Month: July 2011 Posts

Strategically Social: Tumblr & The Atlantic

If you’re hunting for the latest Internet phenomenon, chances are good that you’ll be directed to Tumblr. The free, easy-to-use microblogging and social networking hybrid website has been home to memes and more since 2007. Although its primary users are individuals, some businesses and organizations—like the editors of the news and analysis magazine the Atlantic—are […]

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The 411 on Google+ for businesses and organizations

Though Facebook gets more traffic that Google now, that’s not stopping the innovators at Google from trying to imagine up new services and products to bring back the users they lost and reclaim the title as most used website. One of Google’s strategies is their latest foray into social networking—Google+. You probably noticed the companion […]

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Three ways to convince people to take your online survey

Creating online surveys has never been easier thanks to tools like SurveyMonkey and Jotform Survey Maker; however, getting potential new clients or existing customers to respond and provide helpful feedback takes strategic planning. Here are three simple things you can do when developing an online survey to ensure a better response rate: Select the right […]

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Strategically Social: Starbucks & Instagram

If you scan technology news headlines, it takes seconds to see that Google+ is the social network currently getting the most buzz. How businesses will use this new service as part of their online marketing strategy is still yet to be seen. On the other hand, Instagram—a free app for taking and sharing photos—is quietly […]

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