Online Reputation: Tools and Tips to Manage Effectively

by Sylvia Browder

"Do you know what people are saying about you, your business or brand? Whether you are managing one or all, your online reputation is extremely important. According to a recent study at Forrester Customer Experience Forum, a single negative comment using a social media platform, can equate to a loss of 30 potential clients. Can your business afford such a loss? If the answer is NO, then read on for tools and tips."

Read tips here
http://theceomamma.com/blog/online-reputation-tools-and-tips-to-manage-effectively/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theceomamma+%28TheCEOMamma%29&utm_content=Yahoo!+Mail

An 8-Step Guide to Managing Negative PR

by Dorothy Crenshaw

It's hard to predict, and even harder to handle appropriately. It may come in the form of a Google Alert, a phone call inviting comment, or an email from a customer or colleague. You, or your company, is being criticized in public...The way you handle a negative story can make all the difference. Here's how to respond without fanning the flames of a negative situation.

Read steps here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225059#

8 Ways to Improve Your 'About Us' Page

by Jeff Haden

"...After your site gets potential customers interested in your products or services, they naturally head to your About Us page--often within three to four clicks--to make sure your company is the right choice to provide those products and services. That's why your About Us page is often your website's make or break page."

Continue reading article here
http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/8-ways-to-dramatically-improve-your-about-us-page.html?cid=em01013week41

Tips on How to Grow a Business Through Business Networking

By Sandra Miles Bulac

There are many different ways to attract customers or clients to a business these days. There are just so many sources and technology that can be used for business which can actually improve the quality of sales and income...One of the fastest growing techniques for client attraction is business networking. This is proven to make a business grow much faster even when you advertise and market your business. Here are some tips on how to make use of business networking properly for your business.

Read tips here
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-on-How-to-Grow-a-Business-Through-Business-Networking&id=6893063

Hurricane Sandy

We had been offline preparing since 10/27, due to hurricane Sandy. On 10/29 we had a mandatory evacuation from our area, that was subsequently hit hard and almost completely wiped out. I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude and wishes to all who have survived this storm and send our prayers to those who are still in the recovery process. We were blessed in that we had a place to go to (my parents) and that our power was finally restored after 10 days. Although we are still going through some issues and are not 100% back in our home (as of 11/28) we are just grateful that we at least still have a home. Sincerely Patricia

17 Facebook Fan Page Networking Tips

Guest Post by Hilary from Craft Blog Uk

Boosting your fan numbers and Facebook fan page engagement is not just about your own updates. Choosing great, relevant content to share is essential to keep fans engaged. However, off page activity is an equally important way of increasing likes and engagement on your fan page and should not be overlooked.

Read tips here
http://www.handmadeology.com/17-facebook-fan-page-networking-tips

Social is the New Business: Power Networking 101 (PDF)

Courtesy of Michelle E. Villalobos
From "The Secrets of Success Series"

Everything you need to know to make a great first impression, generate rapport and quickly build relationships.

Read info here (PDF format file)
http://www.michellevillalobos.com/audio_video/power_networking_e-booklet/101_power_networking_tips.pdf

Pinterest's Impact on Users and on Your Brand

Some quick stats:

Pinterest has grown from 700,000 to 20,000,000 unique users in the past year; that's already almost half the number of Twitter's users.

It is cannibalizing other social media: Compete attributed a 3% decline in Facebook activity in June to users' preferences for Pinning.

1 in 4 users spend less time on other social media in Pinterest's favor, with 15% of Pinterest users saying they don't use any other social sites.

That number's even higher, 23%, among those with an income of less than $30,000.

Read more here
http://www.marketingprofs.com/short-articles/2642/pinterests-impact-on-users-and-on-your-brand#ixzz28S4pxro1

Business Networking in the 21st Century For Men and Women

by Alicia R Young

"...Since the inception of the Internet, email and online groups, men and women have been able to communicate with more people from more places across the globe than once imaginable. Online social networking is exploding across the Internet as more employers and agencies are turning to social network sites to find potential employees and to check work references. Knowing the most popular social networks on the Web in addition to offline network groups can dramatically increase your chances of being connected to the right people or your next employer.

Read article here
http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Networking-in-the-21st-Century-For-Men-and-Women&id=2066865

How soon should I contact People I have just met?

by Mark Luscombe

"If you have just attended a conference or an exhibition, taken part in a Speed Networking Event sponsored by a trade organization such as the Chamber of Commerce and have walked away with a large number of contacts and cards you need to no what to do with these new contacts... Business Networking is a professional marketing activity and does not end after you have exchanged handshakes and said goodbye upon first getting to know one another. Work out how to develop those contacts before you make them."

