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Savings for Brand names online

Posted by admin | Posted in Blogging, Social Interaction | Posted on 29-07-2010

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It is almost August and back to school shopping is already starting to heat up. Many kids and teens will be heading back to school in the latest fashions and brand names and the parents want to be able to save money. Luckily for us and many other consumers out there companies have been offering online coupons to help get you into the store and create a more loyal brand following. We have used online coupons for several years in order to shop for clothing and shoes for the kids. At sites like www.savings.com they offer an extensive resource and a one stop shop for all your favorite back to school shopping places like Old Navy, Macy’s, and Justice. We have used sites like this to save hundreds of dollars since many of them are offering printable coupons that can save you up to 30-40% on your in-store or online purchases. They also offer a quick resource to get answers to your savings questions from the thousands of users that can help share their tips and strategies on the best way to save online.
This is a win/win for everyone as parents can find some of the latest fashions for their kids while stores and top brand names help to increase their brand awareness. With the ease and convenience of being able to create your own sale when you want it instead of waiting for the Sunday paper, online coupons make shopping easier and help to stretch those dollars. So as your kids are asking for the latest pair of shoes or jeans that everyone is wearing shop online for savings and coupons to help make this school year the best ever.

The mobile channel is heating up for consumers

Posted by admin | Posted in Blogging, Social Interaction | Posted on 24-07-2010

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With the advancements in technology for mobile technology more and more people are searching, shopping, and interacting through their mobile phones. The iPhone has created a whole new market for people to interact with peers, blog, and play games online with their friendly user interface, ease of use and high end graphics. This has helped to create a new channel for marketers called Mobile Marketing where companies can target and reach a new set of customers wherever they are at anytime of the day. So lets say someone is on their iPhone and searching to buy women’s perfume online you can have your mobile site show up in their top search lists which can help drive traffic to your site through specific mobile searches. Through creative text messages, mobile ads, and game and application sponsorships companies are finding unique ways to stay in touch with their customers and develop and reach new ones.

There are companies that specialize in helping sellers to maximize this channel to help companies build and launch successful mobile campaigns powered in part by  mobile marketing. Through their extensive experience in online marketing and SEO management they have developed a team that is helping customers take advantage of the next frontier of advertising. So if you are looking to expand your market and the current ad channels are not getting the most ROI then reach out to one of the fastest growing SEO companies with the talent and expertise to help you expand and grow your business in todays current market.

Hosted content management for your business

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Interaction, Social Media | Posted on 22-07-2010

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In order to obtain top results on search engines through search engine optimization (SEO) and increasing your traffic flow, it is always a good idea to consult with an experienced online vendor who specializes in these services. Companies like Eden which specialize in Small Business CMS where you as the business owner are given tools to do your own search engine optimization for your website. With little to no web marketing or technical experience to get their site up and running and you can sign up for their service starting at $10 per month. There are things that you as a webmaster or blogger can do to help the search engines find your sites and crawl more of your content. By using static pages you can enhance your position within the major search engines like google. the Google webmaster guidelines give insight that if you want to increase your search engine positions then using static pages as opposed to dynamic pages will help in your traffic and search engine traffics. They employ web design and SEO tools in order to help their clients be seen and found on the internet.

Eden makes it simple for users to easily modify your website:

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With the way people search and surf the internet today you need to make an impact when they land on your page within the first five seconds. Your Web Page Design will also play an important role in how your site is seen by your customers and the search engines. Too many new companies will want to add flashy graphics and flash animation only to find that it may take too long to load and deter the very customer you are trying to attract. And flashy graphics and flash animation are ignored by the search engines and this will be the major source of website traffic to your site. You can try Eden’s hosted content management services and try their 15 day Website CMS Free Trial. This will enable you to understand what you can do and how simple the process is before landing on the plan that is right for you. So having an optimum web design will play a big role in the success of your online business.

