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How big is the Internet?
Watch this fast-paced, fact-packed three-minute video on how big the Internet really is. It’s the perfect opening act for speakers, strategic planners, educators, executives, social media experts, internet marketers, futurists and more. The Internet, combined with the dizzying pace of increasing computing power and advancing technologies, is upending traditional business models. What are you doing to keep up?
Social media predictions for next NB election
The next provincial election in New Brunswick will be held on Monday, September 27. In anticipation of the start of the official campaign later this month, candidates and their teams throughout the province are gearing up their social media strategies and efforts. Here are a few predictions on how things will pan out.
Book recommendation: Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk
If you’re looking for a good book that talks about how to synergize your various social media network activities, then Gary Vaynerchuk’s Crush It! is for you! It’s a quick read and easy to understand, even if you’re not yet completely sold on the benefits of social media.
Social media websites growing in popularity
According to a recent Nielsen report, usage of social networking websites or blogs increased by 43 per cent from June 2009 to June 2010. The main culprit? Facebook, of course.
Spelling mistakes can harm online credibility
Nothing can hurt your credibility more than constantly making spelling mistakes. If you own or manage a company who employs someone who tweets for you or who manages your Facebook page(s), make sure their spelling is decent-to-excellent. Constant spelling mistakes make you look bad.
Don’t be intimidated by social media
If you have a company or are an individual who’s thinking of starting an online business, a blog, or diving in to the social media sphere, do yourselves a favour: just do it. When people point out mistakes, fix them and move on. The online world is not a place for perfectionists. Typos on websites can be fixed in 10 seconds and no one will ever know the difference, but not having a blog because you’re afraid of typos is like not driving a car because it might get a scratch. It’s going to happen. Just accept it and move on. You can correct typos and factual errors in a heartbeat – just own up to them.
Tweapsave: New online coupon service can increase your customer base
If you love coupons for free stuff and discounts – and who doesn’t – and you have a computer or an iPhone, then Tweapsave could be for you! If you’re looking to increase your customer base, then using tech-savvy people into your establishment by offering exclusive online savings may give you an edge on the competition!
Social media-friendly business cards growing in popularity
Using social media links on your business cards is definitely a good idea if you want to appear to be ahead of the game!
Consumer research website does the work for you!
Find out which website is my favourite for online consumer product and service reviews. Also, when doing your research, remember to use the keywords “comparisons” and “reviews” in your online consumer-related research.