Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @CheriSigmon @drdollars @newthoughts @jacky_brown @jwatts @sandrafriend @HealthBizMentor @vegtv

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Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @onlineresume @dianacacy @Twist2_normal @epcotx @searchguru @tap29 @ocmnet @apwalker @Ron_Hudson

Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @bobwarren @onlineresume @terrycrim @karenchia @elegantslummer @sandrakum @laglassonetsy @Budor

"Forgive yourself for your faults and your mistakes and move on" - Les Brown

Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @bgreen @wchingya @mecarluen @luisgalarza @ThomScott @JRStratford @adamtaha @lspearmanii @jmarks

Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @sherrierose @LynnJordan @holdemtalkradio @pphilp @selfmademiracle @JohnFW @paperbeadgirl

Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @ZnaTrainer @GrowMap @TheStoryLady @VisionSphere @makingstories @Cory_Froomkin @Jim_Berry @3xasif

Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @andreapuddu @toyaisme @guiltyofcraving @jhipkin @theCSRfeed @cheergiver @VickieRussell @MATT_369

Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @JasonDunmore @aceconcierge @VOLOforDRBC @stillsafe @mikestivala @kellythomas1 @carltonriddick

Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @ShannonGrissom @seedplanter @luv4Animation @4u2behealthy @aureliom @straightstreet @LuniseStar

Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @audiencemachine @SistaWAHMs @happinessisbetr @dreamswillcome @barnlight @studentofsuccess @jwatts

Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @JCarlosNigga @CathrineFeehely @ronbarrett @latinqttwitts4u @adsenseriches @Gerrigee @windrift

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Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @guiltyofcraving @FengShuiTips4u @lorenzomyers @continuum_q5 @chickalishus @USN_retired @marintalk

Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @UrbanosNews @77002Events @rondavies @webmastery @ISwallow @lesliemac59 @markwschaefer @karlfoxley

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @StevoMoviemaker @michaelkpoh @msphilosopher @dreamswillcome @familyanatomy @jayxtreme

"The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy" - Jim Rohn

Mary Jaksch (@Mary_Jaksch) lists 73 ways to become a better writer for the readers of @copyblogger http://budurl.com/34g4

Meryl Evans shows you 34 way that you can use YouTube and videos for your business! http://budurl.com/vpsv

Mike Sansone's (@mikesansone) blogging & social media glossary. Part of Mike's Converstations Resource http://budurl.com/prdl

Download copy of Beeline Labs "Emerging Best Practices: Social Media Monitoring, Engagement & Measurement" http://budurl.com/hhuq

The new "status" symbol on Twitter appears to be boasting about how many people you just "unfollowed" Why waste the effort to follow anyone?

A glimpse into the future of Web 2.0 through the eyes of the kids of Bangalore http://budurl.com/ecft

Example of how the White House is using LinkedIn to discover healthcare issues important to small businesses http://budurl.com/hdmm

Your ability to use Facebook for geographical targeting for local markets takes a major hit! http://budurl.com/jl5c

Sarah Perez (@saraintampa) of @RRW How to consolidate your accounts searchable archive of all your web communication http://budurl.com/t3js

Good morning all! Remember, "Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often" - Mark Twain

"Every person's every action has an effect" - Rosanne Cash

Video showing you how to customize your Twitter profile http://budurl.com/7mm7

A reminder that @Mashable is more than just a social media news channel. Here is there WordPress Resource List http://budurl.com/da5s

Good morning all! "Money won't make you happy... but everybody wants to find out for themselves" -
Zig Ziglar

652 different feelings to tap into when communicating with others or setting the mood of your copy http://budurl.com/tc3u

Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) shares some advice for Making the Most of the Press Release: Getting the Idea Viral http://budurl.com/ppun

Fundamentals for writing a solid tagline for your blog or web site and words to use and avoid http://budurl.com/bs72

Shaun Connell discusses with Darren Rowse (@Problogger) How to Make Money (Passively) With Your Blog http://budurl.com/qvdn

Overview of newly announced deal between Microsoft and Yahoo http://budurl.com/mbr6

Innovation Marketing: When To Employ Things New, and When To Stay Tried and True upcoming webinar (@AdamBroitman) http://budurl.com/ftfq

Understanding linking intent and other factors impacting determination if a link is spam or not http://budurl.com/tx2n

Think Google isn't serious about detecting link Spam? Think again! Read this recent Patent filing (Thanks @thegypsy) http://budurl.com/3hcb

A list of top notch SEO Blogs that an SEO authority @thegypsy refers to when developing info to be shared http://budurl.com/4wwq

SEO expert Mike Grehan (@MikeGrehan) explains why linking is critical to ranking and shares some tips http://budurl.com/3gsa

Lessons in "framing" that SEO pros and copywriter's need to be aware of as they go about their tasks http://budurl.com/sq9p

A few words from Econsultancy's CEO and founder Ashley Friedlein on technology and social media. http://budurl.com/jhud

Evidence of the unexpected ways that Twitter is being used begins to stretch the imagination http://budurl.com/xaj2

Business Coach Claire Boyles (@ClaireBoyles) shares lessons learned in her 2 years using Facebook http://budurl.com/tgfn

Rick Broida (@cheapskateblog) shows you how to Update Your Facebook Status Via SMS http://budurl.com/5vuf

Good morning all! "If you don't see yourself as a winner, then you cannot perform as a winner" - Zig Ziglar

A helpful guest post by Noah Weiner (@noahwb) on RealSEO about the interplay between video & social media http://budurl.com/6hcl

Shane Gibson (@shanegibson) shares 19 Guerrilla Social Media Marketing Secrets http://budurl.com/g3gd

Beth Kanter (@kanter) discusses 8 social media tracking tools and other apps for nonprofits http://budurl.com/yxyt

21 Free Business Web Apps That Can Make Your Lives Easier http://budurl.com/tnj3

"If you learn from defeat, you haven't really lost" - Zig Ziglar

Caroline McCarthy (@caro) looks at charges and counter-charges by a couple of Twitter tools http://budurl.com/atzd

The Christian Science Monitor (@CSMHorizonsBlog) reports Twitter is NOT banned in the White House http://budurl.com/x34m

Specific tips using Twitter for business, both as a means of promoting a company's brand and to attract customers http://budurl.com/5j5a

Twitter co-founder Biz Stone says Twitter will remain free, may add business accounts http://budurl.com/qavh

Maggie Shiels (@Maggie Shiels) is the 1st Tech Reporter for the BBC and she discusses the Facebook Fizzle http://budurl.com/x24x

Jeff Patrick will be presenting a free seminar on "Fundraising on Twitter: 140 Smiles Case Study" Wednesday 29th http://budurl.com/zwt5

Good morning all! "Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life" - Les Brown

The revised & updated Social Media Marketing "Economy of Action Guide" special discount ends in 15 min http://ping.fm/1WFuJ

Tripwire Magazine has a 160+ Mega Web Design Tutorial Roundup for you. Take advantage of it! http://budurl.com/uynf

