Measuring success from social media marketing Sure, we can point at someone like Donald Trump or Ted Turner and say, “here are two really successful guys.” Maybe they are, maybe they are not. How can it be said they are not? Success is a very personal topic. A few days ago there was a post by Yet Another Social Media Guru who was giving a formula for...

For those of you still stuck in the archaic maze of Windows Explorer it’s time to switch. For those of you who use Firefox, Safari or Chrome here is a fast, simple screenshot extension you’re probably going to love. Having tried several I have come to use this on the most. Oh I use Jing, Evernote, and have tried a dozen or so extensions but this one is...

Free Royalty Free Photos It’s the blogger’s bane. We know we need photos and images and we know all the stock photography sites have great selections. Even with the credits system who wants to spend a buck or two every time they write a new post on their personal blog? Relax, here is a bank full of images. Unlike some of the free image sites these are...

Banned for tweeting UPDATE: Jenn will be our special guest on Social Media Edge on Tuesday, May 24 so be sure to tune in live where all the fun happens! No running. No smoking. No standing. No shirt, no shoes, no service. No skateboarding on sidewalk. No Tweeting? In case you missed it actress Jenn Hoffman was banned from the Chateau Marmont for tweeting. But...

It’s very simple if you want to add the FourSquare Day Badge (4sqDay) to your account. On 4/16 (four/four squared) simply check in anywhere and use 4sqDay in your comment. What are your thoughts about 4sq as a shopper? How about as a marketer or retailer? Have you claimed your location on FourSquare? If you are a merchant or a marketer claiming your location is...