Social Media Examiner | Vernon Vd Westhuizen | My Clubs - Public Activity http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/activity/#my-groups/ Vernon Vd Westhuizen - My Clubs - Public Activity Thu, 23 May 2013 04:06:44 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5 en http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/are-bloggers-running-out-of-original-ideas/Deb Ng started the forum topic Are Bloggers Running out of Original Ideas? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/are-bloggers-running-out-of-original-ideas/ Wed, 22 May 2013 22:33:09 +0000 Deb Ng started the forum topic Are Bloggers Running out of Original Ideas? in the club Blogging I find I'm not blogging as often as I used to because I don't like bandwagon jumping or regurgitating topics that have been touched over and over again. Many of the bloggers I read aren't saying anything new […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-long-should-it-take-to-start-getting-leads-on-my-blog/#post-54147Kristi Hines replied to the forum topic How long should it take to start getting leads on my blog? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-long-should-it-take-to-start-getting-leads-on-my-blog/#post-54147 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:10:25 +0000 Kristi Hines replied to the forum topic How long should it take to start getting leads on my blog? in the club Blogging @jeff-molander I think you start getting leads as soon as you start getting traffic, assuming you establish yourself as an authority based on your content. 

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-long-should-it-take-to-start-getting-leads-on-my-blog/Jeff Molander started the forum topic How long should it take to start getting leads on my blog? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-long-should-it-take-to-start-getting-leads-on-my-blog/ Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:36 +0000 Jeff Molander started the forum topic How long should it take to start getting leads on my blog? in the club Blogging In many cases we're talking about a few months. 
Really? 
Yes, really. It's happening for me, guys like Ed Worthington of http://www.baltimore-copiers.com and others I've run into lately.
What about you?
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/#post-54111Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/#post-54111 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:14:53 +0000 Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogging Since I blog to feed my family :) I have a system. My goal is simple. 
Find the pain, need, desire, fear, myth (getting in the way of their success), etc. 
To get ideas, I listen to potential customers as they […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/#post-54108Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/#post-54108 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:06:40 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogging @deborahng

While I need to start using an editorial calendar, so far it's been when the urge hits.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/#post-54107Samuel Pustea replied to the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/#post-54107 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:58 +0000 Samuel Pustea replied to the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogging Deb, believe it or not I write based on what is trending on Social Media!
I think using social media as a topic generator is one of the finest ways to come up with topics.
Plus, the positive response will be higher […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/Deb Ng started the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/ Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:22 +0000 Deb Ng started the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogging Do you plan topics in advance or type when the urge hits you? Do you use an editorial calendar or wing it?

