http://www.daniweb.com/forums/ Tech support, programming, web development, and internet marketing community. Forums to get free computer help and support. en-US Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:58:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.daniweb.com/alphaimages/misc/rss.jpg http://www.daniweb.com/forums/ http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242913.html Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:23:55 GMT There is all this fuss about Cyber Monday. The holiday itself was officially coined and in circulation by 2005 after the Retail Society reviewed previous year data. I know I shopped since I found a good deal on overstock but most of the other sites I visited, I did not see much deal. I thought it... There is all this fuss about Cyber Monday. The holiday itself was officially coined and in circulation by 2005 after the Retail Society reviewed previous year data. I know I shopped since I found a good deal on overstock but most of the other sites I visited, I did not see much deal. I thought it was only hype. So what do you think? Did you take advantage of these sales? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242913.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242908.html Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:09:24 GMT I noticed that my gmail login allows me to use other google appls and search engine but it also records everything. So an idea came to my mind - do you think that Google can easily search a user and generate a list of search terms the user have visited? I noticed that my gmail login allows me to use other google appls and search engine but it also records everything. So an idea came to my mind - do you think that Google can easily search a user and generate a list of search terms the user have visited? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242908.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242905.html Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:40:55 GMT This is the christmas season and back in the day (even a few years ago), people wrote cards. Now, I dont even pick up a pen anymore. So what do you think? Does sending a "Happy holiday" on your facebook page suffices? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242905.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242329.html Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:12:44 GMT As social media gains more popularity and frequent use, many news outbreaks have started on twitter or other forms of social media just to be validated by established more expensive media. So with this issue becoming more commonplace, do you think that one day, there will be no more established... As social media gains more popularity and frequent use, many news outbreaks have started on twitter or other forms of social media just to be validated by established more expensive media. So with this issue becoming more commonplace, do you think that one day, there will be no more established media? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242329.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242327.html Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:03:53 GMT I just read a report based on Experian/Hitwise data that showed that the majority of searchers use 3 or more key phrases. Keeping this in mind, would you optimize your site to included longer search phrases? I just read a report based on Experian/Hitwise data that showed that the majority of searchers use 3 or more key phrases. Keeping this in mind, would you optimize your site to included longer search phrases? ]]> Search Engine Optimization InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242327.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242324.html Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:42:59 GMT I just read an article that just this past weekend, South Korea saw its first iPhone. As phones are getting smarter and smarter with its technology and apps, I wonder if you would just buy a smart phone just to be more socially connected? ... I just read an article that just this past weekend, South Korea saw its first iPhone. As phones are getting smarter and smarter with its technology and apps, I wonder if you would just buy a smart phone just to be more socially connected?

http://www.wired.com/reviews/product...=Google+Reader ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242324.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242322.html Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:36:21 GMT Almost every business I know either wants to create a Facebook Fan Page or has one. So I read on Social Media Today the following stats: # 95% of pages have more than 10 fans # 65% of pages have more than 100 fans # 23% of pages have more than 1,000 fans # 4% of pages have more than 10,000 fans... Almost every business I know either wants to create a Facebook Fan Page or has one. So I read on Social Media Today the following stats:
# 95% of pages have more than 10 fans
# 65% of pages have more than 100 fans
# 23% of pages have more than 1,000 fans
# 4% of pages have more than 10,000 fans
# 0.76% of pages have more than 100,000 fans
# 0.047% of pages have more than one million fans (297 in total)

Reference: http://www.socialmediatoday.com/SMC/146519

So what do you think its worth it getting a Facebook Fan Page afterall? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242322.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242320.html Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:31:23 GMT I just read on a blog about Web 3. 0 - collective intelligence and how twitter helped expedite this. But dont you consider Twitter to be part of Web 2.0. Then what would you consider Web 3.0 then? I remember reading on wiki that web 3.0 was semantic driven. Then what gives? I just read on a blog about Web 3. 0 - collective intelligence and how twitter helped expedite this. But dont you consider Twitter to be part of Web 2.0. Then what would you consider Web 3.0 then? I remember reading on wiki that web 3.0 was semantic driven. Then what gives? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242320.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242319.html Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:26:57 GMT Many of us have smart phones that have enabled easy access to multiple mailboxes on our phones. Thus, I have several emails that are linked to my cell and as a result, I have over 5000 emails to my cell. Why so many? Well, I am subscribed to many groups, spams, linkedin groups, newsletters, etc. So... Many of us have smart phones that have enabled easy access to multiple mailboxes on our phones. Thus, I have several emails that are linked to my cell and as a result, I have over 5000 emails to my cell. Why so many? Well, I am subscribed to many groups, spams, linkedin groups, newsletters, etc. So am I the only one in this boat? What do you recommend? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242319.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242315.html Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:15:13 GMT There are numerous tools out there like Techgrigy and Radian 6 that helps companies monitor their brands and related conversations. But are there really any value to these conversations or is it just additional clutter? Most importantly, would you recommend a client to subscribe to such service, if... There are numerous tools out there like Techgrigy and Radian 6 that helps companies monitor their brands and related conversations. But are there really any value to these conversations or is it just additional clutter? Most importantly, would you recommend a client to subscribe to such service, if so, why? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread242315.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread241797.html Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:33:19 GMT I just checked the extensive list of nifty add-ons from Google Labs to enhance your Gmail experience. I was very impresses - it certainly grew from the last time I checked - which was about a year ago or so. I added a few including: 1. Late night math solver 2. Wrong Bob - email the right person... I just checked the extensive list of nifty add-ons from Google Labs to enhance your Gmail experience. I was very impresses - it certainly grew from the last time I checked - which was about a year ago or so. I added a few including:
1. Late night math solver
2. Wrong Bob - email the right person
3. Unsending an email - opps solver
4. Attaching images as a context of the email

