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Some may consider being online a waste of time to begin with. I wonder if these PTC programs are beneficial for the advertisers.

The majority of advertisers use an ad network like Dart/Doubleclick but I prefer Pointroll for rich media. So can someone in this board share their experience with Dart or ATLAS?

I agree with you. I do think that these services not only provide additional information about you and your whereabouts, but it will also be information that can be used by advertisers for relaly atargeted behavioral targeting. I also can see a smart stalker using such information to haunt somebody …

I am trying to access how social media is used for work purposes other than doing a Facebook Fan outreach. I personally use social media to conduct a manual qualitative assessment on consumers' attitudes and behavior towards a particular treatment or condition. What about you?

I like how the techies use freeware to increase communication and awareness. If you think about the genesis of the Internet, it was created to so technology an facilitate communication.

IPad is finally on sale. I dont know if I would get an Ipad so early in the game, especially since we know, there will be different version released that are bigger and better. Would you buy an IPad just to be connected?

Thanks for bringing this very important issue up. Nowadays, many social sites broadcast and capitilize on a user's email address book - making it viral but also capturing any associated information along with it. Social networks have shaved away the important concept of privacy but it can come back and …

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I found a few when I ran a search on google using the terms "low cost hosting UK" but I recommend UK visitors here to comment. Thanks!

I totally agree with you Jenn. I also recommend that the first post poses a question or inquiry rather than be a testimonial for some product with a link that might be seen as self promotional.

I personally was in a similar dilema some time ago. I concluded that: 1. For some reason, you hardly find any .me or .us domains/sites on SERPs 2. search engine crawlers may not crawl as often on .me or .us sites (can someone please confirm this for me). 3. you …

I actually have used Cnet for downloads in the past and it was a great repository for freeware and shareware software, however, I found that many of the offerings were outdated. Maybe it changed now since last time I checked a few years ago.

You need to build a following and keep them engaged.

Since its a Google site, just remember that whatever SEO tactics you employ must comply with Google. No Black Hat Tactics! Second, the site must also have the following: 1. relevant content and link it with the URL and internal links to other posting 2. Try to backlink with other …

I saw online sites that sell marketing plans. Do you create your own or use these online marketing plans?

This is not surprising. Think about it. Back in the day (20-30 years ago), computer games were mostly used by certain type of behavioral demographics - asocial adolescent boys. Then it shifted... and shifted.. and shifted.. to now divorced women who may feel left out socially due to change of …

Im developing my marketing plan and I'm curious if others insert their site's web analytics or other type of data in the plan?

Am I the only one who is not familiar with FourSquare? I know buddies who love FourSquare and constantly blog or tweet about it. I personally dont see the value. Can someone explain to me why this FourSquare is better than sliced bread?

I suggest you to check out some plug-ins for FireFox. I have used a few for SERP and SEO,

Is there a way to secure privacy in Facebook? I used to have very tight security and no one could find me. Now with the change, I get friend requests from people I never know. Annoying. Has this happened to you?

After the FB change, I find it difficult to find the options to create a page. Can someone help?

Good question - I actually have been exploring this option as well. When I attended a workshop that dealt with outsourcing to overseas help - it mentioned the necessity to hire a Project Manager even if you only have 1 freelancer. This way, they will ensure the project is complete …

It might be a little creepy for some but the fact that you can see your business contact's Facebook picture when composing an email on Outlook is all a reality now. I actually use Xobni for MS Outlook and my contact got freaked out when I told her she has …

Would you partake a social media abstinence during your solo trip to a far region or even just to be more productive?

Yes, you have to create incentives to entice people to become fans.

I agree - you have to make sure that the links are from reputable sites with decent Google Page Rank and attract visitors that you want to visit to your own site.

As you are trying to assess the traffic of your website, aside from reviewing the analytic reports, what other accessory tools or plug-in do you use to monitor traffic. I know some tools are browser based meanwhile others are analytic tool based. I found this one for Google Analytics - …

I agree with you. Google has risen from the back then crowded space of search engines to the King it is now. Why? because Google made search better for users.

Just make sure that when you so article marketing - you got to think of the following: 1. the article can not be verbatim copy from the content on your website - Google will penalize you for this 2. the article should have words that will help the SEO of …

I do agree with Jay. You may not see a huge lift in traffic and visitors may click more if the link is submitted by someone who is already respected or established.

As long as its not self plugging, give it a try. If one of the moderators delete your post, then we both will find out.

You may also consider placing banner ads on properties that visitors may go for tax or finance information. You may also consider creatinga youtube video about credit cards and posting it.

If you have access to the reporting, you can definitely see traffic per hour. I have reporting rights on Webtrends for a client and though I am not the admin, I can customize my data to reflect granular visits. I know I can do the same thing with Google Analytics.

Very excellent point. I actually shared your sentiments completely, especially about Facebook. Since we both know Facebook is in the business of ensuring: 1. that users stay there as long as possible 2. each friend means more $ for Facebook 3. the more privacy for the user means less money …

I second to Jay's comment. To prevent your links to be deleted, always read the Terms of Agreement here so you wont violate rules and you be a good community members.

I read somewhere that social media is advertising - I dont think it is but I do think that social media is non-blatant advertising because it allows you to still advertise yourself or your product and social media can help you with your branding.

As an analyst, I have noticed that the performance of banner advertising varies on the following attributes: 1. Is it rich or flat banner ad? Rich banner ads are more interactive and stirs a higher CTR. 2. Is the creative speaking with the visitor? Just remember that it also depends …

I actually prefer behavioral targeting if it helps me make a more informed buying decision. What about you?

Can anyne tell me more about re-targeting? Was the cTR higher or lower? Would you do it again? Thanks

I have heard AdMob as an option. Check them out. I personally have not used them but do let us know how it works out.

Thanks for bringing this up to our attention. The perception of privacy and the sense to preserve it has been eroded with the evasive use of Social media 2.0.

Yes - just remember that the process can become a little expensive but its better to do it upfront than later on when you have a very successful (7 figures and above) business and then the other company with your name sues you for trademark infringement.

Thats a good testimonial but I am not into those types of deals.

If the offline ad is innovative and compelling, it can help promote online presence.

That's odd - I never heard of any of these networks and I attend workshops on affiliate marketing. You know, you better check the quality of those sites before you post them here, because when I clicked to them I got the huge "WARNING" about the site. These types of …

I actually have helped create a few business related fan pages. Do keep in mind that most people who do sign up to become fans of a page find out either through: 1. Seeing their friends' update if they joined. 2. Receiving an invite email from the company asking them …

Hi I believe in a combination of online and offline marketing including public relations and advertising. Most importantly, you need to bring awareness and value to your visitors and entice them to sign up in the first place.

How often do you optimize your site with SEO? Is it once a year or every month?

Something to consider is also - have your campaign been saturated - that means have you reached a point in your campaign where it has reached all the new acquisition it could?

I totally agree with you. Social media is a way of publicizing yourself so you have to be careful of the way you brand yourself. Remember that almost all you disclose on social media can be found and shared - therefore if you are trying to keep your private and …