Do You Need A Social Browser? Why does Facebook takeoff and Google Buzz doesn’t?
Why did Twitter with a 140 character limit strike a note with the web crowd and go from zero to 175 million users in a few years? How do you pick the next major trend on the web? Questions and more questions. This last week I came across a few posts that have provided some insights into why some web properties grow and why others just die and go away and along with that some tips on making your presence more noticeable online. Here are 5 resources that you may find worth reading. 1. Hype Cycle Book. 3 StartUps to Watch In Real Time Search in Competition With Twitter's Search Feature. {*style:<i> This is a guest post by </i>*} There is a new way to search the web, and boatloads of users who have experienced the real time web have been impressed with the results.
Traditional search engines rank sites based on relevancy. Because of this, the results don’t change a lot; a search today will reveal most of the same sites and information that were there last month. However, with companies like Twitter and Facebook having millions of users continue to post content and status updates – there is now real time content on the web which updates each second. So, when breaking news happens, a real time search will instantly give you the public’s thoughts, opinions, and experiences in relation to the breaking news. Here is a list of three startups along with a quick overview of what makes each of them stand out: 1: Topsy.
29 Statistics Reveal How The Apple’s iPad Is Changing Our Lives. Media consumption whether that be books, magazines and video are all in a state of rapid change as mobile devices such as the iPad push industries to the edge that have been in existence for over a hundred years (like the publishing industry).
The volume of the mantra “change or die” has never been so loud. The “now” generation wants their news, entertainment, information and access to online stores instantly whether that is on the bus, bedroom or even on the beach. 13 Ways to Monitor Your Brand on Social Media: Do You Know What Is Being Said About Your Company Online? I recently wrote a post about 28 Reasons Why The CEO Is Afraid Of Social Media and I received a lot of comments from people about how they often heard some of these reasons, either as internal advocates of Social Media or as external consultants.
10 Things Most Bloggers and Writers Forget. I recently watched the final of the US Open women’s tennis and it was inspiring to see the endeavour, effort and expertise of each of the contestants.
They slugged it out on center court with biceps bulging and lungs screaming as they battled to find an edge on their opponent. The shots seem effortless and automatic and the speed and the strength of the athletes was on display for all to see and admire. The final prize… $1.8 million for the winner! But behind that seemingly natural easy athleticism and skill lies discipline and application to years of practice and training.
Thousands of hours on the court practising, hours in the gym each day lifting small cars or any heavy object they can find at hand. Add Your Voice to Photos with Fotobabble. Google Plus Directory. Chris Brogan on How Businesses Can Get Started on Google+ The social media expert offers a primer on how to build connections on the new networking site.
Although it may still be a few months before Google allows businesses to create branded profiles on Google+, social media expert Chris Brogan is convinced the new network will be a powerful tool for business owners to connect with customers online. "Google is the largest search engine in the world and it's looking to Google+ to understand what people are searching for based on what they share there," says Brogan, who has logged "hundreds of hours" on the site since signing up in early July.
He's writing a book, Google+ for Business: How Google's Social Network Changes Everything, to be published in November by Que, an imprint of Pearson. In addition to providing a platform that allows people to directly connect with each other, Brogan says Google+ might also influence how people and businesses show up in online searches. 1. Related: How Will Google+ Affect SEO? 2. 3. 9 Killer Tips for Location-Based Marketing. Social networking has finally become something valuable for brick-and-mortar businesses.
Smartphones and location-based social networks allow users to interact, share, meet up, and recommend places based on their physical coordinates. This real-world connection to social media can mean more foot traffic and profits for business owners. So-called "lo-so" networks like Foursquare, Loopt, and Gowalla enable any business with a physical location to not only communicate with customers online, but actually get more of them to walk in the door — and that's exciting. The question any brick-and-mortar business owner should be asking him or herself is no longer "Should I use lo-so networks? " It's "How do I do it? " 1. First of all, you need to understand how the technology works. Item one on your to-do list should be to become familiar with the prevailing platforms. 2. Before you can optimize your business for lo-social networking, you need to step back and determine what you want to accomplish. 3. 4 Ways That Social Good Impacts Leadership.
Sep 6, 2011 Over the past few weeks I have seen an uptick in the prevalence and promotion of Socially Good causes in the social media landscape.
Whether around supporting friends in the Northeast enduring Hurricane Irene, feeding the poor, or just taking a moment to tell those closest to you that you care, I have note let these words go unnoticed. At first glance, some of these issues may seem a bit sensationalized depending on the subject at hand. However, the ongoing exposure to this social consciousness has resonated with me and has inspired me to be positive and aim for even greater authenticity. What is even more impressive is the positive difference it has helped me see in others. One of the drawbacks of becoming well versed in life is that it can make us cynical ~ if we allow it. In this particular case, my version of doing is to apply the teachings of socially good causes to leadership because this is a subject in which I am always the student. Improves Morale: Google+: The Complete Guide. Using Google+?
Add Mashable to your circles. You'll get the latest about new Google+ features and tips and tricks for using the platform as well as top social media and technology news. Guide updated January 18, 2012 Google+: It's the hot social network on the block.