So which ones have you added and why? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread241797.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread241736.html Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:51:59 GMT I read about the numerous online Black Friday sales. I even went on Twitter beforehand to search for discount codes, I even used the hashtag #blackfriday. There was alot of crap on Twitter leading me to websites that looked shady. I even stayed up late tonight so I can visit popular department... I read about the numerous online Black Friday sales. I even went on Twitter beforehand to search for discount codes, I even used the hashtag #blackfriday. There was alot of crap on Twitter leading me to websites that looked shady. I even stayed up late tonight so I can visit popular department store sites and I was not impressed with the sales. I wonder if I am the only one who experienced this. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread241736.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread241140.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:49:57 GMT I just read an article that said NYS is planning to issue Emergency Alerts on the XBOX Live. So will this type of interrutption cause you to stay away from that video game? Or will it increase your chances of playing online games? ... I just read an article that said NYS is planning to issue Emergency Alerts on the XBOX Live. So will this type of interrutption cause you to stay away from that video game? Or will it increase your chances of playing online games?
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/ne...via-xbox-live/ ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread241140.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread240509.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:15:47 GMT Even though many tools like TweetDeck already have the ReTweet feature, now Twitter officially have added that feature. So have you used it or does it make any difference? I dont mind putting the RT @.... before a tweet. Even though many tools like TweetDeck already have the ReTweet feature, now Twitter officially have added that feature. So have you used it or does it make any difference? I dont mind putting the RT @.... before a tweet. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread240509.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread240506.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:06:55 GMT I just read an article on Google Wave - Mashable. http://mashable.com/2009/11/22/news-...=Google+Reader
I dont have an invitation yet so I have not had a chance to check Google Wave out but I wonder if you do have the access of Google Wave, then what do you think about it? Do you think its worth the fuss? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread240506.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread240247.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:26:59 GMT I think that technology has made it easier for us to use and access social media all of the time. I remember back in the old days, I will only use my AOL email after work hours. Now I can check it anytime!! I think that technology has made it easier for us to use and access social media all of the time. I remember back in the old days, I will only use my AOL email after work hours. Now I can check it anytime!! ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread240247.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread240154.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:23:54 GMT I just read on Mashable the top ten news reader. I personally use Google Reader which was rated #1. Which one would you use and why?

http://mashable.com/2009/11/20/top-1...=Google+Reader ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread240154.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239623.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:57:58 GMT Which social media research tools do you use to find your target audience? I have been told twitter search and google ad planner. Is there anything else? Which social media research tools do you use to find your target audience? I have been told twitter search and google ad planner. Is there anything else? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239623.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239614.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:14:11 GMT I am created a few Ning groups in the past but not anymore and though it was nice to create them, the communities quickly died because members did not contribute content. So I wonder if this was a general problem and if those ning groups you joined experienced the same problem? I am created a few Ning groups in the past but not anymore and though it was nice to create them, the communities quickly died because members did not contribute content. So I wonder if this was a general problem and if those ning groups you joined experienced the same problem? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239614.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239611.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:47:25 GMT Though many sites have google analytics, there are others who use paid web analytical tools. Thus, if you used these paid toold, which one did you use and why? Did you find it useful or helpful? I personally dont like webTrends. It gives me mixed metrics. Though many sites have google analytics, there are others who use paid web analytical tools. Thus, if you used these paid toold, which one did you use and why? Did you find it useful or helpful? I personally dont like webTrends. It gives me mixed metrics. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239611.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239331.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:35:33 GMT What if the government taxed you to be on social media? Would it discourage you from using social media? I heard a similar thing about paying tax for email but I have not seen it. What do you think? What if the government taxed you to be on social media? Would it discourage you from using social media? I heard a similar thing about paying tax for email but I have not seen it. What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239331.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239330.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:31:50 GMT I have been using Webtrends to look for PPC success metrics and it sure could be a pain. Different parts of webtrends generate different results for the same period. Have anyone else experienced this? I have been using Webtrends to look for PPC success metrics and it sure could be a pain. Different parts of webtrends generate different results for the same period. Have anyone else experienced this? ]]> Pay-Per-Click Advertising InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239330.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239328.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:27:14 GMT Is there an easy or efficient way to convert Facebook Friends into Fans of a Facebook Page? Is there a facebook migration program or something? Or is it just the old fashion way of just asking each friend to become fans of a page? Is there an easy or efficient way to convert Facebook Friends into Fans of a Facebook Page? Is there a facebook migration program or something? Or is it just the old fashion way of just asking each friend to become fans of a page? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239328.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread237013.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:00:21 GMT I just read from a blog post about who benefits from social media? good question. I think it all depends on what is the goal and reach of your social media circle. For example, I might have a private Facebook page for personal yet be on many professional yahoo/LinkedIn groups. Thus, I have... I just read from a blog post about who benefits from social media? good question. I think it all depends on what is the goal and reach of your social media circle. For example, I might have a private Facebook page for personal yet be on many professional yahoo/LinkedIn groups. Thus, I have leveraging social media differently here. What about you? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread237013.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread237004.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:04:26 GMT I just read on a blog that Answers.com is becoming one of the top visited sites. I would have thought it be Yahoo Answers. I also have used Cha Cha answers in the past. So Im wondering, do you use these sites, and if so, why? I just read on a blog that Answers.com is becoming one of the top visited sites. I would have thought it be Yahoo Answers. I also have used Cha Cha answers in the past. So Im wondering, do you use these sites, and if so, why? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread237004.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236997.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:18:54 GMT As many of us know, joining a few professional meetups help increase our awareness of the business, network with other professionals, and just be in the know-how. So Im wondering, let's say you have an online community you want to increase awareness and new membership, would you use meetups? If yes or not, why or why not? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236997.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236805.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:05 GMT I just read a very interesting blog post on Pew Internet recent study about their most recent findings. http://www.socialmediatoday.com/SMC/140357 Insights: Younger generations are moving towards Twitter while Older Generations have embraced Facebook. I just read a very interesting blog post on Pew Internet recent study about their most recent findings.
http://www.socialmediatoday.com/SMC/140357

