enhostmaster@webolutions.comUnderstanding Human Trends - Driving Business Decisionshttp://www.webolutions.com/bloghostmaster@webolutions.comWed, 15 May 2013 16:30:00Webolutions : Social Marketing Denver Social Media: Advertising on Twitter Now Accessible for Smaller Businesses http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--advertising-on-twitter-now-accessible-for-smaller-businesses http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--advertising-on-twitter-now-accessible-for-smaller-businesses/comments 2013-05-15T16:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--advertising-on-twitter-now-accessible-for-smaller-businesses <p>Twitter has introduced Promoted Tweets and Promoted Accounts as an affordable way to increase reach on its social media network. This service level was rolled out by invitation in March, 2013 (Webolutions&reg; was invited), and made available to all users in late April.<br /> <br /> Twitter&rsq A Child's Experience at a Day in the Life of Dad http://www.webolutions.com/blog/a-childs-experience-at-a-day-in-the-life-of-dad http://www.webolutions.com/blog/a-childs-experience-at-a-day-in-the-life-of-dad/comments 2013-05-03T16:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/a-childs-experience-at-a-day-in-the-life-of-dad <p>Expanded in 2003 from the original Take Your Daughter to Work Day, Take Your Child to Work Day is designed to include both genders and to provide both boys and girls with the opportunity to explore and experience careers and a day in the life of the professional world.&nbsp; <br /> &nbsp;</p> < Denver Social Media Marketing Group Links Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to Strategy Plans http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing-group-links-search-engine-optimization--seo--to-strategy-plans http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing-group-links-search-engine-optimization--seo--to-strategy-plans/comments 2013-04-25T17:45:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing-group-links-search-engine-optimization--seo--to-strategy-plans <p>In April, 2013, Denver&rsquo;s premier social media for business group focused its presentation on SEO--the fourth chapter in their social media marketing plans. Webolutions&reg; Director of New Media Strategies, Mike Hanbery, led the presentation. The material and discussion comprised Chapter Fo Denver Social Media: Search Engine Optimization and Your Social Media Marketing Plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--search-engine-optimization-and-your-social-media-marketing-plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--search-engine-optimization-and-your-social-media-marketing-plan/comments 2013-04-12T17:40:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--search-engine-optimization-and-your-social-media-marketing-plan <p>The inevitable and necessary integration of search engine optimization and social media is picking up speed. Another significant development&mdash;an update to the Google Penguin algorithm--is expected soon.</p> <p><strong>Social Media and Search Engine Optimization: The Story So Far</strong>< Denver Social Media Marketing Group Adds Legal Issues to Strategy Plans http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing-group-adds-legal-issues-to-strategy-plans http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing-group-adds-legal-issues-to-strategy-plans/comments 2013-03-21T16:45:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing-group-adds-legal-issues-to-strategy-plans <p>In March, 2013, Denver&rsquo;s premier <a href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing" target="_blank">social media marketing group</a> welcomed Jim Thomas (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/jimtdenver">@jimtdenver</a>), Attorney/Owner at Minor &amp; Brown, to discuss Legal &amp; Co Measuring Social Media ROI: The Illusion of Last Source Conversion http://www.webolutions.com/blog/measuring-social-media-roi--the-illusion-of-last-source-conversion http://www.webolutions.com/blog/measuring-social-media-roi--the-illusion-of-last-source-conversion/comments 2013-03-20T11:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/measuring-social-media-roi--the-illusion-of-last-source-conversion <p>Social media is a conversion point for less than two percent of online purchases.<br /> <br /> As most web conversion analytics assign leads to the point of conversion, the relative conversation about social media marketing is unflattering to the medium.<br /> <br /> These are frequent commen Pinterest Marketing: Social Media’s Visual Juggernaut Adds Free Analytics Tool http://www.webolutions.com/blog/pinterest-marketing--social-media-s-visual-juggernaut-adds-free-analytics-tool http://www.webolutions.com/blog/pinterest-marketing--social-media-s-visual-juggernaut-adds-free-analytics-tool/comments 2013-03-14T15:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/pinterest-marketing--social-media-s-visual-juggernaut-adds-free-analytics-tool <p>This week, the most right-brained social media network in the world rolled out its free analytics platform.<br /> <br /> To be certain, the fastest-growing demographic in Pinterest use and consumption will be social media analytics trackers.<br /> <br /> Pinterest has been marginalized in soc Denver Social Media Marketing Group Adds Brand Experience to Social Media Marketing Plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing-group-adds-brand-experience-to-social-media-marketing-plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing-group-adds-brand-experience-to-social-media-marketing-plan/comments 2013-02-22T09:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing-group-adds-brand-experience-to-social-media-marketing-plan <p>Denver&rsquo;s premier social media marketing group, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing"><em>Social Marketing for Business &ndash; Join the Conversation!</em></a>, registered 101 attendees on Friday, February 15, 2013, for <em>Developing, Communicating &amp; Understand Twitter’s Vine: A Social Media Marketing Tool for Your Company? http://www.webolutions.com/blog/twitter-s-vine--a-social-media-marketing-tool-for-your-company- http://www.webolutions.com/blog/twitter-s-vine--a-social-media-marketing-tool-for-your-company-/comments 2013-02-14T12:45:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/twitter-s-vine--a-social-media-marketing-tool-for-your-company- <p>This month, Twitter rolled out its Vine application. Twitter&rsquo;s Vine allows users to create and upload videos of six seconds in length to their Twitter feeds. (Actually <a target="_blank" href="http://vine.co/v/bntDuQgMd0j">closer to six and a half,</a> but who&rsquo;s counting?) <br /> <br Marketing Yourself: Social Media and Your Personal Brand http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-yourself--social-media-and-your-personal-brand http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-yourself--social-media-and-your-personal-brand/comments 2013-02-04T17:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-yourself--social-media-and-your-personal-brand <p>&ldquo;The modern man always knows what to do,&rdquo; according to Denver&rsquo;s GQ Barber Lounge owner and Guy Talk Radio host Bill Chrismer. Webolutions Director of New Media Strategies Mike Hanbery, dropped in to Bill&rsquo;s GQ Barber Lounge Guy Talk Radio at Denver&rsquo;s 710 AM KNUS studi Denver Social Media for Business Group Sets Goals, Curriculum for 2013 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-sets-goals--curriculum-for-2013 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-sets-goals--curriculum-for-2013/comments 2013-01-24T10:51:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-sets-goals--curriculum-for-2013 <p>At the January 18, 2013, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing">Social Marketing for Business - Join the Conversation</a>, group organizers laid out plans and the corresponding curriculum for this year's approach. <br /> <br /> &quot;We want to achieve something meaning Facebook