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Did you forget about Google+? I almost did, and I write about this stuff for a living, so you’re totally forgiven if the social network fell off your radar sometime in the last few months. However, if you’re business has...
It was announced last week that Digg.com, the once powerful and influential social bookmarking service, has sold to BetaWorks for $500,000 U.S. Whether you see it as a fall from grace, or are excited by the re-launch of the platform...
Google+ has won the customer satisfaction battle, but Facebook still may be winning the social network war. Facebook’s customer satisfaction score has dropped 8 percent since last year, to a disappointing 61 out of 100 according...
Cloud marketing platform BloomReach recently compiled an infographic looking at how different social media sites can become traffic sources that convert users into customers. According to the data, it seems increasingly clear that...
Social sharing platform Shareaholic has been tracking social phenomenon Pinterest, the pinboard-based portal that has captured the attention of the Web of late. In January of this year, Shareaholic noticed that Pinterest was sending...
The really great thing about Twitter is that it is a wealth of information. With users constantly tweeting and sharing news and ideas on the site, there is certainly no shortage of content. However, one major problem with Twitter is...
Bizrate Insights has released new data confirming that social media users aren't averse to "unliking" brands on their networks, and the majority of people have done it at least once before. According to the study based...
As if you didn’t know by now, social media is a critical marketing tool, especially for small businesses and nonprofits that are planning events or promotions. A recent study from email marketing provider Constant Contact proves...
LinkedIn, the professional social network, has hit a milestone by surpassing 150 million members. Additionally, the social network reported revenue of $167.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2011, which is an increase of 105 percent...
HootSuite has added to its ever growing list of apps within the HootSuite App Directory . Users now have access to apps for Digg, Trendspottr and InboxQ. Here is a brief rundown of the apps: Digg – This app enables users to view...
As mentioned last week, we’re seeing a lot of content management systems rolling out their own, more robust analytics solutions and it caused me to wonder whether third-party analytics systems might be in peril. It’s not...
Of course, everyone likes to be liked, but what does a “like” really represent? According to a new study, Facebook likes may represent more than just a brand’s popularity, instead, likes may actually represent loyal...
Social media marketing company Back At You has launched a new platform that aims at helping small businesses succeed in their online marketing. The Small Business Social Media Managed Services platform combines key components of social...
Social media tool provider Conversocial is providing brands with a better way to respond to customers through social networks. The company has launched the Priority Response Engine (PRE), which is designed to increase a brand’s...
The goal of any website is to attract visitors. But once the visitors are at the site, how do you keep them there? A new study from social plugin provider Gigya reveals that providing site visitors with social login options can impact...
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