Generation Y And Social Media It is not too often that we Generation Y members can impart wisdom to our superiors with great acceptance. In fact, we have been widely criticized for a lack of work ethic and sense of entitlement. We will be the first to admit, we still have plenty to learn. However, when it comes to the world of new media, we have a keen advantage over our 'elders' and can likely teach them a thing or two. After all, we have...more
Social Media Power Obviously, the Internet is constantly evolving. The difference now is that the Internet is no longer a one way conversation. You don't need to have a business website to have a voice online anymore. Like Chuck D. said, "Power to the People!"As users, we can now get what we want, when we want it.Check out these stats:* More than 1 in 8 viewers make a purchase after watching a video ad online - eMarketer* Facebook has...more
The Search for a Great Social Media Management Company Companies have to keep up with the many changes that are going on around the world today or they could get lost in the shuffle. A new type of social interaction has become popular with people everywhere. Social networks such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter have grown almost overnight into mega sites that have millions of users. The sites have become very popular because they allow people to share information with others very quickly and easily. People appear to enjoy being able to share every aspect of their lives with total strangers through the social networks. Companies are just beginning to recognize the benefits of adding some of the social media tools to their strategies to help keep their company in front of customers and possible customers. Because most companies do not have intimate experience in this new media, finding a company that provides social media management opportunities has become more important. An online marketing campaign does not operate the same way as in the past. Social media tools require making changes to the marketing message so that it fits in with what people expect from the social...more
Personal Branding Tips Using Social Media There are many ways by which you can build your personal brand online. One of the most popular ways is through the use of social media. This is because social media serves as an effective way to manage the reputation of online brands. Because all the content and comments on most blogs and online...more
A diamond jewelry today is the most elegant and valuable pieces of jewelry which when worn can signify emotions of endless love. And the donning of a diamond cross pendant along with reflecting one's faith in God is also responsible for a making a style proclamation. These can be termed as symbols of hope and belief and at the same time be an...more
7 Social Media Tricks For Massive Exposure to Your Article Submissions Have you written a bunch of articles and submitted them to directories AND still NOT seeing the tidal wave of daily traffic to your website that you had hoped for?Here are 7 simple tricks that you can use for every article you've ever written and every article in your future. Take each of these steps in addition to submitting your article to the directory(s) of your choice.STEP 1 - make sure that your article is posted on your own website or blog. You'll want to post the entire article on the blog. Don't worry if this is outside the parameters of your normal format. PREFACE the article with a note to your readers, thanking them for their flexibility and ASK them to make a comment.STEP 2 - send out a Tweet (message from Twitter) about your new blog post and include a link directly to the post. It's helpful if you can find a clever hook for your tweet that includes the benefits the reader will receive after reading your article. STEP 3- log into your Digg.com account SO you can 'digg' your blog post. Digg is a social bookmarking application that allows users to share and vote on content that they...more
Social Media Measurement Social Media Measurement is critical for small businesses and people who want to build successful online brands. Why share content on the Web if you can't learn how it is received by your intended audience?First,...more
Social Media Trends in 2010 In the year 2009, substantial growth was noticed. According to a research carried out by Nielsen Online, twitter alone managed to gather a whopping seven million visitors and witnessed a growth of 1382% year over...more
Practical Lead Generation Tip - Use Social Media As a Lead Generation Strategy Here's an interesting lead generation question that was asked by a new member of my team"Why should I use social media as a lead generation strategy...isn't social...more
Social Media suicidal flaws you must not commit Social media marketing is a child play for those who understand the requirements of this field and heck difficult for those who lack proper social media planning. It is a great place with an...more
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Social Media Recently I was asked a great question: What were the top couple of mistakes made when using social media. In my response, I only mentioned a couple, but it led me to think about several other...more
Fundraising With Social Media Sites like Facebook and Twitter are good for interacting with friends, but they can also be good for your fundraising efforts. You just need to be careful how you use them.If you simply blast out messages saying...more