Graph Search and your Social Media Marketing Plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/facebook-graph-search-and-your-social-media-marketing-plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/facebook-graph-search-and-your-social-media-marketing-plan/comments 2013-01-16T14:20:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/facebook-graph-search-and-your-social-media-marketing-plan <p>For years, we've been watching and talking about the integration of <a href="http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-trends-2011--merging-search-and-social-media">Internet search and social media</a>. It's only natural for us to come to expect not just what SEO pros can make fly on search engin Strategic Social Media Marketing: Beyond Posting on Facebook http://www.webolutions.com/blog/strategic-social-media-marketing--beyond-posting-on-facebook http://www.webolutions.com/blog/strategic-social-media-marketing--beyond-posting-on-facebook/comments 2012-12-31T13:52:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/strategic-social-media-marketing--beyond-posting-on-facebook <p>Strategic social media marketing includes planning and sophisticated understanding of the nature of the medium as well as the tools and systems that introduce efficiencies and generate return on investment (ROI).</p> <p>The degree to which businesses believe social media marketing is equivalent Denver Social Marketing for Business Group Shares 2013 Strategy Plan Elements http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-marketing-for-business-group-shares-2013-strategy-plan-elements http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-marketing-for-business-group-shares-2013-strategy-plan-elements/comments 2012-12-13T15:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-marketing-for-business-group-shares-2013-strategy-plan-elements <p>Denver&rsquo;s premier social media marketing for business group, <a href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing" target="_blank"><em>Social Marketing for Business &ndash; Join the Conversation!</em></a>, focused its December discussion on plans to generate social media marketing ROI for 2013.<br 2013 Marketing Trend: Niche Social Media Networks http://www.webolutions.com/blog/2013-marketing-trend--niche-social-media-networks http://www.webolutions.com/blog/2013-marketing-trend--niche-social-media-networks/comments 2012-11-28T09:46:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/2013-marketing-trend--niche-social-media-networks <p>Social media is much more than Facebook. A 2013 marketing trend to watch and, for some businesses, in which to engage is the rise of niche social networks. There are thousands.<br /> <br /> People who share your values&mdash;your &ldquo;why&rdquo;--are more likely to be long-term clients and re How to Start Conversations and Get Comments on Your Business Facebook Page http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to-start-conversations-and-get-comments-on-your-business-facebook-page http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to-start-conversations-and-get-comments-on-your-business-facebook-page/comments 2012-11-01T08:50:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to-start-conversations-and-get-comments-on-your-business-facebook-page <p>&ldquo;How can I generate more comments and better conversations on my business Facebook Page?&rdquo; <br /> <br /> When business executives and owners target engagement on social media, we frequently place the medium in a silo, letting it thrive or wither largely or entirely on its own.&nbsp; Denver Social Media for Business Group Shares Listening Solutions http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-shares-listening-solutions http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-shares-listening-solutions/comments 2012-10-29T10:45:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-shares-listening-solutions <p>The October, 2012, meeting of <a href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing" target="_blank">Denver&rsquo;s premier social media for business group</a>&nbsp; focused on <a href="http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to-use-social-media-listening-in-your-marketing-action-plan">social media listenin How to Use Social Media Listening in Your Marketing Action Plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to-use-social-media-listening-in-your-marketing-action-plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to-use-social-media-listening-in-your-marketing-action-plan/comments 2012-10-15T00:45:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to-use-social-media-listening-in-your-marketing-action-plan <p>Social media listening is a fundamental aspect of <a href="http:// http://www.webolutions.com/blog/the-5-w-s-of-social-media-marketing-plans">social media action plans</a>. Social media strategy plans can only reach their potential when listening and monitoring are significant ongoing components. Denver Business Executives Share Elements of Social Media Marketing Action Plans http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-business-executives-share-elements-of-social-media-marketing-action-plans http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-business-executives-share-elements-of-social-media-marketing-action-plans/comments 2012-09-25T11:15:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-business-executives-share-elements-of-social-media-marketing-action-plans <p>On Friday, September 21, 2012, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing">Denver&rsquo;s premier Social Media for Business group </a>gathered for a conversation about social media marketing strategy plans.</p> <p>Of the more than 60 businesses and organizations represented, The 5 W’s of Social Media Marketing Plans http://www.webolutions.com/blog/the-5-w-s-of-social-media-marketing-plans http://www.webolutions.com/blog/the-5-w-s-of-social-media-marketing-plans/comments 2012-09-19T14:27:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/the-5-w-s-of-social-media-marketing-plans <p>Successful, sustainable social media marketing plans are built upon the same foundations as other successful, sustainable plans: Why, Who Where, When and What. The 5 W&rsquo;s provide structure, tangibility and answers to a number of important questions, including, &ldquo;How will we succeed in s Denver Business Group Discusses Measuring Social Media Marketing ROI http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-business-group-discusses-measuring-social-media-marketing-roi http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-business-group-discusses-measuring-social-media-marketing-roi/comments 2012-08-22T17:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-business-group-discusses-measuring-social-media-marketing-roi <p>In August, Denver&rsquo;s premier social media for business group, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing">Social Marketing for Business &ndash; Join the Conversation!</a>, held its annual conversation about measuring social media marketing ROI.</p> <p>Webolutions Direc Using Relationship Marketing Metrics to Calculate Social Media Marketing ROI http://www.webolutions.com/blog/using-relationship-marketing-metrics-to-calculate-social-media-marketing-roi http://www.webolutions.com/blog/using-relationship-marketing-metrics-to-calculate-social-media-marketing-roi/comments 2012-08-15T11:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/using-relationship-marketing-metrics-to-calculate-social-media-marketing-roi <p>What is relationship marketing? Dr. Philip Kotler offers this definition:</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><em>Increasingly, a key goal of marketing is to develop deep, enduring relationships with all people or organizations that could directly or indirectly affect the success of the firm&rsquo Marketing Strategy: Integrating Social Media and Traditional Advertising http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-strategy--integrating-social-media-and-traditional-advertising http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-strategy--integrating-social-media-and-traditional-advertising/comments 2012-07-26T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-strategy--integrating-social-media-and-traditional-advertising <p>&ldquo;Find us on Facebook,&rdquo; often with an accompanying incentive, has replaced, &ldquo;Get it at these fine retailers,&rdquo; and the like, as the predominant call to action in print and broadcast media.