Insights:
Younger generations are moving towards Twitter
while Older Generations have embraced Facebook. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236805.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236803.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:26 GMT Have you posted a video online and wondered how people foudn the video, when during the video viewers stopped watching, and most of all, did the viewers liked the video? I know YouTube have a basic analytics reporting now but what other tools do you use to obtain such information regarding the... Have you posted a video online and wondered how people foudn the video, when during the video viewers stopped watching, and most of all, did the viewers liked the video? I know YouTube have a basic analytics reporting now but what other tools do you use to obtain such information regarding the video you posted on your blog or site? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236803.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236801.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:19:29 GMT Understanding visitors go beyond the click. Thus, I have seen a few toold out there that discuss on behavioral targeting and psychographics. I have used QuantCast to gain an understanding of the visitors' behavioral profile. But what else is out there? Do you know of any other tool other ther? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236801.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236799.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:10 GMT As we all know, many vendors are jumping into creating a Facebook app or page for their business. Thus, one needs to measure success from a quantitative perspective. So I was curious when I read of Kontagent - a social anlaytics tool. I personally never heard of them before. Have you? I would post... As we all know, many vendors are jumping into creating a Facebook app or page for their business. Thus, one needs to measure success from a quantitative perspective. So I was curious when I read of Kontagent - a social anlaytics tool. I personally never heard of them before. Have you? I would post the link up but I dont want my post to be deleted. So let me know what you think of it? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236799.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236676.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:21:54 GMT I just read on MediaPost about a study that found iPhone users are mean. I dont like that conclusion but it was probably based on the fact that iPhone users watch porno. Who knows? So what do you think?
http://www.mediapost.com/publication...art_aid=116903

Disclaimer: I am NOT involved in any way with this study nor with MediaPost. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236676.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236674.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:05:53 GMT I read online that the unemployment rate for the month of October was at a high of 12%. Thus, I wonder if you have noticed an influx of activity, especially during the day time, during these times or a change of online behavior. I wonder post the link to that third party blog so this post wont get... I read online that the unemployment rate for the month of October was at a high of 12%. Thus, I wonder if you have noticed an influx of activity, especially during the day time, during these times or a change of online behavior. I wonder post the link to that third party blog so this post wont get deleted. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236674.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236673.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:53:01 GMT Online research may have made it easier to recruit subjects and develop insights, but I do wonder which methods have worked best for you and your clients? Do you use surveys? Polls? or even rich banner ads with an integrated survey? What has been the CTR and success metrics? Online research may have made it easier to recruit subjects and develop insights, but I do wonder which methods have worked best for you and your clients? Do you use surveys? Polls? or even rich banner ads with an integrated survey? What has been the CTR and success metrics? ]]> Promotion and Marketing Plans InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236673.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236249.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:13:23 GMT I have so may excel tables and I just want to make life easier organizing them. Thus, I have heard of Marin software. Have you heard of other software that can help? If you have used them, what was your experiences? I have so may excel tables and I just want to make life easier organizing them. Thus, I have heard of Marin software. Have you heard of other software that can help? If you have used them, what was your experiences? ]]> Pay-Per-Click Advertising InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236249.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236099.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:09:05 GMT Facebook uses pokes to adjust their algorithms. Thus, the more you poke your friend, the more news you get on your friend. So my question for you is "Do you poke?"

http://www forbes.com/2009/10/26/twi...ces_newsletter

These pokes actually have a financial cost involved. Interesting. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236099.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236097.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:38 GMT Once upon a time, AOL was the king of online experience. Now, it might just be a tiny leftover kingdom. So I was not surprised when I read that membership is going down. ... Once upon a time, AOL was the king of online experience. Now, it might just be a tiny leftover kingdom. So I was not surprised when I read that membership is going down.
http://www.businessinsider.com/chart...2011%2F04%2F09
I used to use AOL and I still do. I thank God I dont pay 8 cents a minute anymore to use their search engine.
So do you use AOL? Why not or yes? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236097.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235952.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:25:39 GMT Other than looking at the CTR, what are other factors or KPIs you look into to determine if your campaign was successful or not? Other than looking at the CTR, what are other factors or KPIs you look into to determine if your campaign was successful or not? ]]> Pay-Per-Click Advertising InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235952.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235951.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:23:27 GMT Im just curious. I constantly see my friends number going down by one or two every so often. I know that in Twitter - this is normal since Twitter is known to clean out spamming accounts. But what about Facebook? Have you ever met someone to get booted from Facebook? Im just curious. I constantly see my friends number going down by one or two every so often. I know that in Twitter - this is normal since Twitter is known to clean out spamming accounts. But what about Facebook? Have you ever met someone to get booted from Facebook? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235951.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235804.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:41:30 GMT I have lots of PPC campaigns to monitor and I am wondering what do other internet professionals recommend changes to the campaigns? I would say to monitor at least for 3 months but always keep a vigilant eye from month to month. I have lots of PPC campaigns to monitor and I am wondering what do other internet professionals recommend changes to the campaigns? I would say to monitor at least for 3 months but always keep a vigilant eye from month to month. ]]> Pay-Per-Click Advertising InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235804.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235802.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:36:20 GMT Yes, it may seem like a simple question, but I often run into this question among internet marketers. So I ask you the same question. Yes, it may seem like a simple question, but I often run into this question among internet marketers. So I ask you the same question. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235802.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235801.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:34:41 GMT I have a client that is exploring launching co-promotion on content and online network sites - not only with rich media ads, but with push-polls, banner ads that include surveys, forum discussion, and a page with relevant content. Thus, the goal of this campaign is to create multiple touch... I have a client that is exploring launching co-promotion on content and online network sites - not only with rich media ads, but with push-polls, banner ads that include surveys, forum discussion, and a page with relevant content.