Here are some customer examples:

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Do you really understand online advertising

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Interaction, Social Media | Posted on 19-07-2010

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It was reported in a study done by simply.com of approximately 25,000 businesses that only 31% of them actually advertise online. And of those 52% felt that online advertising was not as effective or were unsure how to convert that traffic to customers. This presents a great opportunity for the small business to understand how to use and agency like simply.com and for publishers to offer targeted traffic for potential new customers.  As a Publisher running PPC ads or other forms of contextual ads on your site, you make a certain dollar amount on each click through on the ad, regardless if the person buys or completes any form. In the new model, you be be compensated if the click actually resulted in a purchase, or other action determined by the advertiser. So as you can see, you could get 1000 clicks a day on your ads running on your site, but unless there is an actual purchase, that would be $0 in your pocket. Interesting!! But the result in Cost per Action or CPA Leads as it is called pay much higher than PPC ads

As an advertiser, if you elect to choose this model, it could be very cost effective as you would only be paying for actual sales, or leads. So for example you run a site that sells Domain names and hosting accounts. If someone sees your ad on another site, clicks on it, but never purchases anything, you would not be charged anything. Unlike today, if you have purchased $1000 in clicks, they could all be used up without one sale. Since most of those in the survey reported that they have or are using Google Adwords using Google advertising vehicles is by far the most popular. Plus for advertisers you greatly reduce PPC fraud as their are specific sales actions that have to take place.

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This form of advertising has grown substantially since we first started partnering with companies that specialize in PPC and helping companies build a strategy around keyword marketing. There are companies like simply.com which is a advertising agency that specialize in this form of online marketing and have teamed up with some very large companies to bring bloggers and website owners a new form of revenue to their offerings.

From a publishers standpoint the simply.com offers a host of reports so that you can monitor which offers are performing best on your blogs or websites. They offer a great variety of website advertising tools so that you will be sure to find one that will fit into your site. You can choose from various marketing platforms that will enable you to generate traffic and revenue. The more variety that you are given the more creative you can get and actually test different mediums to understand which types get better click through and better revenue.

For advertisers you have various reports to help you understand how your ads are being viewed, which format is gaining more customers, and on the day and time of the actual sign-ups are happening.

Play Around in Memphis

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Interaction, Social Media | Posted on 06-07-2010

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This is a sponsored guest post written by Memphis Travel on behalf of Memphis CVB. Post powered by Sponzai.

More than just the home of the blues and barbeque, Memphis gives you plenty of ways to play around, with fun things to do no matter who you are or what you like. Of course, if you’re into Elvis, rock-and-roll and mouth-watering ribs, you’ve got to check out Graceland, Sun Studios, and the Rendezvous. But Memphis has much more to offer than this holy trinity of southern culture, with enough to see, do and eat to make it the perfect location for your next long weekend getaway. 
    The families out there (or the wild at heart) should be sure to check out the Memphis Zoo, one of only four U.S. zoos with giant pandas. Recently ranked the #1 zoo in the U.S. by TripAdvisor.com, the Memphis Zoo lets you get up close and personal with the animal kingdom. And with the recent addition the Northwest Passage, home to Polar bears in a see-through underwater exhibit, and the zoo’s newest section, Teton Trek, kids and adults alike are certain to have a blast.
    Don’t let your midtown experience stop at the zoo; the Cooper-Young and Overton Square neighborhoods are just down the street. Ask a local Memphian where to find a tasty bite to eat, great local music and ice cold beer, and they will probably direct you here. Speaking of beer … the environmentally conscious visitor can enjoy a locally brewed beer by Ghost River Brewing or walk through the natural landscape and educational facilities at the Lichterman Nature Center.
    Memphis has museums for just about everything. From the Civil Rights Museum, Cotton Museum and Fire Museum in downtown to the Brooks Museum, Children’s Museum of Memphis and the Pink Palace Museum further east, the number of places to have fun while you learn are as bountiful as the barbeque restaurants. Families, friends, sports fans, history buffs, self-proclaimed food critics – Memphis has everything you need to keep everyone happy.
     So when you visit Memphis, stay a few extra days. Even the locals don’t run out of things to do. And to make it easy, memphistravel.com is launching a new
travel guide to help you plan your next vacation. Simply choose from a list of interests and you’ll be given a sample itinerary with lots of great ideas. You can also register for a chance to win one of twelve trip packages that include tours, gift certificates to Memphis’ favorite restaurants, hotel stays and more. Go to itinerary.memphistravel.com to get started.