It's time to go back to school to discover the 25 best web sites for teaching and learning http://budurl.com/lgty

Shawn Purtell takes a close look at changes making testing more attractive using Google Analytics & Website Optimizer http://budurl.com/xunl

Some solid tips for optimization for real time search posted by @virginianussey http://budurl.com/yjh4

"Failures are like skinned knees, painful but superficial" - Ross Perot

Rob Metras (@RobboM) had some kind words to share about by current 62nd Birthday Gift Box Offer http://budurl.com/6qjx

Download @DanZarrella's @HubSpot presentation "Always Be Testing: 10 Tips for Improving Lead Conversion Rate" http://budurl.com/tlc4

9 page report discussing the use of Twitter at conferences. Available for viewing of free download at scribd.com http://budurl.com/74sb

Copy of @DanZarrella's @HubSpot presentation "Always Be Testing: 10 Tips for Improving Lead Conversion Rate" http://budurl.com/tlc4

Kevin Eklund (@VizionQuest) identifies
5 features he’d like to see developers add to Facebook http://budurl.com/57b9

After beginning to explore Facebook, @ChrisBrogan has identified 3 changes he would like to see made http://budurl.com/x99d

Good morning all! "Use the losses and failures of the past as a reason for action, not inaction" - Charles J. Givens

This guest post on @TechCrunch discusses 9 different web clients for tweeting from the web http://budurl.com/nfv5

"Full Disclosure: Sponsored Conversations on Twitter Raise Concerns, Prompt Standards" according to @BrianSolis http://budurl.com/jq6u

Remember "Success is steady progress toward one's personal goals" - Jim Rohn

Join us on the School of Social Marketing's BlogTalkRadio show at 12:30 EST. Call (718) 766-4782 & itunes subscribe http://budurl.com/avz4

"To establish true self-esteem we must concentrate on our successes and forget about the failures and the negatives in our lives" D Waitley

"It is better to be young in your failures than old in your successes" - Flannery O'Connor

"When I was young, I observed that nine out of ten things I did were failures. So I did ten times more work" - George Bernard Shaw

"Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement" - C. S. Lewis

Lisa Wehr (@LisaWehr) CEO of Oneupweb Digital Marketing identifies 5 essentials for social media marketing http://budurl.com/5wcf

Want a clue at how many marketing emails your inbox never sees on Gmail and other services? http://budurl.com/bpwk

A look at the next generation of PayPal by @BenParr and @Mashable http://budurl.com/22ym

If you are interested in local search or promoting local businesses, explore this new site for possible uses http://budurl.com/d2wq

What ever happened with common sense and credibility? Someone posts "WOW! I just got 500 followers with _____" and they show 107 followers?

"There is an immeasurable distance between late and too late" - Og Mandino Try never to be too late

Soren Gordhamer (@SorenG) has 5 suggestions for using Twitter and Facebook consciously http://budurl.com/hkvs

Twitter gets serious about showing businesses how to profit from using Twitter and provides a new widget to update http://budurl.com/jqfe

Tweetmondo heads-up and warning from @BenParr This is a way to find & map local Twitter users in real time http://budurl.com/sa5y

Wnder what ‘tweeting’ can do for business, here are 5 Twitter tips for your company using Twitter from Kim Thai http://budurl.com/9b9r

This is beyond me, however, some might use "Posting Twitter Tweets from ASP.NET using the WCF REST Starter Kit" http://budurl.com/ehhz

Sarah Perez (@saraintampa) & @RRW look at a micro-blogging http://ping.fm/X3Vwp with artificial intelligence features

Good morning all! "The major value in life is not what you get. The major value in life is what you become" - Jim Rohn

An example of how a social platform can exist and serve beyond our mortal lives http://budurl.com/by6d

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @StevoMoviemaker @michaelkpoh @msphilosopher @dreamswillcome @familyanatomy @jayxtreme

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @JCarlosNigga @CathrineFeehely @ronbarrett @latinqttwitts4u @adsenseriches @Gerrigee @windrift

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @audiencemachine @SistaWAHMs @happinessisbetr @dreamswillcome @barnlight @studentofsuccess

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @ShannonGrissom @seedplanter @luv4Animation @4u2behealthy @aureliom @straightstreet @aureliom

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @JasonDunmore @aceconcierge @VOLOforDRBC @stillsafe @mikestivala @kellythomas1 @carltonriddick

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions @andreapuddu @toyaisme @guiltyofcraving @jhipkin @theCSRfeed @cheergiver @VickieRussell @MATT_369

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @sherrierose @LynnJordan @holdemtalkradio @pphilp @selfmademiracle @JohnFW @paperbeadgirl

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @bgreen @wchingya @mecarluen @luisgalarza @ThomScott @JRStratford @adamtaha @lspearmanii @jmarks

"You need to make a commitment, and once you make it, then life will give you some answers" - Les Brown

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @bobwarren @onlineresume @terrycrim @karenchia @elegantslummer @sandrakum @laglassonetsy @Budor

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @onlineresume @dianacacy @Twist2_normal @epcotx @searchguru @tap29 @ocmnet @apwalker @Ron_Hudson

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @TinaCook @john_yeo @QuitOnPurpose @CaptnAffiliate @WorkIntegrity @art4thehomeless @gajsubudhi

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @CheriSigmon @drdollars @newthoughts @jacky_brown @jwatts @sandrafriend @HealthBizMentor @vegtv

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @MichaelJStone @SOC_LRD @NickTako @barefoot_exec @marismith @nannette1094 @LudaDrummond @klane310

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @shellystarzz @Ryan_Pearson @payshel @John_Cussons @GaryFitzmorris @WontBeDenied @CoffeeNate

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @modeling22 @AliciaDunams @KenMcArthur @HaroldHickman @HoustonDIVA @RandyTheHermit @ShariFitness

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Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @metajonathan @Laurie_Tossy @JobFree @1salestrainer @valeriovillari @foreverjohnson @israelimom

Kevin Nalty (@naltsconsulting) looks at 6 ways to dispel fear and loathing of social media http://budurl.com/cnnp

How would you like to pay $180 million for a guitar? Thanks to YouTube & power of Social Media, United Airlines did http://budurl.com/bvvu

How would you like to pay $180 million for a guitar? Thanks to YouTube and the power of Social Media, United Airlines did. http://budurl.com/bvvu

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @JohnMelanson @timfahndrich @Luciamitro @MagneticWoman @diannawhitley @betti_dbac @k0zm0zs0ul

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @AdamUrbanski @bobtheteacher @MelodyInFlorida @nicole_harrison @RonakGanatra @MikePaetzold

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @davidgideon @duFleurs @donnalendzyk @markhendricks @newhorizons72 @3pgroup @PhotoMemories

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @UrsulaKauth @edwardcates @markazevedo @RetireWithCarla @MichDdot @newthoughts @ecs_dave @jc76

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @NicoleDean @MichealSavoie @RobertNelsoninc @AnnetteColby @HelenaRitchie @shelhorowitz @iberbiz