</p> <p><a href="http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--super-bowl-xlv-t Denver Social Media Marketing: Advertising on Internet Social Networks http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing--advertising-on-internet-social-networks http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing--advertising-on-internet-social-networks/comments 2012-07-24T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing--advertising-on-internet-social-networks <p>The July, 2012, conversation at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing">Denver&rsquo;s premier social media marketing for business group</a> centered on Advertising on Internet social networks. <br /> <br /> Most of the conversation focused on Facebook. Attendees whose b Social Media Marketing: A Guide to Advertising on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--a-guide-to-advertising-on-facebook--linkedin-and-twitter http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--a-guide-to-advertising-on-facebook--linkedin-and-twitter/comments 2012-07-03T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--a-guide-to-advertising-on-facebook--linkedin-and-twitter <p>Advertising on social media networks--most prominently Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter--has similarities to other <a href="http://www.webolutions.com/blog/3-tips-for-an-effective-ppc-campaign">pay per click advertising</a> and, therefore, similar measurements for Return on Investment (ROI).<br /> Denver Social Media Marketing: A Successful Content Strategy Plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing--a-successful-content-strategy-plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing--a-successful-content-strategy-plan/comments 2012-06-20T17:15:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing--a-successful-content-strategy-plan <p>The June, 2012, conversation at Denver&rsquo;s premier social media marketing for business group centered on <a href="http://www.webolutions.com/blog/elements-of-a-social-media-content-generation-plan">content generation strategy</a>.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Elements of a Social Media Content Generation Plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/elements-of-a-social-media-content-generation-plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/elements-of-a-social-media-content-generation-plan/comments 2012-06-13T16:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/elements-of-a-social-media-content-generation-plan <p>Any social media marketing company has received a request from a business client to, &ldquo;put this on Facebook.&rdquo;<br /> <br /> Before simply executing the request, let&rsquo;s take the opportunity to see if there is an opportunity to provide greater benefit to the client.<br /> <br /> Denver Social Media for Business Checks In with Local Online Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-checks-in-with-local-online-marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-checks-in-with-local-online-marketing/comments 2012-05-23T11:15:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-checks-in-with-local-online-marketing <p>The May, 2012, installment of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing">Denver&rsquo;s premier Social Media for Business Meetup</a> featured a conversation among companies using social media for marketing sharing experiences with local online advertising.<br /> Research cit Social Media Marketing: Using Foursquare for Business http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--using-foursquare-for-business http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--using-foursquare-for-business/comments 2012-05-16T05:15:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--using-foursquare-for-business <p>In August, 2010, we told you <a href="http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--foursquare-for-business-what--why-and-how">Foursquare was for real</a>. In January of this year, we told you Foursquare was a top <a href="http://www.webolutions.com/blog/top-12-free-mobile-apps-for-busines Pinterest for Business Social Media Marketing Example: Footers Catering in Denver http://www.webolutions.com/blog/pinterest-for-business-social-media-marketing-example--footers-catering-in-denver http://www.webolutions.com/blog/pinterest-for-business-social-media-marketing-example--footers-catering-in-denver/comments 2012-04-26T11:45:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/pinterest-for-business-social-media-marketing-example--footers-catering-in-denver <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.pinterest.com/webolutions">Pinterest</a> was the fastest Internet social network in history to 10 million users, so naturally it has drawn the interest of social media marketers looking for ways to use it to build their brands, grow their businesses and partici Video Marketing is Subject for Denver Social Media for Business Group http://www.webolutions.com/blog/video-marketing-is-subject-for-denver-social-media-for-business-group http://www.webolutions.com/blog/video-marketing-is-subject-for-denver-social-media-for-business-group/comments 2012-04-25T16:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/video-marketing-is-subject-for-denver-social-media-for-business-group <p>The April 20, 2012 installment of Denver&rsquo;s premier Social Media for Business Meetup featured a panel discussion about Utilizing Video in Social Media Marketing with industry experts:</p> <ul> <li>Mike Hanbery, Webolutions&nbsp;</li> <li>Brian Olson, <a target="_blank" href="http: Online Video SEO: Marketing Your Web Video to Internet Search Engines http://www.webolutions.com/blog/online-video-seo--marketing-your-web-video-to-internet-search-engines http://www.webolutions.com/blog/online-video-seo--marketing-your-web-video-to-internet-search-engines/comments 2012-04-13T15:35:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/online-video-seo--marketing-your-web-video-to-internet-search-engines <p>Internet video is the top area of new and increased investment in marketing for 2012. As with everything else Web, search engine optimization (SEO) is critical to get your video found by your target audience.<br /> <br /> The largest online video sharing Website is YouTube, a social network tha Social Media Marketing: Should Your Business Have a Mascot? http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--should-your-business-have-a-mascot- http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--should-your-business-have-a-mascot-/comments 2012-03-27T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--should-your-business-have-a-mascot- <p>Mascots are enjoying a renaissance in advertising. Charlie the Tuna and Speedy from Alka-Seltzer are back. Spam has launched its first such figure with Sir Can-A-Lot. Planter&rsquo;s Mr. Peanut has grown a hapless brother, Doug.