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Twitter Updates for 2010-03-19

Friday, March 19th, 2010 | Web and Flash Design | No Comments

• How Social Media has Changed My Job (from @adamcohen) http://ow.ly/1nPhZ #
• 11 Wordpress Plugins to Manage your Ads Banners #wp #wordpress http://ow.ly/1nPs9 #
• Good morning everyone! How are you all doing? #
• Real-Time Web Stats and Traffic Analysis http://ow.ly/1nQw8 #
• @adamcohen YW! It's funny that I was just thinking of that last night, how my web and marketing biz is changing due to SMM How r u? in reply to adamcohen #
• How to Write an Amazing Article (by @sixrevisions) http://ow.ly/1nSrB #
• @robangeles Hey thanks for the follow! Or should I say "Salamat po!" #
• How To Generate Leads on SlideShare http://ow.ly/1nT2k #
• Measure What Is Relevant: Critical Look at Bounce Rates http://ow.ly/1nT9G *by @briancray #bouncerates #analytics #
• @ninefruits My wife just told me to tell you guys to open up a shop at Indian Lake in Hendersonville #
• 15 Noteworthy Websites that Changed the Internet http://ow.ly/1nTqZ #
• RT @ZooAmy: RT @belmontalum: Belmont does it again…Fortune Magazine Names Belmont One of ’Five Schools for Entrepreneurs’! ^ZM #
• Top 5 Sites to Tune Into Your Friends http://ow.ly/1nTJz #
• @tonibirdsong I emailed a friend who is looking for a job about your tweet. Hope she contacts you. #
• @tonibirdsong Hey Toni, my friend Brendy just emailed me and said she applied. How are you doing? #
• @tonibirdsong Yes still am! Matter fact, I'm teaching free classes this weekend. You and your daughter should come! in reply to tonibirdsong #
• @tonibirdsong That's great!!! Wonderful news to see great peeps be blessed. Yes, let's def chat.. when and where? in reply to tonibirdsong #
• @tonibirdsong Crud can't do afternoon since I work for VU. but I have class Monday at 7:30. Do it b4 then? #
• RT @trishadavis23: PLZ pray 4 friend Jenny,hubby died unexpectedly today, left behind 3 small kids! #prayer #twurch #
• @flyingchristian Awesome bro! She's def a keeper in reply to flyingchristian #
• Just FYI, when checking/unchecking iPhone apps on iTunes with iPhone on, scroller bar moves by itself #lame #fail #
• Wife and I rec'd great prophetic direction & encouragement from one of our leaders last night. Now def EXCITED & ready to ROCK&ROLL #faith #

Tags: search engine marketing, search engine optimization, search marketing, tweets, twitter, web design, web designer, web developer

Twitter Updates for 2010-03-18

Thursday, March 18th, 2010 | Web and Flash Design | No Comments

• Blogging Lessons from TechCrunch and Mashable http://ow.ly/1nlsG YEP, def need this #
• Test driving IE9 Platform… Looks good so far. #
• RT @mashable: 14 Essential iPhone Apps for Small Business Users – http://bit.ly/cPY5wk #
• RT @Nordstrom @katespadeny Ready 4 Spring? Join us @Nordstrom Seattle 2nite 4 styling tips from Deborah Lloyd & ur chance on the pink carpet #
• @TuesdayLucille LOL you're telling me. I so want to move back, and @nordstrom is just one of the reasons why. in reply to TuesdayLucille #
• Don't forget the FREE hip hop classes this Saturday at @Temple_Fitness! 1:30 pm for adults 16+ and 2:45 pm for kids 10-15. Learn some moves! #
• @TuesdayLucille Did you see my twitpic? @nordstrom will be in Green Hills in Fall '11. A VERY LONG TIME to me in reply to TuesdayLucille #
• @TuesdayLucille yeah it's not going to be as big as the flagship; that is in its own! But for Nashville it's an ok size in reply to TuesdayLucille #
• RT @DesiznTech: The 20 Cell Phones That Leak the Most Radiation [Radiation]: Cell phone rad… http://bit.ly/c9eRBA #
• Via @mashable: Social Media Usage Statistics http://ow.ly/1nFl5 #

Tags: search engine marketing, search engine optimization, search marketing, tweets, twitter, web design, web designer, web developer

Building Business in a Social World

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | SEM/SEO, social media | No Comments

It’s kind of interesting that, with all the social media and social marketing phenomenon, I have seen the conducting of business, both online and offline, seemed to shift or alter slightly in mentality and methodology.  A more “conversational,” “social,” and “relaxed” style of communication seems to be the trend now of how a business – especially an online business – is built and grown, and that style is definitely evident in how people tweet, post blogs, post their status, and so forth.