A watch for your wedding anniversary

Posted by admin | Posted in Blogging, Social Interaction | Posted on 22-06-2010

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Who would have ever known that time would be so expensive. I have seen some nice watches that sell for a pretty penny and not sure if it’s worth paying that much money for something that just tells us the time. Some people do want the best of the best and the style and selection of today’s watches is amazing. You can find luxury watches at discounted prices if you take a little time to search for deals online.I have been looking at the most current movado watch for my wife and our upcoming wedding anniversary. Since I spend most of time in business sales calls with customers being able to dress nicely and have a nice accessory like a Movado Watch could add to the overall look. This would be a great gift for my wife of 18 years could get me since the last time I got a new watch was over 10 years ago.There are several gift ideas that would make a perfect present on your wedding anniversary for your special someone and giving the gift of time can be one that they will remember. It is nice to own a luxury watch, so you have something to wear out in public on those evenings that you dress up a little nicer for. Our time is valuable to all of us and some people really show that value by wearing a nice watch.

Improving your branding

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Media, tech synch | Posted on 15-06-2010

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For many small to medium sized businesses that are looking to improve their brand there are several ways to do this both on and off line. One way to help interface with your customers and improve your branding is through live customer support. Many businesses overlook this simple task by simply not offering support or customer help through a live person or they opt for cheaper options. Most businesses think that their telecommunications is a secondary fit to their overall brand and this may not be correct. With companies like Synergy One you can find plans for cheap business phone calls that will help your bottom line while giving you a customized option to provide support to your customers. Then you can link in that live support to help drive awareness and traffic to your blog.

Blogs have really shot up the charts and they are gaining popularity for people looking to promote online. I think traffic exchanges are a good way to drive traffic to your websites and this can help with search engine rankings. Being ranked high on the search engines is the best way to find your target customers, because these are the people searching for your specific product or service. Forums that have chat and message areas are another way people can take advantage of advertising space on the Net. I see users in chat rooms all the time with a link in their signatures. So for every post they start or reply to, they are leaving a trail or link back to their website. Paid to click sites are a good way to get unique visitors or traffic to your sites and I have used them from time to time. I do find lots of places you can advertise for free or really cheap, so online advertising really isn’t that costly right now. Let me know your secrets or tricks to marketing online and what avenues have you taken that led to great results?

Find some great online coupons at dealgo.com

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Interaction | Posted on 30-05-2010

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You can start saving money from your favorite online stores. If you make a lot of purchases online, then be sure to hunt for coupons and discount codes that you can find online. Why pay full price? When you can spend a little extra effort and search for some of the savings that is available online. Sites like dealgo.com is a great resource to research some of the great deals online and helping you to save money with purchases you are going to make.

I know I will be looking to buy a new pair of shoes soon. My foot hasn’t grown any in the last 15 years, so I already know my size. I have a pretty good idea of what type of brand I like, so getting shoes that feel comfortable to me has already been established. Sometimes it’s cheaper to buy things online and pay for shipping, then to go to your local department store and make purchases. So I plan to take my time and check for any online savings that might be available to me. You can really find some good deals and save a lot of money, if you just don’t buy things on an impulse. Find what you want, then see all the different stores that have it available. Taking that little extra time, will mean a few more dollars in your pocket!

For those that have a hard time eating less food when prices do go up; should start saving now before things get bad. I’m sure food will be more expensive at the end of this year as compared to the prices now. The smart consumers will save money on food during the good times, so they don’t have to cut back as much if things do take a down turn. How can I save money now? Preparing more meals at home would be a good start. If you do go out to eat, only eat at the places where you have Restaurant coupons to use. Some restaurants offer big discounts through their coupons and you can find these in the mail or search for them online. Each coupon is just like cash. The more coupons we can use at restaurants and in the supermarkets, the more cash we will have in our pockets. So don’t throw away those food coupons anymore and everyone should take it a step further and search for these money saving coupons online. Please feel free to leave any replies on ways you and your family like to save money on food.

Using social sites to help your business

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Media | Posted on 19-04-2010

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I have found some marketing techniques and strategies online that has worked well for me. I’m not in a hurry to change my routine, but understand that there are better ways to conduct business online. Instead of signing up for a broad marketing campaign at Twitter, I thought I might select one program and use it on my Twitter account. My business name online is “Traffexone”, that’s the name I used to conduct business with advertisers and marketers who see help with their online advertising. Companies are now finding success in using social media to help brand their company as well attract potential new customers. Companies like CityMove.com where they provide customers and local New York moving company to find each other in order to solve a problem. They use a reverse auction still format so that movers bid on the customers moving project.