</p> <p>Being represented by fictional characters is not just for co Denver Company Owners Share SEO and Social Media Marketing Knowledge http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-company-owners-share-seo-and-social-media-marketing-knowledge http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-company-owners-share-seo-and-social-media-marketing-knowledge/comments 2012-03-21T12:41:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-company-owners-share-seo-and-social-media-marketing-knowledge <p>Denver&rsquo;s largest social media for business group, <a href="http://www.meetup.com/SocialMarketing/" target="_blank">Social Media for Business &ndash; Join the Conversation</a>, hosted its 30th meetup in March, 2012. The topic was <strong>Social Media&rsquo;s Role in Your Company&rsquo;s SEO< Social Media Marketing: Facebook Timeline for Business Pages and Cover Photo Guidelines http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--facebook-timeline-for-business-pages-and-cover-photo-guidelines http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--facebook-timeline-for-business-pages-and-cover-photo-guidelines/comments 2012-03-05T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing--facebook-timeline-for-business-pages-and-cover-photo-guidelines <p>As of March 30, 2012, Facebook Business Pages will be converted to the Timeline format. The most prominent and visual change is the Cover Photo. Companies can approach this as a one-time &ldquo;to do&rdquo; or an opportunity to further integrate social media with their overall marketing message.< Denver Social Media for Business Group Hears from Attorney on Legal Issues http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-hears-from-attorney-on-legal-issues http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-hears-from-attorney-on-legal-issues/comments 2012-02-29T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-hears-from-attorney-on-legal-issues <p>&ldquo;Social media,&rdquo; said <a target="_blank" href="http://www.minorbrown.com/attorney/james-a-thomas-jr.html">Jim Thomas</a>, featured speaker at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing">Social Marketing for Business &ndash; Join the Conversation</a>, &ldquo;is espec 4 Reasons Comments on Your Facebook Business Page are Hurting Your Company’s Online Reputation http://www.webolutions.com/blog/4-reasons-comments-on-your-facebook-business-page-are-hurting-your-company-s-online-reputation http://www.webolutions.com/blog/4-reasons-comments-on-your-facebook-business-page-are-hurting-your-company-s-online-reputation/comments 2012-02-13T09:45:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/4-reasons-comments-on-your-facebook-business-page-are-hurting-your-company-s-online-reputation <p>If Facebook were a country, its 845 million users would make it the third largest in the world. One out of every seven minutes spent online is spent on Facebook. With each update to the social network&rsquo;s interface, comments people make gain breadth of reach. <br /> <br /> 51 percent of Ame Denver Social Media for Business Group Talks Sharing Across Social Networks http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-talks-sharing-across-social-networks http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-talks-sharing-across-social-networks/comments 2012-01-27T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-talks-sharing-across-social-networks <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing"><em><strong>Social Media Marketing for Business - Join the Conversation!</strong></em></a>, kicked off its 2012 calendar with a discussion among attending business owners and executives about successes and risks of sharing content ac Top 12 Free Mobile Apps for Business http://www.webolutions.com/blog/top-12-free-mobile-apps-for-business http://www.webolutions.com/blog/top-12-free-mobile-apps-for-business/comments 2012-01-24T12:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/top-12-free-mobile-apps-for-business <p>I've been asked a few times recently what free mobile apps I find most useful for my business. Excluding the calendar, email, text, browser and camera, which have, I believe, become a minimum expectation for anyone carrying a smartphone, here are the tools I use and what I get out of them:</p> < Social Media Marketing and Sales: Your Strategy Defines Your Brand http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing-and-sales--your-strategy-defines-your-brand http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing-and-sales--your-strategy-defines-your-brand/comments 2012-01-05T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-marketing-and-sales--your-strategy-defines-your-brand <p>You&rsquo;re not the only person who receives Facebook &ldquo;friend&rdquo; and LinkedIn connection requests from people you&rsquo;ve never met.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many&nbsp;have found your name among someone else&rsquo;s list of Facebook friends or LinkedIn connections and seek to ply their wares upon y Denver Social Media for Business Group Now Top 10 in the World http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-now-top-10-in-the-world http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-now-top-10-in-the-world/comments 2011-12-08T07:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-now-top-10-in-the-world <p>The December 2, 2011 installment of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing">Denver's Social Media for Business - Join the Conversation</a> meetup was a milestone.<br /> <br /> On December 1, 2011, the group acquired its 1,000th member. Denver's premier social media for b Make a Google Plus Business Listing Part of Your Social Media Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/make-a-google-plus-business-listing-part-of-your-social-media-marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/make-a-google-plus-business-listing-part-of-your-social-media-marketing/comments 2011-11-22T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/make-a-google-plus-business-listing-part-of-your-social-media-marketing <p>On June 28, 2011, search engine giant Google launched Google Plus (Google+), an Internet social network modeled as an improvement on Facebook.&nbsp; By October 9, 2011, it had accumulated 40 million users. In November, 2011, the platform followed the lead of LinkedIn and Facebook, allowing <a hre Facebook Advertising, Online Reviews Lead 2011 Holiday Marketing Strategies for Retail http://www.webolutions.com/blog/facebook-advertising--online-reviews-lead-2011-holiday-marketing-strategies-for-retail http://www.webolutions.com/blog/facebook-advertising--online-reviews-lead-2011-holiday-marketing-strategies-for-retail/comments 2011-10-27T17:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/facebook-advertising--online-reviews-lead-2011-holiday-marketing-strategies-for-retail <p>According to recent studies by BIA/Kelsey and ConStat, 97 percent of all purchases have an Internet component. 90 percent of all purchases are researched, at some level, on search engines. The average American uses 7.9 media sources to research a purchase&hellip;and most purchase at a local busin Denver Social Media for Business Group Hears Online Reputation Management Solutions http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-hears-online-reputation-management-solutions http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-hears-online-reputation-management-solutions/comments 2011-10-26T23:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-hears-online-reputation-management-solutions <p>On October 21, 2011, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing">Denver&rsquo;s premier social media for business meetup group</a> gathered to discuss changes, best practices and tools for social media monitoring. Items discussed included:</p> <p><strong>What are Social Media Social Media and Mobile Marketing Still Gaining Importance in Company Marketing Plans - Nielsen http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-and-mobile-marketing-still-gaining-importance-in-company-marketing-plans-nielsen http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-and-mobile-marketing-still-gaining-importance-in-company-marketing-plans-nielsen/comments 2011-10-11T09:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-and-mobile-marketing-still-gaining-importance-in-company-marketing-plans-nielsen <p>The Nielsen Q3 2011 Social Media Report confirms that businesses wanting to go where the customers are, will beat a direct path to social media, understand who is using the medium and how, and consider how they are accessing it.