Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 1, 2010

( Note from Patsi who is on vacation: This week I asked Phyllis Miller to write a guest post on social media resources. And, if you haven’t already, connect with me on LinkedIn …). And this is true whether the professional plans to ever actually make connections on LinkedIn. Why is this LinkedIn profile so important?

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MARCH 24, 2010

Social media has become an effective vehicle for content distribution, and articles are no exception. According to the Small Business Success Index, sponsored by Network Solutions (2010), one in five small businesses are now actively using social media. What makes social media so effective for marketing purposes?

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Webbiquity

JUNE 9, 2010

If your small to midsized business is struggling with questions about how to create an effective social media strategy, use social media tools most effectively, make the best use of your time on social media, generate results or other related issues, mark your calendar for this upcoming one-day social media and online marketing event.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 23, 2010

You need to be blogging 2-3 times a week, submitting articles to directories, participating on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook … impossible for one person to manage and still have a life. Somethings like social media updating and article submissions can be handled by a V.A. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 17, 2011

Do you ever wonder what Google , Facebook , and other sites record about your online viewing habits? Blog this on Blogger. Share this on Facebook. Share this on LinkedIn. 10 Ways to Use Facebook as a List Building Tool. The Sociology of Social Media: TED TV Talks. They know more about you than you realize.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

LinkedIn is firmly ensconced among the “big 3″ social networks for marketing and business purposes, and though its base of 80 million members is far smaller than the 600 million users of Facebook, its impact in B2B marketing is larger. Blogs represent 50%, Facebook 47% and…Twitter scores 41%.”.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Blogging is often viewed as the core component of a B2B social media marketing strategy, and other than discussion forums, it’s the most mature component of social media. Research from HubSpot shows that small businesses with blogs have twice as many Twitter followers as those who don’t.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 28, 2011

As some of you know, I’m not an avid Facebook fan, but as a business owner, I don’t ignore the fact that so many people use it daily. Unlike a Facebook personal profile, Facebook Fan Pages allow you to: Get to know your clients – FB Fan pages track some demographics of your Fans. Blog this on Blogger.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Social media and PR would seem to be natural allies. So why do corporate PR and social media efforts so often appear disconnected and out of sync? To be sure, some agencies and companies get it, and do an effective job integrating social media and PR efforts. The social media release is used for blogger outreach.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 9, 2010

You’ve seen the eye-popping statistics: Facebook now has more than 350 million active users. TechCrunch predicts that “by this summer (2010) well over half of all Internet users will likely visit Facebook each month.&# The challenge rather lies in the way Facebook fan pages are used. Not even close.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

What are the steps you need to follow to ensure each blog post is optimized for search engines as well as for your readers’ interests? I recently designed and recorded a presentation for the Content Marketing Institute on everything that goes into creating and publishing a quality blog post. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Here’s my latest video about my executive coach blogging services produced by iFlashVideo.com. I have several executive coach clients for whom I ghost write and manage their blog updates, including updates to social media sites like Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn groups. Blog this on Blogger.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 30, 2010

Translation – it provides a rich target for your marketing, you may even put a name or a face to it as one of his blog post detailed called How Well do you Know your Buyer Personas ? How … Facebook! And I stumbled upon this concept while working on a Facebook Ad campaign. Share this on Facebook. Share this on Linkedin.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Weekends are devoted to Blog posts and writing the new book. Share this on Facebook. Share this on Linkedin. Social Media speeds Onboarding I am officially up and running now in my. My advice would be don’t let Google Reader (or any social activity) over run your life – remember you are in control! Tweet This!

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Webbiquity

JULY 6, 2010

Hard to believe that this blog, officially launched just a few months ago, has already surpassed 100 posts. Thank you for reading, and without further ado, below are the 10 most-viewed posts on this blog to date. Social Media is Simpler Than You Think. How to Write an Effective Business Blog. But here we are!

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Writing on the Web

JULY 26, 2010

What’s your favorite excuse for not blogging for your business? Here are some that I hear: “I don’t have time to blog.&#. “My clients aren’t surfing the Web reading blogs.&#. Here’s a drawing I made that shows how readers find your blog and become clients. Blog this on Blogger.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

With Social Media Marketing: Strategies for Engaging in Facebook, Twitter & Other Social Media , the inimitable Liana “Li&# Evans has provided the definitive handbook for social media marketers. Explain your goals and establish clear guidelines for any mention of the company on social media sites.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

While there are unquestionably many ways that social media marketing results can be measured , the debate rages on as to whether it’s truly possible to quantify the ROI from these activities. Some experts contend that because social media activity is rich in metrics , you can and should be measuring ROI constantly.