I think it’s very fascinating that this trend blew up in the business and personal world, and thus, bringing almost virtually everyone in a more leveled playing field than they had before.  Cut-throat competition and mentality is but reduced, even slightly, where smaller businesses can have an increased online presence and better following of their products.  Granted, the cut-throat mentality is still there in the twitterverse and other social media avenues, just cloaked under the “social,” friendly realm. The fascinating factor for me about this is because it seems that everyone is following a more relationship-based methodology in a business-structure within a social, tech world.  THAT, in and of itself, is fascinating.

Building business in a social media world shouldn’t be different than building relationships, with the exception of the space we build it in (virtual versus reality).  Blogs and tweets from social media experts and “so-called” uber-gods give everyone advice about SMM, such as providing value and consistency to your audience to build your brand and your followers.

While I agree that they say some truth to those statements, I think they’re missing the biggest part of that truth, and that is the relationship factor.  A relationship provides value, camaraderie, and bond between two or more parties, ideals, and visions.  What strengthens that relationship is the integrity and character behind each of the two parties.  A tweet or blog from a party that has relationships with others will have more weight in value and relevance, and thus a little more stronger in ability to be retweeted or put in a favorite by a member of another party

Don’t get me wrong, I think that being engaging and providing stimulus to attract an audience is a great thing to have, and rightly so.  It provides context and foundation for, at times, what can be a solid business relationship.  However, I’m not a big fan of shoving anything down anyone’s throat just so that I can make a sale.  That’s just a bad business tactic to me.

Tags: building healthy business relationships, business in a social media world, social media, social media relationship

Twitter Updates for 2010-03-17

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | Web and Flash Design | No Comments

• @beatmart that sounds great. You let me know when you're ready and we'll get together. How's the new job? You liking it? in reply to beatmart #
• RT @worldprayr: PLZ pray 4 my Son, he endured several recent tragedies. Lost everything he owned in a fire. He is depressed & needs prayer. #
• @tkenny LOL Which browser do you choose? in reply to tkenny #
• RT @briancray: Mainstream design blogging: The age of crap http://bit.ly/cpWSib Way to bring it, Brian! #
• @daynah Good morning! How goes it? in reply to daynah #
• 10% of Microsoft Employees Secretly Using iPhones? http://ow.ly/1mWhb #
• @shinytoygun Good question! How did you not feel it? in reply to shinytoygun #
• Does anyone own a Powermat? How do you like it? Is it worth the $$? #
• @shinytoygun I bet!! I remember doing something similar in Seattle, and was wondering why people were in panic mode. in reply to shinytoygun #
• @Shih_Wei Yeah I'm reading a handful of reviews from different blogs, but wanted to see if ppl I am more close to have opinions in reply to Shih_Wei #
• @marketingchoice hit me up with the details please #
• @Shih_Wei Thanks girl! Following @gearlive and @andruedwards now in reply to Shih_Wei #
• @Shih_Wei BTW, the review is great. I didn't realize I had already bookmarked their site in reply to Shih_Wei #
• @AndruEdwards Thanks man! I'm thinking of getting one for both me and the wifey, but wanted to get peeps' info. Great reviews, btw! in reply to AndruEdwards #
• @Shih_Wei Haha I know girl, but I am most humbled and appreciate the reference! in reply to Shih_Wei #
• RT @bkmacdaddy: Basic #CSS3 Techniques That You Should Know http://bit.ly/cp8ydn Basic is good to know #
• @bubblychampers Firms should have been doing that long ago; instead of being in the backburner, they should be more innovators in reply to bubblychampers #
• RT @chrisspooner: Create a Clean and Classy Web Design in Photoshop – http://is.gd/aKKK2 ^ZM #
• RT @Rapzilla: iPhone users, check THIS out! http://www.christianmusiciphoneapps.com & http://www.christianiphoneapps.com ^ZM #
• Leadership=easy. Cr8ing change is possible. Any1 candoit. If u blv in something enuf, have passion for the idea, take action = @ShaunaCausey #
• RT @Brandstack: Fluffy Clouds: 25 High Resolution Photoshop Brushes http://bit.ly/aq9QRF ^ZM #
• RT @briancray: Gotta tell ya SitePoint has the best CSS reference http://bit.ly/bMAxcR (thx @sitepointmatt) Awesome!!! #
• @weshoward You showing them the game? in reply to weshoward #
• RT @SohTanaka: HTML5 Essentials Presentation http://ow.ly/1n4Cr by @1Marc ^ZM #
• RT @GabeTaviano: Finally putting #DigitalDisciples local gatherings resources online. Use as u wish! http://www.digitaldisciples.net/studies #
• RT @ninefruits: Want a half price smoothie? Come to 9 Fruits between 6pm-7pm tonight. All smoothies are half price for a very limited time! #
• Get half price smoothies from @ninefruits from 6-7pm today! They may not have it tomorrow #
• @marketingchoice yw! in reply to marketingchoice #
• @daynah aww ur sweet to say thank you! Still lots to do though and want more biz in reply to daynah #
• Just downloaded @mashable iPhone app. Looks great guys! #

