we are going to cover: What is inbound marketing? A few decades ago, when life was still in black and white, businesses operated a little differently. Businesses could now use email marketing , banner ads, chat messaging , and all those other online marketing tools we’ve come to know and love.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 11, 2010

We are thrilled to be collaborating, as our thinking around the state of business goes together like Cap’n Crunch cereal and the first half of “Dark Side of the Moon&# (trust me). To aid your decision, here’s what it’s about: Business is increasingly done in real-time. Who they hire. Congrats on the book dealy!

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Single Grain

MARCH 9, 2022

A paid media agency can provide all the necessary skills and experience to help you reduce your team’s workload, boost your profit margins and grow your business. . Fortunately, that’s what this article is all about. Not only will you learn what the best paid media agencies are, but you'll learn how to qualify the right one.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 19, 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 Why D.I.S.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

is now out of the business entirely. Be Business-Friendly It wasn’t that long ago that MySpace wasn’t just big, it was positively cool. MySpace has rarely created features specifically for business, or done much to make MySpace a safer, more controllable venue within which corporations can participate. Cutting edge.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 13, 2010

Your digital folks and your traditional PR practitioners need daily inspiration…and you can’t fulfill all of those needs and run a business. link] Yael Davidowitz-Neu Fantastic article!! Instead of assuming you can find/purchase all the answers yourself, admit you need external teachers: We all need role models.

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