Social Media
Time to Try the 'Anti-Facebook'?
BY Brian Patrick Eha
A better way to connect with customers online, Pinterest versus Google+ and other social-media news from around the web.
Zig Ziglar and the Importance of Helping Others
BY Brian Patrick Eha
From the late Zig Ziglar's sound advice to solutions to customer-service difficulties, a sampling of our best tips of the week.
4 Ideas for Hosting Google+ Hangouts 'On Air'
BY Brian Honigman
How to make the social network's video conferencing tool work for your business.
The Best Way to Win Repeat Customers
BY Gary Vaynerchuk
In this special 'Ask Entrepreneur' feature, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk explains why you should focus on farming instead of hunting when it comes to getting that new customer to buy again.
Zig Ziglar Remembered on Social Media
BY Hiten Samtani
The transformative speaker and author on leadership died this morning at the age of 86. Here are some early reactions from the web.
What to Do When Customers Get Mean on Social Media
BY Scott Levy
How dealing with angry customers can be an opportunity to show the world how your company cares about customer service.
How Reading Rainbow's LeVar Burton Is Bringing Storytelling into the Digital Age
BY Shira Lazar
The actor discusses his transition into entrepreneurship and offers some key tips for young treps.
10 Mistakes Your Business Might Be Making on LinkedIn
BY Alyson Shontell
You'll want to steer clear of these no-nos on the professional networking site.
How to Get People to Listen to You on Social Media
BY Rachel Krasnow
Tips for cutting through the noise on social media to make your voice known.
Are You Ready for the Digital Holiday Shopping Rush? (Infographic)
BY Hiten Samtani
Most small businesses aren't equipped to handle the demand online or over mobile, a new report says.
Play Video On Social Media, Share Content That Makes Your Followers Say 'Holy Smokes!' (Video)
BY Hiten Samtani
Online marketing expert Jason Falls on how to use social media for business.
4 Surprising Ways to Use Google+ for Business
BY Kim Lachance Shandrow
A look at little-known business features that can help you work more efficiently.
Google Hangout With Jason Falls on Tapping the Power of Social Media for Business
BY Jason Fell
If you have burning questions about taking your social media marketing strategy up a notch, don't miss this live video chat.
Beyond Pinterest: 3 Emerging Social Photo-Sharing Sites for Business
BY Cynthia Boris
A trio of business-worthy alternatives to socializing product images and converting followers into customers.
How to Get Your Money's Worth From Social Media Campaigns
BY Jason Falls
In this special 'Ask Entrepreneur' feature, marketing expert Jason Falls on tracking the value of social media marketing.
Is Social Media Dead? The New Marketing Mix
BY Jason HeadsetsDotCom
Some are predicting the death of social media, as brands clog the net. But the future of the future of marketing online is anything but black and white.
New Facebook Option Can Help Brands Regain Fan Engagement
BY Jason Fell
Frustrated about a dramatic decrease in reach? The social network has at least one way to counteract the drop off.
How to Drive Sales Through Social Media
BY Jason Falls
In this special 'Ask Entrepreneur' feature, marketing expert Jason Falls discusses how business owners can convert followers into paying customers.
5 Ways Social Media Can Ruin Your Reputation
BY Lewis Howes
From unflattering photos to leaving commentators hanging, here's how you could be damaging your reputation on social media and not even know it.
Play Video How Gamification Can Create Social Media Buzz (Video)
BY Gabe Zichermann
Expert Gabe Zicherman on how 'gaming features' can increase engagement on the social web.
3 Ways to Promote Your Brand Without Facebook
BY Chris Syme
Here's how you can boost your brand without using the world's largest social network.
Small-Business Owners Spending More Time, Money on Social Media [Infographic]
BY Kathleen Davis
A new survey reveals that small businesses are increasing their social media marketing efforts.
Social-Media Maven Amy Jo Martin on Working Hard and Being a Renegade
BY Shira Lazar
Digital Royalty's Amy Jo Martin left the Phoenix Suns to launch her digital and social-media empire. Here are her tips for how to score more points with customers.
5 Free Tools for More Powerful Pinterest Marketing
BY Brian Honigman
Make the most of your online marketing campaign without spending any money.