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

By the same token, despite the many benefits of a business blog , not everyone should rush into it. Like owning a pet, writing a blog isn’t rocket science but does require a certain level of care and attention, lest the effort end up among the millions of abandoned, forgotten and neglected blogs littering the online landscape.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

The grandmotherly maxim, “The good Lord gave you two ears but only one mouth for a reason&# applies to social interactions in general, but is nowhere more critical than in social media marketing. Without this information, the company’s social media pronouncements appear off-topic, unsolicited and out of touch.

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Smashmouth Marketing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

What if I had my browser setup so when I wake up in the AM all my daily tasks for maintaining my social media prowess were just lined up waiting for me to get my coffee? Comment on a few relevant articles Hubspot Dashboard - finds daily chores for me to do around blogging, keywords, search rankings, etc. I'm in good company!

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

APRIL 6, 2010

But Facebook? It involves seeing from the front end of the sale all the way to the consummation of the sale and I believe Facebook has or is planning to have some of the most critical elements all on their platform (and all for free!). A very powerful side benefit of being on the Facebook platform. (to

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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. ROI Is Dead by StraightUpSearch Blog. by SocialSteve’s Blog.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 28, 2011

You accepted a while back that social media needs to be an important part of the marketing mix. But resources are limited and maybe you find yourself asking “which social media tactics should I focus on?&#. My own social journey (and years of procrastination) pushed me into starting this personal blog nearly a year ago.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 11, 2010

One of the biggest challenges for organizations today is managing the flow of information about their brands, products, and services that occurs in social media channels, including microblogs (such as Twitter), social networking sites (such as Facebook), blogs, and online forums. Share this on Facebook.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

AUGUST 18, 2010

So I ran across some interesting stats last week when I picked up a tweet from Jeff Bullas on the 15 essential social media facts and figures for B2B Marketing. I don’t know how you feel but I certainly feel like everything I read about Social Media is the same old thing just a rehash of something else I read before. Let me explain ….

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 3, 2010

( Annalaura Brown is guest blogging this week, while Patsi’s on vacation.). Facebook can be a powerful list building tool if you know how to use it properly as such. Share your blog posts. or networked blogs. or networked blogs. This is Facebook’s way of allowing you to write blog posts directly on FB.

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JANUARY 25, 2010

Late last year, I sat in on a couple of social media marketing webinars from two of the best: Rick Burnes , Marketing Manager at HubSpot , and Chris Abraham of Abraham Harrison , along with Sally Falkow of Expansion Plus. Here are some of the key takeaways on using social media effectively. Revver was recommended for video sharing.

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Digital B2B Marketing

MAY 1, 2012

Social Advertising It may be some time before your social media presence is large enough to effectively seed your content through your own social media footprint. Until then, look to social advertising opportunities to present your content in a way that is similar to how it would be discovered in social media.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

Over time, the top source of traffic for most blogs is search. But two great sources are blog directories and RSS syndication sites. So, having recently completed a submission campaign for a client, here is an updated list of blog directories and RSS syndication sites that remain active and free. Webbiquity B2B Marketing Blog).

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APRIL 27, 2010

Whatever questions you may have about social media marketing, you’ll probably find the answers in the 2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report from white paper guru Michael Stelzner. A year ago, the top questions most marketers had about social media related to tactics, with ROI second. Social Media Takes Time.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 7, 2010

One of the challenges in measuring the ROI of social media marketing is that the use of social networking and social sharing tools isn’t confined to the marketing group. Social media is being used in multiple functions across the enterprise, from product development (e.g. Share this on Facebook. Share this on LinkedIn.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 9, 2010

In my new advisory role for the member s of MENG I have been getting a bunch of questions from the members that are making great fodder for blog posts. The question is – What is the appropriate level of budget to support social media for a B2B company? I actually tried to tackle this question a few times on my blog before.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

APRIL 27, 2010

One of the biggest challenges for organizations today is managing the flow of information about their brands, products, and services that occurs in social media channels, including microblogs (such as Twitter), social networking sites (such as Facebook), blogs, and online forums. Share this on Facebook. Tweet This!

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

There aren’t many conferences that I’d fly 5700 miles to get to, but the 5th International Customer Media Congress looks as if it’s going to be another smash hit. 11 topvrouwen in marketing en communicatie op het netwerkcongres over customer media in de Philharmonie in Haarlem. Blog this on Blogger.

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JUNE 21, 2010

Blogging provides business executives and marketers with opportunities beyond and distinct from a typical company website. Blogs are seen as key sources of information rather than just promotion. Blogs are seen as key sources of information rather than just promotion. Here are five key benefits of blogging for businesses.

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Convince & Convert

JANUARY 18, 2011

People say social media is unicorn, but it’s really just a horse. Sure, social media empowers customers like nothing before it. And of course, social media creates a new level of real-time accountability for companies previously accustomed to asynchronous communication. These are the ways social media is different.

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