How to Make Your Facebook Page Even Better
Most Internet marketers are aware of the impact that a Facebook page can have on sales conversions, but many still have a lot to learn when it comes to grabbing their fan’s attention. This article outlines 10 things you can do to turn your Facebook page into a dynamic and engaging destination. From general advice like how to be unique and not using generic landing pages, the article goes on to highlight eight other specific strategies that are easy to implement and which will make your Facebook page even more effective.
What’s Happening with the Latest LinkedIn Upgrade?
LinkedIn is going more social by upgrading its platform allowing a following feature that integrates with Twitter. But that’s not all. They are now adding sharing features by adding its ‘People You May Know’ feature to allow you to filter the list of people according to categories like companies and schools for example. Whilst this makes LinkedIn a little more social this article points out that there are still a long way to go. With over 65 million members, LinkedIn has been growing for the last 12 months at quite a rapid pace and these latest changes signal their intention to make connections easier.
Six Apart Launches Sponsored Conversations
What’s the difference between a real online conversation and an advertorial? This is a question that has been asked by Six Apart and they think they have finally worked out the answer. This article outlines how So Sprint, the launch advertiser, is using bloggers to ask questions about advertisers interests, and whilst the bloggers don’t get paid directly, ads appear beneath each post to capitalise on the content. This is an interesting change and this blog post explains everything and is certainly a step forward for both advertisers and the Internet alike.
Latest Linkedin Upgrade
Linkedin is capitalising on its business orientation by announcing a new upgrade which allows users to follow a company. This will allow users to capitalise on product launches, press releases, job postings and discounts to professional services etc. In a move that is sure to make the site even more popular, users do not have to worry about intruding on others because the focus of LinkedIn is purely business. This unique appeal is likely to create even more interest for business users. Internet marketers should also take note of the changes as there appears to be more opportunities emerging for more blatant marketing strategies.
Do We Know How To Use Twitter?
A new report has revealed that people in the US certainly know about Twitter but what is less clear is whether they know how to use it. American’s awareness of twitter has expanded from a paltry 5% in 2008 to 87% in 2010. This means that more people know about Twitter than have access to the Internet! The surprising point though is that only 7% actively use Twitter compared to 41% that currently have profiles on Facebook. As far as Internet marketers are concerned, the jury is still out on what the future may hold.
The Dawning of The Facebook Age
In just a few short years Facebook has become a great technology company, leaving the likes of MySpace in its wake and steadily challenging the giants of Google, Microsoft and Yahoo! This review examines the explosive growth that Facebook has experienced over the last two years, and notes that the momentum that is behind it now means that we are entering into a revolutionary phase that Facebook could easily come to dominate. Internet marketers should take note now, and be ready to adapt websites in ways that please Facebook just as much as we all attempt to please Google now.
Best Business Blogging Strategies
Blogs provide a great platform to launch an Internet presence for most businesses because they provide an easy content management system that almost anyone can use. But businesses also need to be careful that they plan the site well in advance before launching. Content is still the king of the Internet, so companies need to invest in resources to ensure a blog is successful. In this article the author discusses the reasons for starting a business blog and examines the goals and outcomes that can be reasonably expected. The author provides valuable content that will assist any business in setting standards and elements that need to be incorporated in any successful blog.
How To Leverage Your Real Time Searches
Every major search engine now has real Time search at the top of their priority lists. Google is combining live updates from twitter with latest news headlines and blog posts in search results. If you are an Internet market this gives you the capacity to discover breaking news the minute it occurs which in turn makes it imperative to publish online content as frequently as possible. This article covers five methods you can follow to take advantage of real-time search covering such elements as how to develop the type of content that supports real-time SEO, mobilising your fan base, and how to discover what’s hot in the news.
By implementing these five simple strategies you can maximise your online performance and stay ahead of the field.
How To Share Microcontent For Profit
Micro-blogging is the latest hero of online marketers. These days there are nearly 40,000 Tweets a minute and last year Tweets grew by 1400%! These are the sorts of figures that should make any Webmaster sit up and take notice. Microblogging sites like Twitter and Facebook allow marketers to not only establish connections and relationships, but also allow you to publish content all within the one platform. If you want to learn more on leveraging microblog connections and microcontent for your online marketing efforts, then this article will give you the 3 top tools to help you share your micro content online.
How To Boost Your Online Brand
Every marketer knows the value of a well-known brand name, and for online marketers it is exactly the same. Once you are well-known on the Web, consumers who recognise your brand will soon become customers. In this article you will find a five-step process for online branding with e-mail marketing and banner ads. The tactics also include using Twitters Trending Topics to target rising consumer interest levels, and Google Trends to chart the volume of queries giving new insight into seasonal topics of interest. The article also highlights social media’s role in encouraging users to view appropriate content. Leveraging hot topics can lead to online brand awareness, and this means money for you.
