Category Archives: Social

Funding yourself as a social entrepreneur

The world is far from perfect, and while so many of us are quick to point fingers, few follow their accusations with actions. The social entrepreneur provides an exception to that rule. Using a for-profit model that has shown as functional in today’s economy, this form of entrepreneur actively seeks to improve social conditions, address […]

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Funding yourself as a social entrepreneur

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Five Platitudes That Aren’t Social Media Advice

Social media marketing is difficult.  It is.  Every campaign I’ve ever been a part of has had a unique set of challenges to overcome.  Occasionally, there’s a general lesson that can be learned from one campaign that can be applied to others, but there is rarely any one-size-fits-all piece of advice that will make or […]

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Five Platitudes That Aren’t Social Media Advice

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Accept: Follow: Connect: Press: Like: Share: Stumble: Update: Friend

It’s so simple, it’s just a button. One, simple, click of the mouse and the job is done. It’s easy, almost …too easy. There was a time when connecting via social media was simply a social connection. It would brighten our day to gain a new friend request, a new follower, etc. We would almost […]

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Accept: Follow: Connect: Press: Like: Share: Stumble: Update: Friend

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How PR People Are Destroying Social Media

This is by definition a controversial post and a bit of a rant. So I want to be clear what I’m saying, and who towards – and who I’m not talking about. I’m not saying all PR people are destroying Social Media. I consider a number of Social Media experts with PR backgrounds to be […]

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How PR People Are Destroying Social Media

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Facebook Microchip- Store your ‘Likes’ and Check-ins

We’ve all been wondering about Facebook’s capabilities; can it really collect as much data as Google? Is that data really MORE valuable than Google, since users on Facebook are browsing upon free will into interests and brands, rather than being subjected to sifting through SERPS for what they want? Enter the Facebook Microchip- in the […]

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Facebook Microchip- Store your ‘Likes’ and Check-ins

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SERPd.com is Changing Hands

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SERPd.com is Changing Hands Houston, Texas – March 31, 2011 – Just seven short months after the site’s inception in September of 2010, SERPd.com has been bought for an undisclosed dollar amount.  This marks the fastest acquisition of a niche Web 2.0 community site. Currently, there is a media blackout in place […]

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7 Social Media Buzzwords That Make Us Cringe

For those looking for the perfect storm of formerly-catchy, all-that buzzwords in order to live la vida loca, this post is for you. Not only has the vernacular surrounding social media become totally square, and the-opposite-of-phat, but the vast majority of people using these once-fly words have no idea they are now totally lame. Here […]

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7 Social Media Buzzwords That Make Us Cringe

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Dimbler – Social Media Sharing on Steroids

If you’re a blogger, you should be well aware of the power of social media. Sharing your content among multiple social platforms can help you get as many eyeballs as possible on your content. The only problem is that trying to manually do this on a regular basis can be extremely time-consuming. If you wish […]

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Do You Know When Your Customers Participate the Most? Part 2

Last month I started a post series that talks about the importance of understanding when your customers participate the most. The theory is that your content/message will seed better on those social networks if you understand that better. In part one of the series, we took a look at two of the biggest social platforms, […]

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Sabre Travel Network versus Travelport: Who Knows What About Being Social?

A Cautionary Tale I’m about to offer you two bits of information. One is probably something you learned a long time ago. The second bit is news, a comparative of two major companies, in a way. Sabre Travel Network and Travelport are two huge online travel players, and dogged competitors mind you. What occurred yesterday, […]

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Sabre Travel Network versus Travelport: Who Knows What About Being Social?

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