Thus, the goal of this campaign is to create multiple touch points visitors awareness. So if you helped a client launch similar projects, do share your comments and wisdom.

Thanks ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235801.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235799.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:31:29 GMT I cant believe that the holiday season is already here, thus, very soon, we will see on TV and online, Predictions for 2010. So let's say our thread here - what do you predict for 2010 on Social Media. Let me start with mine:
1. I predict social media will have a stronger semantic angle to it.
2. Also, social media will be pushed further and further into daily living
3. the Laggards will be using social media now.

What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235799.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235519.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:28:36 GMT There are so many recommendations on SEO but my question is: How do you measure it? How do you know that your SEO tactics/optimization actually worked? I think one way is to track the amount of organic visitors before and after the refresh. What else do you measure or track? There are so many recommendations on SEO but my question is: How do you measure it? How do you know that your SEO tactics/optimization actually worked? I think one way is to track the amount of organic visitors before and after the refresh. What else do you measure or track? ]]> Search Engine Optimization InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235519.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235338.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:26:10 GMT There are thousands of blogs and sources to learn about social media, but among this clutter, where are the best resources to learn and keep up about social media? I will start with Mashable, DaniWeb (of course), and eMarketer. Where else would you say? There are thousands of blogs and sources to learn about social media, but among this clutter, where are the best resources to learn and keep up about social media? I will start with Mashable, DaniWeb (of course), and eMarketer. Where else would you say? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235338.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235335.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:23:33 GMT Yes, almost every single business out there wants to start a social media outreach, but I do wonder, from a marketing standpoint, which objectives are you trying to measure or answer with a social media campaign? IS it engagement? Or does having a Facebook page increase brick n mortal sales? It... Yes, almost every single business out there wants to start a social media outreach, but I do wonder, from a marketing standpoint, which objectives are you trying to measure or answer with a social media campaign? IS it engagement? Or does having a Facebook page increase brick n mortal sales? It depends by business but I do wonder. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235335.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235224.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:08:22 GMT After running a Google campaign, you will get a long data report. Other than looking for the obvious, CTR, what else do you look for, both from a tatical and strategic level? After running a Google campaign, you will get a long data report. Other than looking for the obvious, CTR, what else do you look for, both from a tatical and strategic level? ]]> Pay-Per-Click Advertising InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235224.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235223.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:05:10 GMT I just read on a blog that 18% of online visitors use social media to search for information. I actually think it is higher. I personally have used Yelp, Facebook, and Twitter to search for restaurant recommendations and events. What about you? What do you think? I just read on a blog that 18% of online visitors use social media to search for information. I actually think it is higher. I personally have used Yelp, Facebook, and Twitter to search for restaurant recommendations and events. What about you? What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235223.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235222.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:54:48 GMT I just read this blog post and I found it very interesting to share: http://searchenginewatch.com/3635508 What made me want to share is the fact about content networks. So what are your thoughts? I just read this blog post and I found it very interesting to share:

http://searchenginewatch.com/3635508

What made me want to share is the fact about content networks.

So what are your thoughts? ]]> Pay-Per-Click Advertising InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235222.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235217.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:39:45 GMT One of my client's site is actually going through a site refresh. As an analyst, I advise to monitor the site's web analytics for at least the first 6 months and see if there were any increase in traffic from the major search engines. What else do you monitor to determine if the site refresh help? ]]> Search Engine Optimization InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235217.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235214.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:32:20 GMT There is so much out there on search marketing and PPC. The question is: "Where would you recommend to learn the nuts and bolts of these two and similar areas?" I like to read from blogs and I really want to start reading some books out there. Any recommendations? ]]> Pay-Per-Click Advertising InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235214.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234564.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:33:31 GMT Mobile is growing and growing. Hence, have you used or explored mobile push campaign to recruit new members to your online community? Im just curious. Mobile is growing and growing. Hence, have you used or explored mobile push campaign to recruit new members to your online community? Im just curious. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234564.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234273.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:59:51 GMT Well, did I get your attention? If I did, it worked!!! I wonder how many people who freely use the term social media actually understands it. Do they understand its uses and implications? Or could it be a fad that most will forget after a while. What do you think? Well, did I get your attention? If I did, it worked!!!

