Want to learn more about how to build a social media plan to generate buzz about your business? Dave Meyer will be speaking about social media planning and best practices in a talk hosted by North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce. The luncheon will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the NHACC Office from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration … [Read more...] about Special Seminar: Building a Social Media Plan at NHAC on Tuesday, Jan. 24
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Why do you need a Facebook Landing Page?
That's right! Facebook landing pages can help increase your number of fans by almost a 2 to 1 ratio over sites that don't have a custom landing page! Now that's ROI! What do I get with a Facebook Landing Page from BizzyWeb? One custom landing page Our designers work with you to come up with 3 design variations to choose from Logo/website … [Read more...] about Why do you need a Facebook Landing Page?
Your Facebook Page Needs “Likeonomics”
Rohit Bhargava, a senior vice president at Ogilvy, coined the term "Likeonomics" for Facebook and Social Media at the Social Media Optimization Conference when talking about how credibility goes hand-in-hand with social relationships. People are very much influenced by and believe what they hear from their friends, family and trusted associates. … [Read more...] about Your Facebook Page Needs “Likeonomics”
Now Hiring! Sales Representative – Web Design and Social Media
BizzyWeb is hiring a Sales Representative! If you have sales experience, enjoy connecting with business owners and are comfortable with web technology and social media, we have a fantastic opportunity for you in our Sales Representative position! BizzyWeb is a fast-growing, fun, dynamic company that believes in the power of common-sense Marketing … [Read more...] about Now Hiring! Sales Representative – Web Design and Social Media
Facebook Questions
Facebook now has a new way to poll your friends or fans and ask them questions. Facebook rolled out a new version of Questions March 24 allowing pages to ask questions to people that "Like" their page. Business' and brands are looking for ways to use the new Questions feature on Facebook. With it now becoming compared to Q&A sites such as … [Read more...] about Facebook Questions
Google +1
In late March, Google released information on their new product Google +1. This new idea from Google gives you the ability to vote up or share information, similar to Facebook's use of the "like" button. With +1, you can Google anything as usual but you can "+1" anything that is of interest to you such as an article, website or a video. "+1" was … [Read more...] about Google +1
Are you worried about online security?
As of late, many social media sites have started to update their security platforms to higher standards. Facebook and Twitter have most recently started the big push towards more security for your profiles. Facebook made the move to offer HTTPS security at the end of January, and now Twitter has joined the club. Twitter made a statement Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Are you worried about online security?
5 Things You Need to Know to Generate Buzz Online
The following is reprinted from the March 2011 issue of New Business Minesota. For a full copy of the articles, download this PDF or click the image to the right. Social media has changed the way people interact with businesses on the web. A simple website with text from your brochure (that hasn’t been updated for months) is no longer enough. To … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Know to Generate Buzz Online
WordPress 3.1 Goes Live
WordPress 3.1, code named "Reinhardt" (in honor of guitarist, Django Reinhardt), was rolled out Wednesday and includes some handy improvements for users. Easier linking, a new site-wide admin bar for logged in admins and editors, and custom post formats are now available. BizzyWeb will be updating qualifying sites as soon as we've verified plugin … [Read more...] about WordPress 3.1 Goes Live
Twitter Analytics: A Popularity Contest?
Twitter is the new high school popularity contest, and even more so since Twitter announced their new analytics tool. Mashable explained how Twitter analytics works: "With Twitter Analytics, users will be able to see a plethora of data about their account; for example, information about which tweets are most successful, which tweets caused people … [Read more...] about Twitter Analytics: A Popularity Contest?
The NEW Twitter
“The Internet is completely over,” according to Prince, the pop music icon who made this bold statement in July. I have heard it said time and time again, “Social media is just a fad. It’s not going to stick around.” What if it isn’t a fad? Social media is proving it’s ongoing presence and personality with the new twitter.com announced recently. … [Read more...] about The NEW Twitter
Integrate social media to get the most out of your communication
Social media is an amazing tool for marketing a new business. Tools like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn allow cash-strapped startups a way to generate buzz and engage their prospects and customers on a more personal level. But even with free tools, there’s always a cost: it takes time to connect with your fans, share ideas about your products, … [Read more...] about Integrate social media to get the most out of your communication
Social Media: Speak our Language, Please | Small Business Trends
Here's a shocker: Social media is on everyone's minds nowadays. My clients are looking for more, better (and cheaper) ways to reach out to their customers and prospects, but the flurry of tools available and the learning curve behind each leaves them bewildered. A dear friend dropped this article by Zane Safrit into my Facebook account yesterday … [Read more...] about Social Media: Speak our Language, Please | Small Business Trends