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If search engines check branding and soc. networking in their algorithms, won't informative content be buried?

Mar 13, 2009 by craig h | Posted in Programming & Design

It appears that search engines are starting to consider branding and social media activity (buzz) when ranking search results. I know that the Internet serves many purposes, such as social networking, shopping, and entertainment. However, as search engines

The Importance of Social Networking for Small Businesses | Small ...

by Elias Cortez

The recent activity of individuals, including joining small business groups or adding support to small business advertisements, use to be listed on the individual’s profile but this has evolved into the “newsfeed”. Offering new applications which quantify the likes and dislikes of individuals, users of Facebook can now join “groups” which support small businesses or can “become fans of…” these small businesses, adding to their advertising. Small business owners struggle with marketing their products as well as their services, contracting new customers, and maintaining their current customer base in order to succeed. This becomes advertising thanks to the ever-evolving applications which these social networking sites have added. These sites each offer options for small businesses to create profiles and pages, wherein they are able to advertise their products and services. This began with direct selling, evolved into advertisements with flyers, posters, then emails, websites, and now electronic ads on social networking sites....

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Networking is Dangerous | Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

by Pam Lassiter

Approaching them in the right order with the right message results in the outcomes you’re seeking because you’ve been putting deposits in the bank the whole time. When you need help, they’ll be there for you as you’ve been there for them. The networking “strategy” of “volume” doesn’t build value if people don’t remember who you are when you contact them. Having a core network of a diverse cross-section of people that you continue to help over time is the strategy that works, however. ” Yes and no. Not all networking strategies are created equal, and some can hurt your brand for the long term. It grows your brand and the richness of your life, too....

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