2010 in Review! We’re posting the best articles from the year to help you get 2011 off to the right start! (original on social networking posted on August 2, 2010)
Social networking (using the social web) is about connecting with people — asking questions, having conversations — basically the same things you would do if you were talking in-person. Yet many companies still treat social media like traditional media — as a way to distribute marketing and advertising messages. While social media does provide a cost-effective way to reach a targeted audience for marketing, the real opportunity is in making personal and human connections with that audience. Here are some of the most commonly repeated mistakes I see when it comes to social networking and using the social web:
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Best of 2010 – 13 Twitter Tips for Increasing Engagement
2010 in Review! We’re posting the best articles from the year to help you get 2011 off to the right start! (original on increasing engagement posted October 18, 2010)
A major frustration for people trying out Twitter for the first time is figuring out how to get anyone to respond. They set up their Twitter account, tweet a few times and wonder why no one responds. While tweets are public unless you protect them, they probably won’t be seen by anyone unless they’re following you, they do a search for something you mention or you’re on a list. Here are some tips for increasing the engagement on your Twitter profile and getting people to listen to you…
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The Importance of Blog Images to Social Sharing
Adding images to your posts makes your blog visually appealing, but it also is important for the social sharing of your content on networks like Facebook. Posts with images are much more likely to stand out in the news feed where people are likely to read your content. This doesn’t mean you should stop writing updates without images — those can be more personal and engaging than posts from your blog. Having images on your blog will increase the chances that people will read your content on your blog and on the various social networks where it gets shared.
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