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @ElsomEldridge @jim_turner @paulina1 @gwynnfowler @BobBurg @ateegarden @joelwesseldyke @jmarks

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @BearBob @PerryBelcher @john_stiles @thewebwhisperer @ghanamixtapes @onlinepro @bpwise @rob_dale

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions @ZnaTrainer @GrowMap @TheStoryLady @VisionSphere @makingstories @Cory_Froomkin @Jim_Berry @3xasif

Jennifer Van Grove (@jbruin) reveals the lengths Facebook will go to if you attempt to close your account. Cunning! http://budurl.com/t5zc

David Murphy (@acererak) confirms Facebook has yielded a bit and now allows One More User Name Change http://budurl.com/4btn

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @Eternity87 @mduchamp @RickWDavies @jstratford @rickybobby77 @creativelady @mikeargyle @kimija

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @bible4success @advocarewps @Advocarestore @terrycrim @tweeterfreak @loubortone @marlonsanders

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @korkykathman @bkmacdaddy @themediaczar @studentofsucces @salesguru33 @stuarttan @kelseypromo

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @epcotx @arunsays @emailcopywriter @Champigny @jesus247365 @realandrews @independencebwl @nlbctim

Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) discusses the Top 3 Google Gadgets to SEO Your iGoogle Home Page http://budurl.com/xs8u

Garrett French has 17 Ways to Accelerate Links to Your Link Bait (and Other Highly Linkable Content) for SEO http://budurl.com/9ax7

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @changeisgood1 @PaulRamsayBCH @PatMarcello @AnnetteDubow @LuniseStar @themunny @shannoncherry

There are only 3 colors, 10 digits, and 7 notes; its what we do with them that's important" - Jim Rohn

Erik Dafforn's (@erikdafforn) part 1 of his close look at the demystification of Google Webmaster tools & reports http://budurl.com/npsd

"The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch" - Jim Rohn

I find many Greasemonkey scripts very useful for Twitter and here are 25 you may benefit from using on Facebook http://budurl.com/z9p5

You can now upload photos to Facebook by using email http://budurl.com/emyn

Rich Page (@RichPage) gives his 5 reasons that Facebook Ads work better than Google Adwords http://budurl.com/zebl

"Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action" - Peter Drucker

Good night all! Daily reflection: "Success is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well" - Jim Rohn

Jolie O'Dell (@jolieodell) strikes again! If you hate HTML she has 4 other quick and easy ways to create your site http://budurl.com/fswx

Photo recognition app for use on Facebook. Limited Alpha invites may still remain if you hurry http://budurl.com/xf8v

"If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams" - Les Brown

There is room for social graces when one enters the world of the micro-blogger. Don't leave civility at home http://budurl.com/rvjq

Download this PDF showing you how to build an on demand webinar program http://budurl.com/zjqw

7 sins of online presentations PDF Download available http://budurl.com/puqr

Guest post by Alice Seba (@imsweetie) with three reasons why you should start your copy swipe file now http://budurl.com/qxn4

Professional Writers Association launches new online site. Site for professional and aspiring writers http://budurl.com/weg3

If you’re a copywriter or kitchen table entrepreneur, you need to hear @BenSettle being interviewed by Doberman Dan http://budurl.com/wl2b

Eric Eldon (@eldon) reminds us that 70% of Facebook users are outside of U.S. Most don't speak English http://budurl.com/b76j

Nucleus Research Study concludes employers blocking Facebook may result in a 1.5% gain in productivity http://budurl.com/dae9

Good morning all! Daily thought: "Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes" - Zig Ziglar

Seth Godin reminds us that the chance for significant gains are on the uphill climb and not the downside http://budurl.com/fers

Nick O'Neill (@allnick) presents 4 different branded Facebook campaigns for you to consider http://budurl.com/klku

Borrell Associates data available as PDF or XLS for download showing shift of local advertisers to social networks http://budurl.com/nkza

Bing on use and advantages of META Tags & other on-page SEO factors. May explain their differing results from Google http://budurl.com/l8sw

Keyword research gets a boost with a pair of new free tools from Google http://budurl.com/b5ke

Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) looks at the SEO Implications of Web Developer FireFox Toolbar http://budurl.com/xmqv

6 reasons to love Google...even if you are a tad bit cynical http://budurl.com/ppcb

I'm not too impressed with the new Yahoo aggregator page introduced today. MyYahoo was a better resource for me http://budurl.com/g7nq

"The great end of life is not knowledge but action" -
Francis Bacon

Well George...your wait is over! Download a free guide for profiting from social sites (PLR) as a reward http://ping.fm/gZUNF

"Happiness is found in doing, not merely possessing" - Napoleon Hill

If you work with photos, thank Jolie O'Dell (@JolieODell) of @RRW for these free alternatives to Photoshop http://budurl.com/lyq6

Adam Ostrow (@AdamOstrow) of @mashable reports that sharing on Facebook is more popular than email http://budurl.com/e4q2

Valerie Killifer (@FastCasual) with tips on "Facebooking" your brand http://budurl.com/mkuj

Karon Thackston (@marketingwords) shares her list of the 10 Top SEO Copywriting Mistakes http://budurl.com/nxnn

Rochelle Newman-Carrasco shares an overlooked legacy of Walter Cronkite and the Hispanic Market http://budurl.com/lx5z

Cheryl Phillips reminds that there are some precautions to using Ping. fm & similar sites if posting by email http://budurl.com/zgtb

Good Morning All! Daily thought: "The only place opportunity cannot be found is in a closed-minded person" - Bo Bennett

Good night all! Calling it a day: "No one has a corner on success. It is his who pays the price" - Orison Swett Marden

"Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful" - Zig Ziglar

Matt Thornhill (@BoomerConsumer) explains the changes in consumer behavior in this Age of Responsible Consumerism http://budurl.com/ldm3

eMarketer has released a free online access report on the topic of Online Brand Measurement http://budurl.com/zukg

I just registered for another free @HubSpot webinar. This one on the need to always be testing and conversions http://budurl.com/tfld

Social Networks and local advertising examined in new Borrell Associates Report according to @BenParr & @Mashable http://budurl.com/ckv5

"Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable" - Coco Chanel

Ray Edwards says copywriters should forget benefits! Really! Oh...not my friend @RayEdwards but Ray L. Edwards http://budurl.com/27tg

Discover how to use copywriting to make your offers irresistible. http://budurl.com/pz6n

Over 2300 free tools & Resources. Bookmark this now! Thank me later! Please RT http://budurl.com/5hfn

Download the Engagementdb Report on the most socially engaged companies that was mentioned by @MarkClayson http://budurl.com/zc7r

Analytics and site metrics are critical to growing your online business. Bookmark this guide & tools for reference http://budurl.com/3wx7

"Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life" - Les Brown

New York Times has published the 1st chapter of "Accidental Billionaires" @BenMezrich's Facebook saga http://budurl.com/ygl8