Read his post here
http://www.businessnetworkingnow.com/business-networking-tips/how-soon-should-i-contact-people-i-have-just-met

What Is Pinterest?

by Kelby Carr

Pinterest is an online pinboard, a visual take on the social bookmarking site. Unlike other social bookmarking sites, such as Digg and StumbleUpon, content shared on Pinterest is driven entirely by visuals. In fact, you can't share something on Pinterest unless an image is involved.

Read more here
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/what-is-pinterest.html?cid=dn_article

The 59 Commandments of Business Networking

by Diane Helbig

"...Business networking is really about building relationships. It’s about finding those people with whom you have things in common. It’s like dating. Have you ever met a man or woman who was so aggressive and pushy that you ran the other way? You wouldn’t dream of dating them."

Read article and tips here
http://smallbiztrends.com/2010/11/commandments-business-networking.html

18 Part Business Networking Tips Series

One of the things I often hear from people when I talk about business networking is that they hate going to networking meetings or they just do not have the time. Yet it is possible to generate all the business you need without attending another networking meeting ever again!

Read tips here [Scroll down to bottom for 1st tip and than scroll your way upwards]
http://theaccidentalsalesman.com/nsg/category/business-networking-tip/page/2

Networking Simplified – 17 Networking Tips Any Entrepreneur Can Master

"Networking is a skill that successful entrepreneurs understand, utilize and master every single day to open up new doors of opportunity. In an effort to help you get out of your networking stupor, I have outlined 17 networking tips any entrepreneur can master."

Read tips here
http://andreabolder.com/2012/networking-simplified-17-networking-tips-any-entrepreneur-can-master

4 Ways to Grow a Relevant Twitter Following For Your Business

Posted by Rafi H

"After recently reviewing an article in Social Media Examiner, I wanted to post my perspectives on the tips they provided. Twitter, simply put, is not just a numbers game. For your opinion to matter people need to actually care what you have to say. Building such a following can be done through the following four concepts..."

Read post here
http://www.irisemedia.com/blog/2012/04/23/4-ways-to-grow-a-relevant-twitter-following-for-your-business.html

25 Live Networking Tips

by Rich DeMatteo

Maybe it’s just lately, but it really does seem like career bloggers (myself included) are writing mostly about the social web 2.0 side of networking. Today we’re taking a break from Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and others so that I can share 25 tips for Live Networking

Read tips here
http://www.cornonthejob.com/networking/25-live-networking-tips

101 Social Networking Tips

"Social networking has many different purposes. It’s about getting breaking news in real time, finding jobs (and helping others do the same), sharing photos with long-lost friends, and checking in to restaurants and other businesses to share tips and get deals..."

Read blog post here
http://blog.laptopmag.com/101-social-networking-tips

14 Social Media Networking Tips

by Wendy Connick, About.com Guide

Social media is a great platform to use for building and maintaining a business network. However, you can and should approach your business social media activity differently from your personal accounts. Business-related social media accounts are there to help you interact with your network, to generate new leads, and to build your reputation online. These tips will help you keep your social media network spinning in the right direction.

Read article here
http://sales.about.com/od/Business-Networking/tp/14-Social-Media-Networking-Tips.htm

24 Networking Tips that Actually Work

by James Clear

"Don’t worry, there are definitely genuine ways to self–promote. So, in the spirit of helping everyone become a better networker, here are 24 networking tips, which from my experience, actually work."

Read tips here
http://passivepanda.com/networking-tips

How to Create a Winning Facebook Marketing Strategy

Before you run blindly into the eye of the storm, you need to have a plan for marketing your business on Facebook. Achieving marketing success on Facebook doesn’t happen by accident; it requires a well-mapped plan and strategic approach that takes many factors into consideration...

Read more here
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-create-a-winning-facebook-marketing-strateg.html?cid=dn_article

New Tools Make it Easier to Build a Facebook Fan Page

by Gwen Moran

The programmers behind ShortStack specialized in building Facebook apps before deciding to focus on a DIY service for business users.