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/share-your-best-blog-post-this-week-5172013-edition/#post-54087Anthony Mcloughlin replied to the forum topic Share your best blog post this week, 5/17/2013 edition. in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/share-your-best-blog-post-this-week-5172013-edition/#post-54087 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:04:18 +0000 Anthony Mcloughlin replied to the forum topic Share your best blog post this week, 5/17/2013 edition. in the club Blogging I highly recommend this informative and highly amusing post about bad guest blogging outreach emails written by a good friend of mine. Just look at the shares and read the comments to gauge it's popularity. […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/what-brand-blogs-do-you-read/#post-54048Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic What brand blogs do you read? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/what-brand-blogs-do-you-read/#post-54048 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:14:16 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic What brand blogs do you read? in the club Blogging @deborahng
I don't regularly read any brand blogs, but recently I've been checking out Kissmetrics blog, which is fantastic. 
@kristi-hines, do you contribute there?
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/want-suggestions-to-help-improve-your-blog-sign-up-for-a-free-blog-review/?topic_page=2#VersatileLiftCo replied to the forum topic Want suggestions to help improve your blog? Sign up for a free blog review! in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/want-suggestions-to-help-improve-your-blog-sign-up-for-a-free-blog-review/?topic_page=2# Tue, 21 May 2013 08:27:43 +0000 VersatileLiftCo replied to the forum topic Want suggestions to help improve your blog? Sign up for a free blog review! in the club Blogging Hello! I would love to have somebody review our blog! http://www.blog.versatileliftcompany.co.uk the main thing I'm struggling with is driving content/discussions on our blog posts. both me and the company I work for a […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/automatic-fb-posts-from-blog/#post-54031Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Automatic FB posts from Blog? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/automatic-fb-posts-from-blog/#post-54031 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:09:03 +0000 Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Automatic FB posts from Blog? in the club Blogging I am that big fan of automation when it comes to social media. I strongly believe that every platform has it own content requirements, hence, we need to recognize them. You may automate some of your stuff, […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-to-pull-out-of-a-project/#post-54027Are Morch replied to the forum topic How To Pull Out Of a Project? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-to-pull-out-of-a-project/#post-54027 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:44:23 +0000 Are Morch replied to the forum topic How To Pull Out Of a Project? in the club Blogging Hi @deborahng that is is the approach I follow. Now it is important not only being honest with partners I said YES to, but also I have to be honest with myself. I am taking my time to analyze this. Great advice <a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/rich-brooks/&#039; […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/what-brand-blogs-do-you-read/#post-54010Kristi Hines replied to the forum topic What brand blogs do you read? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/what-brand-blogs-do-you-read/#post-54010 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:51:11 +0000 Kristi Hines replied to the forum topic What brand blogs do you read? in the club Blogging @deborahng It's ironic for someone who touts that all businesses should be blogging, but I don't read blogs outside of the online marketing niche with exception to a few entertainment blogs.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/what-brand-blogs-do-you-read/Deb Ng started the forum topic What brand blogs do you read? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/what-brand-blogs-do-you-read/ Mon, 20 May 2013 11:37:31 +0000 Deb Ng started the forum topic What brand blogs do you read? in the club Blogging I enjoy Molson's blog, for example, that is when they're not posting in French. I find they have a variety of community topics of interest to the people who enjoy their beer.
I […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-to-pull-out-of-a-project/#post-53966Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic How To Pull Out Of a Project? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-to-pull-out-of-a-project/#post-53966 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:27:39 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic How To Pull Out Of a Project? in the club Blogging @aremorch
You need to develop relationships with some trusted independent contractors who can help you out when work gets too busy.
You also need to raise your prices a bit. That way you can work "normal" hours, […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/which-share-buttons-do-you-use-for-your-content/#post-53953Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Which Share Buttons Do You Use for Your Content in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/which-share-buttons-do-you-use-for-your-content/#post-53953 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:39:19 +0000 Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Which Share Buttons Do You Use for Your Content in the club Blogging @deborahng  I would say LinkedIn. As I regularly write on social media with business people in mind, LinkedIn becomes my default choice. 

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves-1/?topic_page=9#post-53936Judy Russi.etsy replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves-1/?topic_page=9#post-53936 Sun, 19 May 2013 10:40:17 +0000 Judy Russi.etsy replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Blogging Hi, My name is Judy.  I have an Etsy shop called Angels n Everlastings selling beach house home decor.  I create seashell and sea glass embellished photo frames, silk and dried flower wreaths and wall hangings.  I […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves-1/?topic_page=9#post-53932Sharon Schneider replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves-1/?topic_page=9#post-53932 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:25:34 +0000 Sharon Schneider replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Blogging Hello,everyone.
My name is Sharon Schneider I have started in social media with much hesitation initially and by taking one step at a time I am making progress. Sites like Social Media Examiner,I hope,will help […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves-1/?topic_page=9#post-53931Barry Kopulos replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves-1/?topic_page=9#post-53931 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:57:45 +0000 Barry Kopulos replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Blogging I have been in computers since the 80's and now religiously use all social media tool l like FB Twitter and Linked In and YouTube and have accounts on all of them. I constantly upgrade my knowledge learning tips, […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-to-pull-out-of-a-project/#post-53912Deb Ng replied to the forum topic How To Pull Out Of a Project? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-to-pull-out-of-a-project/#post-53912 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:03:26 +0000 Deb Ng replied to the forum topic How To Pull Out Of a Project? in the club Blogging Honestly is always the best policy. Don't wait on it though. Let your client know as early as possible so they can find someone else to complete the project on deadline.

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