Morning all! Daily thought: "People are not lazy. They simply have impotent goals - that is, goals that do not inspire them" - Tony Robbins

"Frustration, although quite painful at times, is a very positive and essential part of success" - Bo Bennett

"All you need is ignorance and confidence and the success is sure" - Mark Twain

Recall the last time you were in an air terminal? All of the laptops, iPhones, etc? Twitter impacts airline industry http://budurl.com/33ey

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure" - Colin Powell

You can use social media to brand yourself & share your message without wasting time http://ping.fm/2pYBS $10 Update today

"Happiness is found in doing, not merely possessing" - Napoleon Hill

Let me know what you think about what I call Social Bulimia or Bulimia Social Medius Ego-Granditis Non-Relationshipmente Call (718) 766-4782

"Tell everyone what you want to do and someone will want to help you do it" - W. Clement Stone

"You cannot tailor-make the situations in life but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations" -
Zig Ziglar

Join us on the School of Social Marketing's BlogTalkRadio show at 12:30 EST. Call (718) 766-4782 & itunes subscribe http://budurl.com/avz4

Sometimes the numbers lie. SEO master @DannySullivan finds that you traffic from Twitter may be grossly undercounted http://budurl.com/w7uz

Good morning all! Some wisdom from Jonathan Winters: "I couldn't wait for success, so I went ahead without it" Procrastination kills Dreams!

Good night all! Daily reflection: "Caring is a powerful business advantage" - Scott Johnson

"Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you...(part one of quote by Wm. Arthur)

"Encouraged people achieve the best; dominated people achieve second best; neglected people achieve the least." - Anonymous

A few name marketers who've never understood social media are proving it by purging those they followed like they have social bulimia

Oliver Marks (@olivermarks) discusses a Tim O’Reilly & John Battelle Slideshare Presentation on "2.0 Squared" http://budurl.com/6lpn

@drmani, Bing has already indexed and grouped the exchange we just had less than 10 minutes ago. I'm testing the advanced tabs now.

I suggest you start monitoring Bing Search. I am getting posts indexed in minutes on a consistent basis. Not your father's MSN!

Link building strategist, Garrett French, reveals valuable insights into building International linking relationships http://budurl.com/lnha

How long will your SEO honeymoon last and where will your site be when the honeymoon is over? http://budurl.com/7wst

Bill Slawski (@Bill_Slawski) discusses recently filed Yahoo Patents and their implications for SEO (images & more) http://budurl.com/5nyr

"If you want to reach a goal, you must "see the reaching" in your own mind before you actually arrive at your goal" -Zig Ziglar

"If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share" - W. Clement Stone

Anyone involved with affiliate marketing or considering it, needs to watch this Jerry West video http://budurl.com/u5sk I'm not a lawyer!

Yesterday's hotel bombings in Jakarta demonstrated once more the edge of Twitter over traditional media http://budurl.com/8aze

Entertainment Industry is having to cope with the "Twitter Effect" as Tweeple post candid reviews - good or stinks! http://budurl.com/wz88

Another example of how the Administration of President Obama are turning to social media and Twitter to communicate http://budurl.com/zbgs

Good morning all! Daily thought: "Be friendly to everyone. Those who deserve it the least need it the most" - Bo Bennett

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @korkykathman @bkmacdaddy @themediaczar @studentofsucces @salesguru33 @stuarttan @kelseypromo

Thanks 4 Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @onlineresume @dianacacy @HaroldHickman @ Twist2_normal @epcotx @3xasif @searchguru @tap29 @ocmnet

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @askthetrucker @Luciamitro @blindguy55 @MrElderCare @rondavies @LynetteEM @calm_compassion

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @shellystarzz @Ryan_Pearson @payshel @John_Cussons @GaryFitzmorris @WontBeDenied @CoffeeNate

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @JohnMelanson @timfahndrich @Luciamitro @MagneticWoman @diannawhitley @betti_dbac @k0zm0zs0ul

"If you don't have a competitive advantage, don't compete" - Legendary G.E. CEO Jack Welch

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @UrsulaKauth @edwardcates @markazevedo @RetireWithCarla @MichDdot @newthoughts @ecs_dave @jc76

Copywriter @mattambrose explains it isn't always about long copy vs usability but also abut relevancy and design http://budurl.com/5vfr

Nathania Johnson with confessions of an SEO copywriter http://budurl.com/j8wz

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @NicoleDean @MichealSavoie @RobertNelsoninc @AnnetteColby @HelenaRitchie @shelhorowitz @iberbiz

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @ElsomEldridge @jim_turner @paulina1 @gwynnfowler @BobBurg @ateegarden @joelwesseldyke @jmarks

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @modeling22 @AliciaDunams @KenMcArthur @valeriovillari @HoustonDIVA @RandyTheHermit @ShariFitness

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @ZnaTrainer @GrowMap @TheStoryLady @VisionSphere @makingstories @Cory_Froomkin @Jim_Berry

As the late Walter Cronkite might say: "And that’s the way it is." The man once named the most trusted man in America is at rest.

Iconic Newsman Walter Cronkite died tonight in New York at age 92. He was a St. Joseph, MO native http://budurl.com/93xr

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @webconomist @markflav @virtualhires @marcwarnke @jSchnure @tamaraschilling @anneholmes @webword

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @Kerrysherin @mikestivala @DavidCarleton @SeeYouOnTheCall @maddieweber @HedleyZafer @BenMack

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @JeanAnnVK @LudaDrummond @rocketman528 @coryschop @Karmatical @MagneticMojo @affiliatetips

7 SEO red flags to avoid in your search optimization (optimisation) efforts from Gyutae Park (@Gyutae) http://budurl.com/bljp

The top 5 SEO no-nos according to @rlfleming http://budurl.com/u6qk

The pros and cons of drop down menus versus HTML http://budurl.com/p3re

Deb Kirby discusses why you should use internal linking strategies for organic SEO purposes on your sites http://budurl.com/z4s8

Swipe files can be an asset...when they are used properly. Direct response copywriter @BenSettle lets it rip http://budurl.com/p77p

"Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him" - Booker T. Washington

Randfish of @SEOmoz shares what he believes to be a major advance in link intelligence, tools & data http://budurl.com/hxff

Reminder to start planning your SEO for the holiday shopping season now...before it's too late http://budurl.com/uhat

Guest post on the Search Cowboys looking at the myths and fine line between effective SEO and black hat vs white hat http://budurl.com/qbpt

@AdamUrbanski demonstrated you need to be on 10 types of social media sites. Don't have time? WRONG! http://ping.fm/SjMNZ

""Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men & women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit" Conrad Hilton

A closer look at the relationship between direct marketing and social media by @leeodden http://budurl.com/vfe5

Tamar Weinberg (@tamar) discusses her new book "The New Community Rules: Marketing on the Social Web" - http://budurl.com/6rlw

Lawrence Perry claims use of videos is one of the most effective social media marketing methods companies can use http://budurl.com/aeg2

