A Quick Twitter Trick
(Say that 5 times fast!) In a previous blog entry, we had discussed the importance of interacting with your networks – aka engaging people, starting up conversations and developing relationships. We had suggested 3 easy steps to go about doing so, one of which was picking out followers on Twitter and engaging them, but how do you
3 To-Do’s With Social Media
We’ve all been sucked into the Facebook, black hole or the YouTube vortex. Whether you’re just starting out using social mediafor marketing and business or you’ve been doing it for what seems like forever, these 3 steps will help you stay focused and maximize your productivity… so you can get back to playing angry birds
Let’s Talk About Web Hosting
When it comes to putting up a new website, the exciting part is the design and the functionality. You finally have your photography gallery up for the world to see or are drawing traffic and awareness to your Non Profit focusing on helping troubled youth. In order for your website to work, you
3 Things We Can Learn from Rick Perry’s “Oops”
We’ve all said the wrong thing at the wrong time and if you’re like most people, you felt a little sheepish at the time of your blunder, but then moved on with your day. Of course it’s a little different when you’re trying to appeal to the masses as Rick Perryfound
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Much has changed in the SEO world with the release of Google Panda. SEO experts have been using white hat and black hat tactics, as well as link building in order to improve a website’s rankings. Most of these techniques have been geared towards catering to what search engines want to see in order to
INTERACTING WITH YOUR NETWORK
So you’ve spent countless months and marketing dollars to build up a decent sized network, and if you’re lucky, a vast majority will stick around because hey, they like you. But for those of us that aren’t a major brand or don’t have a cult like following, we might notice our
Blogging: Where do I begin?
Writing a blog is a simple yet effective way to put information out that is relevant to your customers’ interests, but it also creates another platform for you to stay in touch with them. Did we mention it’s also free? Many smaller companies, especially niche companies, have trouble coming up with ideas
How Twitter and Facebook can generate traffic from search engines
One of the key factors in increasing your website ranking on search engines is links pointing back to your website, or content. Facebook and Twitter are the two heavy hitters in the social media realm, and the most popular mediums where people love to share information, and links. Among these combined 950
Word of Mouth Marketing has Changed
You can spend thousands on marketing to get your name to the doorstep of your consumers. So what if you’re a small business with little to no marketing budget? Word of mouth is probably your most powerful ally, right? A referral from a friend or someone your potential customer knows can make
How free are free websites?
These days it seems like everyone is on a budget, and launching a new website doesn’t initially do your pocketbook any favors, just like any other business investment. There are several “free” or economical options out there, but these options may end up costing you in the long run. If you