Lindsay’s SEO and SMM Alerts – 9/24/10 Addition

By now if you have been reading these emails you have probably learned a couple things about me:

1. I have a niece that I’m very biased about and I think she is the cutest thing on the planet
2. I love the Gators (and Tim Tebow- so by default, the Broncos- hey, at least he kept the Orange and Blue on!)
3. I can’t spell

None of those should come as a shock to you, certainly not the one about me being able to spell!

When I was in elementary school, teachers told my parents that I was slow. They said that I would have trouble in school and that my learning would be handicapped because I had a learning disability; Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, to be exact, a form of dyslexia.

Now, you’re probably asking your self… "Self, why is Lindsay bringing this up, we all have our troubles." And yes, unfortunately, we do. But, here’s why I bring it up…

As a result of this "disability" (although, honors throughout school as well as being a best-selling author might say otherwise); I cannot spell. And at times, the fact that I cannot spell might limit my abilities. I have also recently discovered that the fact that I cannot spell apparently may "discount" my credibility as an expert. Interesting…

To that, I realize, I am keenly aware that no matter what, we cannot please everyone. And, quite frankly, I’m not going to try. We all have our obstacles, I chose to push through them and help as many people as I can, despite the fact that I cannot spell.

Some may not like the way I dress, act, do business, my family, the way I talk, etc. etc. etc. But in the world that we live in that is transparency, I promise you that being you is way easier than keeping up a façade. Because at the end of the day, that’s all you can be.

Not everyone will like me, and I’m learning to be ok with that (although to be honest, the people pleaser in me really wants to). I am not perfect, nor do I ever claim to be. To me, the flaws in people are what make them unique.

People buy people…. And if you buy me, we’ll get you an editor

Have a great weekend and GO GATORS!

Until next time,
Lindsay

————————————

Lindsay’s SEO and SMM Alerts- 9/24/10 Addition

Mashable’s 29 Social Media Resources You may Have Missed

• The Future of Social Media in Journalism
• 5 Winning Social Media Campaigns to Learn From

Why Small Businesses Should Care About Mobile Payments
Let’s face it, we all carry cell phones… and everything mobile marketing is where things are headed. Right now, mobile marking is WIDE open. If you’re interested check this new product out- I’ve played with it this week- and it’s super simple (and cheap). www.celebritysites.com/mobile-marketing. Either way, read up on mobile marketing and mobile payments- it’s going to be the next big thing.

Disney Makes Social Media the Centerpiece of Theme Park Ad Campaign
Disney and how they’re using social media- enough said!

5 Ways to Develop Meaningful Linkedin Connections
LinkedIn is definitely the little sister in the social media world, but don’t over look it (even I forget at times). LinkedIn has some power behind it. Check out this article for some ideas to make meaningful connections and more business for you!

How Content and Social Media Equal Marketing Success
There’s a reason it’s called "content marketing." This is a great video that tells you:

• How to take your sales hat off and put on the publishing hat on
• Why you need something interesting to say to say
• What you need to do first before you write your report
• How to add social tools in your content strategy
• Why you need to know where your customers are hanging out online
• How to get the most bang on your buck for your content marketing strategy
• What content works best on social media
• What’s changing today with regards to content marketing

6 Ways to Ensure Better Rankings in Google Instant
So many rumors with Google Instant… but it hasn’t killed SEO, changed things for sure. But, it’s always changing, and always will, so you just have to adapt Check out this articles for some tips!

The Most Influential Consumers Online are on Twitter
Keep in mind Twitter has 145 million users….

• 33% of Twitter users talk brands 1x per week
• 32% of Twitter users make recommendations
• 30% of Twitter users seek advice

5 Signs Your Call-to-Action Need a Makeover
Do you have CTAs? Are they properly done? The secret to a great CTA is always to test… but here are some suggestions if you need a little jog of the brain.

VN:F [1.9.11_1134] Rating: 0 (from 0 votes)

Share

Related posts:

1. Lindsay’s SEO and SMM Alerts – 8/27 Addition
2. Lindsay’s SEO and Social Media Marketing Alerts – 5/28 Addition
3. Lindsay’s SEO and SMM Alerts – 9/17/10 Addition
4. Lindsay’s SEO and SMM Alerts – 8/20 Addition
5. Lindsay’s SEO and SMM Alerts – 9/8/10 Addition