Sampling of B2B Marketing Zone's Best Twitter Tips for the month of June http://budurl.com/3wnd

Interview with Tom Pick and Tony Karrer the founders of B2B Marketing Zone http://budurl.com/6gug

DineandShoppe.com calls itself an online community for "empowering America's restaurants & retailers http://budurl.com/4q6p

"The best way out is always through" - Robert Frost

SEO Pro @DannySullivan looks at Twitter's suggested user follow list broken into categories http://budurl.com/m76l

Local Twitter personalities and insights from super competitive @zannie62 on regional popularity http://budurl.com/4d5m

The BBC reports that Dudley Dooright of the Mounties may be after Facebook Doowrong on Privacy issues http://budurl.com/prwv

"If you care at all,you'll get some results.If you care enough, you'll get incredible results" - Jim Rohn

Marty Weintraub (@aimclear) takes a closer look at ways you can monitor your online reputation with specific actions http://budurl.com/n5hp

Eric Ward discusses the impact that devalued inbound links can pass on to your website http://budurl.com/3ttt

Part 1 of a local search series by @MaryBowling "Local Search = Where Are You? + What Do You Do?" http://budurl.com/t2m3

Professional copywriter @RayEdwards shares a list of words you may want to avoid when writing sales & ad copy http://budurl.com/kebk

"An inventor fails 999 times, and if he succeeds once, he's in. He treats his failures simply as practice shots" - Charles Kettering

Updated & Revised 2nd Ed. of "Shockingly Simple 'Economy of Action Guide'" just released 7/16/2009 http://ping.fm/HYuf0

"One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake" - Anton Chekhov

As Facebook announces their 250 millionth user, Marshall Kirkpatrick of @RRW wonders if it is too big http://budurl.com/4ffg

"Time is more value than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time" - Jim Rohn

In response to Matt Cutts comments about use of the "nofollow" tag, Brice Clay provides his own SEO insights http://budurl.com/cc9a

Shawn Collins (@AffiliateTip) shares 10 Ways to Support Charity Through Social Media http://budurl.com/jgfx

Aaron Strout (@AaronStrout) identifies 5 ways that you can use social media to increase customer loyalty http://budurl.com/p8l2

5 ways to find engaging people to follow on Twitter as revealed by Andrew Nystrom @latimesnystrom http://budurl.com/mkke

Diane Mermigas muses about different ways one might use Twitter to generate profits and what might be key http://budurl.com/cu3n

"If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams" - Les Brown

Kristi Oloffson (@kristi_o) has an interview in Time with @BenMezrich about the (true?) origins of Facebook http://budurl.com/x7jl

VoxOx may prove to be an effective way for you to manage multiple social networks in one interface. Take a look http://budurl.com/d79t

"Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses" - George Washington Carver

Good Night All! Daily Reflection "I was afraid of the internet... because I couldn't type" - Jack Welch What's stopping you?

Kneb Knebaih is a master of public domain product creation. This link shows you proven techniques with free resources http://budurl.com/2mp2

"The book you don't read won't help" - Jim Rohn

"There are no mistakes or failures, only lessons" -
Denis Waitley

"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up" - Thomas A. Edison

Current Nielsen Online results for time spent by users on top platforms (almost 5 hours on Facebook) http://budurl.com/rrwz

Anderson Analytics 68 pg report on "Leveraging Next Generation Research and Web 2.0" LinkedIn insights http://budurl.com/5w6a Free Reg Req

58 pg Report from Razorfish on Social Influence Marketing (SIM): using social media & social influencers objectives http://budurl.com/vuez

Good morning all! Daily thought: "The Internet is the Viagra of big business" - Jack Welch

"If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced" - Vincent Van Gogh

Bookmark this resource listing all Google accounts on twitter as shared by Google's Karen Wickre http://budurl.com/j3ck

One doesn't need a multibillion-dollar company to use social media tools successfully http://budurl.com/nvyk

Microsoft has integrated Twitter functionality into its customer relationship management software http://budurl.com/f9ss

"You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset" - Tom Hopkins

""Always look at what you have left.Never look at what you have lost" - Robert H. Schuller

A simple way to filter updates on Facebook http://budurl.com/t6ac

"Remember, you can earn more money, but when time is spent it is gone forever" - Zig Ziglar

Thanks to Jake Rocheleau for sharing this inspiring list of social bookmarking sites with screenshots http://budurl.com/a2pb

"It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute... that gives meaning to our lives" - Tony Robbins

Don't believe everything that you hear about no need for META Tags on your pages. Google recognizes these tags! http://budurl.com/ul78

If you have a brick and mortar business or consult with them learn about using Geo sitemaps for local search http://budurl.com/52ys

You know that sitemaps are critical for SEO. Google shows you how to create a video sitemap here http://budurl.com/975w

If you want to be found in Google and build your authority...diversify the formats you use. Bookmark this list now! http://budurl.com/g9br

Your excuses die today! Join us on the School of Social Marketing's BlogTalkRadio show 12:30 EST. Call (718) 766-4782 http://budurl.com/avz4

Join us on the School of Social Marketing's BlogTalkRadio show at 12:30 EST. Call (718) 766-4782 & itunes subscribe http://budurl.com/avz4

If you are a new teacher and thinking about the upcoming school year, these resources are for you http://budurl.com/yzkc

Simple way to share your YouTube videos using Twitter, Facebook and Google Reader http://budurl.com/uqrq

Ben Parr (@BenParr) of @Mashable shares a new social chat that allows Twitter & Facebook to mingle http://budurl.com/blax

Good morning all! Daily thought: "Happiness is found in doing, not merely possessing" - Napoleon Hill

"You need to make a commitment, and once you make it, then life will give you some answers" - Les Brown

"Experience is the child of thought, and thought is the child of action" - Benjamin Disraeli

"I never worry about action, but only inaction" - Winston Churchill

If you are a home business owner, you may want to check out this social community designed for your needs http://budurl.com/kzjy

Download this 56 page Social Marketing Playbook from 360i from Scribd. Scribd is a social media power! http://budurl.com/k586

David Port on Ramping up Your Redesign
Make your website's overhaul an event that attracts traffic--and customers http://budurl.com/mhbg

Lynn Olszowy of @wkyc shares case studies of how local businesses use social networking for marketing http://budurl.com/59jp

Video showing 9 critical ways that social media marketing can help you...even during a recession http://ping.fm/qnxQL

**SEO WARNING if you use Facebook Fan Box application on your other sites from Barry Schwartz (@rustybrick) http://budurl.com/rdxb

Seesmic has introduced a new Twitter and Facebook browser app at @TechCrunch meetup http://budurl.com/5jt4

New link to Janice King notes about the use of case studies in copywriting http://bit.ly/6wQ85

What's the value of Twitter? Fred Wilson: The Value Of Twitter Is In “The Power Of Passed Links” http://budurl.com/3wue

Janice King shares a valuable copywriting tip: Speak to the Right Decision-Maker in Your Case Study http://budurl.com/hzm5