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Attention Share: Follow the Fingertips</stro Denver Social Media: 10 Steps to Creating a Successful Social Media Marketing Plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--10-steps-to-creating-a-successful-social-media-marketing-plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--10-steps-to-creating-a-successful-social-media-marketing-plan/comments 2011-09-21T12:20:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--10-steps-to-creating-a-successful-social-media-marketing-plan <p>On Friday, September 19, 2011, Denver's premier Social Media for Business Meetup group discussed <strong>Creating a Successful Social Media Marketing Plan.</strong></p> <p>In addition to free treats from <a href="http://www.muffincafe.com" target="_blank">My Favorite Muffin</a> and <a href="http Experiential Marketing Example – Continued - Glenwood Canyon Brewpub - Case Study http://www.webolutions.com/blog/experiential-marketing-example---continued-glenwood-canyon-brewpub-case-study http://www.webolutions.com/blog/experiential-marketing-example---continued-glenwood-canyon-brewpub-case-study/comments 2011-09-19T10:57:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/experiential-marketing-example---continued-glenwood-canyon-brewpub-case-study <p>Experiential Marketing and the impact it has on your social media (thus your overall reputation) is replacing the attention most businesses paid to their conventional advertising strategies.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt">This series of posts will ser Social Media and September 11, 2001 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-and-september-11--2001 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-and-september-11--2001/comments 2011-09-10T12:15:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media-and-september-11--2001 <p>Webolutions uses Meetup.com for our monthly Social Media for Business Group and finds it an effective marketing tool, when supported and used correctly, for local businesses using event marketing. We have a New Media Strategies team focused on staying &quot;in the know&quot; on all developments t Denver Social Media: Defining and Measurement of Social Media ROI http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--defining-and-measurement-of-social-media-roi http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--defining-and-measurement-of-social-media-roi/comments 2011-08-24T11:35:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--defining-and-measurement-of-social-media-roi <p>On Friday, August 19, 2011, <a href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing" target="_blank">Denver's premier Social Media for Business group</a> welcomed over 100 business leaders to the new <strong>South Metro Chamber of Commerce</strong> Center, enjoyed peer networking and breakfast fare from < Denver Social Media: Webolutions Klout Nets Metromint Perk Experience http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--webolutions-klout-nets-metromint-perk-experience http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--webolutions-klout-nets-metromint-perk-experience/comments 2011-07-29T14:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--webolutions-klout-nets-metromint-perk-experience <p style="margin-left: 40px"><span style="font-family: Arial"><em>Dear Influencer,<br /> A little (bird) told me you've got a ton of Klout! Your audience trusts you to create great content, and you tell it like it is. Your influence has earned you this Klout Perk! Enjoy and let us know if you have Experiential Marketing Example – Glenwood Canyon Brewpub - An Interactive Case Study http://www.webolutions.com/blog/experiential-marketing-example---glenwood-canyon-brewpub-an-interactive-case-study http://www.webolutions.com/blog/experiential-marketing-example---glenwood-canyon-brewpub-an-interactive-case-study/comments 2011-07-26T06:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/experiential-marketing-example---glenwood-canyon-brewpub-an-interactive-case-study <p>Experiential Marketing deals with an overall customer or client experience.&nbsp; It focuses on how the customer feels and what they experience during their entire engagement with your business. This engagement might begin to occur before they actually meet with you via the correspondence you hav Denver Social Media for Business Group Packs Marketing Tool Kit http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-packs-marketing-tool-kit http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-packs-marketing-tool-kit/comments 2011-07-22T18:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-for-business-group-packs-marketing-tool-kit <p>Conversation at the July, 2011, installation of Denver's premier Social Media Marketing for Business group centered around the tools we use to manage time and succeed in the medium.<br /> <br /> Highlights of the interaction included:</p> <ul> <li>Definition of Social Media - The use of w Microsoft AdCenter: A B to B Social Media Marketing Success Story http://www.webolutions.com/blog/microsoft-adcenter--a-b-to-b-social-media-marketing-success-story http://www.webolutions.com/blog/microsoft-adcenter--a-b-to-b-social-media-marketing-success-story/comments 2011-06-22T13:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/microsoft-adcenter--a-b-to-b-social-media-marketing-success-story <p>Microsoft Advertising, the Pay Per Click search marketing arm of Microsoft Corporation, is a prime example of B to B social media marketing success. This innovative company started using social media platforms in 2006, well before many B to C's had started delving into this realm. It started simp Denver Social Media: Privacy and Copyright Considerations http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--privacy-and-copyright-considerations http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--privacy-and-copyright-considerations/comments 2011-06-22T12:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--privacy-and-copyright-considerations <p>On June 15, 2011, Denver's premier Social Media for Business Group asked and answered questions about current laws, trends, expectations and what is in and out of bounds with regards to ownership and rights of content we find and place on the Internet.</p> <p>We also ate delightful muffins from Denver Social Media: Creating Content that Gets Shared http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--creating-content-that-gets-shared http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--creating-content-that-gets-shared/comments 2011-05-24T18:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--creating-content-that-gets-shared <p>Facebook claims 5 billion pieces of content are shared on its network every week.</p> <p>23 percent of social media messages include links to content. Neilsen and AOL conservatively estimate 27 million pieces of content are shared daily.<br /> <br /> 23 percent of all messages are shared; 47 p Denver Social Media: GroupTargets Local Online Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--grouptargets-local-online-marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--grouptargets-local-online-marketing/comments 2011-05-24T16:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--grouptargets-local-online-marketing <p>On Friday, May 20, 2011, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing/">Denver's premier social media for business group</a> enjoyed structured interaction around a topic critical to any business: <strong>Social Media Marketing to a Targeted Local Audience</strong>.<br /> <br / Denver Social Media: Social Marketing for Business Group Focuses on Video http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--social-marketing-for-business-group-focuses-on-video http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--social-marketing-for-business-group-focuses-on-video/comments 2011-04-22T14:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--social-marketing-for-business-group-focuses-on-video <object style="height: 480px; width: 292px;"> <param value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5fjmRP6zUiE?version=3" name="movie" /> <param value="true" name="allowFullScreen" /> <param value="always" name="allowScriptAccess" /><embed width="480" height="292" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="tr Denver Social Media: New Rules for Facebook Marketing, Part 4 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-4 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-4/comments 2011-04-04T09:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-4 <h2><strong>How often should I post?