Archive for May, 2010

The Eternal Question: How Can I Possibly Do It All with Social Media?

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

doingitallOn Wednesday, May 19th, I spoke on a panel at The New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE) to a room of association leaders to discuss how to increase member engagement through social media.  During the Q&A, I was asked a question that I hear time and time again:


How do I do it all?

The short answer is, you can’t.

With constant developments in existing social tools and the continual barrage of emerging social media platforms, it’s impossible for today’s business owner, non-profit or association to keep up, let alone integrate every tool effectively and appropriately in their existing marketing plan.

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Beyond Social: Social Media for SMB Marketing

Friday, May 21st, 2010

By Jennifer Shaheen, May 20, 2010 | As seen in Marketing Coach

Today’s small businesses are just as active using social media as consumers; however, the way they approach social media is very different. Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are learning to use social media to communicate with their customers, discover new trends and generate ideas. They are finding social media platforms to be an effective and efficient way to get their message to the right people.

The best way to connect with small businesses is to start with what they need most:
research and information.

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The Online Store for the New Decade

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Before you can make sales, you’ll need to make connections.
By Jennifer Shaheen, May 5, 2010 | As featured in Entrepreneur

From jewelry designers to musicians, from shop owners to authors, everyone is looking for a way to sell products or services online. How do you begin, and what do you need to know about setting up and managing an online store for your business? Whether you do it yourself or hire a firm, you are the expert at what you sell, and your involvement is crucial to the success of your web store.

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Ultimate Dive Travel

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Ultimate Dive TravelWebsite providing trip planning and first hand information on diving around the world.
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Silvermark

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Paul Bloom Qi GongHigh quality, patented food preparation tools, utensils, and food storage containers.
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Paul Bloom Qi Gong

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Paul Bloom Qi GongWebsite for Qi Gong instructor Paul Bloom, teaching the ancient Chinese art, combining breathing and moving exercises to improve physical health and calm the mind.
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Is Social Media Annoying?

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

I recently spoke to the executive directors of Medical Societies, and while discussing the four pillars of social media: educate, communicate, entertain and collaborate, an audience member said, “You missed one – Annoying.” The crowd laughed, and a point was clearly made that there are many people who view social media as annoying.

I felt compelled to address this during the session and wanted to continue that discussion here about why people might find social media to be “Annoying.”

Too Much & No Point

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WebEBP

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

WebEBPWebEBP, Inc. develops online software applications that assist licensed mental health practitioners in the delivery of behavioral treatments for the most common psychiatric diagnoses.
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Bodhi Heart Rolfing

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Concept to Completion:

Client Testimonial:

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Private San Francisco-based Rolfing Structural Integration practice, Bodhi Heart Rolfing, offers clients bodywork sessions that reorganize the connective network of body tissue to relieve tension and pain and restore flexibility and energy.  It’s a small, niche industry, but even though it’s very specifically focused, their website still needed to be found by a broader, similarly interested audience – people that would be interested in Rolfing even if they didn’t exactly know what it was.

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Bodhi Heart Rolfing

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Bodhi Heart RolfingPrivate San Francisco-based Rolfing Structural Integration practice offering clients bodywork sessions that reorganize the connective network of body tissue to relieve tension and pain and restore flexibility and energy.
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