415 Discussion / Question Topics
Remove Filter  | For those who advertise on Facebook, has it worked for your business or has it helped bring higher sales/conversion?  |
| | As Im analyzing the performance of paid search on WebTrends, I noticed that all my paid search keywords are indicated as organic since none of them were tagged. So have you encountered this problem and what did you do to solve it? Help! |
| | 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 … |
| | 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 … |
| | 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 an article on Google Wave - Mashable. [url]http://mashable.com/2009/11/22/news-media-google-wave/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29&utm_content=Google+Reader[/url] 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 … |
| | In todays age, it is important to monitor your reputation. I personally do it be running Google Alerts and searching on my name on google and various search engines. What about you? How do you monitor your online reputation? |
| | Yes, there are countless number of social media tools but none were able to give me just the answer to: 1. how many threads on "topic a" 2. how many original posts on topic a? 3. how many responses on topic a? Perhaps Radian6 can give me these metrics but … |
| | I just read a nifty new project that Google is testing out - Google Goggles - you take a picture and ask Google what it is. I like the semantic aspect of it. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6tT3JGV1iY&feature=player_embedded[/url] I can just imagine the wealth of information and how this new tool can be incorporate … |
| | 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? [url]http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/new-york-state-will-issue-emergency-alerts-via-xbox-live/[/url] |
| | As we know, Facebook and many other online sites collect our personal and site behavior for behavioral targeting. Think of it as free information exchange. So if Facebook or another online community you belong to allows you to opt out, would you do it? |
| | 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 read on CNN - an article written by Mashable's Peter C - that one of his predictions for 2010 is word cloud becomes more prominent. Though I do see its relevance and standing, I dont see it as often as before on blogs and sites. Perhaps it is being … |
| | 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? |
| | 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 … |
| | Even last year, I used to perform a manual qualitative approach to "listening" to my consumers. Now there are other tools that perform this task automatically and so many are popping up like Radian6 and BuzzMetrics to name a few. So my question is "Is it really important for you … |
| | 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? |
| | 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? |
| | 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 … |
| | 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? [url]http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/giftguide_smartphone?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29&utm_content=Google+Reader[/url] |
| | 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, … |
| | 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? |
| | 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 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 … |
| | 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? [url]http://mashable.com/2009/11/20/top-10-news-readers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29&utm_content=Google+Reader[/url] |
| | 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? |
| | 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 … |
| | 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. |
| | 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? |
| | 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 … |
| | 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. [url]http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-aol-revenue-2009-11?utm_source=Triggermail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SAI%20Chart%20Of%20The%20Day%2C%20Wednesday%2011%2F04%2F09[/url] I used to use AOL and I still do. I thank God I dont pay 8 … |
| | 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. … |
| | 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? |
| | 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? |
| | 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?" [URL]http://www forbes.com/2009/10/26/twitter-facebook-costs-markets-faces-guidelines.html?partner=faces_newsletter[/URL] These pokes actually have a financial cost involved. Interesting. |
| | 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 … |
| | 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? |
| | 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 … |
| | 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? |
| | 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 … |
| | 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 a very interesting blog post on Pew Internet recent study about their most recent findings. [url]http://www.socialmediatoday.com/SMC/140357[/url] Insights: Younger generations are moving towards Twitter while Older Generations have embraced Facebook. |
| | 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 … |
| | 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? |
| | 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? [url]http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=116903[/url] Disclaimer: I am NOT involved in any way with this … |
| | 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 … |
| | 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 … |
| | 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 … |
| | 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 … |
| | Digg will unleash its new advertising platform which allows users to vote. Depending on the type of vote, the advertiser may spend more money or less money. Would you consider advertising on Digg? Is this system a turnon or turn off? |
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