I wonder how many people who freely use the term social media actually understands it. Do they understand its uses and implications? Or could it be a fad that most will forget after a while. What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234273.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234244.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:05:34 GMT I have been at so many internet marketing events where every other person is a social media consultant. So I ask, "If you hired a social media consultant, what factors or qualities are you looking for?" ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234244.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234020.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:49:59 GMT I remember the day when business cards were small and contained the basic information. It seems though that many internet marketers have a very social media friendly business card, with logos, profile picture, and all their social media contact information. So would you create such a card? If you... I remember the day when business cards were small and contained the basic information. It seems though that many internet marketers have a very social media friendly business card, with logos, profile picture, and all their social media contact information. So would you create such a card? If you have such a card, do you think it has helped you become more connected? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234020.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234017.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:36:32 GMT Social media have allowed users to share their lives in many different ways, via updates, images, voice, videos, etc. Now that many platforms are integrated, it is easier to catalog and archive your life. From a privacy perspective, I personally would be hesitant towards this. I just read about a... Social media have allowed users to share their lives in many different ways, via updates, images, voice, videos, etc. Now that many platforms are integrated, it is easier to catalog and archive your life. From a privacy perspective, I personally would be hesitant towards this. I just read about a new tool that allows publicizing your life easier - http://www.mov.io/ Would you make your life that public? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234017.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234016.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:28:32 GMT Years ago, chat was a big thing. Now, chat is also a regular part of social media and online communication. I know at many jobs, my bosses wanted us to either use Yahoo Messenger or Google Chat to continue communication - even if we were just a few offices away. So how have you used chat in your... Years ago, chat was a big thing. Now, chat is also a regular part of social media and online communication. I know at many jobs, my bosses wanted us to either use Yahoo Messenger or Google Chat to continue communication - even if we were just a few offices away. So how have you used chat in your business and normal life? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234016.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234015.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:24:11 GMT I just read online about a new site that helps users obtain mobile coupons for nearby businesses. I do find this useful if this service if the value is worth it. Check this site out: http://www.vooch.at/eng/homepages/index I personally would use it. What about you? I know my friend has shared... I just read online about a new site that helps users obtain mobile coupons for nearby businesses. I do find this useful if this service if the value is worth it. Check this site out:
http://www.vooch.at/eng/homepages/index
I personally would use it. What about you? I know my friend has shared with me her coupon from an email for me to get a discount at Borders. So that is why I would use this. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234015.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234001.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:18:45 GMT There are countless e-programs and many people subscribe to it, but the true question is, do these e-learners actually finish their curriculum. What about University of Phoenix, which is solely digital? I know I personally have signed up for many e-learning classes and forgot to finish them with... There are countless e-programs and many people subscribe to it, but the true question is, do these e-learners actually finish their curriculum. What about University of Phoenix, which is solely digital? I know I personally have signed up for many e-learning classes and forgot to finish them with the exception of two. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234001.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233066.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:34:48 GMT I read on a blog that Facebook will have a new look - http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/091020-141738 I personally did not see much difference on the Facebook page except the letters looked bigger but I thought I changed my screen settings. So what do you think about it? I read on a blog that Facebook will have a new look - http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/091020-141738

I personally did not see much difference on the Facebook page except the letters looked bigger but I thought I changed my screen settings. So what do you think about it? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233066.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233064.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:17:28 GMT We all have received multiple emails from Nigeria requesting us for funds. Also, if you saw District 9, "The Nigerians" also played a bully role on the site. Thus, I thought this was sort of funny but I am glad the Nigerias are finally taking a stand.

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/n...e-scammers.ars ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233064.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233061.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:11:34 GMT Hi I dont think I ever untapped the powers of Excel for advanced analytics. Thus, as Im going through these tutorial books, I do wonder what are your tips to help you analyze data quickly and efficiently. Help! Hi
I dont think I ever untapped the powers of Excel for advanced analytics. Thus, as Im going through these tutorial books, I do wonder what are your tips to help you analyze data quickly and efficiently. Help! ]]> InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233061.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233060.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:08:30 GMT Perhaps I am not hip yet, but I read too much about Hulu. I just read Hulu will start charging for content. Why is this big news? Perhaps is it because in today's society, people have become accustomed to a free site or is it that people are just cheap. So when I read about Hulu charging, my thoughts are:
1. Will it affect membership?
2. Is hulu better than youtube?

So what are your thought? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233060.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233057.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:50:54 GMT I just read on a blog a new social media mashup site - tracked.com and I really liked it. http://www.tracked.com/ For an internet marketing professional, I really see this site has strong potential. So what do you think? I just read on a blog a new social media mashup site - tracked.com and I really liked it. http://www.tracked.com/
For an internet marketing professional, I really see this site has strong potential. So what do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233057.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233053.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:20:56 GMT I just read on Mashable the results of this week's faceoff.

http://mashable.com/2009/10/23/wordpress-over-typepad/

So I figured we members of DaniWeb can have our own FaceOff. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233053.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233051.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:12:05 GMT Netbooks are becoming more popular these days. Its portable and easy to use. Though an iPhone allows users to be connected online, I know a friend who bought a Netbook to better type up blog postings and updates. So would you buy a Netbook to increase your online connectivity? Netbooks are becoming more popular these days. Its portable and easy to use. Though an iPhone allows users to be connected online, I know a friend who bought a Netbook to better type up blog postings and updates. So would you buy a Netbook to increase your online connectivity? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233051.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233046.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:04:00 GMT Each of our our facebook pages are different. Why? Not only is it because of our postings on our wall, but also the apps we add to our pages. I just read about the plethora of Facebook apps on Mashable - http://mashable.com/2009/10/24/facebook-apps-guide/ So which apps do you use? Each of our our facebook pages are different. Why? Not only is it because of our postings on our wall, but also the apps we add to our pages. I just read about the plethora of Facebook apps on Mashable - http://mashable.com/2009/10/24/facebook-apps-guide/
So which apps do you use? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233046.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232930.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:04:16 GMT What if there is a social media bill of rights? What will it say? Let's do some crowdsourcing now. What would you include?
See this: http://www.digitalconsumer.org/bill.html

My recommendations are:
1. Do not start unnecessary flame wars.
2. Always be nice and giving

