Google's New Privacy Policy – Should I Be Worried?
What do you think of the new google privacy policies? Google is streamlining their 70 different privacy policies (one for gmail, one for google docs, one for You Tube) and morphing them into one policy for all of Google. They are also making your information available across platforms so that you can access “all things Google” with just one login. On top of that, they made it easier to get your data from Google and transfer it to another service.
How Often Should You Post on Social Media
Consistency is the key to social media success? The question is how often do you need to post to Twitter, Facebook, YouTube or Linked In be considered a consistent poster. Social media experts Shahar and Nash Boyayan share their opinion of what it is to be a consistent social media marketer.
NEW VIDEO: Becoming An Expert Using Social Media
Are you using social media effectively in your business? According to recent surveys, the majority of small businesses have a social media presence of some sort (a Facebook page or a Linked In profile) but a very small minority are actually posting anything to social media on a consistent basis.
Get Noticed By Using Linked In Groups
Are you still staying away from Linked In? Many people I talk to shy away from Linked In's “buttoned -up” very professional image.
Not using it is turning your back on access to millions of people. Where else can you get that kind of advertising for your business?
How to Find More Followers on Twitter
Do you want more followers on Twitter? Right now, there is a bit of a controversy whether more followers = better on Twitter. When you get a lot of followers it is probably true that a few hundred followers might be just as effective for you as a few thousand. But, many of the people who read this blog are just starting to use Twitter and need to build a critical mass to start with. Just make sure that you keep your following small enough so that you can pay attention and interact with them rather than just having them scroll through your Twitter feed.
Keywords: Why Do They Matter?
Knowing how to use keywords is essential to creating an effective website. The internet is a giant database — all of the information is sorted and organized by topic and the keywords that best describe the information. By paying attention to keywords and search phrases, you can position your site to be found more easily on the web.
Here are six good reasons why keywords matter:
7 Easy Ways to Get More Traffic to Your Website
Website traffic is the lifeblood of any business that operates online. More traffic means more potential customers — and (of course!) more customers results in more money in your pocket. One of the complaints I hear fairly often – is that sometimes the expense of advertising and driving traffic to your site isn't worth the few extra customers you get in return.
A Sunday Quote…
It is kind of fun to do the impossible…
10 Tips for Creating An Awesome Social Media Profile (on any network)
I often teach people who to create social media profiles on a specific networks — but did you know that a lot of the “rules” apply to all of the networks. As a matter of fact, you can really boost your visibility and personal brand by being consistent and following these 10 rules.
Linked In Basics: How To Use Linked In to Promote Your Online Business
When I start talking to clients about Linked In — they usually resist because they think that Linked In is for people who work for big corporations or who are looking for a job. I've found that Linked In is an excellent way to get more traffic to your site, reach a target audience and increase your conversion rate.
