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content is KING - if you make it unique, relevant, and worthwhile, your will undeniably gain a following.

I always recommend implementing a social media marketing campaign. Have you considered plugins to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. directly on your site? This is a great way to get the word out about your business. Best of luck to you.

Getting back links is a really effective means of increasing your own ranking. It is important that the sites you get the back links from have varying PR. This will help your site's reputation.

Thanks for sharing this article. This is horrifying.

Google's newest campaign, Google + is definitely a contender in the social media game. I mean, Google is the most powerful source on the Internet. I can't imagine that they will fail with this one either.

I definitely agree with the commentary regarding social media bleeding into news feeds. More and more, I am noticing news casters encouraging viewers to "see them on Facebook," etc. The prevalence of social media, such as Facebook, is something that certainly has an effect on all forms of communication. Email …

I suggest social media. Like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. These are great resources, since individuals perpetually visit these sites.

The above responses are all very helpful and true. Like many others have states, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) will in essence draw desired traffic to your site. The methods of SEO vary from simple to very sophisticated. You should "Google" it and begin learning a little. It is great for …

You need to employ some SEO, for sure. I think the easiest way to get started as a newbie is to either link or create plugins for social media to your site (Facebook, etc). You can also look into hiring an SEO company. Or, I always suggest researching a little …

The Google Plus is pretty cool. I tried it out but it wasn't as interesting to use as facebook....yet. I think if enough people begin utilizing the Google Plus social site, it has the ability to surpass Facebook. Let's face it, Google is number one on the Internet. I can't …

we use skype in our office and it is a really helpful resource. It's basically like AOL Instant Messenger and I think it's free.

It is important to use keywords in a natural fashion and not confuse the reader. You don't want to repeat the keywords over and over, simply to use them.

It's definitely hard to say what the best marketing technique is. Every business is different and so, too, should the marketing for that company. Personally, I think social media has been a great resource for most businesses. However, forum and blog discussion is great too! :)

it's not a matter of "how many" in a definitive sense. You need diversification from your links, which will effect the level of your own ranking. :)

I agree that SEO is essential. However, I think you will have the easiest time implementing social media plugins. Start there. Facebook is also your friend and is a great way to begin marketing campaigns.

Ethics exist everywhere, of course. As individuals, we must respect one another regardless of whether we are face to face or communicating via Web. We trust one another to adhere to the norms of various institutions and hope that respect is reciprocated. Thanks.

Facebook is one of the best means for marketing and promotion of a business. Every time you updated your blog, you can inform your Facebook friends and draw traffic to your site.

I think Mr. Corbett would certainly be surprised how pervasive the Twitter language is. I don't even use Twitter and I can't help but hear this language all over the media, in my personal life, and in passing. Thanks for sharing.

yes, i was going to suggest not bombarding your tags or content with too many keywords. As cscgal stated, the content should be "natural," and not repetitive for the sake of using the keywords over and over. Good luck.

yes thank you for sharing this article as well.

I don't think Zuckerberg's tact is his problem. Perhaps that might even be the quality that draws people in. Conversely, I think his inexperience might be the factor to question. As his company grows to massive lengths, he will have to delegate responsibility to an increasing number of staff. This …

Social media has the ability to connect you and your business with an infinite amount of opportunities, businesses, and individuals.

That is an interesting concept you suggest. I certainly think that social media is a construct of sociological development. The way individuals communicate has created the demand for these networks. The technology is merely the framework. Thank you for the intellectual point of view.

Thank you for this list of helpful resources. Will definitely check them out! :)

Facebook is a terrific way to draw traffic to your site and business. Everything that someone said earlier, regarding a "like" plugin, is a great way to merge the two.

You could also try to link this to your social media. Try facebook. By "liking" your site on facebook, you will market this to an entire social platform. good luck.

Wow, thanks for sharing. I had never heard of Barracuda until this article. In fact, my old PC previously suffered an ugly virus as a result of Facebook spam. Is it truly reliable? Thanks, again!