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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

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- Ex-Fed warns of 'The Crisis after the Crisis' http://su.pr/2eyvuE
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- Reality Show TV: Thriving in a Moral Vacuum http://su.pr/30hWp8
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- 30 Ways to Land a Job In 2010 http://su.pr/2xGRTd #jobs
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- The Top Facebook Status Updates of 2009 http://su.pr/1wFMdL
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- KPA, TK Carsites form strategic alliance http://bit.ly/8iH1jB
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- Why Going Social Can Make or Break the Automotive Industry http://su.pr/9Qw1fB
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- Digg Dupe Checker Fail http://bit.ly/5mt1Gv #digg #fail
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- GM Reins In Dealerships By Offering To Pay For Facelifts http://su.pr/1bez9z
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- Facebook's Top Status Updates of 2009 http://su.pr/1wFMdL #facebook #2009
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- 11 U.S. species endangered by climate change http://st.bit.ly/6pYoXv (via @JerryJamesStone)
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- @Going_UP Good to meet you! Despite all of the people available through social media, it's hard to find like-thinking individuals sometimes.
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- How Twitter and Facebook Saw 2009 in 1 Word or Less http://bit.ly/5twtRM
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- Parkour motion reel (amazing video) http://su.pr/1sAb8j
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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