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Google+ was Dead Until Facebook Screwed Up

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

Are you using Google+ as your primary social networking platform? Chances are you’re like many others.  You created an account on Google+, checked it out, and moved back to Facebook. Google+ was dead.  Facebook had won the battle between social network giants. That was right up until Facebook rolled out its latest set of changes tinkering with the way a person’s “News Feed” was displayed. … Continue reading →

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4 Ways to Build Relationships on Twitter

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

Where can you reach out to web designers, SEOs, bloggers, marketers and business owners with a single message in real time?  Where can you follow what’s happening in a celebrity’s life right now?  Where can you read about the latest happenings on the world stage?  Where can you deliver a marketing message directly to a consumer’s cell phone? The answer is Twitter. Twitter is one … Continue reading →

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Tips for Using Twitter

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

Imagine having immediate access to all your customers, readers and acquaintances in an instant.  Imagine being able to send targeted messages to people who have an interest in what you are saying. Welcome to what Twitter has to offer you. Twitter is an amazing marketing tool if used correctly.  Not only does it allow you to reach out and engage your followers but it allows … Continue reading →

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Why Automatic Follower Services for Twitter are Crap

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Barry Wheeler

Twitter has amazing marketing potential if you can build a large enough following to have social influence.  I see many people promoting automatic follower services and methods of receiving thousands of followers on Twitter. Automatic follower services for Twitter are crap, they serve no purposed and are a complete waste of time.  These services do nothing to enhance the relationships of the users and they … Continue reading →

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Does Twitter Have Marketing Value for Businesses?

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

With the abandonment rate for Twitter, a popular micro-blogging site being between 40 and 60 percent, depending on the source that you reference, it’s obvious that most users don’t get Twitter.  Does this mean that Twitter has no value for the internet marketer? Barry WheelerBarry Wheeler is a blogger, novice SEO, geek and passionate Newfoundlander. Operating several successful websites and online communities, Barry has started exploring … Continue reading →

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Social Media – Engage Your Users

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

Lately I’ve noticed a trend when I opt to follow someone on several of the social media sites that I use.  Within seconds of adding the person to those that I perceive to have something interesting to read, I start recieving SPAM messages to my inbox.  The extent of their social media activities is nothing more than message after message about how I can extend … Continue reading →

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Free PR4 Links Available

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

I’ve blogged in the past about providing free PR5 links for link building.  A few readers were skeptical but did provide me with a link as requested and obtained a quality, free backlink to their websites.  People were hesitant to provide me with a link from their website but those that did obtained the Free PR5 link to their site. I’ve just discovered another website that can … Continue reading →

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Some Companies Understand Social Media Sites

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

It has become obvious that some companies understand the potential of social media sites. This became apparent to me last evening. After posting a blog entry on my Ford Ranger airbag problems, and then tweeting the URL to a few people, I was contacted by Scott Monty, the head of social media at Ford Motor Company. The fact that a representative from Ford contacted me … Continue reading →

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