Absolute Marketing Group» social media

The Right Way to setup a Facebook Fan Page – in 3 Easy Steps

Cas Johnson, Lead Web Developer — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:11:39 +0000

As many people have unfortunately found out, there’s a wrong way to setup a Facebook Fan Page for your business.

Case in point:

Your business partner uses their personal Facebook Profile to setup a Fan Page for your business. They’re the Creator of that Fan Page, and can grant your Facebook Profile ... read more

Tonight’s News Brought to You by:

Brian Meckler, Marketing Advisor — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:18:27 +0000

Surveys show that a growing amount of Americans regard advertising as an annoyance at best. Consumers may have forgotten that it’s advertising that has subsidized news and entertainment for decades providing radio and television content for free. Newspapers and magazines charge for content but the circulation income doesn’t come close ... read more

Social Media vs Traditional Media FAQs

Brian Meckler, Marketing Advisor — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:53:21 +0000

At a recent presentation on the importance of social media, members of the audience asked some valuable questions regarding the balance between social media, like Facebook and Twitter, and traditional media, like television and print.

I think it would be beneficial to continue the discussion here. After reading this article, feel ... read more

How To Make User-Friendly Twitter Lists

travis — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:34:53 +0000

Ever felt the urge to group your Twitter followers into a handy-list? Well, now you can. Here’s a quick guide to get you started with Twitter’s list application.

In the corner of the right sidebar a new section has been created. Click “create new list” and name it. Then, choose whether ... read more

Should we do this? Part 3

Cas Johnson, Lead Web Developer — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:47:37 +0000

In Parts one and two of this series, I addressed some important questions about creating or updating your online marketing efforts. The last question you should ask yourself before implementing a new or improved feature of your online marketing or website strategy is “Is this feature or anything associated with ... read more

Don’t Forget About Blogging

Luke Petterson, Interactive Director — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:35:12 +0000

Many businesses, maybe your own as well, are adopting social media marketing strategies. During this adoption process, you may have learned all about Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and many other social networking opportunities that allow you to get your content out in front of a bunch of fans and followers.

Is ... read more

Advanced Social Media Strategies

Luke Petterson, Interactive Director — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:52:00 +0000

We recently ran across an article about taking a more advanced approach to social media. These ideas go beyond the basics of social media, and there’s some good ideas in there.

The major points are this:

Use multimedia when possible – videos and photos can go a long way in getting people ... read more

Facebook for Small Business

Brian Meckler, Marketing Advisor — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:46:57 +0000

By now, most people are aware of social media. While many still struggle to understand the full scope of this rapidly evolving medium, it’s clear social media is not a fad. With tens of millions logging in nationwide, Facebook is the undeniable kingpin of social media. Having a mass following ... read more

Twitter Updates Terms of Service

Luke Petterson, Interactive Director — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:47:33 +0000

Twitter has been around for a while now, and has gained immense popularity as of recent. Because of this, Twitter has learned a lot about how people use the service. They have updated their terms of service, or the rules of how people can use Twitter.

It’s always important to stick ... read more

Who’s Talking About Me? Tools to Monitor Your Brand and Reputation Online

Cas Johnson, Lead Web Developer — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:25:10 +0000

So you’ve jumped into Social Media and are Tweeting, Following and Friending like a Pro. Great. You’re also commenting intelligently on blogs and sending out RT Luv on a regular basis. Fabulous. So – who’s talking about YOU, and what are they saying?

If you’re logging directly into Facebook and Twitter, ... read more