</strong></h2> <p>Not all social networks are the same. When I speak to groups, I talk about this in the context of &quot;culture.&quot; In this post, we'll focus on the practical, matter-of-fact stuff, but it still makes sense to address, briefly, the nature of Denver Social Media: New Rules for Facebook Marketing, Part 3 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-3 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-3/comments 2011-03-29T11:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-3 <h2>How does Facebook decide what goes in the news feed?</h2> <p>First, let's define the term: &quot;News feed&quot; is the chronological list of posts from your friend and Pages you &quot;like.&quot; It's the stream of information you see when you log into Facebook. Anymore, this works (links) the Denver Social Media: Using Video in Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--using-video-in-social-marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--using-video-in-social-marketing/comments 2011-03-29T10:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--using-video-in-social-marketing <p>In April, 2011, the monthly topic for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/SocialMarketing/">Denver's premier social media for business meetup group</a> is <strong>Utilizing Video in Your Social Media Marketing</strong>.</p> <div id="event-description-wrap" class="line"> <p>We'll disc Denver Social Media: New Rules for Facebook Marketing, Part 2 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-2 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-2/comments 2011-03-24T11:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-2 <p>In <a href="http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-1">Part 1 of our series</a>, we tackled a couple of fundamentals. Now we'll tackle some FAQ's about the most recent changes to Facebook Pages.<br /> <br /> <strong>Do I love or hate the new F Denver Social Media: New Rules for Facebook Marketing, Part 1 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-1 http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-1/comments 2011-03-24T09:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--new-rules-for-facebook-marketing--part-1 <p>First, let's cover a couple of old rules that remain the same, only because we see some otherwise-savvy businesses missing them:<br /> <br /> <strong>1. You want a PAGE for your business, not a PROFILE. </strong><br /> A Profile has &quot;friends,&quot; a Page has &quot;likes.&quot; &quot;Frie Denver Social Media: Social Media’s Role in Your Search Engine Placement http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--social-media-s-role-in-your-search-engine-placement http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--social-media-s-role-in-your-search-engine-placement/comments 2011-03-24T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--social-media-s-role-in-your-search-engine-placement <p>On Friday, March 18, 2011, Denver's premier Social Media for Business Meetup group explored exactly what social media can do and should not be counted upon to do for your company's <a href="http://www.webolutions.com/denver-internet-marketing.cfm">search engine optimization</a> rank and Internet Denver Social Media: 10 Tips for Creating a Successful Content Generation Plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--10-tips-for-creating-a-successful-content-generation-plan http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--10-tips-for-creating-a-successful-content-generation-plan/comments 2011-02-22T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--10-tips-for-creating-a-successful-content-generation-plan <p>On Friday, February 18th, <a href="http://meetup.com/socialmarketing" target="_blank">Denver's premier social media for business Meetup group</a> confronted strategic content generation. Here is a summary recap:</p> <p><strong><big>Overview</big></strong></p> <p>What is &ldquo;successful conten Denver Social Media: Social Marketing for Business Group keeps growing. http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--social-marketing-for-business-group-keeps-growing- http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--social-marketing-for-business-group-keeps-growing-/comments 2011-02-10T13:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--social-marketing-for-business-group-keeps-growing- <p>The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing/">Denver Social Media Marketing for Business Meetup group</a> surpassed 800 members last month and we expect an energetic turnout for networking, structured knowledge sharing and, of course, free breakfast at <a target="_blank" hr Denver Social Media: Super Bowl XLV to be Social Media Marketing's "Coming Out" Party http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--super-bowl-xlv-to-be-social-media-marketings--coming-out--party http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--super-bowl-xlv-to-be-social-media-marketings--coming-out--party/comments 2011-02-03T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--super-bowl-xlv-to-be-social-media-marketings--coming-out--party <p>This article is not about how <a href="http://adage.com/superbowl/article?article_id=148602">smartphone gamers will be watching attentively for the secret code for &quot;Angry Birds.&quot; </a><br /> <br /> It's about <a href="http://adage.com/superbowl/article?article_id=148568">Audi's CMO sta Denver Social Media: Change your Facebook Page name...quick! http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--change-your-facebook-page-name---quick- http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--change-your-facebook-page-name---quick-/comments 2011-01-21T18:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--change-your-facebook-page-name---quick- <p>Your friendly neighborhood social media marketing geek here with a bulletin on a couple things you may have wanted to do with your Facebook Page but couldn't until now.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Change the Name of your Facebook Page</h2> <p>Until recently, when you created a Facebook Page for your Denver Social Media: Survey shows perceived social media marketing priorities http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--survey-shows-perceived-social-media-marketing-priorities http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--survey-shows-perceived-social-media-marketing-priorities/comments 2010-12-17T06:05:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--survey-shows-perceived-social-media-marketing-priorities <p>Social media changes all the time and provides endless opportunities for new perspectives.</p> <p>Last Friday, our <a href="http://meetup.com/socialmarketing" target="_blank">Social Media for Business meetup group</a> embraced the dynamic nature of the medium by creating a &quot;VIP experience&q Marketing Trends 2011: Merging Search and Social Media http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-trends-2011--merging-search-and-social-media http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-trends-2011--merging-search-and-social-media/comments 2010-12-14T07:54:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-trends-2011--merging-search-and-social-media <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>One major area of our business is achieving optimal position for relevant Interne Marketing Trends 2011: Financial Services Enters Social Media Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-trends-2011--financial-services-enters-social-media-marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-trends-2011--financial-services-enters-social-media-marketing/comments 2010-12-09T07:08:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-trends-2011--financial-services-enters-social-media-marketing <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I like Genworth Financial.