I love online marketing and I have made some great contacts and friends through my resources I use daily. A group or a team of people can get a lot more ground covered on the World Wide Web, if someone can lead them in one direction. People that want to succeed with making money online, should try to find a team or group of people that share the same ideas and goals online. Doing it by yourself is not going to create too many success stories. You stand a much better chance with making real money online, if you can find a team or group that you can join. Make sure you do your part to keep your online marketing group strong. Don’t rely on others to always lead you. Sometimes you have to become the leader and the newest member to a group can be a leader or the spark needed to get everyone as a whole moving forward.

I’m glad Facebook and Twitter offers tools to help online marketers. Advertising online is the way to do business in the 21st century. There is so many people that own computers these days and most of these people are connected to the Net. Learning how to attract these folks to your blogs or websites is the trick to marketing on the internet. Plus the fact that both upstarts and existing businesses can compete on the same playing field.

See better and save money

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Interaction | Posted on 13-04-2010

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One of the best examples of how the internet can be used to create a viral marketing campaign is through a company called Zenni Optical. They sell discounted eyeglasses that can save you hundreds of dollars when looking to get a new pair of glasses. Through their online word of mouth marketing they have been to spread the news about their great savings and free shipping on their glasses. You simply enter the details of your eyeglass prescription and select your frames and lenses and then in about 1-12 days your eyeglasses are delivered to your home.

There are numerous companies that have been able to use the internet as their sole source of branding and advertising to help attract customers and brand their product. Of course you have to be able to deliver quality products and service in order to retain and grow your customer base. There are just as many companies who have tried the online marketing and social network scene who are no longer in business. Companies like Zenni Optical are able to grow their business through satisfied customers and lower prices on eyeglasses. You can check their site out and see for your self the wide selection of glasses they have for men and women and then read through some of the blogs and reviews that have been written about them from satisfied customers. They have several frames and lenses starting at $8 so you can order additional pairs for backups.

Improve your search and keyword strategy

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Interaction, Social Media | Posted on 13-04-2010

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There is a term that is used in search engine management called “Evergreen content” What this means is content that is not topical, such who won Monday Night Football, but more along the lines of “How to find fresh content” This and other topics that have no time of expiration and are very specific in their search terms. If you are trying to get noticed and traffic to your site, then you need to be specific in your keywords, and use through out your blog or site. Keywordspy.com has the solutions to help you stay informed and identify profitable keyword and ad copy combination’s.

Linking to high quality content is also very helpful when deploying your search engine campaign. And if you can get those sites to link back to you your are farther ahead than your competition. Don’t rely on a simple few keywords in your description in hopes to achieve top placement in the search engines. Design your content and messaging around your top 3 or 4 key phrases and then use those in all your online branding. You must also know what your competitors are bidding on and using in their search campaigns so that you can tailor your marketing campaign and be competitive.

In the race to stay in front of your customers with the most current and relevant information many companies pay a lot of money to outside vendors to perform web data extraction. This is done in order to understand what is being said about their products and their competition. Data capture or keyword searching as it is known is a method by which companies can keep compile specific information from the millions of web pages that may relate to their business or even help identify potential new comers to the market. By using sites like KeyWordSpy.com you can gain a competitive advantage by having the work done for you. They will help provide real time statistics on your keywords and which ones are having the most success. You can save up to 20% using this keywordspy promo code from Yepv.com. This type of information gathering can require specific programs that are programmed to run at specific intervals and look for specific keywords that then get reported back.

The internet as a valuable tool

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Interaction, Social Media | Posted on 09-04-2010

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If you’re just getting started with a new business or your ready to make the next step with your small business, you can count on social marketing  to help. They can connect you with friends in the same area of business, allow you to exchange ideas and thoughts in a forum setting and they also provide a way that you can submit business articles on a lot of different topics. This can be an effective way to reach out with others online and learn valuable knowledge that will push your small business to the next level. This is why having a reliable internet connection is critical to any business who is online and using some of these tools or planning on getting online. With satellite internet service now providing the same speeds and reliability for small business even the mom and pop shops that are located in rural areas can compete with the big boys. The internet has shown us that it does not matter where you are located as long as you provide a valuable service.

