#hottoppix for May 21, 2011

Here are the topics I'm tracking for you... I Hate Selling, So Now How Do I Convert Leads 5 May 20, 2011 I Hate Selling, So Now How Do I Convert Leads 3 May 20, 2011 How to Turn Your Dream Into a Plan In Five Simple Steps May 20, 2011 Links for 2011-05-20 May … Continue reading #hottoppix for May 21, 2011

I Have a Web Site, What Else Should I be Doing Online?

I found a great post on the Duct Tape Marketing site that was very timely for me... To help website owners take full advantage of the most important online marketing opportunities, here are 3 things small businesses can do to attract and engage new customers. Content Publishing & Marketing - Consumers are interacting with multiple … Continue reading I Have a Web Site, What Else Should I be Doing Online?

#toppix for May 19, 2011

Links for 2011-05-18 May 18, 2011 The Newest Thinking On New Media May 19, 2011 What Are The Hardest Languages to Learn? [infographic] May 18, 2011 65 Terrific Social Media Infographics | Social Media Today May 18, 2011 Open source: The affordable future of college textbooks May 18, 2011 - School textbooks are one of … Continue reading #toppix for May 19, 2011

Write Your LinkedIn Profile for Your Future

First Impressions First, your headline matters. It’s what people see when they accept your invite, and it’s probably the fastest first impression one receives. If you work for a company, put that name in the headline. When I don’t see a company name, I wonder if you’re solo. Your Summary Here’s where I think the … Continue reading Write Your LinkedIn Profile for Your Future

Citibank Survey Finds Small Business Owners Taking Action to Grow in 2011

In a sign that small businesses are finally emerging from the recession and looking to grow, an increasing number of business owners are adopting social media as a way to better market their business and reach more customers, according to the latest Citibank small business survey. The increased use of social media represents one of … Continue reading Citibank Survey Finds Small Business Owners Taking Action to Grow in 2011

Social Media and B2B Marketing

Social media is a tool that, on the surface, appears to only have use in certain areas- such as simple interpersonal relationships or business-to-consumer marketing.  However, experienced users recognize the benefits of social media in establishing and maintaining business-to-business marketing.  Those in marketing may claim, “Well, people who are into social media aren’t the audience … Continue reading Social Media and B2B Marketing

Stacking Wood

via chrisbrogan.com I love Chris Brogan! Here's an excerpt from his latest post: "STACKING WOOD: A LIST Blogging is stacking wood. More content means more readers, more search terms, more opportunities to sell. Email marketing is stacking wood. Reaching out to people with useful information that maintains your relationship lures in more sales. Connecting on … Continue reading Stacking Wood

Facebook is not the house

"These days I can’t get through a presentation on the use of social media in marketing without someone inquiring whether they should use Facebook as the primary web presence for their business. “I mean, it’s free and look at all these cools tools you can add to your Fan Page.” Let me be very clear … Continue reading Facebook is not the house

My 14 top tools for thought leaders

It's always interesting to go back and see where you were a year or so ago thoughtwise and what you may have learned since then. My 'old post promoter' randomly brings up old posts and this one, looking back on 2009 is very interesting to me. In it we find the genesis of what I … Continue reading My 14 top tools for thought leaders

Top 100 Socially Networked Cities in the U.S.

Anyone who wants to rank socially networked cities is going to be in for a fight. But the brave souls at Men’sHealth aren’t shying away from a tussle, placing the top 100 most socially networked cities in order for all to see. How did they do it? It appears to be a fair and scientifically … Continue reading Top 100 Socially Networked Cities in the U.S.