What else would you add? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232930.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232926.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:58:50 GMT Once upon a time, I saw many sites that had a word cloud. Even some of the sentiment tools have a word cloud. I even think some websites have it. Do you think these wordclouds increase your stickiness to an online community? Once upon a time, I saw many sites that had a word cloud. Even some of the sentiment tools have a word cloud. I even think some websites have it. Do you think these wordclouds increase your stickiness to an online community? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232926.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232924.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:49:08 GMT With all the changes constantly going on, I would not be surprised that in a few years from now or even months, it will be common place to go to a major search engine and see a little icon next to the search signaling me if its positive, negative, or neutral. There are already a few sentiment... With all the changes constantly going on, I would not be surprised that in a few years from now or even months, it will be common place to go to a major search engine and see a little icon next to the search signaling me if its positive, negative, or neutral. There are already a few sentiment analysis tools out there but its not in the masses yet. So if you have used such tools, like Radian6, what do you think about it? Do you think you can actually sentimentalize social media? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232924.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232922.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:36:57 GMT No longer are the days when people would photo copy a note or a page of a copy. People now a days say "email it to me" or post it on FB. Thus, the other day, I was taking a commuter train from the burbs to NYC and noticed lots of Kindles instead of reading the WSJ or NYTs. Thus, with the advent of another e-book reader online - B&N EReader - I do wonder how this will make sharing books easier or harder in today's connected society. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/...-is-different/
One thing for sure, you just cant tear off a sheet from a book anymore. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232922.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232921.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:30:29 GMT Okay, Folks, we all know that writing online has disrupted the writing styles that our grammar school teachers have taught us. All I know it not to type in caps since it is yelling. Other than that - almost anything goes. So what do you think about this? I thought it was funny.... Okay, Folks, we all know that writing online has disrupted the writing styles that our grammar school teachers have taught us. All I know it not to type in caps since it is yelling. Other than that - almost anything goes. So what do you think about this? I thought it was funny.
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/...ap-style-book/
Fake Associated Press Writing style for Twitter. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232921.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232920.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:26:21 GMT As people on this board may know, I have drank the Apple Kool-aid though I dont have an IPhone yet... Anyway, I just upgraded to Snow Leopard OS and I dont see any difference whatsoever. Not even online or offline. Saying that, I do wonder if it will enhance my online experience, especially... As people on this board may know, I have drank the Apple Kool-aid though I dont have an IPhone yet... Anyway, I just upgraded to Snow Leopard OS and I dont see any difference whatsoever. Not even online or offline.

Saying that, I do wonder if it will enhance my online experience, especially social media apps. I remember back in the days that everytime you upgraded your OS, it meant buying new versions of software. Now, since everything is online, OS upgrade has less of a major software haul effect.

Thus, what are your thoughts about how OS actually dont impact our digital experience anymore?
(Perhaps if I was a Windows user - I would have a different experience) ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232920.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232919.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:22:04 GMT I just read this on a blog about RainDrop - http://www.webmonkey.com/blog/Mozilla_s_Raindrop_Wants_to_Solve_Your_Communication_Woes It is not a widget but a script and it is still in baby mode. So guess what, you will encounter bugs. I personally like Firefox - it rocks! But anyway, I do like... I just read this on a blog about RainDrop - http://www.webmonkey.com/blog/Mozill...unication_Woes

It is not a widget but a script and it is still in baby mode. So guess what, you will encounter bugs. I personally like Firefox - it rocks! But anyway, I do like how Firefox is taking this step to integrate the social media experience on your browser. Rather nifty. I will use it. What about you? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232919.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232917.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:18:10 GMT A friend of mine shared a warning yesterday about a hoax email being circulated about "Facebook needs you to re-enter your login" for security purposes and then it attacks your computer. This is really dangerous because we have so much on our computers and then it can spread non-stop in this never ending network of connections.

So what do you think about this? What precautions do you take to prevent this? First of all, I have a mac but in today's day, that is not even a protection anymore. Second, I have Norton Security suite but it does slow my computer at times. Third, I am very cautious with what I link to. I have added a plug-in to my Firefox to warn me of fishy sites. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232917.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232916.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:14:16 GMT With technology and actually with anything else, adoption of the new item or technology takes times and lots of effort. With the adoption of social media at fast speed, I truly believe that now the laggards are embracing it. You are seeing older generations on Facebook. One important fact is... With technology and actually with anything else, adoption of the new item or technology takes times and lots of effort.

With the adoption of social media at fast speed, I truly believe that now the laggards are embracing it. You are seeing older generations on Facebook. One important fact is that technology has become commonplace in society and it will not be obsolete, like my lovely BetaMax or Commodore 64.

So what do you think about this?

• the first 2.5% of the adopters are the "innovators"
• the next 13.5% of the adopters are the "early adopters"
• the next 34% of the adopters are the "early majority"
• the next 34% of the adopters are the "late majority"
• the last 16% of the adopters are the "laggards"

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Diffusionofideas.PNG
Rodgers - Diffusion Theory ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232916.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232273.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:24:41 GMT I read on the Forrester Blog that it found in its recent survey that: * Young singles and couples are the most connected. * Young families are heavy tech users, especially for shared experiences. * Older families are straddling different worlds. * Older singles and couples use technology more... I read on the Forrester Blog that it found in its recent survey that:

• Young singles and couples are the most connected.
• Young families are heavy tech users, especially for shared experiences.
• Older families are straddling different worlds.
• Older singles and couples use technology more surgically.

