Category: How To

8 Easy Twitter Monitoring Ideas

March 8, 2010

You've likely heard stories about how big companies are using Twitter as a powerful listening tool. And although Chris Brogan has been telling us to grow bigger ears for a while, what are you actually doing about it?

Do you want to improve your Twitter listening skills? Here's a closer look at how to monitor your brand, yourself or your competitors using Twitter (and you don't need to be a big business!).
Why Is Twitter an Ideal Listening Tool?
Here's why Twitter is one of the best social media platforms for listening:

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How to Keep Readers Coming Back to Your Blog

March 4, 2010

Blogs are the most powerful marketing tool you can use to attract leads and new customers, as well as increase visibility in your marketplace.

But what makes one blog successful and another mediocre? The majority of "so-so" blogs lack one or more of four important elements... In this article I will introduce the CODA system and how it can driven traffic and engagement with your readers.

Some bloggers may be writing well, posting relevant and valuable content on a regular basis, but they aren't encouraging reader interaction. Or they

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4 Ways to Use Twitter to Capture Customers

February 25, 2010

Twitter marketing is on the edge of going mainstream, and although much of the market doesn't quite accept it yet, the truth is that it's coming, and now is the time to get in on the action.

I began as a direct marketer, doing business face-to-face at a kitchen table with a phone call and a handshake. Back then, getting customers was tough work. These days, they are all over, just waiting to be found.

On any given day, there are millions of people looking for something on Twitter, be it a cup of coffee, a snack, a nice book to read, or

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