Archive for May, 2011

Dispelling the Myths of eBooks

May 31, 2011

eBooks are becoming more and more popular. They are convenient, green, and have the same impact that paper books have as far as the content is concerned. Even so, many people don’t understand their true value. Let’s dispel the myths. Continue reading

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Posted in Content Marketing, eBooks, Online Marketing, Writing by 42 Comments »

Booming Social Media Trends to Consider

May 28, 2011

There are many social media trends that have been introduced lately that are well worth considering for your business. Of course, this doesn’t mean that the standard social media practices that you have been using so far should be abandoned. Continue reading

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Posted in Inbound Marketing, Internet Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing by 6 Comments »

Social Media Success Is Not Just About Knowledge

May 26, 2011

There are many ingredients that are needed for success. It is a combination of things that will help you to succeed. You need a lot of knowledge, instinct, and even a little bit of luck. Everyday, we are flooded with information. But knowledge alone isn’t enough when it comes to the online world. Continue reading

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Posted in Business Relationships, Online Communication, Online Reputation, Reputation Management, Social Media by 13 Comments »

What to Do After Your Blog Has Been Published

May 24, 2011

You just wrote an exciting and informative blog post. It is one of the best articles that you have ever written. You feel that it is insightful, clever, interesting, and educational. Now that it is published, what do you do? Continue reading

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Posted in Blogs, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing by 77 Comments »

Social Media Impact on Small Businesses

May 21, 2011

There is a trend lately that is moving toward small companies having greater success with social media than larger companies. Small companies don’t have to invest as much to make a big impact. Small companies hold the keys to success. Continue reading

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Posted in Business Relationships, Customer Service, Online Communication, Social Media, Social Networking by 9 Comments »

Making the Most of Social Media

May 19, 2011

Using social media for your business is a sensible and cost-effective way to market, brand, and sell your products and services. Social media is here to stay and it will continue to be more and more popular. It is very important that you leverage social media in the most effective manner possible so that your success multiplies exponentially. Continue reading

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Posted in Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Monitoring, Social Networking by 11 Comments »

Blogging 101

May 17, 2011

“I see classes offered at the library all the time…how to use the Internet, etc. I guess for seniors who don’t have a clue about it, I kind of feel like them, but how to go about promoting my business online. I don’t know if a blog is the way to go and if it is, where and how do I do it right? It is not in my budget yet to build a quality website” – a CompuKol reader. Continue reading

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Posted in Blogs, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Web Content by 8 Comments »

Social Media and Sales – a Perfect Match

May 14, 2011

At this point in time, nobody questions the value that social media has brought to our professional and personal lives. The next question is always how can the value of social media translate into increasing revenue. There are many ways. Continue reading

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Posted in Business Relationships, Online Communication, Revenue Generation, Social Media by 9 Comments »

Flip.to – What it Is and Why You Should Consider it

May 12, 2011

Flip.to is a social media platform that uses “magnetic marketing” to attract customers. The platform helps businesses to establish all-encompassing, effective, reliable marketing campaigns by engaging guests and the social media channels that they rely on. Continue reading

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Posted in Customer Service, Inbound Marketing, Internet Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing by 6 Comments »

What Is a Klout Score and Why it Is Important

May 10, 2011

The Klout score is a metric of your total influence online. The higher your Klout score, the larger and more robust your sphere of influence. The variables that go into calculating a Klout score are interesting and important for business. Continue reading

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Posted in Analytics, Online Communication, Online Reputation, Social Media, Social Media Monitoring, Social Networking by 24 Comments »