Why I Love Feedly – The Best RSS Reader

May 15, 2013 By 10 Comments
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Not too long ago, Google announced that it was retiring Google Reader (officially ending on 1st July 2013).  For many people, this probably wasn't a big deal, but for those who regularly used Google Reader, this was pretty devastating.  I was one of those people, though since then I have found a great replacement that I feel is even better – Feedly! Why So Sad To See Google Reader End? A big part of being a blogger means you have to keep up to date on what’s going on in and around your … [Read more...]

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10 Costly LinkedIn Mistakes Users Make

May 6, 2013 By 23 Comments
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LinkedIn now has more than 200 Million users worldwide!   The professional networking site is a rich resource for recruiters and marketers who are just beginning to discover the potential of this site.  Many people though misunderstood LinkedIn to be just another social media platform and are using it carelessly by making many costly mistakes.  These LinkedIn mistakes have the potential to damage the perception of your brand/business and reduces the chances of others wanting to work with … [Read more...]

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12 Ways To Increase Exposure For Your New Blog Post

May 1, 2013 By 24 Comments
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“If you build it, they will come” only works with baseball diamonds created out of cornfields in Iowa. It just doesn't have the same impact when you’re talking about trying to promote your new red-hot content for your blog. And even if you already have a dedicated following that are hanging on each and every one of your blog updates, the odds are fantastic that you’d like nothing more than to get even more eyeballs on your pages. More readers equals more influence, and more … [Read more...]

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Google Plus SEO: Is Your Business Reaping The Rewards?

April 15, 2013 By 16 Comments
Google Plus For Business

If you or your business aren't taking advantage of Google's own social network 'Google Plus', then perhaps now is the time for you to take a closer look. Google Plus is a relatively new addition to the social media market, having launched only two years ago. As of December 2012 it now has over 500 million registered users!  Google Plus, (also referred to as 'Google+' or 'G+'), separates itself from the likes of Facebook and Twitter, being accessed by an overarching layer on your browser, … [Read more...]

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5 Social Media Tools You Shouldn’t Be Caught Without

April 12, 2013 By 7 Comments
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There are a lot of social media tools out there today, and even more are being created at any given moment in time. What really separates the 'must haves' from the 'can do without's' is a unique mixture of quality and uniqueness. How do you know which ones are which though? How can you tell if a social media tool is officially unique or quality oriented? We've taken care of all those pesky little questions with a simplified list of five social media tools you shouldn't be caught without in 2013. … [Read more...]

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How To Increase Interactivity On Your Facebook Fan Page

April 10, 2013 By 23 Comments
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Being able to manage a Facebook fan page effectively in order to make it a useful marketing tool is vital for your brand, company, online business or blog.  There are a number of different things that you can do to improve your Facebook fan page interactivity, which is what we will be looking at in this article. There are many benefits that you can gain by creating a Facebook fan page for your brand, company or blog. Provided, however, that you use this tool correctly, in respect of … [Read more...]

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Top 50 Blogs About Blogging!!!

April 8, 2013 By 41 Comments
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I've said it before and I'll say it again - "Blogging is a community!"  We do just as much reading of other people's blogs as we do writing (if not more).  So, following on from the success of the Top 50 Earning Blogs I put together, I thought it would be good to put together an epic list of the top blogs about blogging available online. Both new bloggers and experienced bloggers should find this list useful.  There is a lot of inspirational sites and bloggers here that you can get to know … [Read more...]

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Clair Trebes Interview – Taking Your Local Business To The Next Level

March 26, 2013 By 8 Comments
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Blogging is becoming much more important for both online and offline businesses.  Many local businesses are having to get online to find new business and raise their profile, particularly now that competition is so fierce on the high street.  I thought that it would be good to chat to someone who was promoting their own local business online, which is why I have lined up a special interview with Clair Trebes! Clair runs her own site ‘ThisIsClairTrebes.com’, as well as managing the … [Read more...]

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Mobile Marketing: Using Foursquare & Location Data

March 22, 2013 By 6 Comments
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The results of a good social media marketing campaign can result in reaching millions of people online, resulting in increased referrals and brand recognition. One of the most frequently overlooked portions of a social media marketing campaign is mobile marketing and local search engine marketing. Potential customers are using their smart phones instead of their laptops to search for local businesses. Using sites like Foursquare or certain location data sites can greatly improve the reach of … [Read more...]

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Using ‘Facebook News Feed’ For Your Online Marketing

March 1, 2013 By 8 Comments
Facebook News Feed

Facebook is the world’s largest online social network – making it an ideal place for brand marketing. Apps, ads, and your own business page allow you to establish a marketing strategy that has the potential to reach millions of users.  But, it is important to be aware of where the real marketing actually takes place. It is the Facebook news feed, not your page or costly ads, which has the potential to create the biggest impact on your audience. One of the most effective benefits of the … [Read more...]

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