Are MySpace and Facebook in Cahoots?

Last Friday, I had an epiphany that I was neglecting to tap into a market that would need my social media coaching. What market? MySpace!  I decided to jump on the MySpace bandwagon to target entertainers in the film and music industry.

According to All Facebook, I read up on some new features for MySpace users. After launching Twitter integration, MySpace partnered with Facebook as well. MySpace has a feature for their users to syndicate their status update to Facebook. So, what’s the big deal? Well, to active this feature, you must allow MySpace to grant permission to access all your photos, video sand social information, whether you are logged into MySpace or not. But, why? No one knows but MySpace and Facebook.

How To Optimize Your Social Bookmarking Presence – Video #6

One of the most effective strategy for social media marketing is “social sharing” and “social searching” . Social sharing or also known as social bookmarking can increase traffic to a content publisher.  What is social bookmarking? According to Wikipedia, social bookmarking is a method for internet users to store, manager, search and organize website pages for future references or for sharing. Some of the most popular social bookmarking site are StumbleUpon, Reddit, Delicious and Digg.

“Don’t Put Your Hands on Me!” Domestic Violence – SPECIAL SHOW

Do you know someone who is a victim of an abusive relationship (physical or mental abuse)? Whether heterosexual or same-sex relationships, an abusive relationship can form and every year the reports of this crisis have risen.

After experiencing domestic violence first hand and the traumatic event of seeing my baby sister dying at the hands of domestic violence, it was time for me to speak out.

Need a Ticket to a Multi-Platinum LinkedIn Profile?

Rock the World with Your Online Presence

In May, I had dinner at the Tin Lizzy’s Mexican Restaurant in Atlanta, with two of the most down-to-earth and high-spirited LinkedIn /Social Media Trainers. They are known as Mike O’Neil and Lori Ruff, of Integrated Alliances; the world’s first Social Networking, LinkedIn & Social Media training company. As a dynamic speaking team, Mike and Lori are highly trained expert connectors who deliver social media training with the type of energy compared to a live rock concert.

They know how to party, too! For real!!!!

How to Spread Your Message to Online Conversations Leaders

"Implementating Word of Mouth Marketing" "Idil Cakim"

Implementating Word of Mouth Marketing

With tons of blogs and social networks, entrepreneurs jump online with the hope that their story will spread like a virus. Unfortunately, some struggle because they fail to dialogue effectively with active conversations leaders. Conversations leaders, who have built a community around their brand, have the power to influences their follower’s buying decision. That’s mean; they can spread your message and persuade their audience to purchase your product. 

3 Social Media Tips for Targeting Your Ideal Influencer

How are you using social media to spread your message and drawing your community’s attention? Well, you are probably encouraging them to listen to your shows, subscribe to your blog, or even share your content. If so, you are doing a good job with your social media marketing! But wouldn’t it be really nice if to get your messages out to influencers, and if favorable, share your message with their large communities? Whether they be the industry experts or up-coming thought leaders, an influencer has built a community around their brand and their message can persuade their peers to take action to buy your products. The key to word-of-mouth marketing is finding and connecting with influencers who can help you draw more attention to your brand.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE – FREE VIDEO OFFER!

More and more companies are taking the plunge into learning the true value of Google’s real-time search.  Google has partnered up with some of the biggest names in social media; Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and MySpace, to allow indexing of social networking messages in the search engines.

What does this mean for coaches, consultants and freelancers? On a shoe string budget, real-time search is the organic way to growing your social equity, without using paid advertisement. It means, the more links you share, the more you start to build long-term Google street credibility.

How Facebook “Like” Can Increase Your Traffic

There has been some heavy buzz around the new changes on Facebook. You have probably noticed the new “Like” button which replaced the “Become a Fan” button. But, the Facebook “Like” social plugin is starting to take over external websites. This feature allows users, from an external website, to publicly share content back to their friends on Facebook.

Why is this feature amazing? It’s another way to share your content of interest with a larger audience and create buzz around your brand.

How to Liven Up Your Social Media Personality

Many of us take advantage of multiple free social media platforms to market our businesses but, I think we get the concept all wrong. Why do we focus so much on marketing our business, when we should be branding our personality? People like brands with personality. A brand’s attitude, tone and characteristics create a touching point that attracts an audience. Sounds easy but some just don’t get it.

Think about it. How many professionals on your friends lists are providing the same exact product as you? Hundreds, even thousands! But, that’s not the problem. The problem is everyone has the same idea and is speaking the same message in the same boring voice. There’s no style, no swagger, no damn personality.

How To Personalize Your Twitter Background [VIDEO]

Why should you create a customized twitter background?

Personal Branding

  • Helps your followers understand your brand personality and why should they follow you.
  • Invite your followers to join you on other social media platforms and communities.
  • Personalize your page with photos and company logos.

Quick How-To Tips:

  1. Use a photo/image editing program to create a customized background
  2. Total image size should be 1600px wide by 1200px height
  3. For left-hand column, do not exceed 235px wide
  4. Image should not exceed 800k
  5. Go to Twitter: Settings – Design – Change Background Image