The best of @e1evation for 8/7/2012

"Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning." Bill Gates, Chairman and former CEO, Microsofte1evation

5 Gmail Filters to Get You to Inbox Zero5 Gmail Filters to Get You to Inbox Zero Chris Smith of Stepcase Lifehack writes: The elusive Inbox Zero. It’s the moment when you have a…

Chrome expands lead over Internet Explorer, captures more than 33% of the browser marketChrome expands lead over Internet Explorer, captures more than 33% of the browser market This, among other reasons, is why we build our s…

5 Ways Crowdsourcing Improves Your Content MarketingAs content marketing matures, marketers continue to identify appropriate channels where their investments will pay off with content that …

Why Hootsuite’s New AutoSchedule is a Game Changer | Social Media TodayFirstly, I’d like to state that I have no affiliation with Hootsuite whatsoever. If you’re like me, and you consult or manage clients soc…

Twitter, Pinterest and Blogs Make Curator’s Business Boom :: Ventureneer ::"LuxeFinds is a luxury lifestyle blog search engine for women." Now that’s a business description that could not have existed 10 years ag…

10 Reasons Why Tracking Time Matters | Zoho Blogs’Time tracking is such a waste of time!’ I’ve often heard people say that. Honestly, if you are a freelancer, you’ll know that time accou…

Now You Can Merge Your Google+ Business Page With Your Local Page | The GPlus CoachChanges to Google+ Business and Local Pages. Google+ Local community manager Jade Wang announced on Friday that you can now verify your G…

Social Media Platforms Are About Traffic and Relationships and Not About SEOUsing Social Media Platforms Correctly Lately all I hear is how Social Media is the best way to boost your SEO efforts. But is this what …

Katya’s Non-Profit Marketing BlogAs I said in a recent post, the quality of content you provide will trump just about everything else in your outreach. Boring content is …

Use Social Media to Reel in Big Fish DonorsUse Social Media to Reel in Big Fish Donors Guest Post By Geri Stengel, Ventureneer Note from Beth: We know that social media can bring i…

How To Make Your Business Awesome | Social Media ExplorerScott Stratten’s new book, The Book of Business Awesome, launches today. If you’ve read his first book, Unmarketing, you won’t need any c…

Content Marketing 101 – Essential Questions & AnswersWho hasn’t wrapped their arms around content marketing yet? Believe me, plenty of companies are still navigating the pros and cons, ins a…

6 ways to keep your data safe in the cloudThese suggestions might seem like common sense, but the more we use cloud services, the more we put ourselves at risk of identity theft a…

10 Ways Social Media Technologies are Adding Value and Productivity | Jeffbullas’s BlogSocial media technologies have touched humanity in a primal way. You only need look at the adoption rates of Facebook and Twitter to real…

Social media case study: It’s not just a brand, it’s a buddyI love Home Depot. It’s my favorite store. I’ve been going to Home Depot for 20 years and have spent untold thousands of dollars on home …

5 Insights into Global Social Media in 2012 [Infographic] | Jeffbullas’s BlogSocial media is emerging from its adolescent phase and is rapidly maturing. Facebook , Twitter, Google+, YouTube and the fast emerging Pi…

When Social Media Fails | Social Media TodayHow many times have you heard it said that social media can help your company? All you have to do is learn a few simple tricks about twee…

How to Explain Twitter to a Non-Social-Media Person | Social Media TodayLet’s say for a moment that you have met a very special person. They appear normal, just like you, in fact. So what makes them so special…

How to Create a B2B Social Media Strategy | Social Media TodayIn my years of working with small to medium sized businesses and then later working with large, global B2B Technology companies, I’ve lea…

Why Brand Advocates Power Your Social Marketing (New Data) | Social Media TodayIf there was any question that brand advocates can make a huge difference in converting their own networks into fans for your company, ne…

7 principles of successful PR pros | Articles | MainForget strategy for a minute. Put tactics on pause. Forget leads, conversions and sales. Let’s consider principles. I can’t say these wil…

Despite new competition, Pandora grows its usersSpotify, Songza… the list of Pandora’s competitors keeps growing longer. But that doesn’t seem to impact the music discovery company’s …

What do Coaches Do?What do Coaches Do? I had a chance to talk with author and coach, Michael Bungay Stanier about what coaches do, and maybe what they shoul…

Avoid the Trap of "Productivity Porn"The internet is full of productivity tips and techniques, more accurately known as productivity porn. It’s like McDonalds trying to sell …

15 Common Mistakes in Social Media Marketing | Jeffbullas’s BlogAs social media continues to integrate into our lives, business executives, freelancers and professionals from all walks have started to …

Bleacher Report and the evolution of the content farmThe purchase of the sports-blogging site Bleacher Report by Turner Broadcasting unit fills a content hole for the Time Warner unit, but i…

What are 5 Digital Assets Worth Investing In? | Jeffbullas’s BlogIn an increasingly digital world and fast evolving knowledge economy, we need to adjust our thinking and priorities regarding where we in…

Is there anything new in blogging? No.I walked away from the recent Blog World and New Media Expo a bit depressed and I haven’t been able to shake it. Running concurrently wit…

Google PageRank Update August 2012Today 02nd August 2012, Google did another PageRank update. There are speculations made by Internet Marketing Experts that it was a Major…

19 Reasons You Should Include Visual Content in Your Marketing [Data]SUBSCRIBE The HubSpot Inbound Internet Marketing blog covers all of inbound marketing – SEO, blogging, social media, lead generation, ema…

Local governments could save most from cloud, but are least receptive to itIT officials in cities and towns are far cooler towards the notion of cloud computing than their peers in state and federal government, a…

Simple Google+ Bookmarklet by AJ BatacSimple Google+ Bookmarklet Choose a version you want then drag the link below to your toolbar: Using an iPhone/iPad? Follow the instructi…

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