This is very interesting but true. http://blogs.forrester.com/marketing...a-is-here.html

What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232273.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232270.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:17:12 GMT Smartphones have increased the ways people are connected. Thus, it is very easy to integrate Facebook, TweetDeck, and other applications to your phones. I have FB on my blackberry but I dont follow tweets. I used to but not anymore since I was getting tweets all day on my cell so I stopped. What... Smartphones have increased the ways people are connected. Thus, it is very easy to integrate Facebook, TweetDeck, and other applications to your phones. I have FB on my blackberry but I dont follow tweets. I used to but not anymore since I was getting tweets all day on my cell so I stopped. What about you? How connected are you to your online communities on your cell? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232270.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232269.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:14:06 GMT We all know that Twitter and Facebook allows for some level of privacy in regards to your tweets and updates. Some users just make it very public while others make their updates very private and for the eyes of selected few. Thus, there was a concern that search engines, especially Google, will... We all know that Twitter and Facebook allows for some level of privacy in regards to your tweets and updates. Some users just make it very public while others make their updates very private and for the eyes of selected few. Thus, there was a concern that search engines, especially Google, will index these "private thoughts" as well. Mashable reported it will not. But my thought is - nothing is "private" in social media so this issue can indeed be a possibility. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232269.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232222.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:23:18 GMT Nielsen found that 18% of online visitors (at least from their sample) use social media as a discovery tool aka as research tool. I know I do it. It is a way to find "hidden gems".
http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/...ent-discovery/
So what do you think? I am very big into finding so much wealth and gems in user generated content. It is a great way of conducting preliminary qualitative research. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232222.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232214.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:06:10 GMT In this digital age where tweeting and updating your Facebook page is such a common place behavior, one major concern for me is online reputation management. The information you put online can come back and bite you. Most people may not realize this. HR folks facebook potential employees and now... In this digital age where tweeting and updating your Facebook page is such a common place behavior, one major concern for me is online reputation management. The information you put online can come back and bite you. Most people may not realize this. HR folks facebook potential employees and now that social media communities have integration partnership with major search engines, this issue becomes more threatening. Imagine - you just had a job interview and tweet about how "great" your interview went and hope never to see them again. Imagine if the HR or even the person you interviewed with saw the tweet. Just a thought. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232214.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229979.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:08:03 GMT We all know that any lead helps with this economy. Online job boards are full of job seekers who are really looking. But I read on a site about how social media has helped job seekers find jobs. There are many job related twitter accounts and also other karma related job seekers helping other job... We all know that any lead helps with this economy. Online job boards are full of job seekers who are really looking. But I read on a site about how social media has helped job seekers find jobs. There are many job related twitter accounts and also other karma related job seekers helping other job seekers accounts there as well. So if you found a lead or helped someone else find a lead using social media, please share your story. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229979.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229977.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:02:51 GMT As we all know DaniWeb has a new look and feel and I like it. It also allows users to include tags on post and responses. From a SEO perspective, tagging helps content be crawled by engines. But how many of us actually tag content outside this site? As we all know DaniWeb has a new look and feel and I like it. It also allows users to include tags on post and responses. From a SEO perspective, tagging helps content be crawled by engines. But how many of us actually tag content outside this site? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229977.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229976.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:59:28 GMT I read on a blog about how RSS may be out. I dont know about you but I actually subscribe to many blogs and I look forward to reading or at least glancing my Google Reader's headlines. Yes, I dont have time for all the feeds but I do scan and read the compelling ones. What about you? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229976.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229975.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:55:13 GMT If you have not heard yet, there was a study coproduced by Comscore and Group M about social media and paid search. http://www.scribd.com/doc/20703026/The-Influenced-Social-Media-Search-and-the-Interplay-of-Consideration-and-Consumption Above is the 6 page link. Basically it found that... If you have not heard yet, there was a study coproduced by Comscore and Group M about social media and paid search.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/20703026/T...nd-Consumption

Above is the 6 page link.

Basically it found that social media increases visitors consumption on context, experience, and increases click through rate. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229975.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229971.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:48:00 GMT As internet marketers, we need to measure the stickiness value and engagmenet level of visitors to a site. Thus, many companies have used Google Analytics in the past few years since it is FREE. But there were other companies who preferred to still use paid tools like WebTrends, Omniture, and... As internet marketers, we need to measure the stickiness value and engagmenet level of visitors to a site. Thus, many companies have used Google Analytics in the past few years since it is FREE. But there were other companies who preferred to still use paid tools like WebTrends, Omniture, and Coremetrics to mention a few. Thus, I found it interested that on the Forrester blog it mentioned:

"The merits of free are compelling.Web analytics tools, 66% would consider displacing them with a free alternative. While the primary driver for this consideration is cost, 60% of enterprises are more likely to consider a free tool now because of recent improvements in free solutions. Additionally, 52% are enticed by free tools because they allow enterprises to invest more in the people necessary to drive insight rather than the technology used to collect and analyze data."