Using the internet as a valuable tool to connect with others and your customers is key. You can also connect with other companies who can provide expert advice on ways to maximize your social media and online presence. If you think your small business could use help with online marketing, you could benefit too from the services provided from social media.They even have new ways to help service companies to search key words in conversations within twitter and then you can send a tweet around that specific topic. It is very natural and provides a simple solution to help you engage a whole new audience and you can even geo-target to make it relevant to your market.  One or two new strategies or tactics in the way we conduct our business online can make a big difference. Don’t wait for things to fall in your lap and go out and get the knowledge needed to move your business ahead in the future.

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Qualified 911 Operators Still Needed

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Media | Posted on 05-04-2010

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In recent weeks, I have seen some horrifying 911 calls and it doesn’t always seem the person on the other end is taking it seriously enough. I know these guys are trained to not over react, but we are all human and sometimes over reacting isn’t a bad thing. The sense of urgency in a 911 operator’s voice I think could help the person on the other end, to know that their emergency is serious and will be taken care of in that manner. I believe some 911 operators are too cool, calm, and collective and this leaves the person on the other end, more worried that their situation isn’t being dealt with in the proper manner. I know a couple of the calls have been about a Toyota vehicle and how the accelerator has hung up and the person in the vehicle calls 911 for assistance. These calls are about as tough as it gets for a 911 operator and I just wonder if there isn’t something more they can do. I don’t have any answers and how an answering service like 911 could do any better than what they’re already doing; with the exception of a little more tone in their voice to the people that need help in emergency situations.

I can remember when the 9/11 event struck New York City and what 911 operators was forced to do in that situation back in 2001. After the planes struck the World Trade Center Towers, the emergency call center services for 911 had to go to a recording for people that needed emergency help. The recording on that infamous day told everyone that all emergency services was busy due to the events that were happening in lower Manhattan and no other emergency services were available at the time. We are all aware of what happened to the victims that were directly connected to the World Trade Center events on that sunny Tuesday back in 2001. What we may never learn is the victims that were not tied to the World Trade Center destruction on 9/11. The people that needed assistance in other parts of Manhattan and New York City, but was unable to get help, due to the magnitude of help that was needed at the Towers that day.

Obviously no one can plan for an event like 9/11 and something like that is just out of our hands. The other things that are far lower on the scale of emergencies, like a driver who is in a car and can’t get it to stop, needs the fastest response possible to avoid injury to their selves and other innocent folks on the highway. The need for more qualified 911 operators is out there and this field is our front line to saving people’s lives each day. No call center in America is going to be prepared for every emergency that takes place each day. As long as we can make improvements on the emergencies that do come up and learn the best methods to handle these unique situations, I think we can all rest better at night. The gas pedal that hangs up in a car is a good place to start. After hearing about this emergency more than once in recent months, I’m still not sure what I should do if this happens to me. I have a feeling that 911 operators are still trying to find the best ways to handle it on their end too.

You can win a Colorware custom iPad from TapTapTap

Posted by admin | Posted in Blogging, Social Interaction | Posted on 27-03-2010

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taptapOK! For all of you have been anxiously awaiting the new iPad from Apple you may just have a chance to win a custom ColorWare ipad for simply tweeting. We stumbled upon this great viral marketing opportunity from TapTapTap and felt we should share it with our readers. Here is what you have to tweet and then follow @taptaptap and that is you are entered:

  • the free @digg app’s here for iphone! to celebrate they’re giving out a custom colorware ipad each day for 2 weeks! http://bit.ly/diggapp

They are doing this to help promote their new free Digg App which does:

ipad“The Digg app is finally here for your iPhone or iPod touch! Digg and view top stories, read comments, save stories for reading later, and do it all in a sleek interface with one tap from your home screen. It’s all the stuff you care about on the internet, now elegantly presented in mobile form.” I would love to have the chance to win one of these custom iPads and so we wish everyone the best of luck and hopefully over the next 12 days we will be the proud owner of a new ColorWare iPad and will graciously post about our new gadget. The iPad should change the game yet again for the way that we interact with each other and read books. I saw an interesting commercial about the Kindle and my 11 year old daughter thought it was a commercial for the new ipad. Simply because the music and style of the ad was very similar to the way and style that Apple used to launch the iPhone. So the competition will heat up as iPad’s begin to ship next week and we will read about the advantages and glitches through our new iPhone app for Digg.