A personal interest example of the impact that one life can have and the way that it is shared with others http://budurl.com/g8n7

Good morning all! Daily thought: "An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

"If you set goals & go after them with all the determination you can muster, your gifts will take you places that will amaze you" Les Brown

AnnaLaura Brown cautions you not to fool yourself into thinking you are doing social marketing when its really SPAM http://budurl.com/vu5k

Search Engine Journal Interview with Microsoft Bing’s Rajesh Srivastava, Principle Group Manager, Bing http://budurl.com/3tdl

Fierce Wireless reports on questions and concerns surrounding the Sprint-Ericsson tie-up http://budurl.com/gvrl

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @ZnaTrainer @GrowMap @TheStoryLady @VisionSphere @makingstories @Cory_Froomkin @Jim_Berry

Free 24 page Preview of NichProf's Conference Notes on Direct Response Marketing & Copywriting http://ping.fm/4NtlM

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @Eternity87 @mduchamp @RickWDavies @shannoncherry @jstratford @rickybobby77 @creativelady

Bing appears to be more popular than Twitter, CNN, and Digg...for the time being http://budurl.com/fln7

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment" - Jim Rohn

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @sherrierose @LynnJordan @holdemtalkradio @pphilp @israelimom @selfmademiracle @ShariFitness

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @davidgideon @duFleurs @donnalendzyk @markhendricks @newhorizons72 @3pgroup @PhotoMemories

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @AdamUrbanski @bobtheteacher @MelodyInFlorida @nicole_harrison @iberbiz @RonakGanatra

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @TinaCook @john_yeo @QuitOnPurpose @CaptnAffiliate @WorkIntegrity @art4thehomeless

Ways to add Facebook features to your blog and beyond from @iandavidchapman Strong viral potential http://budurl.com/ukhe

Thanks for Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @metajonathan @rossgoldberg @Laurie_Tossy @JobFree @1salestrainer @valeriovillari @foreverjohnson

I'm noticing a disturbing trend on Twitter. Instead of interacting, many are killing those they follow and becoming Twittercasters

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @JasonDunmore @aceconcierge @VOLOforDRBC @jmarks @gajsubudhi @stillsafe @mikestivala @ocmnet

Robert Scoble (@Scobleizer) provides a close look at FriendFeed as compared to Facebook & Twitter http://budurl.com/93rt

Facebook is being sued by social aggregator Power.com over restraint of access to user data and data portability http://budurl.com/kut8

"If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn't need motivation to speed him up. He needs education to turn him around" - Jim Rohn

Good night all! Daily Reflection: "You can't have any successes unless you can accept failure" - George Cukor

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced today that his office intends to sue social networking site Tagged http://budurl.com/rthy

"In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure" - Bill Cosby

Facebook Connect appears to be a massive success 6 months after debuting http://budurl.com/ptma

"Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street" - Zig Ziglar

Social Media Today reports over a third of Facebook users are now 35+, use by seniors at record levels http://budurl.com/fypb

Giedrius Ivanauskas (@igiedrius) suggests his “Must-Have” Tool Kit for the Social Media Citizen http://budurl.com/zp4b

Part 2 of KenGrindall's (@storiesthatsell) interview with copywriter Cathy Harris. Be sure to give it a read http://budurl.com/4vwd

Discover the craft of SEO Copywriting that will satisfy both humans and Google Bots http://budurl.com/2wcg

5 ways of introducing your small business website to Google so that you are sure to be found http://budurl.com/lyq4

Nielsen Online study finds 77% of all teens own a cell phone and 11% more have access to one. How do they use it? http://budurl.com/bh3g

eMarketer looks at anticipated online social ad spending and predicts Facebook will surpass MySpace in 2011 http://budurl.com/zb8z

The BlogTalkRadio Guy talks about http://ping.fm/YTLPv the NicheProf's notes on copywriting http://budurl.com/ky5d

Tim Ash (@Tim_Ash) warns against falling into the lure and romance of landing page test results & drawing conclusions http://budurl.com/fmrs

Interview with Rae Hoffman AKA @Sugarrae on a range of topics from affiliate marketing to publishing http://budurl.com/97lz

An SEO Pro looks at the myth and reality of real time search and the key factors http://budurl.com/r2uw

If you love gadgets, there's a social network for gadgeteers that is worth investigating http://budurl.com/734m

William Smith explains his 5 reasons for concluding that Facebook is better than Twitter for your Business http://budurl.com/nzuy

A tip on tips and an expression of gratitude from the source of many great copywriting tips, @Michel Fortin http://budurl.com/axnn

Good Morning All! "It's perseverance that's the key. It's persevering for long enough to achieve your potential" - Lynn Davies

"Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion" - Jim Rohn

Appendix & Charts to accompany Sysomos' Report: Inside Twitter, An In-Depth Look Inside the Twitter World http://budurl.com/buyf

Download the Inside Twitter Report compiled by Sysomos. Excellent and indepth data http://budurl.com/wy9n

My friend Ginny Culp's parents are in a terrible bind. Please take a moment to visit this page before it's too late http://budurl.com/dpqs

"Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have" - Zig Ziglar

Discussion of the importance of local search and the challenges that those using local search may face http://budurl.com/dgc2

Nonprofits Webinar: How to Implement an Online Community That Integrates with your Constituent Management Database http://budurl.com/2sq9

Sue Bell (@ThemeZoom_Sue) shared details about this new Social Media tool. Great potential! 7-Day Free Trial http://budurl.com/nnfm

Survey conducted by Write My Site discovered that 70% of small businesses say no time for blogging http://budurl.com/zbr4

An excellent piece on email marketing for bloggers from my buddy Alex Sysoef @thespotter Please pass it on http://budurl.com/g9hf

"It is not our mistakes that define who we are; it is how we recover from those mistakes" - Bo Bennett

"You take on the responsibility for making your dream a reality" - Les Brown

Downloadable Podcast discussing
Integrating Social Media Into Your Sales and Marketing Process by @ShaneGibson http://budurl.com/d2mk

Sean Cheyney is baffled that many marketers are still using these 6 outdated tactics http://budurl.com/f838

Yahoo unveils "SearchPad" a new search-based research tool http://budurl.com/xrzj

Michelle Wohl (@miwohl) identifies 5 mistakes to avoid when launching a viral campaign http://budurl.com/wn7r

ALL Affiliate Marketers, please read this post by SEO Pro Jerry West on the move to tax affiliate sales http://budurl.com/egsl

Shama Katani Hyder (@shama) shared a great video app for quick screen captures to share on Twitter http://budurl.com/rr8z

"It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through" Z Ziglar

A new entry on the Alexa blog provides some excellent basic tips for attracting traffic to your websites & blogs http://budurl.com/sax2

C.G. Lynch of Computerworld provides a VERY useful guide to navigating pending changes to Facebook Privacy Settings http://budurl.com/gavc

The U. S. Army's Social Media Division has announced that they will begin to use Facebook and Twitter to connect http://budurl.com/xa3p

