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Twittermania: 140+ More Twitter Tools! Various Twitter-related tools and plugins have been multiplying fast over since we did our big Twitter Toolbox and 8 awesome Firefox plugins for Twitter earlier. When we say fast, we "mean 140+ new tools" fast, and we probably missed some, too. You know what this means: now you have to arm yourself with dozens of shiny widgets you probably don't need, but you can't resist them anyway. Posting Enhancement. Twitter Profiling. Twitter Profiling. 85 Twitter Tools | The Daily Anchor. Here’s a look at some of the tools that have been feeding my Twitter addiction, and some other highly-recommended tools that I’ll be checking out this week. As Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey said in our meeting last week, the strength of Twitter lies in its open API and 3rd party tools; the platform itself is incredibly simple. If you’re looking to get the most out of Twitter, these tools will help you do just that.
At first I ignored Twitter as just another vanilla social media app. Then I looked into it and just didn’t get it. If I’ve missed one of your favorites, leave it in the comments section. Find out when someone stops following you 1. Schedule and post-date Tweets 2. Find people on Twitter you should be following 4. Find Twitter users near you 9. Monetize your Twitter account 11. Twitter clients Adobe AIR apps: 14. Firefox Extensions: 16. Notification tools to track mentions of your name or company (think Google Alerts for Twitter) 20. URL-shortening services. 24. 30. 33. 34. 35. 36. Twitter Tools. Twitter Tools. Social Media. Blogs Business 3. Local. Social Universe. Search and Research.
Keyword Research. Local Search Marketing. Localization. Tools. Horn13. Marketing. Via:packrati.us 8. Twitchboard 9. Socialmedia 1. Foursquare. Social media discussion. Google-local. Social Media ROI. Social Media : Marketing. New Businesses. How Social Media Drives New Business: Six Case Studies. Businesses both big and small are flocking to social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Foursquare. The fact is that a presence on these platforms not only allows companies to engage in conversations with consumers, but also serves as an outlet to drive sales through deals and coupons. And while major brands like Starbucks, Virgin, and Levi’s have been participating in the social web for some time now, the rate of adoption among small businesses is increasing too. According to a recent University of Maryland study, social media adoption by small businesses has doubled from 12% to 24% in the last year.
But as these businesses look to Facebook and Twitter to connect with customers, many are finding that some strategies work and some do not produce results. We’ll be exploring these questions at a panel on Social Media and Businesses at our Social Currency CrunchUp on July 30. Kimball says he has no marketing budget and Twitter has been a great way to amass fans.
Dr. The Dealmap – The best local deals, coupons and discounts from t. Design a Facebook page for Free! SimpleGeo - Location is Hard. Make it Simple. Facebook and Twitter users spend 1.5x more online than the avera. InShare13 If you want to get a glimpse of the economic future, focus on the emerging trends driven by those defining the evolution of the social Web. Social media is not only democratizing influence and upsetting the traditional media ecosystem, it is now an indicator for a potential economic resurgence. Leading metrics firm, comScore, released its Q1 U.S E-Commerce Spending Report recently, finding that online retail spending approached $34 billion in Q1 2010, which represents a 10 percent boost compared to last year. The surge also symbolizes the first time that growth rates hit double-digits since the second quarter of 2008.
In its detailed report, comScore also revealed both interesting and promising insight into the social consumer and their spending habits. We are officially entering an era of social shopping, where individuals influence and are influenced by their peers within traditional social networks and a new genre of group buying or social commerce networks. Online Spending. Social media: Hype or money-maker for your small business? By Rhonda Abrams for USA TODAY You've got 3,560 people following you on Twitter and 1,450 fans on your Facebook page. That's great for your ego, but what's it doing for your bank account? Is social media a money-making machine or is it just a bunch of hype?
Sheila Dukas-Janakos, owner of Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Center in Burlingame, California, is a believer. "It's been a way for Moms to ask us questions...We put up new products once a week, specials, classes. How much has all this cost Sheila? With stories like Sheila's, you can see why social media is all the rage in small business circles. It's not that easy. The truth is that social media marketing for small businesses can work. How can you make social media work for your small business? •Get beyond Facebook and Twitter. •Develop a niche. •Keep LinkedIn up-to-date. •Make a commitment. •Understand your goals. •Watch review sites. Remember, successful social networking takes time – and your time costs.
Yelp Interview Part 1: Luther Lowe Discusses Recent Lawsuit, His. I recently had the opportunity to sit down for an extensive interview with Luther Lowe, Yelp’s Business Outreach Manager. Luther was in town to speak at SEMpdx’s Searchfest, and was kind enough to set aside some time to enjoy a couple pints of locally brewed IPA and answer questions regarding his role at Yelp, the recent lawsuits brought against their company and how small businesses can get the most out of their Yelp business listing.
Following is part one of my three part interview with Luther: Luther Lowe ~ Yelp CHRIS: Luther, how long have you been with Yelp? LUTHER: I started at Yelp just over two years ago. I started on our sales side. CHRIS: As Yelp’s business outreach manager, what exactly does your job entail? CHRIS: What would you say is the most challenging aspect of what you do? CHRIS: Well, speaking of adding or removing reviews, why don’t we jump to the big topic that seems to be getting a lot of attention right now?
LUTHER: There is absolutely no merit to it. CHRIS: Uh-huh. The loyalty program system within foursquare continues to evolve. Foursquare was created to motivate people to discover interesting things around them. As the platform has evolved, we’ve started to experiment with many different ways to encourage users to explore, from surfacing great tips that come from the friends you trust to rewarding users who frequent the gym or commute via public transit. Thousands of merchants, too, are actively claiming their venues in the system and providing additional incentives on the platform in the form of Special offers and Mayor Offers.
Some of these are sole proprietors such as the Mermaid Inn in our hometown of New York City, while others are nationwide initiatives from the likes of Starbucks, Sports Authority, Ben & Jerrys, and Whole Foods. We continue to be inspired and excited as we observe merchants leveraging the platform to engender customer loyalty, drive foot traffic and boost customer acquisition. . + Starbucks: Starbucks offered $1 off any size Frappuccino® for its mayors. We LOVE stories like these. Local Business Search | Localeze.com | <strong>News Release:</strong> Localeze to Provide Business Listings for Facebook Places. Small Business Marketing w/Social. Small Business Marketing w/Social. Web marekting & social media. Social Media. Marketing & Facebook. Social media.
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