State of the Social Media Union for 2013

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Four top social marketing experts share what you need to be doing in 2013 to make more money and save even more time using social sites in 2013. Paul Colligan Lynette Young Warren Whitlock Chris Treadaway Show notes, author bios and links to their social marketing books and sites await you here. … [Read more...]

The 250 Most Expensive Keywords

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If you do Google Adwords advertising, this is a page you'll want to put on your bookmarks.  Markus Allen is tracking the 250 most expensive keywords on Google Adwords and updating the list each month. Click on the image below to see the full list.  I am floored by the Cost Per Click for some of these keywords. Do you think you could learn something about conversion from people who are spending over $100 per click to get people to their sites?  They have to have high converting … [Read more...]

8 Methods for a Successful Blog

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There are several attributes that go into making a blog successful. Although the majority of these are related to the content of the blog itself, there are various methods offsite that can improve success. As long as the most important methods are tended to, nearly anyone can build and operate a successful blog. 1. Blogging System - Choose a method of blogging that best suits you. Wordpress is one of the most popular content management systems for blogging. With a quick installation, you … [Read more...]

A story about Twitter 5 years ago…

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Everything we're doing today might seem funny to us 5 years from now.  Like how we talked about Twitter when it first started.  Plus, I don't believe Robert Scoble ever had only 2000 followers on Twitter.  Pretty sure he started out with 100,000.  :) … [Read more...]

How to make money with podcasts and Google Hangouts!

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In this episode of "What's Your Story?" Entrepreneurial Series, Yifat Cohen, The G+GoTo Gal is interviewing David Siteman Garland owner of The Rise To The Top on how to make money from your own internet show. 0:01:20: How David got his first traditional TV show without any experience. 0:09:21: When did you start interviewing celebrities like Ali Brown and Patty Stanger Find Yifat Cohen on Google Plus Visit Yifat Cohen, G+GoTo Gal … [Read more...]

What Is Google Authorship?

Google Authorship A to Z Workshop (via Basic Podcasting Tips) Google Authorship Workshop My friend Chris Lang hosted a Google Hangouts on Air on the topic of Google Authorship. This is a panel discussion. The following panelists were on hand for the discussion: Jack Humphrey Todd Hartley Shira Gal and of course your's truly Ileane Smith Google authorship is… … [Read more...]

Chris Lang on Some Breaking Google Plus News: Scheduling Hangouts On Air

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This is developing.  More when Chris (or anyone) finds out more on the apparent upcoming ability to schedule Google Plus Hangouts on Air. … [Read more...]

Guest Blogging Guide

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The Beginners Guide to Guest Blogging Infographic provided by the guest blogging experts – GuestBlogPoster.com Next step: "Bending The Web" with Jack Humphrey! … [Read more...]

Today’s Friday Traffic Report Replay

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Friday Traffic Report 8.3.2012 We hit all the hot buttons today: what to share and what not to share when your being social while also protecting and promoting your brand. Facebook woes of the week. Google+ continues positive growth and feedback. Twitter and Apple? Today's show sponsored by: Brick Road Media … [Read more...]

This week on Friday Traffic Report: Privacy and Snoopy Social Networks

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We had a neat surprise today. Thought Jim wasn't going to make it, but he showed up in New Orleans for a conference where he's speaking this weekend. So we ended up tackling privacy and talked about Google, Facebook, Skype and related privacy topics for businesses and individuals on the web. Should we be worried? Maybe. Surprised? No! Also a great tip on testing your market before pulling a "Netflix" on your customers! The Hangout Chat Log From Today's Show... Jim … [Read more...]