<br /> <br /> I mean this in the sense that I &quot;like&quot; their Facebook Page, as well as in the sense that I like what they do with it.<b Marketing Trends 2011: 3 Factors to consider for Email Marketing Tools http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-trends-2011--3-factors-to-consider-for-email-marketing-tools http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-trends-2011--3-factors-to-consider-for-email-marketing-tools/comments 2010-11-26T07:03:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/marketing-trends-2011--3-factors-to-consider-for-email-marketing-tools <p>I was recently part of an online discussion in a LinkedIn group about Email marketing&nbsp; tools. Recommendations and insights were sought to aid the comparison of ExactTarget, Constant Contact and MailChimp.<br /> <em><br /> (Disclosure: Webolutions uses ExactTarget. We also <a href="http://w Denver Social Media: 4 alternatives to Facebook "unfriending" http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--4-alternatives-to-facebook--unfriending- http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--4-alternatives-to-facebook--unfriending-/comments 2010-11-19T08:03:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--4-alternatives-to-facebook--unfriending- <p>This past Wednesday, February 17, 2010, was <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/jimmy-kimmel-live/national-unfriend-day" target="_blank">late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel's first annual Facebook &quot;National Unfriend Day.&quot;</a><br /> <br /> Anthropologists tell us that each of us can ma Denver Social Media: Better online marketing through "listening." http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--better-online-marketing-through--listening-- http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--better-online-marketing-through--listening--/comments 2010-11-09T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--better-online-marketing-through--listening-- <p>This month's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.meetup.com/socialmarketing/">Denver Social Marketing Group Meetup</a> focused on listening. <br /> <br /> The first phase of a company's social marketing is almost always, as it should be, listening (monitoring) its reputation online. As we often Denver Social Media: The rapid and inevitable evolution of college athletics http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--the-rapid-and-inevitable-evolution-of-college-athletics http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--the-rapid-and-inevitable-evolution-of-college-athletics/comments 2010-10-27T09:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--the-rapid-and-inevitable-evolution-of-college-athletics <p>Today, <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-vachalek/3/837/919" target="_blank">John</a> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehanbery" target="_blank">and I </a>addressed a gathering of about 50 coaches, administrators and marketers of the athletic department at the University of Denver. Denver Social Media Marketing: Breaking through the Clutter http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing--breaking-through-the-clutter http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing--breaking-through-the-clutter/comments 2010-09-02T09:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-marketing--breaking-through-the-clutter <p>Let&rsquo;s face it; more isn&rsquo;t always better, and the Internet is the epitome of more. While the web is a platform for posting pretty much anything and everything, that doesn&rsquo;t mean your social media marketing strategy should be to post just anything. Successfully creating and promot Denver Social Media: Content Sharing - What, How, and Why? http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--content-sharing-what--how--and-why- http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--content-sharing-what--how--and-why-/comments 2010-07-08T12:25:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media--content-sharing-what--how--and-why- <p><strong>What is Content Sharing</strong><br /> The sharing of all content across social media; general information, pictures, audio and video content.&nbsp; &ldquo;ShareThis&rdquo; is one such tool that allows for the sharing of social content.&nbsp; Now when you see a blog post or a piece of co Denver Social Media - LinkedIn Greatly Enhances Groups http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-linkedin-greatly-enhances-groups http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-linkedin-greatly-enhances-groups/comments 2010-07-07T08:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/denver-social-media-linkedin-greatly-enhances-groups <p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/companies/webolutions" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, now with about 70 million members, is finally taking a big step to compete with the other large <a href="http://www.webolutions.com/denver-internet-marketing.cfm">social media marketing </a>sites. Recently (June Does Twitter Have New Social Media Competition? http://www.webolutions.com/blog/does-twitter-have-new-social-media-competition- http://www.webolutions.com/blog/does-twitter-have-new-social-media-competition-/comments 2010-04-02T14:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/does-twitter-have-new-social-media-competition- <p>Recently in Austin, Texas the SXSW&reg; (South by Southwest&reg;) convention was held. This is a conference that offers unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. The three sections of this conference are spread out over a period of days, each having their How To: Create a Username for Your Facebook Business Page http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to--create-a-username-for-your-facebook-business-page http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to--create-a-username-for-your-facebook-business-page/comments 2010-03-26T13:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to--create-a-username-for-your-facebook-business-page <p>This task is much simpler than it sounds. Once you have the proper URL and know what to look for this shouldn&rsquo;t take you more than 5 minutes to create. Keep in mind that this post has been written to help you assuming that you have already created a Facebook page for your business. In addit How To: Set Up Google Alerts & Your Google Reader http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to--set-up-google-alerts-your-google-reader http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to--set-up-google-alerts-your-google-reader/comments 2010-03-17T14:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to--set-up-google-alerts-your-google-reader <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>One of the most basic and easy forms of tracking your <a href="http://www.webolutions.com/denver-internet-marketing.cfm">social media marketing</a> is by setting up Google Alerts. In fact, Google Alerts are something that every company should have set up in order to effectively man Social Media: A Growing Marketing Trend for Businesses http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media--a-growing-marketing-trend-for-businesses http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media--a-growing-marketing-trend-for-businesses/comments 2010-03-05T10:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-media--a-growing-marketing-trend-for-businesses <p>Go to a frequently visited Website: <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com" target="_blank">CBSNews.com</a>, <a href="http://www.time.com" target="_blank">Time.com</a>, <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com" target="_blank">WholeFoodsMarket.com</a>, and <a href="http://www.nba.com" target="_blank">NB How To: Build A Facebook Landing Page http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to--build-a-facebook-landing-page http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to--build-a-facebook-landing-page/comments 2010-03-04T13:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/how-to--build-a-facebook-landing-page <p>Creating a unique, noticeable Facebook Page can be difficult. In a market that is being swarmed with social media, it is essential to stand out in the crowd. By developing a landing page for users to see upon arrival of your Facebook Page, you can generate more interest and excitement around your Twitter & Social Marketing - SEO Forces to be Reckoned With http://www.webolutions.com/blog/twitter-social-marketing-seo-forces-to-be-reckoned-with http://www.webolutions.com/blog/twitter-social-marketing-seo-forces-to-be-reckoned-with/comments 2010-02-08T15:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/twitter-social-marketing-seo-forces-to-be-reckoned-with <p><strong>Twitter now part of Google, Bing and Yahoo Search Results</strong></p> <p>As of recent, search results are showing real-time Twitter results in the organic search results.&nbsp; Google and Yahoo made the announcement on the same day, paying Twitter $15 million and $10 million respectivel The Importance of Actively Managing your Online Reputation http://www.webolutions.com/blog/the-importance-of-actively-managing-your-online-reputation http://www.webolutions.com/blog/the-importance-of-actively-managing-your-online-reputation/comments 2010-01-26T11:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/the-importance-of-actively-managing-your-online-reputation <p>It is a well known fact that negative word-of-mouth spreads quicker than positive word-of-mouth. With Internet tools such as social media sites and blogging, negative word-of-mouth has more power to influence than ever before.<br /> <br /> According to the Retail Customer Dissatisfaction Study Customizing Products & Brands for Social Media - The Motorola Cliq http://www.webolutions.com/blog/customizing-products-brands-for-social-media-the-motorola-cliq http://www.webolutions.com/blog/customizing-products-brands-for-social-media-the-motorola-cliq/comments 2009-12-07T11:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/customizing-products-brands-for-social-media-the-motorola-cliq <p>The holiday season is upon us and electronics are constantly being advertised to consumers as the perfect gift. There was a particular electronic gadget that caught my eye in a commercial being titled as &ldquo;the first phone with social skills.&rdquo; I had to check it out for myself. The next Getting the Most Out of Twitter - A "How To" on #hashtags http://www.webolutions.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-twitter-a--how-to--on--hashtags http://www.webolutions.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-twitter-a--how-to--on--hashtags/comments 2009-10-22T15:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-twitter-a--how-to--on--hashtags <p>As social media takes the world by storm, many are feeling left in the dust. Social media continues to influence the world of marketing, and it can be very overwhelming trying to keep up. From a business standpoint, it seems to be difficult to stay ahead of the game. <br /> <br /> There are man Using SMS Text Messaging for More Than A Good "LOL" - A New Social Marketing Strategy http://www.webolutions.com/blog/using-sms-text-messaging-for-more-than-a-good--lol--a-new-social-marketing-strategy http://www.webolutions.com/blog/using-sms-text-messaging-for-more-than-a-good--lol--a-new-social-marketing-strategy/comments 2009-09-15T16:30:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/using-sms-text-messaging-for-more-than-a-good--lol--a-new-social-marketing-strategy <p><strong>A New Use for SMS Text Messaging: </strong></p> <p>Over the weekend, I helped out at an event in Downtown Denver.&nbsp; This event was a scavenger hunt to win a $15,000 engagement ring donated by a local jeweler. Over 250 couples showed up for the race in hopes of winning the ring. The k Social Marketing: A Channel for Success http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-marketing-a-channel-for-success http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-marketing-a-channel-for-success/comments 2009-08-19T09:15:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-marketing-a-channel-for-success <p>Social Marketing is becoming more and more prevalent in today&rsquo;s society. Many companies are beginning to direct their entire marketing campaigns towards Social Marketing. <br /> <br /> As a Social Marketing Coordinator at a Marketing/Web Design company, I am very drawn to social Websites Connecting Your Business One Social Network at a Time http://www.webolutions.com/blog/connecting-your-business-one-social-network-at-a-time http://www.webolutions.com/blog/connecting-your-business-one-social-network-at-a-time/comments 2009-08-10T11:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/connecting-your-business-one-social-network-at-a-time <p>At this point in time, it is probably safe to claim there is a world-wide obsession with Social Marketing and its importance on daily life operations. It is difficult to go anywhere in today&rsquo;s online marketplace without noticing a Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or Flickr icon. <br /> <br /> We Choose The Moon – A Social Marketing Mission http://www.webolutions.com/blog/we-choose-the-moon-a-social-marketing-mission http://www.webolutions.com/blog/we-choose-the-moon-a-social-marketing-mission/comments 2009-07-21T15:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/we-choose-the-moon-a-social-marketing-mission <p>&ldquo;We Choose The Moon&rdquo; is an interactive Website built by the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum to celebrate the 40-year anniversary of NASA landing on the moon. This site displays a real-time reenactment of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. It went live on July 16th, 2009 at 8:02am a Business Profile vs. Personal Life – For Social Marketing is there really a Difference? http://www.webolutions.com/blog/business-profile-vs-personal-life-for-social-marketing-is-there-really-a-difference http://www.webolutions.com/blog/business-profile-vs-personal-life-for-social-marketing-is-there-really-a-difference/comments 2009-05-31T00:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/business-profile-vs-personal-life-for-social-marketing-is-there-really-a-difference <p>With the advent of Social Marketing, more people are asking us where the line should be between their public business profile and their personal online communications.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Over the past few months, several people have told me that they have a LinkedIn business profile that they Twitter Tips http://www.webolutions.com/blog/twitter-tips http://www.webolutions.com/blog/twitter-tips/comments 2009-05-22T00:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/twitter-tips <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">Twitter is undoubtedly the fastest growing social medium on the Internet today. According to Nielsen Online, Twitter grew an average of 1,382% from 2008 to 2009. In February 2008, Twitter averaged 475,000 unique visitors; February 2009, it grew to an astounding 7 mil Social Marketing with Facebook http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-marketing-with-facebook http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-marketing-with-facebook/comments 2009-04-07T00:00:00-06:00 Social Marketing http://www.webolutions.com/blog/social-marketing-with-facebook <p>Facebook is steadily becoming the largest social network on the Internet, with over 175 million active users. Consumers are turning to Internet resources, such as Facebook, when searching for feedback on a company&rsquo;s products and services. Facebook allows businesses the chance to build custo