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Social Media Works But… | Richmond Blogs — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:28:26 +0000

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Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:17:01 +0000

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By: Alex P.

Alex P. — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:03:10 +0000

I have seen some great examples of small business using social media effectively. Spas are using Twitter to signal available walk-in times if a customer cancels an appointment, a local pizza company is on Twitter and promoting new menu items, and their is the bakery in the UK that's using it to signal when new loaves are out of the oven. The most important thing for small business is to approach social media cautiously. They can't just jump right in. See if your customers are using it, because it could be a waste of time and energy if your target market isn't there to listen. Check if your competitors are using social media. If they are, try to improve what's been done. If not, you have a first-mover advantage. Alex P.'s last blog post..Using Bing Effectively for Ecommerce

By: Dat To

Dat To — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:30:41 +0000

It’s the new form of selling. Everyone is so shy and embarrassed that they are pushing their wares. No one likes selling, but everyone has to sell. Everyone is trying to hide the fact that they want to share with as many people as they can and in as many ways as they can the business they are in/ product or service that they offer. On the customer side, we have all been sold to death, because every single company in existence is looking to acquire new customers, so every sales method that anyone can think of or improve upon is being used on the same batch of people. Because of all this, each social media platform is being used like an online meet and greet party where you chit chat and find out what people are talking about, find people with similiar interests, challenges, etc., and try to help people and indirectly promote yourself as a helper/ friendly/humble expert type. It’s great, because it produces conversation, forces all parties to be nice or be ignored/ blocked/ etc. It’s great because now if you need anything, you can get an answer for. It’s great for networking because everything is in bite-sized formats, so you have time to network 30mins a day and the cumulative effect is potentially amazing for reputation and future business and friends.

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Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:10:24 +0000

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HubSpot TV - Is Your Marketing Hot or Not? | Business Marketing Experts — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:40:43 +0000

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HubSpot TV - Is Your Marketing Hot or Not? | Business Marketing Experts — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:40:43 +0000

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By: Dionysia

Dionysia — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:51:43 +0000

The small business has to consider about marketing as well as its budget. It is significant to choose the right marketing strategy with reasonable fee. Don't give up to grow the business. Dionysia's last blog post..Strategy in Sulumits Retsambew - Page Rank and Backlinks

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:28:08 +0000

good post, I just hope the folk in social media who have drunk the koolaid don’t get to see it =)

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Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:56:24 +0000

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Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:22:35 +0000

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By: Autoseller Network

Autoseller Network — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:24:51 +0000

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By: Jay Social Marketer

Jay Social Marketer — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:22:18 +0000

I agree with the above statements that people who do business must have transparency or else they might be declared obsolete. As a matter of fact it is really a good thing in my own opinion to have these things existing at this time. Jay Social Marketer's last blog post..Two Key Ingredients to a Successful Social Marketing Strategy

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small business — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:07:41 +0000

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Discover Lapeer County — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:29:23 +0000

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By: Rob Johnson

Rob Johnson — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:37:35 +0000

Transparency is such a big deal for the individual and the brand, you should not try to be something/someone you are not, because in the end it will only hurt you.

Transparency will flow into the corporate world, due to new technology that allows consumers to broadcast their findings and opinions. Corporations/brands can no longer get away with shady goings on and they cannot be silent either. Corporate philosophy needs to align with their consumers philosophy or the consumers will look elsewhere.

The relationship between the business and the customer must be an open and honest one. People will want to help make a business that matters to them better and then they become emotionally attached. Selling should occur when the offer is obviously not the end of the build relationship.

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Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:00:05 +0000

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Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:36:41 +0000

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By: Frank Reed

Frank Reed — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:52:02 +0000

@Elizabeth - I agree on the selling part and how if that is the focus your social media campaigns might fail. In the case of Naked Pizza however they were able to push offers out once they built their reputation thus turning their relationship with the customer with a direct opportunity to offer them a chance to do more business with them. This is the delicate balance that most will have to strike and there is likely to be some tremendous gaffes and screw ups on the horizon as people try to figure out what works best for their business, customers and prospects alike. Frank Reed's last blog post..Internet Marketing and Merilee Elliott - A Match Made in Dallas