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Nowadays, most content marketers and brand ambassadors use Twitter – and the majority of them use hashtags. In social media circles, the term hashtag refers to keywords or word phrases (no spaces) that follow the number or pound symbol in a Tweet. People use hashtags on a variety of other social media platforms, but, for [...]
Triberr or Just Retweet – The Pros and cons of each when sharing your content via social media channels I’ve been using both content distribution networks for about a year now and can’t decide which the best is for me. One day I think Triberr, the next time I think JustRetweet. I thought I’d share [...]
Some time ago, my good friend, Lisa Buben of Inspire to Thrive, asked me if I’d write a guest post for her site. I accepted, of course, honored that she asked me. It took me way too long – in the interim, Lisa wrote and submitted one of the most popular posts on FWD about [...]
Search engine optimization (SEO) has always been a moving target with search engine algorithms being modified and refined to keep pace with changes in technology, and one of the most formidable new challenges is using social sharing to promote content. Social media has changed the way we connect and communicate online, and SEO strategy must [...]
What is social media good for — besides acting as a platform for freelance writers and others to promote themselves and their wares? The short answer? A lot. What does “a lot” really mean? Much more than merely reuniting with your high school class or making that ex-BF realize, at long last, that he missed [...]
In our December 31 story about 2012 SEO trends, I talked about the seven SEO practices to watch for and implement in 2012. All of these practices remain highly relevant for those working to increase traffic levels to their websites. But one in particular has received a considerable amount of buzz lately: social media sharing [...]
Let’s face it. Barring any sudden zombie apocalypse, social media is here to stay. It has earned a solid place in our cultural and digital world – a ubiquitous personal branding tool that will work wonders for anyone willing to work it and work it hard. If you want to enjoy the thrill of rising [...]
Social media looms large in the world today. It seems almost everyone, young and old, participates in one or more of the popular platforms. Reasons vary, with some tweeting about their products or services, hanging out on Facebook to connect with others personally, and still others utilizing several platforms at once for a companywide marketing [...]
In an effort to promote their products or services, many freelance writers have jumped on the Twitter bandwagon. Once signed up and ready to go, some find themselves at a loss, regarding what to say, how it all works, and how to gain followers. Beware the Self Centered Tweeter A significant number of Twitter participants [...]
Editor’s Note: This article brought to you by The Dream Team in concert — a collaborative effort. Yes, we’re talking to you…all the self-proclaimed gurus, divas, self-styled rock stars populating the twitter feeds, Facebook walls, and other realms of the virtual world. If those lofty claims-to-fame on your profile represent your personal, or professional, brand—and [...]
The Dream Team Won!
