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Digital Trends Via Manlio Mannozzi, Gerrit Bes Delete the scoop?
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Many brands and organizations have a big problem on Facebook - getting engagement on their posts. Here are some quick tips to help. Delete the scoop?
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Whether you have created a website because you own a small business, you want to support one of your hobbies, or you are becoming interested in affiliate marketing, there is one thing that you need that is content. One of the easiest ways you can add content to your webpage is through the addition of a blog. This infographic explains why blogging matters? Via Brian Yanish - MarketingHits.com 
Martin (Marty) Smith's curator insight,
May 24, 9:38 AM
Study after study comes back with BLOGS being the engagement secret. Not hard to see why. Blogs are relevant (happening now), interactive and, if done right, quick easy reads. 
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May 24, 1:21 PM
If you are not blogging, this gives you all the reasons why you should. Giving information to your customers can make all the difference in who they chose. 
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May 24, 3:04 PM
Dat bedoel ik: bloggen. Lees ook: http://www.beeldbedrijf.nl/2013/updates-schrijven-en-publiceren/ Delete the scoop?
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I have rehearsed this scenario before, but try to imagine we live in a world where printed media had not been invented, and our only source of information and entertainment was the Internet. Via Robin Good, David Hain
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(From the article): I'd like the sense that someone of taste and discretion and experience has already whittled down the choices. (That's the problem with search engines, by the way - no taste!) The world needs editing - and yes, I use that word advisedly. Give me the cheeses that matter, offer me a wine list that's manageable. And put all the information that's raining down on us from cyberspace in a convenient, easy-to-handle form. Sorry, I never intended to be a defence of newspapers! Delete the scoop?
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How to Rock your Social Media in 30 minutes a day – infographic With a defined social media strategy in place, marketers can rock social media in 30 minutes a day.
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(From the article): The infographic below explains how having an over-arching social media strategy in place can save you time and make you a more effective social media strategist. This great infographic was developed by the talented Matt Wesson, a Marketing Content Specialist at the marketing automation company Pardot. It focuses on a six channel social media strategy, and how you can build engaged communities around your brand in as little as 30 minutes a day.
So how should you allocate your time on each channel? Well the infographic breaks the recommended 30 minutes down as follows: Delete the scoop?
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Followers of brands on social media expect a two-way and more from companies than ever before. Followers are not only looking for the newest coupon or information on the “Spring Line,” they want to be heard!
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Learn small business marketing ideas and marketing for small business. Learn small business marketing techniques from the best in the industry! Via Mary Anne Hahn
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(From the article): One comment from a writer sums it up, “In America we love the story about the little guy. The guy who people believed couldn’t get the job done and then finds his way to do just that, and in dramatic fashion.” And this is what makes Tebow so memorable. 
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May 9, 8:44 PM
Excellent article--it's about putting yourself out there and engaging people, Delete the scoop?
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May 13, 4:29 PM
What I might be trying to investigate through inquiry... 
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May 19, 4:19 AM
Tanks. Show the importance of the strategy and the implementations in LinkedIn, Facebook ... I agree about the accurency of LinkedIn in this matter. Delete the scoop?
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Have you ever had clients who weren't yet sold onFacebook? Most people know Facebook could potentially help them grow their businesses, but getting a page set up and managed properly can still be a daunting task for many folks.
First off, you might need to nudge your clients toward acting. When researching your pitch, find examples of similar businesses that have vibrant Facebook presences. Let the clients know what they're missing out on. You can also get their attention by showing them the data on Facebook's exponential user growth and the mind-blowing predictions of continued growth. Here you can even focus on the clients' particular markets. Finally, show them some examples of pages you've helped develop in order to establish your own credibility. Via Martin Gysler 
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May 6, 4:29 AM
Sigrid, in my opinion, the best plan is to sell yourself on social media. Trust is the most important in this world and if your company name is not Nike or something like that, your name is definitely the best plan to create confidence.
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May 6, 5:29 AM
Thanks Martin, very true - Visibility creates Credibility leads to Profitability!
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This infographic shows what drives brand loyalty. A retro theme with some bright colors. Simple! Via Martin (Marty) Smith
Martin (Marty) Smith's curator insight,
May 1, 9:01 AM
Join Brands Don't Buy Them 
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May 1, 10:42 AM
Get your customer know you and then, don't forget to get them fall in love with you as well!! Delete the scoop?
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This is an infographic about current SEO thinking with tips and tools to help sites rank better on search engines.
Most people have a general idea of how to optimize their content for search engines. That search engine algorithms are proprietary and evolving inevitably causes different opinions on SEO. Of course there’s another school of thought that minimal keyword research and a green-light from a SEO plugin are enough to publish a piece.
