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Twitter Series Part I - What Is Twitter?Twitter has totally changed the way that people communicate online and it should be an indispensable part of your overall marketing plan for your web sites and blogs. If you're brand new to Twitter, or even if you've been around on the site for some time, in this Twitter article series you'll find out how you can use it to create a whirlwind of traffic to your blog and open the doors to a flood of new subscribers.
- Twitter Series Part II - 4 Ways To Jumpstart Your Business With Twitter
Today's Twitter series' issue reveals 4 ways to use Twitter to jumpstart your business, get new subscribers and fresh eraders to your blog. You'll also discover how to find profitable product ideas and how to tap into a never ending stream of content for your blog.
- Twitter Series Part III - How To Create A Twitter Account
A short note in part III of the Twitter series: a screen recording of creating a Twitter account was made and will be posted after some editing.
- Twitter Series Part IV – 6 Content Ideas for Your Twitter Posts
So you're a proud owner of a twitter page - but what's next? Here are 6 ideas and a few unaccounted tips ;-) what to post to your twitter page and how to get people looking for your tweets.
- Viral Marketing Definition; What Is It And Why Is It Called Viral?
Does 'Viral Marketing' sound confusing and unhealthy to you? Well, the good news is: it isn't. :-) A successful viral marketing campaign is the best thing that could ever happen to your business - it brings tons of visitors to your sites while others are doing the promotional work for you. Read this article to find out what 'viral marketing' really is.
- Web 2.0 Marketing – 77 Easy To Do Step By Step Ideas
If you follow through with this simple step by step plan, you’ll achieve a presence in the web 2.0 sphere that very few of your competitors can match.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #1: Consistent Web 2.0 Identity is Key
In Web 2.0 marketing, 3 paths lead you to success or failure. Decide whether your profiles represent your business, yourself or both, and stick to it.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #10: Get A Profile At Linkedin.com
If you think the big players in web 2.0 are just Facebook and Twitter, think again. LinkedIn.com was #17 on Alexa's list of top web sites in May 2010.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #11: Put a Photo in All Your Social Networking Site Profiles
The one thing your viewers will always look at first in your profile is your picture. Put a photo or logo in all your social profiles, or use Gravatar.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #12: Get Loyal Followers by Posting Useful Information
To establish your name online, useful information counts more than the amount of your ads or the number of articles. Share news, tips and links.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #13: Post Comments To Other Blogs To Promote Your Internet Business
We all know how blogging can help our online business. Blog commenting can bring you massive traffic too, if your comments are useful contributions.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #14: Encourage Your Customers And Subscribers to Visit Your Facebook Fan Page
If you have a Facebook fan page, you should start using it. Let me say why it's so important to encourage customers to be your fans.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #15: Trust Your Own Intuition And Experience
Gurus can tell you great tips, but in internet marketing what counts is your decision. You know your business and customers better than anyone else.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #16: Use LinkedIn.com Customer Reviews For Better Ranking And Traffic
When getting more traffic and sales, nothing beats search engine love. Positive customer reviews on your LinkedIn profile improve its ranking.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #17: Integrate Your Web 2.0 Marketing Efforts with Everything Else
Web 2.0 marketing is a great strategy by itself. Your marketing efforts pay off better when you integrate Facebook and Twitter with your website and blog.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #18: How To Use Forums For Traffic And Networking
Forums bring traffic and contacts to your business. Post useful information, link your site in your signature and grow your network without hard selling.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #19: Connect To Influential People
In showbiz, there are the stars. In politics, there is the president. In internet marketing, there are the influential people you should be friends with.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #2: Keep Your Web 2.0 Message Simple
Incoherent messages might confuse and drive away potential customers following you. Pick a general theme for your Web 2.0 profiles and stick with it.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #20: Web 2.0 Marketing is Still Marketing
In internet marketing, you can use strategies to gain traffic and turn prospects to customers. At the end of the day, what really matters is revenue.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #21: Going After Niche Networks
What is your niche? In web 2.0 marketing, it's important that you know your niche and become a member of networks related to your specific niche.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #22: Power of Twitter and Facebook Combined
Twitter and Facebook are both great marketing media. Link the two accounts, and each tweet you post also appears as a Facebook status update.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #23: Get Closer to Fans with Your Facebook Fan Page
Creating a Facebook fan page allows you to interact with your customers and makes them more loyal, with a behind-the-scenes look at your business.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #24: Make Readers Your Facebook and Twitter Advertisers
It's a great idea to hold contests to gain more followers. If you already have a base of fans but still want more, ask them to tell their friends.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #25: Courtesy is a Must
A fight is something you must avoid, offline and especially online. Flame wars and public attacks make enemies and make your business look unprofessional.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #26: The Need for Conversations
Unlike in ads where you just wait for customers, social networks require interaction. But don't be the only one talking; entice your visitors to talk more.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #27: Give Freedom with Your Facebook Fan Page
The great thing about a Facebook fan page is the comments and suggestions you get, which you can use to polish your campaigns and products.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #28: Build Your Reputation with Charities
People are naturally emotional. You can show that you care for others by helping charities through your business and build your reputation.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #29: How to Make Angry Customers Love You
Even when you are as polite as you can be, you'll still have angry customers. Find their complaints on Twitter, respond and offer freebies or solutions.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #3: Twitter Profile Tweets
Twitter is a popular social network. Four quick steps personalize your profile and give you a credible identity when you ask users to follow you.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #30: Harmony between Personal and Business Time
In web 2.0 marketing, time is of the essence, but you also need to engage your followers. Automate some tasks and keep time for your loved ones.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #31: Keep It Private But Keep It Real
With social media marketing, some people worry about privacy. Privacy is vital, but remember that you're socializing, so be proud to show your name.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #32: Conquer Your Fears
If there's one thing we learn from life, it is that we make mistakes. In web 2.0 marketing, the worst mistake is not to take action at all.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #33: Quickie Posts with Tumblr
Always, in any aspect of Internet marketing, time is of the essence. If you're into various social media, Tumblr.com is a site that can't be missed.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #34: Twitter Feeds on Your Homepage
Twitter is a great way to connect with customers. If you're serious about using it, add a scrolling Twitter feed to your site to make it more dynamic.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #35: Create Longer Tweets with Tumblr
Twitter's 140-character limit can be hard to deal with. Tumblr.com lets you write longer messages and tweets the first 140 characters with a link.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #36: Tumblr vs. the World
If you prefer a simple and speedy blogging platform, Tumblr.com is for you. It links to Twitter and Facebook but offers less customization than WordPress.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #37: The Perfect Tumblr Theme
Utilizing Tumblr is beneficial for various reasons. If you use it for your marketing campaigns, choose a clean theme, either a Tumblr theme or custom HTML.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #38: Tumblr Alternatives to Discover
Tumblr is a great site you can utilize. But if you find it lacking, there are great alternatives, such as Ping.fm for updates and WordPress for blogging.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #39: Last.fm-Your Music Network
If your business is related to music, Last.fm can help you find customers, build a solid reputation and exchange ideas and music preferences with them.
- Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #4: Facebook Fan Page for Success
When it comes to web 2.0 marketing, you can't forget Facebook. With a Facebook fan page, you can win thousands of fans following you and your business.