May 13, 2010
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It seems that everyone is on Facebook or Twitter or someother social networking these days. Now there is something new! OnlyWire 3.0 is the latest, hottest content distribution and syndication tool on the Web. Onlywire lets you broadcast your content to top social networking sites with the click of just one button – it lets you boost traffic, save distribution time and accelerate the rate of your search engine rankings. According to OnlyWire, more than 100,000 publishers and blog sites use “The Button.”
Why we love it
OnlyWire gives you a Bookmark & Share button for your Web site or blog page that lets your visitors share your content with the world, simultaneously. You have options for both free and paid usage of Bookmark & Share. To have the Free button, all you have to do is keep the Bookmark & Share button placed prominently on the content/article sections of your website or blog. Just maintain that presence (OnlyWire checks) and make sure it is functional. That’s all that’s required!
You also have options to participate in special advertising from OnlyWire. All you have to do is visit their site and sign up.OnlyWire has developed 3.0 by getting user and client feedback through surveys and they also provide support for their users through blogs, Facebook, Twitter and email. They offer an iPhone app and they are also bringing API tools to your developers for integration into CMS environments.
If you are a blogger, developer, or manage your own fabulous Web site, take the hassle out of content distribution. Visit www.onlywire.com and get The Power of the Button™.
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April 19, 2010
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Is social networking really as effective as everyone says it is for business? Yes it is, and it is not as hard as you might think! Anyone can implement social networking as part of their businesses, it doesn’t matter if your company is big or small. You might even have some fun with it! Here are a few steps to help you get started.
Create a Niche
Is there a certain part of your business that you are REALLY good at? Highlight it with status updates and connect with individuals and businesses that are in that niche area. For example, a business coach that specializes in small business and entrepreneurs wouldn’t connect with large business and corporate conglomerates that would be ineffective and waste of time. By focusing on the areas and individuals that are your target audience, you will be able to network and expand your contacts.
Plan Out What Your Going to Say
Most social networking platforms let you do what’s called “scheduling” of your profile updates. For example, you may create your updates for the week on Monday and then you can add them into a scheduler like Ping.Fm or Hootsuite . These schedulers will post them on the day that you indicate, that way if you get too busy, you will know that your profiles are still getting updated.
Check Out Your Competition and then Create Partnerships with Them
Sounds crazy, huh? But it’s not. Clearly we all can’t be everything for every client or customer. Let’s say that you are a transcriptionist and you are too busy to help a customer with a project that they need ASAP, why not reach out to one of your competitors to see if they can help? I know it sounds like the opposite of something that you would do but you may be surprised at how well these partnerships work. Referrals as well as knowing how your competitors operate can be beneficial in the long run.
Learn What’s New
Social media is one of those ever changing things that you need to stay on top of. Make sure when you are working on your networking you also spend time on study about what’s new. New platforms pop up everyday and if you stay ahead of the game you will have the upper hand on the latest technology and your clients will appreciate that you are up to date.
The most important step you can do though is every day take 20 minutes to work on your social networking. Schedule it if you have to. Put it on your calendar and set a timer. Making time for it every day consistently will ensure that you are making the connections and fostering them.
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September 5, 2009
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Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn. We’ve all heard of them but have you been using them? If not you are missing out on a valuable resource for your business. The main reason why you may not be using them is because you’re just too busy. This is a perfect time to bring in a virtual assistant. Here are just a few ways that you can utilize a virtual assistant to get your business online and socializing fast.
- Blogging – Have you virtual assistant write up blogs to post on your site. A VA can not only write a post and post it to your blog but can publicize your posts in several ways.
- Article Submission – Do you have articles that you’ve written but haven’t had time to submit? Have your virtual assistant do it.
- Twitter-Your virtual assistant can write up your tweets and schedule them for a week at a time so you don’t have to worry about it.
- Facebook – Have your VA send your friends and fans birthday greetings as well as posting upcoming events and specials.
- SlideShare – This is a fairly new application that brings PowerPoint and Social Media together.
- YouTube – YouTube is a phenomenon that is also new to the business world. Have your virtual assistant demo products, tape interviews, etc.
- Pod Casting – Consider yourself a radio host? Why not, have your assistant set up the show, book guests, write content.
Whatever platform you choose one or all of them you don’t have to go it alone. Social Media is more than just a fad or a phase, it is a proven way to network and build your business and the best part is that it is free!
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July 6, 2009
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I’m sure you have already heard about the new Facebook Vanity URL that everyone’s talking about. Although this is an optional add to your Facebook account tons of people have been making the switch. The change comes after users found it cumbersome to connect with friends and adding their profile to emails and other social platforms.
Visit their site page to change to your new URL http://www.facebook.com/username/. You can either use one of the suggestions that Facebook gives you or even enter a desired name. This is just like a website however so if what you want is already taken you are out of luck and have to choose another name.
Whatever your reason for using Facebook now you get a chance to extend the reach of your profile even more but if you’re doing it for business you can either use your business name or use something to reflect your business personality. Come see us at our new URL http://www.facebook.com/OffsiteBusinessSolutions
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