Archive for Sep, 2011

Sep
30
2011
AUTHOR
admin

Facebook Changes – It’s Only the Beginning – Issue 87

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Network’s biggest change is on the horizon

Facebook Stores Have Arrived

So the new Facebook has survived its first week – now what? The social network’s 800 million users are still trying to adjust to their new home page which is now composed of a real-time updating ticker, a modified news feed, subscriber functions, and more. Some are up in arms over the changes, but there is more to come. The most buzzed new feature is the new profile called Timeline. It is a completely new look and feel to your profile page which shows who you are and where you’ve been in depth. Your history will basically be on display for your friends. Apps will become a major part of the social experience and using media, like video or music, will be included. Find out what a new timeline profile looks like and what you can expect when the feature rolls out to all users.

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Sep
29
2011
AUTHOR
Mandy Boyle

Facebook Changes: What eCommerce Store Owners Need to Know

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

In the past week, we’ve all heard rumors of our most widely used social network charging for service, something about a timeline, and the possibility of streaming media content within Facebook. As with any change an organization makes, there will always be rumors and misinformation. So, if you’re still looking for answers to some of your most burning Facebook questions, I hope this post will help to clear things up.

What Changed on Facebook?
The question should really be: “What didn’t change on Facebook?” Last week, a new user interface was rolled out, not to mention, a few additional Facebook features. Here’s the scoop thanks to recap posts on Mashable, Inside Facebook, and several other tech news outlets:

New Design: The new user interface launched prior to Facebook’s other announced changes, including a whole mess of new features, including a real-time updating feed, smart lists, a modified news feed, character limits, posting options, and some adjustments to the way photos and videos display. Love it or hate it, this new design is here to stay. As for a full recap of all of the new feature roll outs, Inside Facebook has some great posts tracking the changes. (more…)

Sep
28
2011
AUTHOR
Donna Werts

Customer Service is More than an Attitude

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

A company’s most vital asset is its customers. Without them, you would not have a business. Without adding to your customer base, you cannot grow. Customer service should be more than an attitude – it should be an integral part of your business.

I will show you 10 ways to service your customers’ needs while growing your business. It is easier than you think to make a customer walk away satisfied and wanting to come back for more.
Perhaps someone can help me with something that has been bugging me. Why isn’t customer service more important to business owners – especially small business owners? (more…)

Sep
26
2011
AUTHOR
noelle.vetrosky

Advance Your PPC to the Next Level

Monday, September 26th, 2011

Pay per click (PPC) marketing has unlimited potential. You need to have strong PPC campaigns in your marketing arsenal in order to compete online and maximize your businesses’ success. As a smart eCommerce owner, you’re always looking for ways to improve your PPC advertising.

Join Kelly Wagner and Mike Rowland of the Solid Cactus PPC Team on October 5 at 2 p.m. ET as they demonstrate proven ways to set up your campaign structures that present clear and relevant pathways to maximizing sales and cutting costs. Once we have established how to build a highly relevant, solid structure in your PPC account, the real fun begins!

We’ll discuss the advanced features in PPC such as:

• Product extensions
• Site links
• Location extensions
• Phone call extensions

Imagine no longer being confined to just text in your PPC ads. Imagine ads that display pictures of and links to your actual products – which ad would you rather click on? All this means more clicks and higher returns for you per sale!

Take your PPC to the next level with a special offer to be revealed at the conclusion of the webinar! Sign up now!

Sep
23
2011
AUTHOR
admin

Facebook Stores Have Arrived – Issue 86

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Start Selling on the Social Media Giant

Facebook Stores Have Arrived

Facebook is a phenomenon in itself. With over 750 million users, it has become a vital and valuable tool for marketers to reach customers and potential customers. It helps spread the word about your brand, connect with customers and fans, and gives your business a more personal feel. Fans love to spend time on Facebook interacting with their friends and favorite brands – so what if you could sell to these fans who are already spending hours on the network? A brand new product from Solid Cactus allows you to do just this: introducing the new Facebook Stores. Now you can capture orders directly from Facebook without having to direct shoppers back to your original store site. Learn more about this revolution in social shopping and find out how to get your Facebook Store started.

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