Using Facebook and Twitter for Increasing Online Sales
Community sells. Members discuss shared interests – hobbies, travel, politics, medical conditions, favorite foods, you name it. They create their own buzz and ‘user-generated’ content about their favorite products and services. They recommend things to one another – everything from the cars they drive and the restaurants they frequent to the places they travel for vacation. Think about it: Are you more likely to purchase something based on the recommendation of a salesperson or a family member or friend? You belong to communities already – your family and friends, your neighborhood, perhaps a school or church or a professional organization. All of these communities can help you research popular products and services and spread the...
Twitter is Providing Crucial Information to US from Iran
We know that Google is the #1 search engine in the world – but where are people going for real time, up to date information on every day updates? Twitter. Just take a look at twitter and you’ll see – on the right side of the page – what people are talking about “Right Now”. A few weeks ago I learned that Danny Gans had died because “Danny Gans” was one of the most talked about keywords on Twitter. Then, we had an earthquake in Los Angeles and immediately (literally within moments) there were updates on Twitter…Whether it’s a sporting event or a news update, you can get the most current, up to date news on Twitter with real people reporting real results. CNN is now reporting that people in Iran are...
Adam Ginsberg: Increase Your eBay Sales with Twitter
In this article, Adam Ginsberg shows you how to use Twitter to increase your eBay sales. Today, more than ever, selling on eBay is competitive. One key to your success will be the number of visitors you get to your listings. In theory, the more visitors to your listings, the more items you’ll sell. Most eBay sellers simply put items for sale and then wait for people on eBay to find these listings. It used to be that all items for sale would end up on the front page of eBay as the default search results on eBay was based on time ending soonest. This changed when eBay changed its default search results to be based on their “best match” algorythm. Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, which are free to use, can be a valuable...
Adam Ginsberg Twitter Thoughts – Oprah Reaches 1,000,000 Followers
I’ve been using twitter actively for approximately 4 1/2 month and I now have more than 14,000 followers! Thank you to everyone who is following me on twitter and, if you’re not following Adam Ginsberg on Twitter yet, you can follow me by clicking this link: Adam Ginsberg Twitter If you’re new to Twitter or wanting to learn the best way to use it, check out the Adam Ginsberg Twitter Library – it’s all free information. So, how many people are following you on twitter? Ashton Kutcher became the first person to reach 1,000,000 followers and now he’s well on his way to the 2 million person mark. Oprah joined twitter last month and had both Ashton and the founder of Twitter on her show. Since then, she has become the 8th person...
Adam Ginsberg – The Best use of Twitter for Marketing
When it comes to marketing online, Twitter quickly becoming an invaluable tool. It’s a great resource – in part due to one of it’s best features – the search field. Here are 6 ways to use the search tool to help increase your sales and market yourself (and your business) effectively on Twitter: 1. Search for your name. If someone is talking about you, you need to know it! People will often send a tweet such as, “Does anyone know James Smith?” or “Has anyone done business with Michael James?” If someone is talking about you, they might certainly be a great potential customer. If someone asks, “Do you know of a great content writer?” and someone mentions your name, then that is a great lead for a client! 2. Search...
Adam Ginsberg: Twitter Explained in Plain English
Twitter is contagious. Twitter has become a phenomenon. Twitter is used, not only by individuals but by CNN, Fox NEWS, and Barack Obama. Even still, Twitter is in its infancy. Recently I had a conversation with someone and did my best to explain what Twitter is. I thought I was clear in my explanation, but apparently I was unable to really explain it properly. Then, I found this amazing video called “Twitter in Plain English”. I was impressed by the simplicity and clarity of the video (and ended up purchasing a site license as a result.) Twitter in Plain English is a video that explains what Twitter is, how it works and what you can use it for. The video is 2 minutes, 10 seconds. Then, after you watch it, please be sure to post your...
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