By Mike Lewis | 109 days ago
Any entrepreneur will attest that starting a company is anything but easy. As business gets off the ground, entrepreneurs wrestle balancing long hours, wearing multiple hats, and figuring out problems and issues that distract from the ultimate goal of building a successful company.
Just ask Michael Skok. Michael spent the first twenty one years of his c…
Read the rest
Posted in B2B, Case Studies, How To, Social Media, Startups | Tagged Entrepreneur, go to market strategies, marketing strategies, michael skok, startup secrets
By Arash Shoushtari | 161 days ago
I was recently introduced to a new social WiFi service at my local coffee shop. I went there to get some coffee and (hopefully) get some work done. I sat down, opened my laptop and attempted to log-on to their WiFi network when I was welcomed by a splash screen. It instructed me to either “like” the cafe’s Facebook Page or “Follow” the cafe’s Twitter to gain access…
Read the rest
Posted in Small Business, Social CRM, Social Media, Social Media Small Business, Startups
By Mark Johnson | 164 days ago
10 years ago, probably half of the population wouldn’t even know the meaning of the word ‘viral’. In 2012, thanks to Youtube, this word has become common, and describes news, videos, photos, content or people that experience overnight fame and become instant celebrities, mostly through social media exposure.
My question is: are vira…
Read the rest
Posted in Case Studies, Featured, General Web, Small Business, Social Media, Social Media, Social Media Small Business, Social Networks, Socialnomics, Startups, Statistics, Stories, Uncategorized, Video, YouTube | Tagged social media marketing, viral marketing, viral videos, youtube views
By Ed Michelson | 186 days ago
Building your brand online is hard. Everyone it seems like the newest, greatest social media site has launched, and yesterday’s hot thing goes the way of Friendster or MySpace. But even with whatever Tumblr or Pinterest site comes next, there are a few big boys that are probably here to say. The biggest, of course, are Twitter and Facebook. Both offer incred…
Read the rest
Posted in Facebook, Small Business, Social Media, Social Media, Socialnomics, Startups, Tips | Tagged Facebook Branding, Facebook Business Plan, Online Branding, social media tips
By Craig Robinson | April 20, 2012
Situation:
Just before Christmas last year, a large Scandinavian hardware store decided to bring some life to their Facebook page – get a larger following and promote their special holiday offers. This is the type of store where you find everything – from suede tool belts, via power drills to garden ornaments – and they’re active in most cities in Scandinavi…
Read the rest
Posted in Facebook, Startups | Tagged Facebook fan pages, Qwaya
By Ryan Bethea | December 12, 2011
It’s not a mystery that gaming is a huge part of our lives. And I am not talking solitaire or minesweeper, I am talking Social-Gaming. The reality is that Social Gaming is ubiquitous. World of Warcraft, Fantasy Football, Call of Duty…few lives are left untouched by these now cultural institutions. The online gaming market is a 15 billion doll…
Read the rest
Posted in Apps, Social Networks, Socialnomics, Startups
By Craig Lawson | November 16, 2011
What might happen if we took two parts Quora, one part Linkedin and blended thoroughly? Advicefile.
Advicefile has launched a new social network for the business community. The heart of the site is member generated questions and answers on any business related topic. It’s a simple idea with a refreshingly easy to use interface and engaging interact…
Read the rest
Posted in Social Networks, Socialnomics, Startups | Tagged business networking, Business questions and answers, social network
By Ryan Bethea | November 4, 2011
Have you ever wished there was a better way to add some excitement and personalization to text messages or posts? Not many startups attempt to create an entirely new language for such but that is exactly what New York based startup Vizlingo is seeking to do with their revolutionary “text to video” platform. That’s right you heard me. Text…
Read the rest
Posted in Startups | Tagged VizLingo
By Ryan Bethea | June 16, 2011
In my recent scouring for new and cool startups, I happened to come across a fascinating new tool called bre.ad. I am always on the lookout for new marketing resources, and bre.ad certainly is an interesting way to generate awareness.
The concept is simple. It lets you create a digital billboard on facebook and twitter, to promote anything you want (products…
Read the rest
Posted in Startups | Tagged bre.ad, bread software |
Follow Socialnomics