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How Addicted To Facebook & Twitter Are You Really? {Infographic}

Some interesting (and possibly scary) stats from ReuseThisBag.com , and uses figures from a recent study to explore how addictive Twitter and Facebook really are.: Of the 800+ million Facebook users, 31 percent of them check in more than once a day. Half of Twitter’s 100 million users log in at least once a day, and 20 percent log in more than once per day  50 percent of social media users say they check in to their favorite networks first thing in the morning 16 percent say they get their daily news from social networks. ++ Click to Enlarge Image ++ Source: ReuseThisBag.com

3 Proven Methods Increase Email Open Rates

Today is the first of a series of How-To videos on how to create an effective email marketing campaign. Email Marketing is one of the best ways to make money online. You know why? Because for every dollar spent on email marketing, (based on the Direct Marketing Association 2011) email marketing returns $40.56! Most marketers get it wrong, and wind up frustrated. However, before we get to the video of how to send your first email newsletter, here are three things you should do to make sure your email newsletters get read, opened and not sent to the spam folder. 1. Targeting your email subscribers--- Keep track of what they purchase from you by creating a simple excel spreadsheet. There are two email clients I am testing out right now, Send Stream and Aweber . They both have advantages and disadvantages, Send Stream seems to support behavioral data more than Aweber. However, Aweber has a $1 trial you can sign up for 30 days, just to give them a shot. While Send Stream has a...

10 Steps To Creating A Functional Website

Step by step directions to setting up a high converting website. From domain selection, to choosing a host , to explaining what HTML is. This free report will lead you down the path of setting up a website that works for you, and not the other way around. Don't make the mistakes you've made in the past, this time do it the right way and watch the traffic pour in. Download this document, embed it or share it, whatever you do, if you can't use it, then share it with someone who can. 10 Steps to Creating a Functional Website. Ten Steps to Creating a Functional Website

LinkedIn Power User Secrets

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When A Facebook Friend Dies

A friend died yesterday. Because I had never met him in real life, I only found out this morning about his death. The internet, Facebook specifically, introduced us. We had been friends since 2012, so that means, he wished me Happy Birthday twice, Merry Christmas twice and we conversed on some pretty hot topics during that time. My problem is not that he died and we can't engage in stimulating topics any longer. No my problem is how do you mourn the loss of a Facebook friend? There are those that think this is a strange thing, that people online are not really your friends. I must disagree. Facebook has done such a good job of allowing us to share our lives, our photos, accomplishments and general life stuff, that you feel like you've known some of your Facebook friends all your life. So, to lose a Facebook friend to a real life eventuality like death, creates a feeling of loss and sorrow. I never met you Facebook friend, but I feel like I have. Well, my Facebo...

Clint Eastwood Chrysler Ad Weathers Marketing Bonanza

Here is the Chrysler ad that went viral all because some politicians thought it supported President Obama's policies. Chrysler on the other hand, were trying to promote and correlate the struggles their company has endured in the last few years and how it has impacted the City of Detroit. However, with all the backlash, Chrysler has benefitted from the negative publicity of the ad. Out of the 55 Super bowl ads run that day, the Chrysler ad is one of the top five ( source USAToday/facebook admeter) Sometimes a promotional blizzard just falls on a company. As in the case of the Chrysler ad. Republicans cried foul when they saw it, claiming the ad was a propaganda piece for the President's economic policies, while marketers looked at it as a shrewd piece of promotion. Able to tie together the struggling City of Detroit with Chrysler. With all the backlash, Chrysler fell into a marketing early Christmas gift. Youtube removed the video, Clint Eastwood (who starred in the...

Stone Age Tool? Social Media Use in Education [INFOGRAPHIC]

It may seem stone aged for the most savvy of users of social media, however, higher education is slow to adapt to the usefulness of social media use in education. There are but a handful of of universities that successfully integrate the use of blogging, and other social media into the daily lives of students and educators. With help from iPads, iPhones and other mobile devices, students can now access class assignments on the go. No longer having to sit in a stodgy lecture hall (doesn't that seem stone aged?), students can communicate 24 hours a day with classmates and faculty. Of course there are pros and cons to social media usage in education, here are a few pros: 1. It's a great educational tool. The learning experience can be enhanced by engaging discussions through the use of social media. Imagine a whitepaper being created based upon engaging, rich academic discussions on ethical business practices of small business owners. Student interaction may even increa...

Know Why No One Retweets You?

Do You follow the 20% Rule on Twitter? Do you? The 20% rule that says your tweets on Twitter shouldn’t have links back to your own content less than 20% of the time. That’s an interesting concept. One that most who complain about not having their content retweeted might want to sit up and notice. Most of the time, I find content that I like to share with my followers that can enhance their lives either personally or professionally. My passion is marketing, so I’m always reading articles from companies that offer an interesting twist or insight on mobile marketing or social media marketing. If I find something relevant,I’ll post it. But,many people are just ‘shouting’on Twitter. Shouting their affiliate links like they are throwing something against the wall hoping it sticks. Yeah,it probably works sometimes,because there is always that percentage of impulsive shoppers,who if you catch at the right time on the right day,they will make a purchase wit...

13 SEO Anchor Texts Musts

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Top 10 Ways To Make Money With RevResponse

Here are the top 10 ways to make money with RevResponse: RevResponse is a premiere business-focused ad network that goes beyond banner-styled advertisements. As a publisher, you can offer FREE relevant business content that you give away to your audience while making money! 1. Monetize Your Blog Posts ---Move away from typical ad placements. RevResponse provides you with valuable business magazine and whitepaper offers from over 33+ industries that you can blend into your blog or website as content. The relevant content is a natural fit in the conversation and your audience benefits from the free offers. 2. Cash In On Your Site Content RevResponse is a pay-per lead program with high payouts. Every qualified lead generated earns you a minimum payout of $1.50 and up to $20.00. Select offers from over 33+ industry categories. Turn the news and topics you post on a regular basis into a revenue stream by providing your users content that is related to the topic. There are...

5 Keys To Brand Discovery from StumbleUpon

On January 31, 2012, StumbleUpon hosted a webinar to highlight major themes on how to improve brand discovery across the social media landscape. The presentation highlights strategies for brands to engage in the creation, design and distributions of their online campaigns. Reach out to advertisers@stumbleupon.com to learn more or follow along at @PaidDiscovery Keep in touch with Jack: @thePolishJack Links to the content included in the presentation can be found here: 5 Keys to Brand Discovery from StumbleUpon View more presentations from Jack Krawczyk