social media: Ten Steps On the Social Media Staircase
- 04/30/09 05:24 AM
I have had several people ask me where they should be spending their time on the internet. This is the first in a series of blogs I am writing to help you get started in the social media world. I am skipping the background of social media, but if you want to know more about it, and how it can bring you business, see my earlier posts. Below are ten buttons linking to ten different websites that I have built profiles on. Each one of these sites contain links back to my primary website, http://www.timwhitehomes.com. The goal here is to drive … (8 comments)
When pushing for SEO (Search Engine Optimization), it is common wisdom that you want to please Google. What better way to please them than by using their products? What's more, if you fill in your profile information completely, you can be eligible for featured status, and will get first page Google results. I have been working hard to bump my Google search results for the last month or so. Once I completed my profile last night, I was instantly front page. … (12 comments)
social media: Enthusem Offers Great Tool for Tying Real Life and Social Media
- 04/16/09 10:36 AM
Today I received a card in the mail from Enthusem. Enthusem is a start-up company out of Tampa that has come up with a great way for businesses to fuse SM with old school mailing programs, and give you a personalized mailing that is classy and impactful. The card I received had a Twitter background, and said "Thanks for the tweet!" A few days ago, I had tweeted a link to their site, because I was intrigued by their idea and wanted to share it. Turns out Steve at Enthusem saw the tweet, and sent the card as a thank you. … (4 comments)
social media: How to Use Twitter to Build Your Business
- 04/06/09 09:21 AM
In my last couple of blogs, I introduced my experiences with Social Media (SM) and some of the techniques I use. Many people commented or contacted me wanting to know more about it, hence this post. So what is Twitter?
Start off by going to www.twitter.com and checking it out. Essentially, you have 140 characters to express your thoughts, share links, start a fight, slam your enemy, promote your business, change the world, etc. Twitter is used by millions of people in the U.S. and millions of others across the world. It is an easy to use, simple platform that … (15 comments)
social media: How to Maximize Your Social Media Time
- 04/03/09 02:29 AM
You want to do it. You need to do it. You KNOW you need to do it! But where do you find the time to squeeze in building your web presence? How do balance dealing with current business, while at the same time build for new business?? You already have to much to do! It's too much! ARGHHHHHHH!!! Stop. Breathe. Relax. Wusaahhhh...
Perhaps my favorite and most often used quote is, "Work smarter, not harder." So how can we apply this to Social Media? I'm going to share a few techniques with you that I use. Try them, see if … (38 comments)
social media: How to Use Social Media To Win Listings
- 04/01/09 03:41 PM
I have been on a mission to learn everything I can about Social Media (SM) and to create a powerful web presence. When done correctly, SM will drive traffic to my website, and generate new business. I am using it to build a giant network of fellow professionals from a myriad of industries. I am learning about the latest, cutting edge technology and applications. But it can do so much more! Have you ever used SM in a face to face engagement?
I did it today, with great results. Today I had a listing presentation with a gentleman who owns … (82 comments)
I have had several people ask me where they should be spending their time on the internet. This is the first in a series of blogs I am writing to help you get started in the social media world. I am skipping the background of social media, but if you want to know more about it, and how it can bring you business, see my earlier posts.
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