Revealing shift in Facebook user demographics (raw data http://bit.ly/Cc5Ye) reported by iStrategyLabs http://budurl.com/gh8e

Josh Lowensohn (@josh) reports data from Gomez Inc on the strain placed on the Internet during Jackson memorial http://budurl.com/mnl5

The Guardian reports on the gathering of "Media Moguls" where the future and ownership of Twitter was a prime topic http://budurl.com/7hcl

Good morning all! "In sales, a referral is the key to the door of resistance" - Bo Bennett

Another remarkable Whiteboard Friday from @SEOmoz this segment looks at website crawling & indexing http://budurl.com/eg4k

Julie Joyce details the potential SEO dangers of link spikes (sudden changes) http://budurl.com/bmx7

Katrina Morris discusses Microsoft Advertising Intelligence - Using the Traffic & Demographic Tools for Market Trends http://budurl.com/hxbv

An enlightening post on @SEOmoz "Down and Dirty: Write Your Own URL Rewrite" Bookmark it for the future! http://budurl.com/zqq9

Reminder: Srini Saripalli interviews me LIVE Tonight (in 30 min) - Tuesday, July 7th at 6pm PDT** http://ping.fm/C1xYp

"Remember that it is not where you come from, or not even where you are; it is where you are going that matters most" - Bo Bennett

"Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful" - Zig Ziglar

I didn't channel surf during Michael Jackson Memorial but I doubt anyone handled it better than @CNNBRK by letting it air without comment

"It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through"
Zig Ziglar

An unexpected blessing from the Michael Jackson Memorial was the appearance of Shaheen Jafargholi by Michael http://budurl.com/jmy9 & WATW2

See how the community of Richmond, Virginia is integrating Social Media into their outreach & marketing efforts http://budurl.com/dzpa

See how the community of Richmond, Virginia is integrating into their outreach & marketing efforts http://budurl.com/dzpa

A case study shared by Stu Price on @seomoz that will get a rise out of some of you and your Google rankings http://budurl.com/855j

Online resources streaming the Michael Jackson Memorial in what is being describe as largest media event ever http://budurl.com/69lz

Abbey Klaassen of @AdAge Interviews Visible Measures VP Matt Cutler about viral videos & trends (10 min Video) http://budurl.com/y7a8

Link Corrected: "5 Musts For PR Firms to Adapt to Social Media & the Evolving Industry" with a video http://budurl.com/qesg

David Teicher (@Aerocles) Has "5 Musts For PR Firms to Adapt to Social Media & the Evolving Industry" with a video http://budurl.com/qesg

A thought provoking article from David Teicher (@Aerocles) on the evolution of media and the individual http://budurl.com/g5mb

My new WSO for members of the Warrior Forum interested in copywriting or direct response marketing http://ping.fm/VQWuA

Twitter search and its real time stream is unreliable this morning. It missed 3 tweets about an hour ago. Yesterday, some appeared late

Example of how using Twitter to resolve a customer service issue with a company and proof they are listening http://budurl.com/ue9r

Mark Pfeifle, former Bush Advisor, claims Twitter and Social Media sites have become "soft weapons of democracy" http://budurl.com/39nq

5 tips for attracting more followers from Andrew Nystrom (@latimesnystrom) and @AlexPham of the LA Times http://budurl.com/wh9w

Good Morning All! Daily Thought: "Review your goals twice every day in order to be focused on achieving them" - Les Brown

FAQ for PURLs: Persistent Uniform Resource Locators Some interesting possibilities to ponder http://budurl.com/qpdu

Ken Grindall's (@storiesthatsell) Interview with Copywriter Cathy Harris of Colorado. Topic of pURL may interest you http://budurl.com/nqkg

"A single question can be more influential than a thousand statements" - Bo Bennett

"Success is the child of drudgery and perseverance. It cannot be coaxed or bribed; pay the price and it is yours" - Orison Sweet Marden

Helpful article from Amit Jalan (@amitjalan1) if you are wanting to learn how to use Twitter's RSS feed http://budurl.com/ka8t

Murray Newlands (@murraynewlands) identifies what he believes are the "Top 10 Social Media Blogs" http://budurl.com/tdwu

Ben Burrowes contends that advertisers must rethink the way they engage with consumers on social platforms http://budurl.com/np22

Michael Fortin explains the important distinction between being transparent being authentic when using social media http://budurl.com/jv2a

I suggest that you take a moment and register for "How to Use Social Media for Lead Generation" by HubSpot http://budurl.com/4cns

I wanted to be sure that none of you missed @dberkowitz suggestions for "Six Ways To Improve Conferences" http://budurl.com/v65j

Nielsen Online provides a series of informative reports on this special page (not the webinars page) http://budurl.com/pgwz

Excellent collection of webinars and studies from Nielsen Online available for download and reference http://budurl.com/uvbw

Sunday attack on Twitter may have prompted the "human error" that led to temporary suspension of 1000s of accounts http://budurl.com/ekqq

Marc Andreessen announces creation of new venture capital firm and provides an insightful interview for us http://budurl.com/bxga worth read

Good morning all! Daily thought: "Failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day" - Jim Rohn

Timely advice for Twitter as I call it a day: "Forgive yourself for your faults and your mistakes and move on" - Les Brown Thanks everyone

"By perseverance the snail reached the ark" - Charles Spurgeon (& Twitter resolved their #twitterfail problem) Funny the topic never trended

Happy to report my @nicheprof Twitter account has been restored. Looks like I lost 5 or 6 followers who encountered the Suspended Notice

The silverlining to the #twitterfail appears to be a vindication for TweetLater. Twitter confirms problem: http://ping.fm/oLK4U

Official response from Twitter on suspended accounts: “Spamcloud hit. We’re working on restoring accounts.” (Reported by Jesse Stay.)

Twitter has lost it. They are suspending accounts left & right. Appears they are banning valued accounts like mine! http://budurl.com/7zgf

Copywriting Professional Angela Booth (@angee) shares 3 tips to assist you in establishing your rates http://budurl.com/2wmr

Janith of @Blogussion shares 6 Beginner SMO Tips for Social Media Marketers http://budurl.com/c4wv

Richard Zwicky (@rzwicky) identifies the assorted META Tags, their uses and the Search Engines that use them & why http://budurl.com/pfex

If you want to be found in searches done using Bing, here are some tip for your SEO of sites for Bing http://budurl.com/hvhn

An earlier interview with Hanan Lifschitz the CEO of Palore on the topic of local search http://budurl.com/nal8

Excellent SEO article by Hanan Lifshitz about how to dominate the local organic search results http://budurl.com/hak7

Shari Thurow reveals the importance of understanding the differing needs of those you are attempting to assist http://budurl.com/u9mr

Lawrence Perry on why it is important for you to identify your target market before attempting to engage with them http://budurl.com/vxtf

Discover the ways that college and professional sports teams and personalities are using Twitter & Facebook http://budurl.com/28ye