Taking advantage of the home buying tax credit 2010

Posted by admin | Posted in Finance | Posted on 26-03-2010

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If you are in the market for a new home then you have until April 30th to take advantage of the home buying tax credit that has been in play for the last 8 months. This tax credit that has been part of the economic stimulus gives first time home buyers who qualify an $8000 tax credit and existing home owners looking to buy $6500. It is estimated that over 2 million people have taken advantage of this tax break and has started to show signs of helping the overall hosing market. As consumers look to purchase a new home the overall surrounding economy stands to benefit because of the additional spend that will take place in new furniture and appliances.

The real estate companies like Caldwell Bankers ha done a good job to help position themselves as a go to resource to help answer questions as well be an advocate for their clients looking to buy and sell their homes. While the tax break is rather simple you will want to make sure that you understand if you qualify because their is income limitations and the price of your home that you purchase cannot exceed $800k. Using a qualified Realtor can help you find the right home and be able to give you guidance on the specifics of this great incentive to help you get that new home that you have been looking at.

MassiveGood CHANGE THE WORLD WITH A SIMPLE CLICK!

Posted by admin | Posted in Blogging, Featured Video, Social Media | Posted on 09-03-2010

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If you have ever wanted to use your Twitter or Facebook account for good things then MassiveGood.org may be something that you can get involved with. We were recently made aware of the launch and wanted to do our part in order to help spread the news. There are so many ways to get involved and one of those is through blogging and raising awareness. There are other simple ways in which to get involved by simple shopping through one of their travel partners and look for the Click MassiveGood logo and just click. We have included a short video at the end of this post in order to share what they are involved with. There are some big names that are getting involved in this movement and now you have a chance to make a difference through micro-contributions and bring awareness and help to some of the preventable deaths that take place across the world.

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MASSIVEGOOD uses the power of social media to help stop the millions of preventable deaths from HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis and increase maternal and child health in the developing world.
Social networks have revolutionized how we interact. But can they raise awareness and increase funding for some of the most pressing global health issues in the 21st century?

MASSIVEGOOD does both, by creating a worldwide community based on small individual acts of giving. MASSIVEGOOD lets you make a $2 micro-contribution towards major global health causes every time you buy a plane ticket, reserve a hotel room or rent a car.

Available in the USA since early 2010, MASSIVEGOOD allows travelers to make their trip really meaningful and connect with fellow contributors on this website, a social network for those committed to building a healthier world. To ensure that all travelers can make a difference, leaders in the travel and tourism industry have joined with global health organizations to support MASSIVEGOOD in an impressive private-public coalition.

It’s an easy way to do good and connect with others that are doing the same – just click MASSIVEGOOD!

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Get stylish eyeglasses for a great price

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Interaction, Social Media | Posted on 08-03-2010

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If you don’t have the best eyes in the world or just don’t see as well as you use to; now might be a good time to have your eyes checked out. There is a great article that we had a chance to read at the Examiner where Eric one of the contributors writes of his first hand experience with Zenni Optical. If you know your eyes are bad and you’re already wearing glasses, I know of a great place you can get your next pair. Great Discovery: $ 8 Zenni Optical Rx eyeglasses and other glasses like these can be found at Zenni Optical. They offer some great deals on prescription glasses and at a great price too!

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Zenni Optical offers a huge selection on many different types of glasses. You will be able to find $8 eyeglasses, $9.95 eyeglasses, $12.95 eyeglasses and $15.95 eyeglasses; so you have a choice in the price and they’re all cheap! They also have glasses for $19 in metal, plastic or acetate. A wide assortment of frames is available and you can find rimless frames, full or half rim frames. They even have the sunglasses you can clip on to your existing prescription glasses, so you don’t have to fight the sun in your stylish glasses. You will definitely want to check out the dozens of sunshade models they have in stock. Be sure to save Zenni Optical to your favorites so you won’t forget where they’re, the next time you’re looking for stylish prescription glasses!

