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Twitter Statistics: Twitter vs. Facebook – Awareness, Popularity and Demographics

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The colleagues over at the Blog Herald sat down and gathered some interesting data about Twitter usage and demographics, putting these against Facebook statistics. The result is an amazing infographic with lots of interesting data.

Here at The Blog Herald we wondered How did Twitter grow that much? and Where do those Tweets come from?

The results are rather surprising and we learned that the top three tweeting cities in the US (Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco) averagely tweet less in one minute than when basketball fans and football/soccer fans go crazy and start updating the world in 140 characters maximum.

To see the complete infographic, you’ll have to head over to The Blog Herald: The Meteoric Rise of Twitter. Here’s a teaser already.

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Signs of the Times: Book Catalog in Twitter and a Social Media Degree?

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I was supposed to write only about the one-year course  specializing on social media but then I also came across this article re a book  catalog using Twitter.  So decided to write an article about them together as it clearly shows how social media is becoming a way of life today. [Read more…] about Signs of the Times: Book Catalog in Twitter and a Social Media Degree?

Just How Important is Digital Marketing? Your Business Will Fail Without It

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You already know that marketing is one of the critical pieces of a successful business. But what about digital marketing? Depending on what industry you were in and how long you’ve been apart of it, you may not recognize the importance of the shift over to digital means. The status quo in the past would have pushed you toward print media or television ads, for example. The trouble is that these types of campaigns have largely been overruled by digital means.

So what exactly do we mean by this? How can you fit digital marketing into your current strategies to ensure your business is competitive? First, it is critical that you have an appropriate SEO design baked into your marketing. Then, it’s essential to utilize marketing agency expertise. And unless your business already has a top-notch marketing department, you should rent the pros. And then, you should use social media best practices every hour of every day. Good social media use can make or break your company’s marketing efforts.  

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Making Sure You’re Using Technology Properly

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It’s fun to see how technology is improving life around you. It’s fun to buy things that involve new technology somehow. It’s fun to use this technology to enhance your life. But, at the same time, do you know if you’re using technology properly? That’s a question that many people don’t step back and ask themselves very often. If they don’t have someone experienced showing them how to use all this latest and greatest tech, they may end up using or operating it in a way that is less effective than the intention might be.

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3 Things You Didn’t Know Could Be Addictive

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Everyone seems to know that certain vices can be extremely addictive and require rehab. The most common addictions are drugs and alcohol which most people are aware of as risks. However, what most people don’t realize is that there are many things beyond drugs and alcohol which can be addictive and require attention.

Addictions don’t have to have a physical dependence in order to be considered an addiction. Addiction means not being able to carry through with your day to day life without fixating on a habitual action or desire. The urge becomes so great that a person is incapable of continuing their day without seeking out this thing and in some cases, their lives can spiral out of control as a result. Here are some of the most common things that people didn’t even realize can be addictions. [Read more…] about 3 Things You Didn’t Know Could Be Addictive

Tips For Building A Better Business

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The internet has made it so much easier to build up a business, and it has made it so you can go global with ease. But you need to make sure that you are using all that the internet has to offer.

Not only do you want to get the most out of the internet, and what it has to offer, but you also want to make sure that you are doing the best for your business. From online marketing to online sales, the internet is a mecca of goodness for all size businesses.

Use The Cloud

The cloud is making it easier for business to do so much. Not only does the cloud open up more phoning abilities, and more communication abilities, but it also gives you a better place to save all of your business info, making it easily accessible from anywhere.

There are businesses running their team using the cloud services that are available. They talk over the cloud, submit work over the cloud, and even get their assignments through the cloud. The bonus? They can hire people from all over the world and still be as connected as if they were in the same room.

Hone Your Marketing Technique

Your business needs to be marketing or no one is going to know you even exist. The internet has opened up many markets for marketing even the smallest businesses. You just need to know where to be and what you should be doing there.

Market both online and off, but focus more on your online marketing if you want to reach the most people possible.Use your own website, blog often, and don’t forget to utilize social media. Social media is a great way to reach more people, and to actually let people feel like your business cares.

Don’t neglect your offline marketing tactics though. While the internet can reach more people, if you are a locally based business and want local patrons, you need to make sure you’re using things like business cards and local advertising. You should also use local SEO on your website and blog.

Be Your Business

You are an integral part of your business, so part of building a better business is being a great business owner. Put your all into your business and you’re more likely to be successful. A strong business focus builds a strong business.

While you don’t want to always be taking work home with you, you do always want to be focused on work when you are there. Be the employee you want your actual employees to be, and be an example of what hard work can do. A strong crew will build a better business.