Read article here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222466

Promoting the Right Way on Twitter

by Kyle Lacy

You already know you can reach a wide audience when you do your marketing on Twitter, but what is the most effective way to promote your business? ...follow these steps to promote your business:

Read article here
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/promoting-the-right-way-on-twitter.html?cid=dn_article

How and Why You Should Write a Social Media Will

If you have social media profiles set up online, you should create a statement of how you would like your online identity to be handled. Just like a traditional will helps your survivors handle your physical belongings, a social media will spells out how you want your online identity to be handled.

Read details and information here
http://blog.usa.gov/post/22261234875/how-and-why-you-should-write-a-social-media-will

7 Tips for Networking

by Colleen Debaise

"I've been asked to share my best networking tips at a meeting today of the National Association of Women Business Owners in Philadelphia. Here are the most valuable tips I've come across – and put to work myself – over the years."

Read article here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/223468

Finding the Best Time to Post to Social Networks

by Jason Fell

"Turns out the best time depends which social network you're posting to, according to popular URL shortening service bitly. It tracks metrics on bitly links that are shared across networks...But each social network has its own "culture," bitly says, and users exhibit distinct behavior patterns. Here's a rundown of bitly's findings on the best times to post to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr."

Read article here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/223569?cm_sp=nextarticle-_-223569-_-222466

How to Use FB to Grow Your Business (Free Ebk)

Facebook is the most popular social network, and with over 800 million users, it can serve as an important marketing tool for any business. Let's face it: your prospects are on Facebook and you should be too!

View more details and download book here
http://www.hubspot.com/marketing-ebook/how-to-use-facebook-to-grow-your-business?source=hspd-marketingprofs-dedicated-eml-use-facebook-to-grow-your-business-ebook-20110809

Content, Popularity, and Architecture: Things All Search Engines Look For

To keep their results relevant, all search engines need to understand the main subject of a Web site. You can help the search engines find your Web site by keeping in mind the three major factors they’re looking for — content, popularity, and architecture...

Read more here
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/content-popularity-and-architecture-things-all-sea.html?cid=dn_article

The Bare Essentials of LinkedIn-Style Networking

by Joshua Waldman

To boost the number of LinkedIn network contacts, make sure you're fully using all your network-building options. To see what those options are, click on the Add Connections link at the top-right corner of your LinkedIn profile. When you do, you’ll see the following network-building options...

Read tips here
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/the-bare-essentials-of-linkedinstyle-networking.html?cid=dn_article

Pinterest Now No. 3 US Social Network

Pinterest is now the third most popular social networking site in the US, behind Facebook and Twitter, according to a new report by Experian Hitwise.

Web traffic to Pinterest traffic surged 50% from January to February of 2012, enabling the invitation-only site to overtake LinkedIn, Tagged, and Google+ in total monthly visits, Experian reports.

Read more here
http://www.marketingprofs.com/charts/2012/7613/pinterest-now-no3-us-social-network-surpasses-linkedin?adref=nlt041012&utm_source=mpt&utm_medium=survey&utm_campaign=basic&utm_term=socmedia&utm_content=article

"Twitter Success Guide 2.0" (Download)

by Skeeter Hansen and Your Pal Al Ferretti

Read information and download the PDF here
http://twitterwatchdog.com/promo/success_guide.html

The Facebook Setting You Should Change as Quickly as Possible

by Ryan Tate

Facebook has at long last offered an option to use the encrypted "HTTPS" protocol, a feature it will begin rolling out today but won't finish for a "few weeks." You should check now if it's available, and sign up as soon as it is enabled for your account.

Read more on this here
http://gawker.com/5744229/the-facebook-setting-you-should-change-as-quickly-as-possible

Oh No, Not Another Social Network – What You Need to Know About Google +

by Holly Reisem Hanna

Google + seems to be the perfect marriage between Twitter and Facebook, giving you the capability to tailor your stream to a specific audience, while allowing you to “friend” as many people as you wish...So far on Google +, I’ve been able to connect with many of my Twitter friends, as well as many of my mompreneur friends and bloggers. But here are some other interesting individuals I found using Google +.

Read more here
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/oh-no-not-another-social-network-%E2%80%93-what-you-need-to-know-about-google/

Choosing ‘Friends’ Wisely

by Lisa Whelan

She candidly shares her thoughts on the process of connecting with people on various groups, along with the social attributes of introductions and profiles.

Read her article here
http://socializemobilize.com/2009/07/06/choosing-friends-wisely

Facebook Growth Outpacing Other Social Media

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Facebook, the top US social networking site since May 2009, attracted roughly 151 million unique US visitors in April 2011, reaching three out of four visitors to the social networking category during the month, according to new data from the comScore Media Metrix.

