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Scott Bush replied to the forum topic What is a good price to pay someone to build a comprehensive Wordpress site in the club Blogging

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:45:22 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic What is a good price to pay someone to build a comprehensive Wordpress site in the club Blogging @arty I had a designer build a WordPress site for me three years ago and it cost me $1,800. It was very elaborate and he did a wonderful job. If you find the right designer, I would imagine it would cost between […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Webinar in the club Small Business

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:42:40 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Webinar in the club Small Business @prestonodenbrett I've seen the most success from newsletter and Facebook marketing. Mentioning it in a weekly or monthly newsletter goes a long way, as does sending reminders about it on your Facebook page.One […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic FACEBOOK TIMELINE FOR BUSINESS PAGES - Have you prepared? in the club Facebook

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:38:51 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic FACEBOOK TIMELINE FOR BUSINESS PAGES - Have you prepared? in the club Facebook I think it's an incredibly good thing. Timeline allows your brand to be more visible, to really showcase what you offer through photos and videos. The big Timeline header is perfect for brands to represent what […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic How to spread an infographics? in the club Small Business

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:34:54 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic How to spread an infographics? in the club Small Business @zsuzsaszab I'd spread your infographic over four separate platforms. 1. Pinterest - The amount of infographic spread over this platform is amazing. Anything that captures the imagination of the audience is […]

Scott Bush started the forum topic E-Newsletter Success Stories in the club Small Business

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:37:43 +0000

Scott Bush started the forum topic E-Newsletter Success Stories in the club Small Business While so much of our marketing discussion focuses on social media, I was wondering if any of you had good e-newsletter success stories you might be able to share for small and medium size businesses. I've had […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic blogs to follow? why? in the club Blogging

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:51:24 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic blogs to follow? why? in the club Blogging If I could only read one blog every day it would be Seth Godin's blog (http://sethgodin.typepad.com/). He posts daily, which is always nice, his posts are short, informative, entertaining and thought provoking. […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic who is your sm role model? in the club Small Business

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:40:01 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic who is your sm role model? in the club Small Business From a social and indbound marketing standpoint, I really look to Red Bull often for inspiration. Their social platforms are done incredibly well and they are constantly creating entertaining and informative […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Where is Everyone From? in the club Small Business

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:51:39 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Where is Everyone From? in the club Small Business The suburbs of Chicago, IL.

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Anybody still uses Blackberry? in the club Small Business

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:40:07 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Anybody still uses Blackberry? in the club Small Business @fredericgonzalo The company I work for is doing a phase out of Blackberry and incorporating the iPhone. I believe the problems of RIM over the past two years is signaling to every company that they need to phase […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Pinterest for Small Business in the club Small Business

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:05:08 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Pinterest for Small Business in the club Small Business All great feedback. Thank you everyone for such wonderful information. @alexandrabriggs Thank you for sharing the link to the other forum topic. I'll make sure to check that out. Good call on interior decorators […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Pinterest for Small Business in the club Small Business

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:42:53 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Pinterest for Small Business in the club Small Business @kc_kreative In additional to Etsy adding their own page, they've also implemented the Pinterest button on all of their pages, meaning if someone goes on a page where they find something they love, they can push […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Social Media Employers in the club Blogging

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:49:16 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Social Media Employers in the club Blogging Very valid points @matthewoneil. However, I think it's important to keep in mind that understanding business is key to being successful at social media. Not that you need a MBA, but understanding how business […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic When should Networking Clubs go public? in the club Small Business

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:44:50 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic When should Networking Clubs go public? in the club Small Business @mike-stelzner I think it makes more sense to wait for another couple weeks and get a few of the kinks worked out, then move forward with pushing it to everyone. I think Beta testing is going well, but getting […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Who are some of your favorite social media blogs? in the club Blogging

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:06:16 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Who are some of your favorite social media blogs? in the club Blogging Brian, your list is pretty much my morning run-down of blogs. Haha! Two of my favorite blogs not on the list are HubSpot and Constant Contact. I know they are both companies, but their blogs are amazing. Sprout […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Social Media Employers in the club Blogging

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:34:00 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Social Media Employers in the club Blogging For most corporations, it all comes down to having experience. There are so many people who claim to be social media experts, yet they've never worked with any companies (large or small), working through the […]

Scott Bush started the forum topic Pinterest for Small Business in the club Small Business

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:21:39 +0000

Scott Bush started the forum topic Pinterest for Small Business in the club Small Business What small businesses do you see using Pinterest effectively? What are some of the best practices of company's using Pinterest? I see Pinterest being an incredibly valuable asset to creative small businesses and […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic The New PR Strategy in the club Small Business

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:17:08 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic The New PR Strategy in the club Small Business To be honest, press releases are so outdated. Most press releases are issued to try and generate hype, not actually inform. Building content that informs, educates and entertains is how PR should be viewed in […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Social Media Interactions in the club Small Business

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:38:00 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic Social Media Interactions in the club Small Business Don, remember that images and user-generated content go a long way to creating discussion and community, as well. Photos have the highest rate of engagement on Facebook and can offer open ended questions and […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic What obvious things do some of us forget to do to easily promote our biz? in the club Small Business

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:27:38 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic What obvious things do some of us forget to do to easily promote our biz? in the club Small Business I know that in-store a lot of small businesses don't promote their social media platforms. For most businesses, weekly visits (or even monthly visits) are rare from customers. The best way to keep them connected […]

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic proper grammar? in the club Blogging

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:03:52 +0000

Scott Bush replied to the forum topic proper grammar? in the club Blogging Grammar is one of the most underrated pieces to strong blogging. Writing, similar to speaking, should be done well. You never want to sounds like a robot when you're writing, but you also want to be clear in your […]