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Twitter 101

Posted by admin On August - 20 - 2009
Every company has its own experience on Twitter. But whether a business has been here for a couple of years or just a few months, its twitterers tend to find that certain approaches lead to success. In this section, we share that wisdom, which falls into a couple of big categories. Think about Twitter as a place to build relationships Instead of approaching Twitter as a place to broadcast information about your company, think of it as a place to build relationships. Put into practice, that means you could do things like: Include in your Bio and/or custom background the names (or @usernames) of...

How to Win in The Job Interview

Posted by admin On July - 16 - 2009
Winning the Job Interview FROM THE INTERVIEW HERO… Hello Friend, My name is unimportant. For now, I must remain in the shadows. You can just call me Hero. What I’m about to tell you could make you angry. It could make you very angry. And frankly it should make you angry. In fact, I hope it makes you furious. I hope it makes you so furious that you’ll pay attention. Very close attention. Even after all these years, when I think about it, it still makes me mad. I’ll tell you why I’m so mad in a minute… BUT FIRST LET ME TELL YOU WHO I AM. I’m an executive recruiter, a search consultant,...

How to Get 500 NEW LinkedIn Connections in 24 Hours

Posted by admin On June - 2 - 2009
Of all the social networks out there, LinkedIn is used primarily by professionals for networking.  LinkedIn users post job postings, career change announcements, questions to professionals in certain industries, pitch ideas and much more.  The key is how to get connections to talk to and connect with?  Well, much in the same way Twitter is used to gain followers, there are some tips and secrets to get traction quickly. To make it quick and easy, here’s how to add 500+ connections in 24 hours. Setup a LinkedIn account (if you don’t have one) Get your profile setup and add all your...

How to Make Money With Google Adsense

Posted by admin On May - 24 - 2009
How To Make Money With Google Adsense – Earn Passive Income Online With Adsense Almost anybody can easily learn how to make money with Google Adsense. Before we enumerate the steps, let us understand how it works first. Every time a keyword is typed on Google, the search results page will also display paid advertisements by website owners through another Google program called AdWords. This comes out as the “Sponsored Links.” Once you sign up for Adsense, the same advertisements are allowed to be placed on your website for free and you will receive a portion of the income each time...

Top MBA Employers

Posted by admin On May - 24 - 2009
Here are the places where B-school students most want to work, according to a survey by research firm Universum, for an exclusive Fortune.com list. Not only are these top 15 employers popular, but even in this economy most are looking for talent. 1 of 15 1. Google % of MBAs who want to work there*: 20.67% Headquarters: Mountain View, CA Hiring plans: The company’s job postings seek MBAs for marketing, people operations, finance, advertising, sales, general management, partnership development and other openings. What they’re looking for: “Talent and intelligence, group...

How to Get a Job

Posted by admin On May - 15 - 2009
How to get a job It’s brutal out there. But the people getting hired aren’t necessarily the most connected – they’re the most creative. From food diarists to Twitter stalkers to candidates tapping the “hidden” job market, here’s what’s working now. (Fortune Magazine) — Rob Sparno recently did something that 12.5 million Americans would kill to do. He did something that has never been attempted by this many people at once in the 60 years the government has been keeping records. He did something that’s getting only more difficult with every...

Stop Mobile Telemarketing Calls

Posted by admin On May - 13 - 2009
Get ready.  Telemarketing calls to your mobile phones are on the way.  YOU CAN STOP THEM NOW.  Here’s how. Register online at https://www.donotcall.gov/ REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public next month. REMINDER….. all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls. …. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call...

Top 10 Twitter Apps

Posted by admin On May - 7 - 2009
Ok, twitter is going bonkers! Newscasters, grandmas, cops and corporations are all twitter-crazy.  Here’s the top 10 twitter apps to make your tweets more pleasureable. Twitter has been a runaway success since the status message inspired web app launched about a year ago. Its rapid adoption, ease of use and extensibility resulted in a lot of excited developers taking Twitter’s best bits and mixing them up to their own ends. FranticIndustries and the Twitter Fan Wiki together present a comprehensive list of Twitter mash-ups and extensions. But what to try first? Here’s our selection...

Setup a Mobile Marketing Campaign in 2 minutes

Posted by admin On May - 7 - 2009
Now you can setup a mobile marketing version of your website – in a few minutes.  TextMarks.com is site providing mobile messaging solutions for personal and business use.  There’s a trial version, with tons of ads, or you can buy the “pro” version with no ads.  Learn more at www.textmarks.com. Coordinate group activities on the go Manage text alert lists. Facilitate many-to-many text discussions. Provide updates and collect feedback. Mobilize web pages and applications. Respond with live text from any web page. Use variables for...

Free Web Broadcasting Services

Posted by admin On May - 5 - 2009
High Quality Live Video Streaming service is now available. It’s called Procaster Record & Play We record directly in the streaming service so your shows are available immediately for on-demand viewing. Broadcast Your Camera Use any camera or webcam connected your computer. Support for Firewire, USB and video input cards. Broadcast Your Screen If it’s on your screen it can be a live stream. Powerpoint, web browsing, even video and audio! Broadcast Your Game Hook directly into DirectX and OpenGL to reproduce your 3D gaming experience online. Easiest to Use One click live...