School of Social Marketing's BlogTalkRadio show is live now Call (718) 766-4782 & itunes http://budurl.com/avz4 Listen for the secret word

Join us on the School of Social Marketing's BlogTalkRadio show at 12:30 EST. Call (718) 766-4782 & itunes subscribe http://budurl.com/avz4

Examples of how local businesses are using Twitter to better serve their customers and communities http://budurl.com/r6sz

"A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well...help those who are doing well to do even better" Jim Rohn

Good night all! Just remember "Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality" - Les Brown

"Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it" -George Bernard Shaw, Man and Superman, "Maxims: Liberty and Equality," 1905

Confessing you use Twitter and Facebook may help you overcome potential age-bias in hiring interviews http://budurl.com/mb57

"Whispering" Bill Anderson wonders where all of our heroes are gone. Tribute to a MIA Father http://budurl.com/tsfn

"How often we fail to realize our good fortune in living in a country where happiness is more than a lack of tragedy" - Paul Sweeney

Harry Chapin: a troubadour who spoke to my soul and was the subject of my dissertation. Message for the 4th of July http://budurl.com/dynw

What could be more American than this on the 4th of July? Please RT & Share http://budurl.com/ajy3

"How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!" T Jefferson

Happy Independence Day to all in the USA. "We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it" - William Faulkner

"How to Find Your Target Market with Social Media" by AnnaLaura Brown http://budurl.com/uya3

"5 Ways to Build a Local Following on Twitter" by AnnaLaura Brown http://budurl.com/qxh4

"How to Find Your Target Market with Social Media" by AnnaLaura Brown http://budurl.com/uya3

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @PerryBelcher @MikePaetzold @john_stiles @thewebwhisperer @ghanamixtapes @webword @onlinepro

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @ZnaTrainer @GrowMap @TheStoryLady @VisionSphere @makingstories @Cory_Froomkin @Jim_Berry

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @bgreen @wchingya @mecarluen @luisgalarza @ThomScott @JRStratford @adamtaha @lspearmanii

If you want to monitor what is being copied from your website, Tynt might be your answer http://budurl.com/rkvs

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @ElsomEldridge @jim_turner @paulina1 @gwynnfowler @BobBurg @ateegarden @joelwesseldyke

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @ElsomEldridge @jim_turner @paulina1 @gwynnfowler @BobBurg @ateegarden @joelwesseldyke

"Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention" - Jim Rohn

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @bobwarren @onlineresume @terrycrim @karenchia @elegantslummer @sandrakum @laglassonetsy

Tinker is an interesting twist building off of Twitter. Beta in US last month and now UK. Take a look when you can http://budurl.com/xwx9

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @korkykathman @bkmacdaddy @themediaczar @studentofsucces @salesguru33 @stuarttan @jc76

A game plan for spreading your content to assorted social media platforms http://budurl.com/46nt

ScienceOnline'09: Interview with Eva Amsen about potential usefulness of bogs and social media in scientific research http://budurl.com/hajz

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @kelseypromo @changeisgood1 @PaulRamsayBCH @PatMarcello @ShariFitness @AnnetteDubow @jmarks

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @AdamUrbanski @bobtheteacher @MelodyInFlorida @nicole_harrison @iberbiz @RonakGanatra

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @NicoleDean @MichealSavoie @RobertNelsoninc @AnnetteColby @HelenaRitchie @shelhorowitz

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @askthetrucker @Luciamitro @blindguy55 @MrElderCare @rondavies @LynetteEM @calm_compassion

Ian McCawley of the Social Media Library wrote: Social Media Insights, 2009 you can download for reference http://budurl.com/6rkk

Useful article from Melody McDonald (@newspaperwriter) on the lifestyle of "lifecasters" http://budurl.com/f9xl

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @CheriSigmon @drdollars @newthoughts @jacky_brown @k0zm0zs0ul @jwatts @sandrafriend @nlbctim

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @shellystarzz @Ryan_Pearson @payshel @John_Cussons @GaryFitzmorris @WontBeDenied @CoffeeNate

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @UrsulaKauth @edwardcates @markazevedo @RetireWithCarla @MichDdot @newthoughts @ecs_dave

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Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @webconomist @markflav @virtualhires @marcwarnke @jSchnure @tamaraschilling @anneholmes

YSlow analyzes web pages & suggests ways to improve their performance. Firefox add-on that integrates with Firebug http://budurl.com/mx96

Thanks to @Tinu and her crew for featuring this very useful Firefox plugin for design. Worth a look! http://budurl.com/zv47

Thanks to Stan Schroeder (@franticnews) of @mashable for sharing these 6 ways to visualize Twitter relationships http://budurl.com/9kge

Aliza Sherman (@AlizaSherman ) get it! She explains why you should focus on quality Twitter Followers and not mere #s http://budurl.com/gtxt

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @ShannonGrissom @klane310 @seedplanter @luv4Animation @4u2behealthy @aureliom @straightstreet

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @studentofsucces @valeriovillari @Budor @kellythomas1 @msphilosopher @carltonriddick

Michael Hickins (@Michael_Curator) suggests that there needs to be a LinkedIn created for Twitter http://budurl.com/ck32

FriendFeed introduces real time search and Twitter makes #hashtags (@http://bit.ly/12ElDD) more useful by linking http://budurl.com/f7aq

Thanks for the Twitter #FollowFriday mentions: @JCarlosNigga @CathrineFeehely @ronbarrett @latinqttwitts4u @adsenseriches @Gerrigee

Thanks to @WebExecutives for sharing this graphic showing the many ways that Twitter can work for you http://budurl.com/w5z9

Good Morning all! Daily Thought "Learning starts with failure; the first failure is the beginning of education" - John Hersey

Jennifer Van Grove of @Mashable writes about Tweetboard: Add a Twitter-Powered Forum to Your Website http://budurl.com/p35f

Pete Cashmore of @Mashable have tapped the work of @DanZarrella again as they dissect the art of retweeting http://budurl.com/tkmr

Forbes article discussing a social media guide for corporations written by @jmichele http://budurl.com/s2zr

Judge throws out verdict in Lori Drew Cyber-Bullying case due to implications for all violating social media TOS http://budurl.com/fyqc

Small businesses and consultants to small local businesses...pay attention to @MaryBowling for local search tips http://budurl.com/b9my

"Everyone who got where he is has had to begin where he was" – Robert Louis Stevenson

Zig Ziglar explains success in life using the analogy of a water pump. You must prime the pump before you start http://budurl.com/gmxf

Steve Loszewski explains how AdWords management with international targeting options works and shares tips http://budurl.com/tqfn

Attempts to control 3rd party use of terms and terminology by Twitter http://budurl.com/2mna

Bing begins to add realtime Twitter search into their displayed results http://budurl.com/tyh8

Good morning all! Daily thought: "When you are tough on yourself, life is going to be infinitely easier on you" - Zig Ziglar

Career Coach Linda Tancs explains a successful LinkedIn profile takes effort and provides suggestions http://budurl.com/65jt