So what do you think? I personally liked Visual Science before it got gobbled by Omniture. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229971.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229670.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:18:21 GMT I read online that Google Wave is like the next best thing since wonder bread. I do know that only 100,000 invites were sent. So what do you think if you were one of the lucky ones? I have seen the video on youtube but other than that, I still cant judge. http://searchenginewatch.com/3635254 I read online that Google Wave is like the next best thing since wonder bread. I do know that only 100,000 invites were sent. So what do you think if you were one of the lucky ones? I have seen the video on youtube but other than that, I still cant judge.
http://searchenginewatch.com/3635254 ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229670.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229669.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:16:04 GMT I just read on a blog about how Fox News had a blogger and this blogger developed a strong following. The importance about this blogger was that the visitors to his blog also visited other pages of Fox site and this is what content publisher sites really desire - to increase the stickiness value of... I just read on a blog about how Fox News had a blogger and this blogger developed a strong following. The importance about this blogger was that the visitors to his blog also visited other pages of Fox site and this is what content publisher sites really desire - to increase the stickiness value of site visitors. But guess what? When the blogger was dismissed, the bloggers visitors did not return to the site. Thus, this brings up an important question - who owns the social media conversation when someone leaves a company?
http://searchenginewatch.com/3635256 ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229669.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229155.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:50:26 GMT We all know majority of businesses are jumping into social media. The question is: "When is it not appropriate to do so?" I personally dont recommend it for certain type of businesses like funerals, unless you are adding sending a gift. What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229155.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227945.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:53:08 GMT Either on Facebook or on Second Life, one can spend alot of money by buying virtual gifts and necessity.
Whenever I want to send a birthday wish to a Facebook friend, the option of gifts come up but these "gifts" cost real money. I also know I used to spend money on buying virtual protection on Mob Wars. So what do you think about this? Zygna, maker of many of these online games on Facebook, have made millions just from selling virtual gifts. What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227945.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227562.html Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:56:55 GMT Is it me or have I noticed that popular online communities have been down this week, like Google, YouTube, and of course Twitter. So what happens to the users who want to log on and face this roadblock? What to do next? Its like when the computers are down at work and people are idling around... Is it me or have I noticed that popular online communities have been down this week, like Google, YouTube, and of course Twitter. So what happens to the users who want to log on and face this roadblock? What to do next? Its like when the computers are down at work and people are idling around chatting instead. I remember back in the old days, there were no such things as computers nor Social networking sites and people used semi electric typewriters. Yes, this was early 90s!! ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227562.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227561.html Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:53:06 GMT With the exception of Digg, all the major social networking sites had more women than men. I wonder why? Why do you think so? Personally, I know I have been on social networking sites since 1992 via Usenet and IRC. Yes, you might not have heard of these two, but this is way before Google came to... With the exception of Digg, all the major social networking sites had more women than men. I wonder why? Why do you think so? Personally, I know I have been on social networking sites since 1992 via Usenet and IRC. Yes, you might not have heard of these two, but this is way before Google came to the picture, kiddos.

http://www.informationisbeautiful.ne...he-social-web/ ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227561.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227560.html Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:46:59 GMT I just read on a blog about how Drew Carey started a bid $25k to buy his username on Twitter. Drew is willing to go up to 100k!!! So what about the non-celebrities out there. Would you buy your name on Twitter if someone else already has this? What do you think about this? I just read on a blog about how Drew Carey started a bid $25k to buy his username on Twitter. Drew is willing to go up to 100k!!!

So what about the non-celebrities out there. Would you buy your name on Twitter if someone else already has this? What do you think about this? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227560.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227430.html Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:25:49 GMT I just read that Google have added new filters:

Here's a list of the new filters:

* Past hour
* Specific date range
* More shopping sites
* Fewer shopping sites
* Visited pages
* Not yet visited
* Blogs
* News
So how do you think this will affect your SEO tactics? ]]> Search Engine Optimization InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227430.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227428.html Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:21:18 GMT I just read a Comscore report stating that the click through rates for display ads have gone down throughout the years. Hence, if this revenue stream is being diminished, will this push companies to start charging members for membership? I remember this was done in the early 2000s and those charged... I just read a Comscore report stating that the click through rates for display ads have gone down throughout the years. Hence, if this revenue stream is being diminished, will this push companies to start charging members for membership? I remember this was done in the early 2000s and those charged communities just died or adopted a freemium or free model. So if your online community is facing extinction, would you pay not get ads? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227428.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227426.html Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:14:55 GMT Being on social media, I have noticed there are certain "twitter celebrities" or even Myspace celebrities like Tila Tequila. Thus, I wonder what makes someone into an online celebrity, does it matter, and does it help you from a professional standpoint? Perhaps I am already a celebrity here on DaniWeb? ;) ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227426.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227424.html Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:06:46 GMT Hi I know I am not the only one who blogged and then one day, realized, why am I doing this and why should I continue lightbulb revelation. So I wonder who else also had this type of epiphany? Hi

I know I am not the only one who blogged and then one day, realized, why am I doing this and why should I continue lightbulb revelation. So I wonder who else also had this type of epiphany? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227424.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227423.html Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:57:59 GMT I just read an interesting report on eMarketer. http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1007303 It found that over 48.5% of tweets that menitoned companies were comments. It is no surprise. What do you think? I just read an interesting report on eMarketer.

http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1007303

It found that over 48.5% of tweets that menitoned companies were comments. It is no surprise. What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227423.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227420.html Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:52:07 GMT AS we al know, there are millions of online communities and presence, yet only a few actually were able to penetrate and influence people to join and engage, like Facebook and Myspace. so my question is: How did these online communities set themselves apart to make them so widespread? Why others... AS we al know, there are millions of online communities and presence, yet only a few actually were able to penetrate and influence people to join and engage, like Facebook and Myspace. so my question is: How did these online communities set themselves apart to make them so widespread? Why others prosper while other fail and fade away? What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227420.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227417.html Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:46:35 GMT I just read an article that Google has removed Pirates Bay from its search results. Okay, Pirate Bay may have violated a few rules here and there. ut what happens if your online community encounters similar roadblock? What would you do to grow it? I just read an article that Google has removed Pirates Bay from its search results. Okay, Pirate Bay may have violated a few rules here and there. ut what happens if your online community encounters similar roadblock? What would you do to grow it? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227417.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread226674.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:08:17 GMT If you are not aware, recently, a picture of Obama and his wife taken with Spain's presidential family was shared online. The picture was removed quickly after the First Family of Spain complained since it contained their teenagers. So what do you think?
http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/09...o-be-teenag%2F ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread226674.html