Posts Tagged ‘ Social media ’

May 21
Thursday

How To Build A Successful Social Site

Filed under Tips/Advice

That is quite a nice question, don’t you think? If you want to find an answer you might not have to look that far into the distance. In actuality, consulting any book on anthropology will give you more than enough food for thought.

As we all know, anthropologists propound that the behavior of individuals is dictated by the environment to more than a fair degree. This might go someway into explaining why there are so many specific networks available – networks for wine lovers, networks for bikers, networks for fighting adepts… and each one of these sites boast a completely different user interface. Making the user feel comfortable is the first building block. If the user is somehow alienated, he will not immerse himself in the site. He might not even scratch beyond the surface before going away, never to come back. Continue…

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4 Lessons For Social Marketers
Comments - Posted 05.04.09
Is it really so difficult to get a message across using social media? For the most part, one would think that common sense would apply, but as in any new area there are some spaces where analogy can not be applied. This guide that was published in Mashable will hopefully ...continue
Going After Established Competitors Isn’t Easy
Comments - Posted 03.30.09
[caption id="attachment_2997" align="alignright" width="159" caption="Think there isn't enough competition?"][/caption] Should this stop you from going after your dreams with your idea? No way. But, you’re going to have to try extra hard to differentiate your startup from that already huge one you’re trying to go up against. People aren’t going to go ...continue
Find A Job Using Social Media
Comments - Posted 03.25.09
Finding A Job Using Social Media View more presentations from Jessica Dennis. continue
The Future Of Social Networks
Comments - Posted 03.19.09
SXSW09: The Future Of Social Networks View more presentations from Charlene Li. continue
5 Things Early-Stage Companies Need
Comments - Posted 03.19.09
[caption id="attachment_2917" align="alignright" width="134" caption="Do you have an elevator pitch?"][/caption] -    An Elevator Pitch: You need this in case you run into someone that could help your startup. It doesn’t have to be an investor, it can be a prospective client, a user, even your mom. You’re going to be pitching ...continue
Justifying Social Media To Internal Clients
Comments - Posted 03.17.09
Justifying social media to internal clients View more presentations from Dirk Singer. continue
PR and Publicity Ain’t the Same Thing
Comments - Posted 03.10.09
Wow! Really? I thought they were at least related. But, after reading this great article from the PR man himself, Seth Godin, I learned that they’re not the same thing. How come they’re not the same thing? Well, here is a short definition of each, compiled from what I understood from ...continue
4 Steps Towards Free Publicity
Comments - Posted 03.06.09
[caption id="attachment_2797" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Why spend cash when you can get it free?"][/caption] If you’re like the average startup entrepreneur, then you’re strapped for cash. Do you need to get more money, in order to buy some long-needed publicity? If you do, then you’re going to love this post. Why pay for ...continue
Viral Marketing Tips
Comments - Posted 02.27.09
Jennifer Laycock and Andrew Goodman of Page Zero Media follow up their SES San Jose 2008 ""Igniting Viral Campaigns"" session with a discussion of the best tips on viral campaigns and social media marketing, especially for small business who want to make the most of their business online without spending ...continue