Posted by Jeff Stolarcyk on Mar 20, 2009
This is a social media reality check.
Social media can be very powerful, but there are definitely things that it does better than others. If you think that Facebook of Squidoo or Mahalo Answers can build your brand up from nothing and bring in truckloads of cash, well, think again. Thinking of social media [...]
Posted by Mandy Boyle on Mar 16, 2009
As e-tailers around the world fight for a steady stream of traffic during these difficult times, it may not come as a surprise that some are getting innovative with their approaches. From coupon deals to using powerful keyword phrases related to celebrity gossip, earning money, and finding jobs, there are a myriad of possibilities to [...]
Posted by Mandy Boyle on Feb 23, 2009
In our fast paced world, it comes as no surprise that people are looking for newer, faster ways to keep their friends and loved ones up to date, in the loop, and on top of all of the latest happenings. According to recent findings in a study by JPMorgan on social networking behavior, 78% of [...]
Posted by Shannon Mullery on Feb 19, 2009
I didn’t immediately realize that spending more time with Facebook led to me spending more time with Twitter. I was just moving along, updating my status a little more frequently, tweeting here and there throughout the day, rather accidentally ‘hanging out’ with two newish friends. I didn’t consider that the three of us had a [...]
Posted by Mandy Boyle on Jan 30, 2009
Over the past few months on Twitter, I’ve been following some fantastic copywriters and social media specialists. The other day, I made a post on my own personal blog and one such SEO maven (@SEOcopy) has since visited and left me some feedback. In exchange, I did the same for her latest post. This type [...]
Posted by Alicia Magda on Dec 31, 2008
On behalf of the entire Solid Cactus SEO Team, we’d like to wish you a Happy New Year! The SEO Team has grown significantly during 2008, and only more great improvements are to come in 2009. I’d like to thank my team for working so hard during 2008 and being so dedicated to improving the [...]
Posted by Mandy Boyle on Dec 30, 2008
In a recent EbizInsider Forum Post, a user asked about what SEO tactic is best. Well, as in most things, there isn’t an easy answer to that question. SEO isn’t really just about focusing on one particular tactic. It’s about using a unique approach that is tailored specifically to the needs of a site. Here’s [...]
Posted by Alicia Magda on Dec 22, 2008
I’m sitting in my apartment drinking a glass of Cherry 7 Up, which I currently can’t get enough of. Why? I have no shame in admitting that my recent adoration of Cherry 7 Up lies in its color: a very festive pink. It’s the perfect color for a holiday beverage, and although I’ve never been [...]
Posted by Shannon Mullery on Dec 19, 2008
What’s your take on Social Media? Are you writing it off as a trend, or a destined-to-implode unto it’s unscripted nature virtual animal? How do you feel about rules in general? Beth Harte, of The Harte of Marketing recently asked, Who made the social media rules? Below are my thoughts, but I’d love to know [...]
Posted by Mandy Boyle on Dec 17, 2008
I’ve always been a fan of copywriters stepping forward to offer advice on the economy of words. More often than not, good ideas lose their impact when overstuffed with filler words that make you lose sight of what’s important. Now I know we all do it. Just writing this entry I’ve had to remove two [...]