This infographic challenges writers and some of the preconceived notions about SEO. It has a mixture of tips and tools to help you rank better in search... Via Lauren Moss, Brian Yanish - MarketingHits.com
Martin (Marty) Smith's comment,
May 2, 12:52 PM
Great comment MizWalidah. I wold modify one point. Instead of "continually optimizing your meta keywords and tags" I would find ways to ping in fresh content such as User Generated Content from reviews or comments. Once a website I've SEOed is inside of Google's algorithm changing meta values that matter (mostly the page's title) can HURT SEO. I change titles VERY VERY carefully since the first rule of SEO is DO NO DAMAGE. The QDF (Quality Deserves Freshness) movement post Panda and Penguin LOVES it when a page pings, so I love the 1% of visitors who are willing to comment, review or otherwise contribute User Generated Content.
I DON'T play with meta nearly as much as you imply since to do so can look SPAMMY and cause real harm. The most important idea is creating content other people want to share. This is why I love GAMES and CONTESTS especially for bands. High engagement content such as Contests and Games can help with SEO and they can help create a distinct brand all bands need. Appreciate your enthusiasm, but be careful about meta (especially title) changes. Marty 
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Infographie sympa sur la rédaction SEO... A lire et relire, c'est toujours utile ! ;) 
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Any of you SEO gurus out there care to confirm any of this? Delete the scoop?
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As computers and other forms of technology filtered into the classroom, the ability to improve school communication via computer has become very important. Via Roger Francis Delete the scoop?
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Blog post at New Media Expo Blog : Want to know the secret for engaging with your followers online? In the world of social media, it’s all about your habits. Via Salah ALhaj Ahmed Delete the scoop?
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The buzz around startup culture lately is all about “minimum viable product.” It’s the idea of creating a product as quickly as possible — in its most minimum viable form — so you can then make it better by adapting it to what your customers really... Via Level343 
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May 22, 11:05 PM
So, whether you’re still struggling to measure social media effectiveness or simply want to declutter your measurement efforts, here’s your minimalist guide to social media metrics.
Define Your Goals The bedrock of minimalist social media metrics is knowing what you are, what you do, and what you want.
In other words, you have to start by working out how social media fits into your brand’s overall business goals and objectives. Is social media the introduction, the deal-closer or something else altogether? 
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Do you have troubles with social media metrics? Here is a guide...
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How To Become A Social Media Marketer [INFOGRAPHIC] Via Mau Delete the scoop?
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This guest post is by Samuel of Internet Dreams. Would you like some more cake after having a first slice? ... Via Monica McPherrin Delete the scoop?
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A few months ago, my introduction to content curation, which I had shared on this blog and Internet Billboards, got noticed by Robin Good. He promoted my slides on his Scoop.it page and website, wi... Via Tom George 
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May 15, 2:57 AM
Most of us know how rewarding and fun curating content can be. In my opinion curation helps to build bridges between conversations and fosters community. Not only is it an excellent way to stay on top of a subject and continue to learn about it, curation opens doors to new worlds and is the foundation for a more global collective intelligence. Are you in love with curating? I am! And so is Cendrine Marrouat 
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Thank you very much for curating my article, Tom!
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B2B companies can often struggle to make social work as people don’t tend to use Facebook and Pinterest for professional reasons. Via Tim Spencer Delete the scoop?
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LinchpinSEO, with the help of data by Buddy Media, has compiled a Twitter Tweet Cheat Sheet for companies to help them with increasing engagement on T
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Social media metrics firm Unmetric evaluated over 5,000 branded Pinterest pages to determine which brands are leading on the social networking site built on images. Via Kelly Lieberman
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(From the article): Social media metrics firm Unmetric evaluated over 5,000 branded Pinterest pages to determine which brands are leading on the social networking site built on images. The data gathered spanned from all time up until March 14, 2013 to identify the top five brands in five different categories: most followers, most comments, most likes, most pins and most repins. Of all the brands succeeding on Pinterest, Better Homes and Gardens made the most appearances, showing up in three of the five categories. Delete the scoop?
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Today, the hot buzz word is no doubt Content Marketing. It is so much more than that though. Content Marketing as the term is used today is the end result of everything from social media to the current state of SEO. Via Mike Barnes Delete the scoop?
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I want to encourage you to start building your list now, even if you're not ready to start sending out an email series yet, it's a good idea to get started on building the list ahead of time. SIGN UP FOR AWEBER Via Ileane Smith 
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Bloggers, don't wait until you have more time. Start building an email list NOW!! Delete the scoop?
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No one dreams of becoming the victim of cybercrime, and the first step to protecting yourself is knowing more about the threats all of us face. Check out this infographic from Solera Networks to se... Via Gust MEES, ABroaderView 
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April 30, 11:02 AM
With the World Wide Web comes World Wide Wackos! Beware and take the necessary precautions to remain safe. Delete the scoop?
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In the era of texting, instant messaging and grumpy cat memes, proper grammar and spelling seem to have taken a backseat to the need to communicate with Via Gust MEES 
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