Tags: search engine marketing, search engine optimization, search marketing, tweets, twitter, web design, web designer, web developer

Twitter Updates for 2010-03-16

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 | Web and Flash Design | No Comments

• RT @smashingmag: SIMILE Widgets: Free, Open-Source Data Visualization Web Widgets – http://bit.ly/E99vf ^ZM #
• RT @GuyKawasaki: Top 10 scientific theories that were wrong http://u.nu/4ces7 ^ZM #
• @brandonacox I hear you bro… Haven't made my coffee yet due to allergic eyes overflowing with allergic tears in reply to brandonacox #
• @CMLudwick Awesome! My wife and I have been there several times and love their grape soda in reply to CMLudwick #
• @brandonacox Me too… thankfully I can type with my eyes closed! Just don't want to try making coffee with my eyes closed in reply to brandonacox #
• RT @MindofMel: RT @sixrevisions Google Analytics in Depth: Goals and Funnels http://tinyurl.com/yl75zt2- brilliant article! ^ZM #
• David Beckham tears Achilles Tendon in AC Milan win. #poorsap http://ow.ly/1l88X #
• Our kitchen is now the new Tully's LOL http://ow.ly/i/Juc #
• RT @DesiznTech: RT @sixrevisions 20 Beautiful Minimalist WordPress Themes http://bit.ly/dkElCF ^ZM #
• YAY!!! Following @Tullys_Coffee now! #
• RT @ShaunaCausey Excited to be on Women in Social Media Flash Panel w/ @pistachio @stephagresta at noon tday. @PepsiCo Playground. #pepsxsw #
• @realmatrix Dude, I'm aight. DST has screwed up my hours (along w/ allergies), but otherwise I'm ok. how are you? in reply to realmatrix #
• RT @cheth: How To Improve Your Personal Brand on #Twitter http://j.mp/c1azhl @Twitter_Tips @TrendyDC @pramitjnathan @LXLEE @HowellMarketing #
• RT @mashable: Live video of Twitter CEO Evan Williams keynote at SXSW – http://bit.ly/9xzUOp (via @waynesutton) ^ZM #
• RT @ninefruits: More daylight means more smoothies. For a very limited time, from 6pm-7pm all smoothies will be 1/2 price. Tell a friend! #
• RT @Johnb9: It not a relay w/ Christ but a walk w/ him leading the way. We don't take what we need from Him & run w/ it, or you run out. #
• @human3rror Share the love, mang in reply to human3rror #
• RT @project86band: Don't forget all our CDs are on sale this month for only 8 bucks @ http://www.project86.com #
• RT @mashable: 9 Killer Tips for Location-Based Marketing – http://bit.ly/9lFlBr ^ZM #
• @beatmart Very happy for you bro! We should still get together for coffee if you are still interested in reply to beatmart #
• Please check out @marissahyatt and her site. Very cool! #webdesign #
• RT @cheth: #useful – How to pull in Twitter user information into Google spreadsheet – http://bit.ly/bhInlz ^ZM #

Tags: search engine marketing, search engine optimization, search marketing, tweets, twitter, web design, web designer, web developer