Big news last week was the opening of Google Plus to business pages. I logged into my G+ account on Saturday to make the necessary additions. It was very painless and easy to complete. So what are the benefits? Well as a self proclaimed social media guru I cannot – not (yes thats a double… [Read more…]
November 13, 2011
Twitter has redefined how brands interact with their potential customers like no other service in the history of marketing. In my mind the risk has always been minimal. Just filter thoughts through the old “would I say this in front of my mother” question and you’re good to go. Well, Ashton Kutcher’s mother must be… [Read more…]
October 6, 2011
The passing of Apple legendary CEO Steve Jobs is saddening though comes as no surprise. Since pictures emerged last month of his deteriorated condition many feared that Jobs’ condition may be deteriorating. Few expected it to end so quickly. Apple has transformed it’s website into an homage to Jobs complete with an email address to… [Read more…]
September 24, 2011
One of the most effective marketing tools any business has is it’s Google places profile. Most likely your business has one even if you haven’t signed up. Google has compiled a massive amount of data on business locations that comes up at the top of Google search. To update your profile search for your business… [Read more…]
September 12, 2011
Something that’s been going on for a while in twitter that is very advantageous for business is the ability to add multiple hyperlinks to your profile. In the past you could only add a link to your “website” listing. Now in the description anything that is properly spelled out with http:// at the beginning will… [Read more…]
August 27, 2011
I remember describing twitter to someone last year using Capt Sully Sullenberger’s plunge into the Hudson as an example of how Twitter was changing the way we get news. Earlier than that I remember learning that Michael Jackson had died by seeing his name as a trending topic. Now Twitter is capitalizing on it’s own… [Read more…]
August 24, 2011
I’m doing what I said I would never do again – changing web hosts! After getting some customized website quotes near $1k for the www.thirtycareers.com redesign I thought I could at least get the beginning framework in place myself to save some cash. I decided to try out the wordpress website platform with Thesis themes… [Read more…]
August 16, 2011
I enjoyed this summary of a recent marketing meeting attended by Dream Job Radio contributor Gabe Skelly. The buzz seemed to be all about Google Plus. It’s been this way at most of the local groups I’ve attended as well. I believe Facebook should be concerned.
November 21, 2011
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