Read more here
http://www.marketingprofs.com/charts/2011/5212/facebook-growth-outpacing-other-social-media?adref=nl061011

List of Women Networking Groups

National Association of Female Executives (NAFE)
http://www.nafe.com/?service=vpage/1474

Entrepreneurial Woman’s Network (EWN) Inc
http://www.ewn-ct.org

Women at Work Network
http://www.womenatworknetwork.com

Team Women
http://teamwomeninc.com

Powerful You Network!
http://powerfulyou.com

E Women Network
http://www.ewomennetwork.com/index.html

Empowering Women Network
http://www.empoweringwomen.net/ewn/home.jsp

PBWC Connections
http://www.pbwcconnections.com/index.html

Online & Social Networking: Twitter Marketing Strategies

by Kyle Lacey

Twitter and the Internet have changed how you can target your customers. They’ve made marketing easier and cheaper. E-mail accounts and social networks such as Facebook are free to use. The cost of developing (and running) a website has dropped dramatically. And thanks to the Internet, performing research, creating your message, and distributing it have become more affordable than ever before.

Read more here
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/twitter-marketing-strategies.navId-610165.html?cid=dn_article

Online Reputation: Tools and Tips to Manage Effectively

by Sylvia Browder

According to a recent study at Forrester Customer Experience Forum, a single negative comment using a social media platform, can equate to a loss of 30 potential clients. Can your business afford such a loss? If the answer is NO, then read on for tools and tips.

Read tips here
http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=1106327111550243678

10 No Cost or Low Cost Ways to Get Facebook Fans

by Amy Kinnaird

"Aside from purchasing a Facebook ad, there are actually quite a few great ways to increase your fan base without spending much money. The bottom line is to think about every time you touch a prospect or client. I call them Client Touch Points."

Read article here
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/10-no-cost-or-low-cost-ways-to-get-facebook-fans

NEW Networking App on FB - BeKnown

Your dashboard on BeKnown provides a snapshot of your professional network, and keeps you up to date with your connections.

Read more here
http://www.beknown.com/landing/howitworks

Can Social Networking Sites Help Your Biz?

by C. J. Prince

Social networking sites offer entrepreneurs a chance to connect with investors, potential partners and customers.

Read article here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2005/july/78298.html

How to Get the Most Out of Your Small Business Facebook Page

"Just like any marketing campaign, there are certain strategies you should employ specifically for Facebook. Your Facebook marketing strategies may not match what you do on other social media, but that is because of the unique and powerful business features Facebook gives you."

Read article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/get-the-most-out-of-small-business-facebook-page

10 Tips for Making Facebook Business Friends

by Larry Brauner

You are using your Facebook personal profile for business despite 7 Issues to Consider About Doing Business on Facebook and despite advice dispensed in ONE Facebook Business Page, No More, No Fewer.

Read article here
http://online-social-networking.com/10-tips-for-making-facebook-business-friends

15 Success Tips from Network Marketing Professionals

posted by CEOMAMMA

"Network Marketing is a method of marketing that companies use to allow independent representatives to expand their reach to potential clients and customers, they may not otherwise, be able to reach...Starting a business in Network Marketing takes time and effort on your part since your success is based solely on the amount of time you commit to developing new relationships."

Read tips here
http://theceomamma.com/blog/15-success-tips-from-network-marketing-professionals?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theceomamma+%28TheCEOMamma%29&utm_content=Yahoo!+Mail

11 Business Networking Sites Suited for Online Reputation Management and SEO

by David Pye

Is it a business directory? Is it a business networking site? Is it an overzealous hybrid destined to over-extend itself and die on the vine? For our purposes today we’ll refer to them as “biz sites” and it can’t hurt to familiarize yourself with the wide range that are available.

Read post here
http://thirstypony.com/2008/06/11-business-networking-sites-suited-for-online-reputation-management-and-seo

Social Networking 101: Basic Tips For Online and Offline Social Networking

by BlueGlass Blogger

"Most of us know the rules for networking in the real world, but it’s important to remember them for online, particularly if you are making your first moves into online social media and social networking. The following are tips to become a decent social networker in either medium. Most tips apply in both scenarios."

Read tips here
http://www.blueglass.com/blog/social-networking-101-basic-tips-for-online-and-offline-social-networking