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Everyone has their own reasons for getting into social media. The content here is drawn from and inspired by Social News Blog. Some earnestly enjoy reading the news. Others like sharing, longing for the power associated with having a submission go popular. Then there are those who use it to drive traffic to their websites, possibly to make money. Whichever your niche is, you're in the right place.
Social Media News
When things happen in social media, someone should know about it.
- Problogger Banned, then Unbanned From SU
- Good social media storieDarren Rowse, highly respected blogger at Problogger.net, was banned from StumbleUpon. His story was submitted to Digg, spread across Twitter, and was linked to and discussed by countless bloggers and social media people. Why did this get so much attention? Darren is not only a "pro blogger" but is also extremely outspoken about social media. He is a beacon for those who consider certain aspects of social media to be completely unfair or corrupt.s that didn’t get the love they deserved.
- Avril Lavigne YouTube "Fan Cheat" - Viral Marketing Victory?
- They created a "cheat" for YouTube. Major news publications discussed it. They were called out, threatened to be hacked, and in general ridiculed by the online media. The problem is that it was a hoax. By reporting the cheating, the media did all of the work for them. Social media viral marketing. Yep, it worked.
- 9 Global Devastation Hotspots, Before and After
- Social media LOVES the environment. One of the keys to doing well in social media is to take a look at several green stories. They are one of the keys to success. This story is an example of one that should be able to hit the front page if enough people are able to see it.
- Review: Central Desktop Free Trial
- While we normally would never review the sign-up process itself for a product, this one had certain unusual characteristics that warranted a mini-review of its own. The complete review of Central Desktop will be posted in less than a month.
- Why 500 Private Beta Invites Gets Me Every Time | marketinghackz.com
- One of the best ways to focus a social media marketing campaign is to base it around invites.
You've probably seen them on Techcrunch, Mashable, or a host of other startup-reviewing blogs. We have 500 invites for the private beta (get 'em while they - Dallas Cosmetic Dentists
- This is a favor for a friend who wants to promote their website. I know it has very little to do with social media or marketing, but please don't mind.
- Walkin Bath Tubs
- Why lay down when you can sit? Makes it easier.
Social Media Blog
If it's soshal, it's here.
Soshable is a blog dedicated to discussions about the social web. Social media, social networking, social bookmarking, even blogging and vlogging -- they're all part of the Web 2.0 phenomenon that is driving most of the internet today.
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- Comparing SEO to SEM
- One of the biggest questions facing Internet marketers and companies wanting to get into the internet marketing field is whether SEO or SEM is better bang for the buck. The answer is YES - but it really depends on your personal situation when determining which way is really better for you.
Social News Watch
Social News Watch follows the ups and downs, going ons and going offs of social news in general.
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popFAIL highlights social media submissions that didn't hit the front page, but probably should have.
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Here are Oboy's submissions on Digg. Normally, they are excellent.
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The old styles of marketing on the Internet are dead.
Here, we will discuss the potential that is social media marketing. Many companies are doing. Most are doing it wrong. Rather than sound elitist and say "we do better than them" - I'll tell you that we have the proof. Results only, baby! 0boy on Twitter

- 0boy
- aka JD Rucker
- 78,175 followers
- 76,467 following
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- FBI Seizes Property of Physicist Critical of Government http://su.pr/1COhVP
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- RT @reencoded Wordpress Photo Blog : Inspiration, Free & Premium Themes and Plugins | [Re]Encoded.com http://bit.ly/X6TMj
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- After minor difficulties, The Drill Down is back: http://bit.ly/XIvfh
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- The Drill Down is Live with @msaleem, @madlid, and @mrbabyman - http://bit.ly/XIvfh
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- RT @soshable Mortified in Real-Time (Comic) http://bit.ly/4GkTZB
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- Social Media. You’re Probably Already a Part of It and Don’t Even Know It. http://bit.ly/4C4Ezr (via @4u2wear2 @soshable)
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- Digg Trends Beta: So Far, Not Bad http://bit.ly/4AGQ9A (via @socialnews @kevinrose)
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- Geeky specs that act as a translation aid http://su.pr/1cLXHa
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- Testimonial videos aren't always this entertaining: @tkcarsitesinc & Albrecht Auto Group http://bit.ly/2iFx8p
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- 8 Awesome Alternatives For Power Point http://su.pr/1LXf2Z
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- Motorola's DROID, Tested and Burned In http://su.pr/4XfhAU (via @hothardware)
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- @DealerDotCom Congrats on the award! 2009 ASMA http://bit.ly/P1wTO @automotiveseo
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- @carterwestpr @paulrushing It's always interesting to meet people through social media who happen to live a few minutes away.
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- Was the University of Maryland Built By Slave Labor? http://su.pr/2KlGwA
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- What’s your web personality? http://su.pr/8N1FbO #design #webdesign
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- RT @naveedjavaid 13 Excellent Mac OS X Apps That Could Be Really Useful : http://su.pr/6OH07H (via @SmashingApps)
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- @chrisbrogan - Hey, @marlboronissan needs a copy of your book. Where do they go?
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- RT @naveedjavaid 80+ High Quality And Useful Resources For Designers : http://su.pr/2VDXhk (via @SmashingApps)
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- Automotive Internet Marketing Show, live @DrivingSales - http://www.drivingsales.com/blogs/webinars/
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- Google PowerMeter Reduces Consumption by 64% http://su.pr/2KdUS1
Social Media on Amazon
Blog Traffic Jump Start: Quickly Attract Floods of Blog Visitors by Pat B. Doyle
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I am a social media consultant and search engine optimizer. I work with small business websites mostly, but I do have a major automotive website...
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