Here are my Top 10 tweets from this past week, great for retweeting! If you missed these, follow me on Twitter.
Why You Need AuthorRank for SEO
AuthorRank is quickly becoming the new SEO you must include on your website if you want to continue to be found on Google. You’ve probably been reading more about putting the rel=”author” tag on your site.
Planning Your Exit Strategy. Not what you think.
If you’re serious about your business, it’s never too soon to start thinking about your exit strategy. Why?
Because some day, no matter what, no matter how much you love doing what you do… You’re going to have to get out. And it would be far better to get out with a whole pot of money.
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How to Sell More Book on Twitter with Social Media KISS for Authors.
Are you one of the thousands of authors who think to yourself “I’m lost” when you read about the newest shiny object on the social media landscape? The big social media gurus and the mentors (you know the names) do a great job teaching advanced strategies for navigating sites. But you might not need that kind of help if you still can’t figure out the basics, like how to use your Twitter to sell books.
Worry more about being social, and worry less about doing social media.
I’ve been saying it for years, and I’ll keep saying it: we’d all be better off if we worried more about being social, and worried less about doing social media. It’s nice to have a new example of this principle in practice.
Google Plus – Want More Online Visibility, It’s Time to Get Onboard.
When Google+ (also written as Google Plus) launched in June 2011, most people who pay attention to these things figured it would flop. And while it’s not as popular and doesn’t have as many active users as Facebook, Google+ has become a site you must not ignore anymore.
Facebook Changes Page Cover Rules – Test 20% With This Tool.
Facebook recently (quietly) changed its Page Guidelines around Cover Images. Previously, you could not have any price or purchase information, contact information, references to Facebook features, or calls to action. Now, you can.The main rule that remains in place for Cover Images is that you cannot exceed 20% text.
Building Your Platform with Branding
Pam Perry is a “message strategist” and PR Coach working with non profit organizations, churches, entrepreneurs, emerging and best-selling authors.From being selected twice as one of the Top 50 Entrepreneurs by Black Business Women Online to being featured on Brand Makers News as one of the Top 25 Urban Professionals.
Five Customer Service Trends
The beginning of the year is the perfect time to look ahead to the future of customer service. There are five trends that I believe every company should be aware of as we move through 2013.
30 Terrible Pieces of Social Media Advice You Should Ignore
With all the bad advice floating around the web, how do you distinguish between what you should — and shouldn’t — believe?
Website or Blog: What’s Needed for Small Businesses?
Small business professionals don’t usually have large marketing departments and staff. So it’s important to focus efforts and resources on what will bring the best results.