Tag Archives: Twitter
Using ‘word of mouth’ marketing in social media
Word of Mouth Marketing
I have had about 15 conversations with small businesses over the last week that still claim that word of mouth is still their number one lead generator.
Word of mouth marketing works so well because people hold the reference of a friend or family member in very high regard. The experience of [...]
What’s Hot on Twitter Right Now? – iPad
Everyone on Twitter has been raving about the iPad. People are still asking what it is. Well here’s a quick explanation of this little new innovation from Apple.
Here’s an easy way to explain it:
Yolandi Janse van Rensburg writes about social media, marketing, life and, of course, cars. We say “of course” because Yolandi is nuts [...]
What’s Hot on Twitter Right Now? – Ovi Maps
Nokia is sharing Ovi Maps with the world and everyone is talking about it on Twitter. Ovi Maps is Nokia’s latest version of mapping and navigation software. And Nokia Smartphone owners are getting it for Free!
Yolandi Janse van Rensburg writes about social media, marketing, life and, of course, cars. We say “of course” because Yolandi [...]
Is linking Twitter to Facebook a good idea?
I have noticed something very disconcerting in the social media marketing arena. People have taken to duplicating their status updates and blog posts into as many social networks possible. What’s even more disheartening is that most people thinks that this is a great idea.
Duplicating updates to social networks shows that we have technical expertise but [...]
Tweeting the Shark Attack
As most of you know by now, there was a fatal shark attack on Fish Hoek beach yesterday afternoon.
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Tips for using Twitter for Business
Twitter is in full swing and yet, there are still companies who do not use it. There are blog posts all over the web indicating how Twitter can add value to your business. This micro-blogging service helps with business development, especially with your prospects being online more and more. Now, Chris Brogan has put together [...]
The Ten Most Influential Internet Moments of the Decade
It’s time to reflect the 10 most influential Internet moments of the past decade. The Webby Awards have set up a list of the 10 biggest moments of the Internet. This list includes both high-profile moments and quieter moments that are seen as turning points on how we use and view the Internet. Here are Webby’s top [...]
Interview with Tina Cook on How to use Twitter for Business
Last week, I had the opportunity of interviewing SA’s top female Twitter user, Tina Cook, on using Twitter for business. Tina is a social media strategist and certified guerrilla marketing coach. She joined Twitter 19 months ago and is now considered one of the top Twitter users in South Africa. Tina suggested 4 useful pointers [...]
The 5 Best Twitter Clients To Use
Do you only use Twitter at www.twitter.com? Here are 5 programs that can make it better. These 5 Twitter clients are based on Twitter’s analytics service Twitstat. Naturally, most users post from the Twitter website itself.
Yolandi Janse van Rensburg writes about social media, marketing, life and, of course, cars. We say “of course” because Yolandi [...]
What’s hot on Twitter right now – Google Wave
Google Wave is a trendy topic that’s on everyone’s lips on Twitter. Everyone’s trying to get hold of invitations and some are still asking what it is. Well, Google Wave is “a personal communication and collaboration tool” announced by Google at the Google I/O conference on May 27, 2009.
Yolandi Janse van Rensburg writes about social [...]