Are you ready for a new watch

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Media | Posted on 08-03-2010

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There are many reasons to give a watch either for a birthday, anniversary, or wedding gift. One long forgotten tradition that I would love to see come back is receiving a watch for milestone events at work. I remember my father had a great looking Timex with a date and special inscription on the back that noted the anniversary date. This is something that he has kept all these years. I have always been passionate about having a great time piece to keep me on schedule. I am always looking for the next look in watches and have had a variety of watches from Seiko Automatic Watches to Swiss Army. The one thing I love is the mechanical time pieces as I have always had great luck and they seem to be more precise and less maintenance. The more features that a watch the less likely I am to purchase since I am only need of the time and date at a glance. My Seiko watch that I have now has been great and durable. I use it for work while in my suit and then wear it for casual outings. Even when I forgot to take it off when out in the yard it is easy to clean even though it has taken some abuse.

seiko_titaniumAt Bluedial.com they offer a huge range of watches and time pieces with 100% satisfaction for your purchases. This is great for shoppers like me who want a specific feel and look and want to be assured that I am not stuck with my purchase in the event the watch does not meet my expectations. The following Seiko Titanium is great because you can wear it both for dress and casual wear and provides a great look for whatever the occasion. So keep in mind those college grads or Fathers Day is just a month and half away for some great gift ideas.

Driving the digital content and marketing

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Interaction, Social Media | Posted on 05-03-2010

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Content is what drives the internet and many Web 2.0 companies are looking to obtain new and fresh content. Even the big cable companies like Comcast Cable are going to the web to find videos to fill channels for their viewers. We have started to find ways to syndicate content to increase our audience and the concept is slowly working. As we create and bring in more unique content we build our customer base and then they in turn bring in additional visitors. This is simply done by them linking to our feeds on their sites and then more people are exposed to our writings. I have always been a bug believer in having great content and even more so video content to bring value to your readers. If you can be seen as a great resource to get up to the date information all in one place then you will be of value to your customers. If not you will join the ranks of the other billion or so websites out there.

digital_marketingMany companies are now working with Digital Marketing experts like Fusion Unlimited in order to expand their reach and brand awareness. We have seen more and more companies linking into the video content and reaching out to bloggers to embed this content in their blogs. You can choose from a variety of topics and the videos are easy to install. Plus the fact that you have the opportunity to make money via advertising share, CPM start at $1. What’s great about this content is that it can freely redistributed or “Mashed”. This in turns takes on a viral marketing effect and you are compensated for the additional impressions that the videos are generating. Plus there are loyalty programs where members can earn additional prizes like digital cameras and even cars.

Looking beyond the normal

Posted by admin | Posted in Social Interaction, Social Media | Posted on 26-02-2010

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Infomercials are the worst idea ever and no way would they work in a million gazillion years, but you still see them around and on just about every channel. The reason infomercials are seen on tv is really simple and that is because they work! We all know just how fake they are and the bad actors they get to star in these lousy 30 minute ads; yet the positive results keep coming in. You must understand this in marketing and it doesn’t matter if it sounds like a good idea or not, it’s the numbers that you go by and we all know that the numbers never lie! So keep that MIND OPEN and put that EFFORT in and things will begin to look up for you. Marketers are using Brain training techniques in order to help you remember through all the clutter their brand and message.

blog_brandNow I covered the M and O and the E has been taken care of too and that leaves the V to go. The V is for VERSATILITY. You always want to be in a position to move in a new direction and don’t get caught with all of your eggs in one basket. You might miss out on a great opportunity if you get tunnel vision for just 1 or 2 things online. Since your keeping an OPEN MIND; you might as well be VERSATILE enough to take advantage of any new opportunities or ideas that might present their self to you. You could be having success right now with your online earnings and maybe the money you make from the computer pays 1 or 2 of your bills. If you’re not willing to change directions, you might be missing out on the type of money, that you could quit your current job. So it’s great you don’t have to spend money from your paycheck because your online earnings pay the car payment. Just think how nice it would be if your online earnings could pay all the bills and give you spending money too! I think most people would agree if they could have all their current bills being paid off and a little extra spending money on the side, this would be called success. So always be prepared to jump at a new way to earn money online and you can achieve this by being VERSATILE.

MOVE = Mind Open + Versatile + Effort

or

M = Multiple Streams of Income

O = Open Minded to New Ideas

V = Versatility for New Ways to Market or Earn Money

E = Effort Needed Daily