Webbiquity

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. Tweet This!

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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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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? Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. Related posts: 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing. Time Saving Tips for Smart Blogging – a Tutorial.

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Webbiquity

MAY 4, 2010

But even absent that advantage, traffic to a new blog can be ramped up quickly using the following 12 techniques. Build links to your blog from every possible source. Add your blog name and link to company email signatures and include it in your corporate newsletter or marketing emails as well. Use social bookmarking.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 21, 2010

Blogs are seen as key sources of information rather than just promotion. Blogs are also core to a successful social media marketing strategy. Here are five key benefits of blogging for businesses. Search engine visibility. from news stories, articles and other blogs) than website content. .

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 18, 2010

I know people who blog like that. They write 600-900 words every few weeks, then wonder why they aren’t getting search traffic. Blogging doesn’t work that way. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. Content Marketing Favorites: Fishing for Business. Is the Social Web Changing How We Write?

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 16, 2010

Once set up, you can easily publish fresh content, write sales copy, add product pages, and benefit from the facility with which Wordpress works with the search engines. Share this on LinkedIn. 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing. There are a multitude of talented web people available for customizing it for your needs.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 9, 2010

By doing so, Dow Jones’ customers get the privilege of responding to blog posts, news and any mention of DJ in social networks. Dow Jones is several steps ahead of where some small businesses are. Remember that Google only includes results cached to its servers, so try other search engines of yesteryear.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

WordPress is no longer just the leading blog platform , but is now the most popular open-source CMS (content management system) as well. 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. WordPress SEO.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Automatically linking your blog posts to Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin can get you some great publicity and traffic but it can be challenging to figure out how to make it all work. 1. Use the networked blogs application. To get started type in networked blogs into the search box and you will pull up the application.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 27, 2010

Design : Clearly identified tag line to explain who the blog is for, what the benefits are from reading it, and who the author is. Action : No way to subscribe to get email updates to blog. Action : No easy way to retweet a post, or share to other social sites. shortened blog permalink. Share this on LinkedIn.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Over time, the top source of traffic for most blogs is search. The two keys to search success are great content and links. social networking profiles, social bookmarking sites, other bloggers). But two great sources are blog directories and RSS syndication sites. BlogPulse blog+rss. Blog-search.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 15, 2010

Why Twitter Is Such a Powerful Social Media Platform , this week’s guest post by Phyllis Zimbler Miller , When I first heard Twitter mentioned two years ago – in a teleseminar with the BlogSquad! – Her main blog is at [link]. Share this on LinkedIn. 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing. Share this on Bebo.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 29, 2010

There are those who started a blog because they heard that would bring in business. And they want to know why they aren’t on the first page of searches. So, no, the Web hasn’t changed the way most people do business. Share this on LinkedIn. 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing.

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Hubspot

JULY 23, 2010

Give your readers something to chew on – A blog post should be 400-600 words on average. Search Engine Optimization Basics - As you create remarkable content you will want to optimize that content for search engines as well as users. Search – Give people the opportunity to find content easily and quickly.

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Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2010

This blog post! From social media cartoons and contextual advertising gone wrong to dysfunctional agency-client relationships and the best (and worst) online ads, here are some of the most amusing, creative and remarkable blog posts and videos of 2009. Amusing, Creative and/or Just Plain Odd Blog Posts. Social Media.

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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. Find relevant conversations that are happening on blogs, in social media, etc. Spend 10% on Social Media. Helpful Link: New to social media?

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Over the last decade, business blogs have gone from being a novelty to a leading-edge practice to an essential element for any company seeking to optimize its presence on the web. Why are so many companies now embracing blogging? A blog helps on all three fronts much more than a standard corporate website.

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Online Marketing Institute

JUNE 30, 2009

Blog HubSpot TV Contributors Marketing Kit Internet Marketing Blog The HubSpot Inbound Internet Marketing blog covers all of inbound marketing - SEO, Blogging, Social Media, Landing Pages, Lead Generation and Analytics. Submit guest post ideas to rburnes[at]hubspot[dot]com.

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Online Marketing Institute

MARCH 24, 2011

Mashable | The Social Media Guide Viral Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video About Mashable Company About Us Advertise Submit News Contact Us Announcements Resources Guidebooks Lists How To Trending Mashable Awards Subscriptions Partners W3 EDGE Rackspace Concentric Sky Dynect DNS Intridea Welcome to Mashable! Have an account?

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Webbiquity

JULY 26, 2010

SazBean ( Social Network Analytics Measurement Social Media ). B2B Social Media: Why Do Business Professionals Use Social Media? Writing on the Web ( Ning Advertorial Business Blogging Online Marketing Linkedin Landing Page ). 9 Ways to Use LinkedIn for Smart Professionals , June 10, 2010.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 15, 2010

A major component of answering those questions effectively is understanding in which social outposts your customers are concentrated. Companies should follow, not lead, their customers across the social Web. Here are 4 ways to find out where your customers are in social media: 1. Rapleaf is better for larger companies.

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Online Marketing Institute

MARCH 24, 2011

Mashable | The Social Media Guide Viral Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video About Mashable Company About Us Advertise Submit News Contact Us Announcements Resources Guidebooks Lists How To Trending Mashable Awards Subscriptions Partners W3 EDGE Rackspace Concentric Sky Dynect DNS Intridea Welcome to Mashable! Have an account?

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B2B Marketing Zone Posts

AUGUST 3, 2010

The following are the top items from featured sources based on social signals. 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. Paid vs. natural search efforts. Featured Sources.

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Webbiquity

MAY 14, 2013

Despite the occasional “death of blogging” pronouncements (often made, ironically, in blog posts), blogs remain the core of a robust social media strategy. more here in 30 of the best business blogging guides and resources of the past year. companies now maintain blogs. 43% of U.S.

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