I think so and I think they’re making some pretty bad decisions along the way – like the changes made to Google Reader… Since the launch of Google+ 5 months ago, the social network has gone through many changes in both functionality and direction. Depending on who you ask at Google, the service means different [...]
Social media strategy in 7 steps
Interesting thoughts from Jay Baer’s “Convince & Convert” blog… Here are some additional ideas… “Before you begin, commit to worrying about social media tools last, not first. Why? Because tools will change. They always do. There was a time when Netscape seemed invincible. Yahoo, too. Myspace also. If you fall in love with tools, you’ll [...]
Why Your Website Still Matters (Even With Social Media)
Central to all of your digital media strategy is your website. This is because what you are trying to do with the use of all of these tools (and they are really technological tools) is to solve the fundamental marketing problems of how to get the customer or prospect become aware and interested in your [...]
Pastor Bans Facebook to Stop Adultery
Image via Wikipedia Is Facebook good or bad? “I’ve been in extended counseling with couples with marital problems because of Facebook for the last year and a half,” he said in an AP story. “What happens is someone from yesterday surfaces, it leads to conversations and there have been physical meet-ups. The temptation is just [...]
My top picks for May 17, 2011
5 Tornado Ingredients that’ll Ensure Your Next Post Turns Viral May 16, 2011 7 Not So Obvious Habits To Maximize Your Productivity May 16, 2011 What is a Marketing Strategy and How Can I Get One 1 May 16, 2011 Writing for You, and Why it Works to Draw Others to Your Blog May 16, [...]
While you were sleeping 2/18/2010
Image via CrunchBase Who’s playing games? “Casual game-maker Popcap Games (famous for Plants vs. Zombies and Bejeweled) commissioned Information Services Group to perform a survey of people who play social games online. It found that the average social gamer is a 43-year-old woman, despite long-standing social stereotypes about people who play games.” Source: Who’s Playing [...]
Top 100 Socially Networked Cities in the U.S.
Anyone who wants to rank socially networked cities is going to be in for a fight. But the brave souls at Men’sHealth aren’t shying away from a tussle, placing the top 100 most socially networked cities in order for all to see. How did they do it? It appears to be a fair and scientifically [...]
Sharing…
Image via CrunchBase Sharing is a foundational part of the social media process. Here’s an interesting perspective on the topic of sharing on the internet… “The parts of the report that caught my eye included the following: People still share via email and instant messenger more than via social networks. An astounding 59% of all [...]
While you were sleeping II 2/24/2010
Image via Wikipedia The tactical version! Here’s a practical resource to follow… “Welcome back to the best damn Twitter column on the web … period. It’s Download Squad’s Twitter Tuesday! News, apps, and Twitter-based services abound this week, so grab a cup of coffee and strap yourself in. We’ve got party time at Twitter HQ, [...]
While you were sleeping 2/17/2010
Image via Wikipedia Good morning… “Every leader I know has at least one need in common: a need to connect honestly with others. One way to help foster improved connections is by asking good questions. Leaders who excel at asking good questions have honed an ability to cut to the heart of the manner in [...]
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