Social Media Business Breakfast

Twitter, Facebook, blogging, podcasts, social media, online marketing… Ever wanted to know just exactly what this is all about?  And, how it could possibly increase the visibility of your business brand?  Or, indeed, your sales? On Wednesday 23rd September, 07:45-10.30, we are holding a Social Media Business Breakfast at Belfast Activity Centre, Malone Road, Belfast. You’ve heard the hype....

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Confessions of a Twitter Virgin

So Dawn, my wife and business partner, made me get into this thing called Twitter.  I wasn’t happy about it.  I use the Internet (mostly Wikipedia and YouTube), send emails, all the usual suspects.  I even write blogs and employ on-line, interactive websites in my workshops.  What more do you want from me, electronic fiend? You see, I’m not a Twitter-type person.  I’m a...

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Questions I Get Asked About Getting Business Through Twitter

People are asking me the following questions – an awful lot – so I thought I’d write a blog post to redirect everyone to, when these issues come up again.  This blog post is directed at new Twitter users who are tweeting about their occupation or business. How do I get more followers on Twitter? You must tweet.  If you don’t tweet, people won’t know you exist nor...

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Ping.fm

Despite being fairly active on many social networking sites – for networking and research purposes – I’d never come across Ping.fm until it was recommended to me on Twitter by @mrcush.  Thanks Mr Cush from Wolfmarks! What does it do? It saves you time posting status updates to various social networking, IM and bookmarking sites and profiles.  You post to your central place,...

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