Category: Social Media Marketing (SMM)

Can Google Compete with the likes of Digg and or other Major Social Sites

Google recently launched its own version of Digg called “What’s Popular”. This tool is an addon for your iGoogle page if you have one. Within What’s Popular, you can view the most recent, most popular or the most relevant stories, images or videos based on your preferences. Each link gives you the option to vote [...]

Social Media is Effective, Study Says

Most, if not all, reputable SEO companies tout the benefits of social linking for a website. If you’ve ever wanted to see some proof – or a breakdown of what exactly social media will do for you – I have just what you’ve been looking for.
MarketingSherpa (a reputable research organization that specializes in tracking marketing [...]

The Battle between Google, Myspace and Facebook

There is currently a fierce competition underway between Google, Facebook and Myspace for the best full-service social networking hub. Google, as always, is striving to dominate user services from email, chatting, blogging and now social networking. Facebook and Myspace have also been competing to become the point of origin for all user activities.
What this means [...]

New Events Feature Launched on LinkedIn

On November 7th LinkedIn announced that they are launching a new feature: LinkedIn Events. This feature combines social networking and search with a unique twist for business professionals to find events that may be most beneficial to their networking endeavors.
How it Works
Members will receive notices on their Events home page about events that [...]

Social Site Digg.com Under Fire – Changes Policies as a Result

Social media site “Digg.com” changes moderation policies and legal standings based on immense pressure from Digg users.

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