Yesterday we had the privilege of presenting with a few experts in the field of lead generation on how to build the ultimate lead generation machine. Our COO, Pete Gracey, was joined by Jamie Shanks, Scott Miller and Mike Puglia. For those who were unable to attend, you missed some great insights from the above mentioned experts. have included the link to the recording should there be an interest in viewing the webinar at a later date/time. 82% of Social Media Website traffic and Leads come from Twitter- Optify. Social Media data is generally going to be the most accurate data available. MORE >>

From what I see, many bloggers aren’t using hyperlinks when they publish blog posts. Worse, in some cases, they aren’t teaching writers about this in online writing courses. just attended a week-long writer’s conference in San Miguel. and although there were a few workshops on blogging and online creative non-fiction writing, not one word about keywords or linking! could be wrong, of course, because I didn’t sit through the only two courses on social media and blogging basics. Granted, this was a course for fiction and non-fiction publications and writers. MORE >>

'Buffer. In this show, Robert Murray, author of It’s Already Inside shares key leadership tips with the show host, Jeff Ogden. What you’ll learn in this show: Why forgetting the basics hurts many companies. How to avoid “shiny object syndrome” and stick to the basics. How the best focus on clear competitive differentiation and “dial it up to 11″ Marketing Made Simple T V is a weekly show delivering the best business thought leaders in a fun and engaging format. The Producer and Director of the show is Craig Yaris  and it is edited by Kevin Ogden. MORE >>

If you’re considering a website redesign or planning to build a website for the first time, it is my hope as a designer that you have some understanding of what Responsive Web Design (RWD) is and why you need it. RWD is an amazing way to design your website that makes it possible for visitors to access your content anywhere, anytime, from virtually any device. Many web designers agree that this is the best method to ensure your website is best suited to the mobile customer. However, amidst this constant conversation about RWD, it’s easy to forget about the basic rules of web usability. MORE >>

Image via CrunchBase. Twitter’s new Vine has some social media and marketing experts tumbling with excitement. Within a month of its launch, it’s already being declared the next big thing in digital media marketing. But is it, really? How long does it take you to tell your brand’s story? Can you do it in just six-seconds? In video? With sound? Does 140 characters suddenly seem excessive? Welcome Welcome to Twitter’s visual challenge. But Vine has also gathered its share of detractors – and faced its first scandal, if you will. Within a week of launch, porn video clips started to appear. MORE >>