Internet Marketing Advice

Infographic: Take a Peak at the Browsing Habits of Americans

Simone — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:56:12 +0000

While TV consumption is at an all time high now, according to a recent Forrester survey, it seems Americans are spending just as much time on the Internet. And it will not come as a big surprise if I say that despite the almost unlimited nature of what you can do on the web, there are only three activities which account for 40 percent of the U.S. online time spent on the web social networking, playing games and emailing.

What Has Happened in Search so far, and What's to Expect Next?

Simone — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:43:04 +0000

Today’s marketing environment is evolving quickly. Mobile commerce is a hot topic, marketers are trying to best leverage social media, but what’s next … and what has been done with available resources to date? The evolution of digital marketing has been so fast-paced that chances are you may not have the opportunity to gauge the changes happening and the impact they can have on your marketing strategy.

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Your SmartPhone Defines Your Personality. Does It Really?

Simone — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:30:52 +0000

Apple's iPhone is one of the greatest innovations in the mobile world which has to offer excellent mobile, gaming and music experience. This gadget is quite compelling and it attracts users from all varieties of backgrounds, ages, and occupations from around the globe, but they have one thing in common - the love for cutting edge tech.

If you are a proud owner of an iPhone, you may be very interested in recognizing yourself in one of the 7 main types of iPhone users. Take a look to see which type you fall under…

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"Deal-of-the-Day": Prepare for the Unexpected to Turn your Group Buying Promotion a Success

Simone — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:01:39 +0000

"Deal-of-the-Day" promotions, such as those offered by Groupon, LivingSocial and others, are gaining momentum among small and mid-sized businesses. It's not unrealistic for them to see hundreds or even thousands of individuals taking advantage of their deal. And this immediate blast of new customers, products and services purchased is what appeal to businesses. In just a few minutes or hours, they can boost profits and get the word out on their business and its offerings.

Besides, the process looks relatively simple. All is done for you, because the deal-of-the-day providers usually handle most of the things involved in the process: distributing the deals to subscribers, managing and processing the purchases, and providing the appropriate coupons for customers to redeem.

20 Eye-Catching Facebook Brand Pages to Get You Inspired

Simone — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:24:51 +0000

It seemed as if every major brand has put up a fan page on Facebook. And yet, despite the noise they make about using the platform and the levels of engagement often put in, very few are actually using their fan pages in truly innovative, engaging and creative way.

Anyone can build a fan page in under 10 minutes or so, and some of the world's most famous brands attract fans without putting too much efforts into it. But even if you have 2 million fans, if the level of their involvement is only at one point – "became a fan" - than you can't really reap any benefits of them.

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Ins and Outs of Running a Highly Successful Social Media Campaign - Part 2

Simone — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:48:03 +0000

To help you rock with your social media initiative, I have put together a list of 20 qualities that every highly effective social media campaigns should possess. In the fist chapter, you can look through the first 10 qualities of the awesome online campaign, and here I have gone in greater details to explain the rest.

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The Collective Power of Twitterverse and the Different Types of Twitter Users

Simone — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:26:40 +0000

The beauty of Twitter is the fact that it has its own little universe, where different individuals share their thoughts throughout the social media community, well known as the Twitterverse. What's more, the people who exist within the Twitterverse are as unique as those in the real world.

Facebook Rolls Out a New Version of Like Button Replacing Share Button' Functionality

Simone — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:25:14 +0000

Facebook has released an update to its social sharing buttons and now "Like" will act much more like "Share."

What's new? Previously, when you choose to click on the Like button, only a link to the story would appear in your recent activity, and often it went completely unnoticed by users. Now after hitting the Like or Recommend button, a full story with a headline, blurb and image will be posted to your profile wall. It will also come with an option to leave a comment, which was previously possible only if you purposely share a story to Facebook.

Facebook Outpaces Google as a means for Merchants to Market Their Local Business

Simone — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:24:41 +0000

According to a new survey conducted by MerchantCircle, Facebook is the favorite online marketing service of small businesses, and Facebook Places is doing quite well, too. 37 percent of the respondents defined Facebook as one of their most effective tools.

Perhaps not surprisingly, Facebook has now outpaced Google (66 percent) as the most broadly used marketing method amongst local merchants. Facebook is seemed as the most popular way for merchants to market their business, with 70 percent using the social network for marketing, up from 50 percent one year ago.

Ins and Outs of Running a Highly Successful Social Media Campaign - Part 1

Simone — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:34:49 +0000

We see more and more businesses move their services online, and even more emerging every day. The web becomes a saturated place where everyone wants to make a big difference and stand out in the crowd. That's why it is vital for you to find ways to promote your business in a fashion that will distinguish you from your rivals.

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